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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1941

Page

12

Classifieds fragment hints at varied services and lost items

A dense OCR fragment lists services from auto courts to beauty parlors, rent and real estate, employment, rooms for rent, personal ads, and miscellaneous sales. It notes several lost items including an address book, a brown leather jacket with keys, and a bicycle reward. It also mentions massage parlors, roach extermination, and cleaning services with contact details.

Serine Home Service Toneen Messenger Service Ieeeood Nurseries Cnet Ae Rest Homes TCA Ees Edith Marton N. Stone Kinsley’s Sta. and Continental

Allied Strategy in World War II Hypothesized Invasion Plan

The piece argues that a successful Allied war outcome would depend on two core pillars: total sea control by a US Britain naval alliance and air supremacy achieved through heavy bomber production. It notes Britain’s blockade role, anticipated air bombardment of German centers, and eventual invasion once Germany’s defenses were weakened. It also discusses Hitler’s claims of invulnerability and Britain's challenge to outlast Nazi pressure.

Hitler United States Navy Europe Roosevelt Germany Reich Britain Herr Hitler Near East Mediterranean America United States British Empire

Iraq War Escalates as British Forces Attack Iraq Oil Region

British land and air units intensify operations against the Iraqi regime of Rashid Ali Al Gailani. RAF bombers drop 24 000 Arabic leaflets on Baghdad while raids target air bases and artillery, with Britain claiming effective destruction of most Iraq aircraft. Turkey tries to mediate but talks fail as Baghdad rejects settlement amid troop withdrawal demands.

Middle East Britain Rashid Ali al Gailani London Iraq The Daily Herald Daily Mail Baghdad RAF Middle East Command Lake Habbaniyah Turkey Rashid Ali

Chile Exports Over 250000 Gallons Of Wine Abroad

Chile shipped more than 250000 gallons of wine to foreign markets in the last year, boosting its beverage export sector. The data highlights sustained demand for Chilean wine beyond its borders.

Chile

Citywide Church Survey Planned in Tucson Meeting

The Tucson Ministerial association plans a citywide church survey in October with about 100 volunteers to determine affiliations and preferences among Tucson residents. Protestant churches will be invited to cooperate and a report will be presented at the next YMCA meeting.

Tucson Ministerial Association George R. Wilson First Southern Baptist Church Frank S. Williams First Methodist Church Hervey F. Smith YMCA Tucson The Ministerial Association

Pepper urges bold U S action to curtail Axis power

Florida Senator Pepper calls for decisive action against Japan and Nazi threats. He proposes a national emergency power and territorial steps to seal sea lanes and deny Axis footholds, arguing America must lead and act to curb tyranny worldwide.

Tax reform proposals urged to shape fair system

Houston urged Congress to raise the normal 4 percent income tax and cut exemptions for couples and singles and to raise corporate taxes. He also suggested a retail sales tax or general excise levy. The NAM and NAR proposed changes like eliminating double taxation of intercompany dividends and extending loss carryovers, plus reductions in agency budgets shown in NAM tables.

Houston Congress NAR Manufacturers’ Association NAM Social Security Board Agriculture Department

Tucsonian Given Army Commission

The War Department announced that Delmore Phillips Wood of 1830 E Crachman Street Tucson has accepted a second lieutenant commission with the Air Corps reserve.

Washington War Department Delmore Phillips Wood E. Crachman Street Tucson Air Corps Reserve

Roosevelt orders heavy bomber push and plant expansion

Roosevelt directs a hard boiled priority for heavy bomber production targeting 500 bombers a month. The plan includes a $1.5 billion munitions plant with two bomber assembly lines and four engine plants. Davis resigns from NDAC as liquidation of the agricultural division proceeds.

NDAC Davis Roosevelt OPM CEM Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Wickard Office For Defense Relations Defense Agriculture Department United Press Mr. Roosevelt War Department Henry L. Stimson United States Stimson Navy Knox William S. Knudsen Sidney Hillman Office For Production Management

Political figure defies hecklers with boxing analogy

A speaker shifts to a Republican audience and tells critics they may boo. He adds that the United States is not ready for war, likening the prospect to a boxing match with Joe Louis and comparing it to enduring a fight with the Brown Bomber.

Page One Short United States Joe Lewis Brown Bomber

Funeral Service Held for Mona Genevieve Christie

Mrs. Mona Genevieve Christie 53 died Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at Parker Mortuary with Rev. Francis T. Brown officiating. Cremation will be tomorrow at Greenwood Memorial Park in Phoenix. She resided in the area 14 months and was born in Dewitt Iowa. Survived by husband William E. Christie of Pasadena California daughter Jean Christie a University of Arizona student father Dr J Q Robinson of Pasadena and sisters Mrs Don Hines of Cedar Rapids Iowa and Mrs Margret Harris of Hollywood California.

Mona Genevieve Christie Parker Mortuary Chapel Francis T. Brown Grace Episcopal Church Ethel Lobban Greenwood Memorial Park Phoenix Christie Dewitt Iowa William E. Christie Pasadena Calif Jean Christie University of Arizona J. Q. Robinson Don Hines Cedar Rapids Margreat Harris Hollywood

University Mansion Purchase Approved by State Auditor

State Auditor Ann Frohmiller approved a 2500 down payment on a 30000 University of Arizona presidential mansion. The home was bought from Mr. and Mrs. Monte Mansfield of Tucson and will be paid at 500 monthly starting July 1. The decision followed discussions with Dr. Alfred Atkinson and H. J. Healy, though the purchase itself was not on the agenda.

Phoenix Ann Frohmiller University of Arizona H. J. Healy

Mexico City Sees Surge in Suicides

A wave of suicides reported in Mexico City prompts concern among officials and health groups. Authorities urge awareness and mental health resources as communities seek answers and prevention measures in the wake of rising cases.

Mexico City

Poppy Day Plans Underway by American Legion Auxiliary

Preparations for Poppy Day on Saturday May 24 are under way by Morgan Mc Dermott unit 7 of the American Legion auxiliary. Mrs Mabel Neal, president, says poppy making is limited to veterans with little or no government compensation who have families to support. The poppies reproduce the wild flowers of France and Belgium, and disabled veterans crafting them work under handicaps to create a close match to real poppies.

Morgan McDermott American Legion Auxiliary Mabel Neal Auxiliary France Belgium Neal

Eden Logs Bold Support for Greece War Policy

In a wartime debate Eden defended Britain’s aid to Greece and the Middle East role. He credited Allied Greece resistance with hampering Hitler and argued Yugoslavia misled Britain before Simovitch’s coup. Eden praised Royal Air Force support and noted Greece would fight German aggression if needed.

Tripoli Cyrenaica Eden Turkey Britain Middle East Greece Hitler Europe Yugoslavia Simovitch London

Tucson City Negotiates Aircraft Base Land Purchase Near Sahuarita

City officials including Mayor Jaastad and City Manager Martin traveled to Phoenix to finalize deals for 4 000 acres south and east of Tucson to support Army use. The city paid 31 754 42 to the state land commission with a remaining balance of 39 020 11, while 8 475 acres revert to state ownership and 12 475 acres near the air base are reduced. The 30 square mile bombing area lies 20 miles south in the Sahuarita district.

Chamber of Commerce Janstad Phil J. Martin James T. Manders Phoenix Tucson State Land Commission Jaastad Sahuarita

Phoenix Man Jailed in Manslaughter Case

Paul C. Conley a 47 year old rooming house operator was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting of Fred A. Harris 49 and sentenced by Superior Judge M T Phelps to 18 months to five years in the state prison.

Phoenix Paul C. Conley Fred A. Harris M. T. Phelps

RAF Night Air Raid Threat Across U K and Ireland

British reports describe a large scale German raid with three big bomb bags downed in flames. Anti aircraft batteries at hells corner, RAF fighters and eight German planes shot down. Clydeside and Liverpool shipyards suffered damage as Belfast faced heavy but shorter bombardment with fatalities reported. One RAF crew member is missing but safe.

Hell's Corner Clydeside Mersey River Liverpool Belfast Ulster Irish Sea Ministries of Air and Home Security

Edward Starnes Funeral Held

Funeral services for Edward Starnes aged 50 who died Sunday at the U S Veterans hospital were conducted in Bring s chapel with Rev E Arnold Litz officiating. Burial followed in the soldiers plot at Evergreen cemetery. He is survived by wife Mary Starnes three year old twin sons Charles and Curtis a daughter Ina Ruth Starnes of Tucson two brothers Curtis B of Denver and Walter J of Muncie Kas and a sister Mrs Willie Goodnight of Sardis Miss.

Edward Starnes U. S. Veterans’ Hospital Bring’s Chapel E. Arnold Litz Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Soldiers Plot Evergreen Cemetery Starnes Mary Starnes Charles Curtis Ina Ruth Starnes Tucson Curtis B Denver Walter J Muncie Kas Willie Goodnight Sardis Miss

Public Hearing on Zoning Change in Tucson May 19 1941

City of Tucson Mayor and Council set a public hearing for May 19 1941 at 8 p.m. in City Hall to consider amending Ordinance 647 applying Class B rules to churches. Property owners may appear or present cause. Dated April 28 1941. City Clerk Charles C Irvin.

City of Tucson Arizona Charles C. Irvin Council Buena Vista Addition Mabel Street Mountain Avenue

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