Admiral Stresses Need For Officers At Arizona Ceremony
Rear Adm. Francis Compton Denebrink told a large graduating class at the University of Arizona indoctrination school that the Navy is winning the war and doing well in the Pacific. He urged five percent more effort, discipline, and an inquiring mind, noting the need for officers and the value of cheerful leadership during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Francis Compton Denebrink
Operational Training Command
Pacific Fleet
Denebrink
Wanter
Er. Ky Lyle
W. B. Cheadle
Philip B. Shotwell
ASTP
J. M. Robertson
Gunelt Steinhowzer
W. C. Nicholas
Tucson
Alfred Atkinson
University of Arizona
Adm
Wyoming
Arizona
Ana
GI Rhapsody opens Marana Army airfield tour stop
Ft Huachuca produced road show GI Rhapsody staged at Marana Army airfield featuring Pfc Eugene Jackson and an all-WAC chorus. Lt Col Harold J B Nelson arranged the stop for servicemen nationwide with a swing band, dancing, and comedy numbers led by Capt Randolph Edmonds.
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Ft. Huachuca
Marana Army Airfield
Arizona
U. S
Marana
Harold J. B. Nelson
Our Gang
Pfc
Eugene Jackson
Ife
Jackson
Were -Corp
Maceo Anderson
Pye
Emmett Wallace
Pic
Edward Hall
Ft Huachuca
WAC
Sgt
Chester Crumpler
State Children's Home Group Holds Election
The Arizona Children's Home association held its annual meeting here today. Frank M. Pool of Phoenix was elected as an honorary member. Slated for re-election were Mrs. Ralph Louden as president Mrs. Walter Roediger as first vice president Mrs. Toney A. Hardy as second vice president Mrs. Allen Nowell as secretary and Sam Seaney as treasurer.
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Arizona Children’s Home Association
Frank. M. Pool
Phoenix
Board
Ralph Louden
Walter Roediger
Toney A. Hardy
Allen Nowell
Sam Seaney
Air Cover Remains Largely Allied Pilots' Domain
Details from warfront reporting show Allied air power keeping most of the skies secure. Lt. William Humphreys, 22, formerly of Chicago and now residing in Coral Gables, Fla, notes despite distant threats the air corps encountered only a single enemy plane, which did not attack.
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William Humphreys
Graduates Depart Tucsom for Desert Ship Arrival
Members of the graduating class will be stationed in scattered areas and depart Tucsom today and tomorrow with a new class slated to arrive Monday at the ship on the desert. Friends were present for the affair.
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Tucsom
Desert
Student Dance Foreunner Of Youth Center
A dance in the high school auditorium on Saturday May 13 marks the start of a teen youth center in Tucson. The event will reveal the first governing body and officers who will help organize and run the center, with proceeds funding teen projects. Music by Tucson Swing band and refreshments will be served as plans call for ongoing use of the center through the summer months.
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Tucson
Shirley Morrow
City Recreation Department
Allied Offensive Boosts Pressure on Hitler in Italy and Europe
The article notes a powerful Allied offensive in Italy with American and British forces aiming to pin Hitler’s forces and push to Rome, while bombing on the French coast intensifies Britain’s impact. Russians prepare major offensives and signals point to synchronized or staggered strikes ahead of or after the D-day invasion, increasing pressure on Hitler from multiple fronts.
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Italy
Palena
Mediterranean
Anzio
Hitler
Europe
Rome
Britain
London
Battle Rages as Valleys Beckon Shells Across Sky
Battle continues with heavy artillery across the valley as batteries open fire for four hours. The sky lights with brilliant flashes and bursts behind German lines. Little response from the enemy, and the bombardment shows no sign of slackening.
Archeology society meeting at state museum noted
The Artzona Archaeological and Historical Society will hold a regular meeting at the state museum building Monday with J R de la Torre Bueno as speaker and officers to be elected. MR AND MRS GEORGE H AMOS of Tucson purchased the home of Mrs Ruth L Byram in Encanto Estates for about 26500, handled by Tucson Realty. Dr H B North of York PA arrived in Tucson for an extended visit. he is president of North Metal and Chemical Co. of York, which manufactures tungsten products.
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Jeft- Aro
Jesus
Silvas
Manuel
Miranda
Bobby Riesgo
Joe Nava
Henry
Felix
Banjo" Bennett
Anita
Co Arriaga
Joe ‘Swenz
Rapid Messenger Service
Joe Garcia
Ralph
Valencia
Rapid: Messenger Service
Daniel ‘Gorosave
West Broadway
Pheyi
Gorosave
Frank G. Robles
Robles
THE
Artzona’ Archeologi
Cal. & Historical Society
State Museum
Tucson
Ruth L. Byram
Encanto Estates
Tucson Realty Company
H. B. North
York, Pa
Pioneer Hotel
Lemke proposes government life insurance for veterans
The plan awards paid up life insurance based on service length and type. Pre Pearl Harbor service would earn $100 per month of service,Domestic post Pearl Harbor $150, and foreign service $400 monthly. Loans could reach 75 percent of policy face value, up to $7500, with a 20 year repayment at low rates.
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Page
Lemke
Pearl,Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Negro Sentenced to Ten Months for Marihuana Sales
Nathaniel Bryant, 23, Tucson Negro, received two concurrent ten month prison terms in federal court for possession and sale of marihuana cigarets. Arrained Oct 23, 1943, Bryant was held for federal action on two counts. He was on parole for a prior selective service violation at the time of arrest.
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Nathaniel Bryant
Tucson Negro
Albert M. Sames
U.S
Bryant
Tea bag dye saves sailors by bright water patch
A yellow dye packet acts as a life saving device for flyers forced down at sea. When dipped in ocean water it creates a visible bright patch for about 10 miles, helping rescuers locate the downed flyer quickly. The method relies on a concentrated chemical mix that disperses to form a strong color contrast.
War Ration Books At Risk From Carelessness
Officials announced this morning that carelessness mutilates war ration books and prompts replacements. About one third of replacements are made due to mutilations. penalties range from a week to 10 days suspension. Replacements tie up ration office time on issue days. Some mutilated books resembled old dish rags and appeared to be carelessly handled.
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Sarah
University of Arizona Professors Speak at High School Grads
Six University of Arizona faculty members addressed or will address high school graduates across the state this month. Topics include education, responsibility, service preparation, and the physical future of youth.
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Universiy of
Arizona
T.,.g. Chapman
Ray On
Hayden
O. K. Garretson
Sunnyside
Benson
Alfie F. Raffman
Brandes School
Taith As
D. A. Simley
Amphithenetre High School
E. D. Terreau
Balsz School
Phoenix
Harry Phillips
Superior, High School
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Student Dance
Youth Center
Qld
England
Tucson Chemical Co
Sixth St
Bermuda
Tucson Fertilizer Co
Hfth Avenue
Tenth Street
Bemberg
Sheers
Brown Military Academy
Soleege Summer Sessio
R.O.T.C
Hamilton ‘Keddie
Santa Rita Hotel
Academy
Brown Military, Academy
Pacific Beach
Diego
Los Angeles
Arcade
Alalt
Schilling
B. Lovely
Aassne
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