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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1944

Page

4

Uniform Laws On Marriage Divorce Sought By Congress

Rep. Norris Poulson proposes a constitutional amendment to standardize marriage and divorce rules nationwide. The plan limits marriages to domiciled individuals, restricts foreign divorces, and requires domicile for separations and annulments. It aims to curb Mexican and foreign ease of obtaining divorce and upholds full faith in divorce decrees.

Washington Norris Poulson Calif California Poulson Reno Nev Mexico Nevada Congress United States Los Angeles

Ferry Service Station Moves From Phoenix

The Army Air Forces Transport Command will move its ferrying service base from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Coolidge this week. Maj. Charles W. Wilkins announced the transfer of all personnel and equipment, with the command taking over field operations at Coolidge. The reason for the move was not disclosed.

Hoenix Coolidge Army Air Forces Transport Command Sky Harbor Charles W. Wilkins Air Transport Command

San Franciscans Vote To Buy Street Railway

San Franciscans voted 104706 to 86292 in favor of city purchase of the Market Street Railway street car system. The result, from unofficial returns, approved a charter amendment sponsored by Mayor Roger D. Lapham allowing acquisition of the company’s property without a bond issue after prior defeat of purchase plans.

San Francisco San Franciscans Market Street Railway Roger D. Lapham

Ike's Trailer for Invasion Offers Comforts of Home

London May 17 General Dwight Eisenhower will tour the western front in a staff-mobile designed by George Vernon Russell. The two unit caravan was built from depot stocks by the eighth air force repair depot and supervised by Raymond Cherry and Eduardo San Manigo. The 60 foot operations van includes a conference table and battle mags recessed in the ceiling.

London Dwight Eisenhower Western Front George Vernon Russell Hollywood Eighth Air Force Repair Depot Raymond Cherry Eduardo San Manigo Los Angeles Russell Lockheed Overseas Organization Gen. Eisenhower

Six Arizonians Aid War Wounded in Mediter ranean Area

Six Arizonans stationed with the 79th station hospital in the Mediterranean area aid war wounded. The group includes Pvt Edward L Terry of Peoria, Pvt Elzie Campbell of Buckeye, Pvt Fred Johnson of Oraibi district, Sidney E Spain of Phoenix, Corp Ray B Grijalva of Tucson, and Sgt Edwardo M Gonzales of Tolleson.

Phoenix 79Th Station Mediterranean Edward L. Terry Peoria Elzie Campbell Ervie Huffman Buckeye Fred Johnson Oraibi Sidney E. Spain Nellie M. Spain Corp Ray B. Grijalva Tucson Edwardo M. Gonzales Gertrude Gonzales Tolleson

New Voters In Arizona Include 1835 Soldiers

Phoenix May 17 The secretary of state Dan E Garvey reports 1835 armed services members among 28557 newly enrolled voters since January 1 These proxy registrations are part of overall turnout with 21878 Democrats 4664 Republicans 65 Prohibitionists and 115 other parties Last week saw 5274 registrations.

Phoenix The Armed Services Dan E. Garvey

Monastic Parlors Linked to Early Public Conversations

The first parlors were rooms in monasteries used for conversations with people in the outside world, showing how early religious houses served as social spaces beyond cloistered life.

Sailor to Be Amazed Gets Message from Navy Officials

A sailor whose car skidded on highway 6 in rain received thanks from high naval officials in Los Angeles. Rear Admiral George F. Hussey led the group, joined by Rear Admiral Ralston S. Holmes, four captains, three commanders, and six scientists. The message singled out the moment when the sailor said thanks to "Fella."

Los Angeles U.P Highway 6 George F. Hussey Navy Bureau of Ordnance Ralston Holmes Admiral Hussey

Hidden Safe and Living Quarters in Theatre Unit

A theater unit features a hidden safe storing vital papers, rolled projection screen, and ample chrome filing space. The general’s billeting van includes sleeping and eating quarters, a study office, bunk, kitchenette, shower, and chemical lavatory. Both units are windowless with air conditioning, portable power, radio gear, and telephone outlets.

Three Tucson Soldiers Reported Missing In Action

The war department lists missing in action soldiers from Arizona. In European area Staff Sgt. Warren A. Brewer of Tucson and Sgt. Thomas F. Cody Jr. of Tucson are named along with Second Lt. William W. Steinke of Hayden and Second Lt. Phillips D. Terry of Tucson. In Mediterranean area Pvt. Pat H. Lindstrom of Phoenix is listed. In Southern Pacific area First Lt. Herbert V. Young of Clarkdale is named.

Washington War Department Warren A. Brewer South Santa Rita Avenue Tucson Thomas F. Cody, Jr William W. Teinke Walter H. Steinke Hayden Phillips. D. Terry Janice P North 3Rd Avenue Pat H. Lindstrom Phoenix Herbert V. Young Herbert V, Young Clarkdale

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