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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

8

Juan Is Brave but Needs Help in Tucson Milk Fund

A 13 year old Tucson student Juan weighs 60 pounds and lives on boxes for fuel and meals. Health officials report widespread malnutrition among local children and a milk fund campaign aims to raise 3000 dollars to provide milk and cod liver oil for about 1100 youngsters. So far 2000 dollars has been raised with 1000 more needed.

Tiny Boy Juan Carrillo School Clint Rollo Rollo Tucson Milk Fund Daily Citizen Harry Embleton Milk Fund Committee Pima County Medical Society Harold W. Kohl Populton

Malaya Tin Exports To United States Surpass Half

In the latest monthly figures over half of Malaya’s tin exports were headed to the United States, highlighting a strong American demand for the metal amid regional trade dynamics.

Malaya United States

FDR Message Triggers Rally in Stocks and Grains

May 16 New York The market surged as Roosevelt delivered his armament message to Congress lifting steel aviation and war issue shares. Boeing and United Aircraft led gains with big price jumps while wheat and cotton rose on a strong grain close. Major names included Douglas Aircraft Wright Aeronautical Bethlehem Steel U S Steel Johns Manville and Du Pont with gains of 1 to 6-plus.

New York The Stock Exchange Roosevelt Congress Chicago Douglas Aircraft Wright Aeronautical Boeing North American Aviation Glenn Martin United Aircraft Lockheed Bethlehem Steel U. S. Steel American Telephone du Pont Johns Manville Colt Firearms

Bridges To Be Tried June 18 For Murder

Drury William Bridges 38 year old manager of Superior Window Cleaning was ordered to stand trial in superior court on June 18 for the April 26 murder of William Haygood a 37 year old African American window washer. Bridges pled innocent and bond was denied by Judge William G Hall.

Drury William Bridges Superior William Haygood Bridges William G. Hall J. C. Penney

Flu and Measles Lead In Diseases

Influenza and measles led new communicable disease cases in the week ended May 11, with 73 instances each. The 403 total new cases were 111 fewer than the prior week, as reported by the state health department in Phoenix.

Phoenix State Health Department

Local Artists Submit Works for Coronado Fete Exhibit

Eighteen artworks by seventeen local artists were chosen for a summer show in Albuquerque as part of the Coronado four hundred celebration. Dean Arthur O. Anderson announced the selections made by R. Vernon Hunter, with works from Arizona and neighboring states to be displayed at the University of New Mexico from May 28 to October 1.

Albuquerque Coronado R. Vernon Hunter Hunter Dean Anderson Phoenix Arizona Texas Oklahoma Kansas Colorado University of New Mexico New Mexico Andreas Anderson Susan Mary Anderson Arthur T. Brown Beatrice Edgerly Norval L. Gill Patricia Gill Alameda Street John Golden John E. Halstaedt Elnore LaCaff Maryska Modjeska Gerry Peirce Tubac Alfred Rudolph the Sentinel Symphonie Moderne J. Powell Scott Melvin Solve Richard Sortomme Tucson Ray C. Strang Mark Voris

James Ewing's Body Sent To Former Home

The body of James J. Ewing, 45, a Tucson resident of six months, was entrained today to Warren, Ohio, by the Tiedje funeral home. He died Tuesday in a local hospital. A Northeast Pennsylvania steel worker, he leaves his widow Una and his mother Eva Ewing.

James J. Ewing Tucson Warren, O Tiedje Ewing Northeast Una Ewing Eva Ewing

Migration of Chinese Women to New Zealand Rises

The article notes an increase in migration of Chinese women from China to New Zealand over the past year, highlighting rising numbers and potential social and economic implications for both countries.

China New Zealand

New Disease Threatens Health Across Americas Discovered

Dr. Gonzales Herrejon reported at the American Scientific Congress the discovery of a new skin and blood disorder found in Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, and Ecuador. The disease linked to a treponema variant and not venereal, may occur in the United States.

Washington The Americas American Scientific Congress Gonzales Herrejon Public Health Department of Mexico Cuba Guatemala Honduras Colombia Ecuador Pinto United States Herrejon

Sasabe School Barbecue Set

The Sasabe school Friday closure will be marked by a barbecue in Sonora, Mexico. Principal O. C. Arnold leads guests to Luisillo ranch 14 miles south of the border where host Joseph Reveil oversees use of the pool and riding facilities. Eleven upper grade students receive penmanship awards in the Tanner Blosser contest. graduates include Dannie Wilkins, Hortensia Otez, Susie Otiz, Jesus Canez and Henry Lopez.

Sasabe Tucson Sonora Mexico O. C. Arnold Luisillo Rancho J. Reveil Joseph Reveil Adah Whipple Indiana Elmer Dobson Arnold Dannie Wilkins Hortensia Otez Susie Otiz Jesus Canez Henry Lopez

Grand River Dam Authority Accepts $250 Bid For Wheat Land

In Vinita Oklahoma the Grand River Dam authority approved a $250 bid from A F McGehee for wheat growing land it had acquired. Public Works officials had urged bidding and warned the assets were being wasted before directing the bid process. The top offer turned out to be McGehee at $250 with competing bids up to $150.

Vinita Okla Grand River Dam

Senior Cadets To Be Honored At Big Dinner

Tucson reserve officers host a dinner honoring University of Arizona senior cadets who graduate May 29 and will be commissioned as second lieutenants of cavalry reserve in the U S army. Major R C Winchester attends as special guest. Lieut Col John T Milton to discuss duties and obligations in the reserve corps.

Tucson University of Arizona Cavalry Reserve U.S. Army Pioneer Hotel R. C. Winchester Carl Smith Hearon James H. Hearon Arizona Department Reserve Officers Association Army John T. Milton Lawrence Beal Keith Campbell Hamilton Catlin Robert Confer Farrell Copeland George Crist Tom Embleton Robert Ensminger Edward Friedrich Robert Freschi Charles Goetz James Goss Dee Harper George Hawks Sam Johnson Stanley Johnson Richard le Roy Milton Liddil Max Moe John Neary John Partanen Lyon Strong Claude Taylor Charles Tilson Clyde Watkins David Rhee Carl Berra Ralph Bilby R. Brandenburg Alden Colvocorresses

Indians Need Relief Amid Nationwide Shortfall

Washington May 16. About 100000 of the nations 381000 Indians require relief the bureau of Indian affairs told a House relief subcommittee. Testimony by John Herrick assistant Indian commissioner cited distress among Dakotas and the Navajo in the southwest as worsened by range conditions. In 1939 the Indian bureau aided roughly 2000 Indian families through work relief and the government granted funds to about 6369 Indians. Lightning struck the Empire State Building in New York City up to six times in twenty minutes.

Washington Bureau of Indian Affairs Congress House John Herrick Dakotas Herrick Southwest Empire State Building New York City

Daniels Sees Fifth Column Fears In Mexico Overstated

Ambassador Josephus Daniels told President Roosevelt that fears of a fifth column in Mexico are exaggerated. He said Mexico is taking precautions and proposed a joint clearing house with the United States. Daniels said Communist and Nazi efforts to organize are being reported but yield little result.

Washington Josephus Daniels Mexico Daniels Roosevelt United States

Townsend Club No 10 to Meet at Armory Tonight

The Townsend Club No. 10 will gather at the Armory shell at 8 o clock this evening. Officials will announce details about the Phoenix state convention and Dr. Townsend's recent visit.

Townsend Club No. 10 Armory Shell Phoenix Dr. Townsend

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