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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1944
Page
9
In Naples a local black market trades army issue material into civilian wear. Makers turn O D blankets and mattress covers into coats or warm layers, with leather from jeep seats and shelter halves used for gloves and outfits. Army stamps frustrate efforts but markets persist.
An American reconnaissance unit nicknamed the snoop troops conducts night patrols in no man s land near Cisterna. Led by Capt John O Connell the group, with Irish veteran ties, displays stealth tactics and a high rescue commitment. They report German outpost raids with minimal American casualties and pledge unwavering resolve.
Robert C. Russell of Ajo is elected president of the Arizona state Elks association at the state convention. Albert Klein Dienst of Winslow becomes vice president and Joseph S. Mayer of Globe is treasurer. Other officers include trustees William E. Waldron, Henry Albers, Roy Wilder. Eve. Mrs Ruby Russell of Ajo presides over the Lady Elks. The next meeting will be in Winslow. Ritual winners were Tucson first Globe second Winslow third Phoenix fourth. Lawler of Yuma named first assistant and Ammons of Phoenix second assistant. Day of Ajo appointed secretary.
Southern Arizona chambers of commerce will hold an area conference in Tucson on Friday May 5. William Hammond U S chamber regional manager will address the meeting to bolster national affairs work and push bolder stand on federal legislation. Invited presidents and secretaries include Casa Grande Benson Nogales Saf ford Willcox Ajo Bisbee and Douglas, luncheon at the Santa Rita hotel.
SUSANVILLE Calif May 2 UP Six year old Tony Martin found dead in a Westwood rooming house. Rollie Lee Anderson 29 confessed to Deputy Sheriff Boshoff that he killed the child and was taken to San Quentin for safe keeping. Weak wounds on the body suggested homicide by assault.
The article states that in normal times the manufacture of jewelry requires more gold than any other purpose, highlighting jewelry demand as a dominant driver of gold consumption.
Rationing notices outline limits on sugar shoes meat and butter. The brief item indicates scheduled controls and basic guidance on available quantities and distribution cadence.
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