Four Mexican youths sentenced after assault case
Roberto and Francisco Valenzuela receive not less than one nor more than two years in state prison for the April 18 assault on Miss Margaret MacDonald. Gonzales Garcia and Abraham Baltares get suspended sentences for two to three years conditioned on immediate U S Army induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberto
Francisco Valenzuela
Frank Thomas
Margaret MacDonald
Gonzales Garcia
Abraham Baltares
U. S. Army
Thomas
Harry O. Juliani
Martin Rogers
Juliani
Carlos G. Robles
Miss MacDonald
Valenzuelas
Garcia
Coum
Valenzuela
Phoenix
Robles
Sam
From Tobruk to Palestine A Gunner Remembers War
Staff Sgt. Robert F. Kramer recounts combat life in the Eastern theater aboard a B-24 Liberator. He describes raids over Tobruk and Naples, desert landings, Bethlehem olives, Rommel rumors, paydays in Cairo, and a barrage balloon collision. He notes shifts to Sicily and Oran as the war advances, then returns home with medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney R. Nemarow
Tel-Aviv
Palestine
Mahanoy
States
Wendell Willkie
Robert F. Kramer
Eastern Theatre of Operaons
Tobruk
Naples
Desert Sands
Halverson
Jerusalem
Rommel
Mediterranean
Egypt
Willkie
el Alamein
Matruh
Sidi Barrani
Soulum
Cairo
G.i.’S
Sicily
Isle of Capri
Liberator
Tin Pan Alley
Il Duce
Port Said
Oran
Casablanca
Georgia
Lee
Eyeties
Eighth Army
Davis-Monthan Teams Sweep Softball Action
Davis-Monthan defeated Marana Link Trainers by forfeit after the latter failed to appear. The Ryan Instructors defeated KVOA 17 to 12 in a high hitting contest. Carlos Harvey went four for four for Ryan. Dick Kessler pitched for Davis-Monthan, with Paul Walters starting for KVOA and McWilliams catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis-Monthan
Marana
Ryan
KVOA
Carlos Harvey
Dick Kessler
Paul Walters
McWilliams
Three Arizona Privates Among POWs Held by Germany
Washington report lists 922 U S soldiers held as prisoners of war by Germany. Among them are three Arizona privates: Jesse E. Amalong Jr of Bowie, Louis P. Bratzel brother of Anita D. K. Johnsrud of Scottsdale, and Robert D. Kane son of Lydia M. Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arizona
United States
War Department
Germany
Jesse E. Amalong, Jr
Bowie
Louis P. Bratzel
Anita D. K. Johnsrud
Box 182
Scottsdale
Robert D. Kane
Lydia M. Kane
Tucson Mayor Urges Safe Fourth of July Observance
Mayor Henry O. Jaastad issues a proclamation urging all Tucsonans to aid the national safety council campaign to reduce Fourth of July accidents. He calls for personal responsibility in work, play, home, and traffic to put victory first and curb wartime accident toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. Jaastad
Death claims Mrs Katheryn Lassley
Mrs Katheryn S Lassley widow of Dr Augustus Lassley of New York died at 2817 East Helen street Tucson after 6 55 pm aged 57 A native of Belle Haven Virginia she leaves daughter Barbara L Moore and grandson Augustus L Moore a brother Lt Com Gordon Savage stationed in New York City She was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution Eastern Star and Methodist church Funeral services will be at the Arizona mortuary chapel tomorrow at 3 pm after which the body will be sent to Belle Haven Virginia for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryn S. Lassley
Augustus Lassley
New York
East Helen Street
Belle Haven
Lassley
Tucson
Barbara L. Moore
Augustus L. Moore
Gordon Savage
New York City
Daughters of American Revolution
Eastern Star and Methodist Church
Arizona Mortuary Chapel
Douglas Drug Robbery in Douglas Over Weekend
Douglas Drug company reported a theft of $600 to $700 in merchandise discovered Monday morning. The robbers damaged a cash register and showcases, taking clocks watches and fountain pens but no money. Entry was made through a transom over the 10th street doorway. no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Daily Citizen
Douglas Drug Company
10Th Street
Curtains For the Enemy and Brereton Decorates Aces
The scene depicts military bravado as General Robert Brereton awards the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal to a serviceman. A furlough follows before the crew returns to the U S A to train new gunners in heavy aircraft combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brereton
Republicans Open City Club Campaign In Pima County
The 1944 Republican campaign opened with the dedication of the Pima County Republican club headquarters at 55 East Pennington street in Tucson. George R. Darnell urged action against fear and praised labor legislation while outlining party goals led by Mrs. Emma and Harry Meyers. The club offered facilities and volunteers to the gas rationing board for A book distribution due by July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima County
Republican Club
East Pennington Street
Malcolm Middleton
Orme Lewis
Lewis
Phoenix
Emma
National Republican Committee
Arizona
Harry Meyers
George R. Darnell
Darnell
Congress
Sen. Hayden
Harless
America
Kelland Wires
Middleton
Glendale Educator Is Candidate for NEA Office
Harold W. Smith of Glendale Arizona is named as one of three candidates for vice president of the National Education Association at its 23rd annual meeting in Indianapolis. Also nominated for president are Mrs. Edith B. Jaynes of Norfolk Virginia and Miss Frances Jelinek of Milwaukee. A C Flora of Columbia South Carolina will not seek reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Harold W. Smith
Glendale
Ariz
National Education Association
B. C. B. Tighe
Fargo
N. C
Vera Strong
Houston
Edith B. Jaynes
Norfolk
Frances Jelinek
Milwaukee
A. C. Flora
Columbia
S. C
War Wage Exceeds Pay Of Generals
United Press reports Congress received a war wage study showing inexperienced workers earning near civilian military higher ranks. Engle cites plants like General Motors and Ford with payrolls totaling over 2.3 billion for 850 thousand workers averaging 2 725 yearly, while officers earned far more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Smith
United Press
Washington
U.P
Congress
George C. Marshall
Dwight Lee
Douglas MacArur
House
Albert J. Engel
R., Mich
House Appropriations
War Department
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
General Electric
Engle
Roosevelt
Slick Hodge Admits Theft Of 8 Watches
Delbert Slick Hodge 26 confessed to breaking a Pitt's Jewelry window on Stone Avenue and stealing about a dozen watches. He hid eight watches in a mop bucket at a South Meyer Street night club, later retrieved one pawned for $10, and five recovered to date. the total value was about $1,000. Police credited persistent work leading to his arrest after he attended church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert
Slick” Hodge
Phoenix
South Convent Street
Pitt’s
South Meyer Street
Negro Methodist Church
Hodge
Paul J. Cella
James Herron
Thomas Burke
Herron and Burke
Herron
Edge
Bone
Southwest
Stone Avenue
Two Tucson Births Reported At St Marys Hospital
Birth notices show a girl born to Pvt and Mrs Ruben Felix at 4 56 p m June 28 at 844 S Meyer Tucson. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs George Larson in Grand Court S Sixth Tucson at 6 36 a m June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary’s Hospital
Ruben Felix
S. Meyer Street
Tucson
George Larson
Grand Court
S. Sixth
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Africa
Nogales
Santa Crus
Mexican
Santa Cruz
Patagonia Ranch
Katheryn Lassley
Douglas Drug
Republicans
City Open Club
NEA
BY Alvin Bring
House Group
Armed Services
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Marshall
Brehon V. Somervell
Old Glory
Portsmouth
N. H
John Paul Jones
Ranger
Slick’ Hodge
North Main
Professor Tate
Richard Tate
Southern Pacific
Rotary
Dick Tate
S. P
Profesior Tate
Southern Pacific Track
Mayne
Japan
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