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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1940

Page

2

Ostrich Like Policy Condemned by Dr Judd in Lecture

Dr. Walter H. Judd criticized the U S stance toward totalitarian regimes urging Americans to face reality and curb aggression. He warned Britain and France avoided risk, noted Japan and Germany’s propaganda, and urged economic pressure over war. Judd recalled years in China and called for decisive action to stop armament.

United States Walter H. Judd America Judd Pioneer Hotel Britain France Dr. Judd Hitler China Foreign Relations Committee U. S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee U. S. House of Representatives Japan Dr. Wudd H Elping Mayo Clinic Sons of Heaven

Roosevelt renomination seen as likely in Chicago race

Washington reports that Roosevelt’s renomination by acclamation on the first Chicago roll call appears likely amid German blitz against the low countries and France. Observers say he alone could block rivals, with Hull as possible compromise if he opts out.

Lylec Wilson Washington U.P Roosevelt Chicago Germany Low Countries France Cordell Hull United Press Mr. Roosevelt

A Rodeo Song Adopted as Arizona Inter Collegiate Anthem

University of Arizona adopts A Tumble-Down Ranch in Arizona by Bill Walters as the inter collegiate rodeo official song. Frankie Masters orchestra will introduce it this evening over the Columbia Network. The tune is dedicated to the university rodeo and to Governor Jones after an enthusiastic audition.

Arizona Bill Walters University of Arizona Columbia Network Frankie Masters University of Arizona Rodeo Jones

Committee Named To Handle Milk Funds For Tucson Children

A five member committee appointed by Monte Mansfield will manage the milk fund aimed at $3,000 for undernourished Tucson youngsters. Members include Harry Embleton chairing, Mrs J W Briscoe, Ralph King, Mrs W G Crutchfield and Mrs Thelma McQuade. The panel controls fund use and disbursement for a school feeding program supplying milk and cod liver oil to about 2,100 children. Checks can be mailed to Embleton care of The Citizen.

Monte Mansfield Tucson Harry Embleton J. W. Briscoe Ralph King W. G. Crutchfield Thelma McQuade Mansfield Embleton

Mexican Pilot Plans Flight to Link Americas

Major Antonio Cardenas chief pilot of Mexico’s air service railroad division prepares the plane Presidente Carranza for a goodwill mission. He plans a route from San Francisco to Cerro Loco then to Lima and Buenos Aires to foster closer ties among American nations.

Burbank Calif Antonio Cardenas Air Service Railroad Division Presidente Carranza San Francisco Golden Gate International Exposition United States Melquiades Angulo Communications and Public Works Mexico Luis Cuevas Medina Pan American Airways Major Cardenas Cerro Loco Lima Peru Buenos Aires Americas South America Luis G. Herrera

City Briefs On Local Accidents Reported

Eight year old Ross Kelsay son of William R Kelsay of 1143 East Lowell street suffered minor head injuries when struck by a car at East Sixth street and Santa Rita avenue driven by J S Neale of 2328 East Second street. Antonio Navarrette 43 of 1100 South Mission avenue lost his thumb in a second Southern Pacific shop accident in as many days when a locomotive jack slipped felling the thumb.

Ross Kelsay William R. Kelsay East Lowell Street East Sixth Street Santa Rita Avenue J. S. Neale East Second Street Antonio Navarrette South Mission Avenue Southern Pacific Navarrette

Warner brothers appeal disturbance of peace conviction

Harold Warner and Glen Warner appeal their May 12 disturbance of the peace conviction in justice court. The case involves Mrs. Hortencia Larsson of 1815 South Sixth Avenue and advances to superior court. The brothers were convicted in justice court and seek reversal.

Justice Court Superior Court Harold Warner Glen Warner Brothers Hortencia Larsson South Sixth Avenue

Local Hotel Keeper Wilson McLean Dies in Room

Wilson McLean 65 of the Apache hotel was found dead of natural causes late yesterday afternoon in his room. The body was sent to the Arizona Mortuary. He is survived by a brother, Jake P. McLean, of Menomonie Wisconsin.

Wilson McLean Apache Hotel Arizona Jake P. McLean Menomonie Wis

Rainbow Girls Install Officers in Masonic Temple

The Tucson chapter of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will install officers at 2 p m tomorrow in the Masonic Temple.

Tucson The Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple

Ny Administration Director Rex Lindstrom Heads To Training Conference

National Youth Administration project director Rex Lindstrom departs for Denver for a foreman's training conference and is expected to return about May 25.

Rex Lindstrom National Youth Administration Office Denver NYA

Tucson Highlighted in National Geographic June Issue

Roy Drach man, secretary of the Sunshine Climate club, announced Tucson will appear in several pages of photos in the June National Geographic. The images will be part of the general feature and picture section on the southwest.

Tucson National Geographic Magazine Roy Drachman Sunshine Climate Club Southwest

Amateurs urged to submit photos by Monday

Chamber of Commerce sponsors a photography contest and all entrants must file entries by close of business Monday. Secretary C Edgar Goyette stated today.

Chamber of Commerce C. Edgar Goyette

Girl Scout Troop 17 Nears Uniform Completion at Mission View

Girl Scout Troop No 17 at Mission View School with mothers and leader near completion of uniforms. Materials donated by sponsors 8 and 40 support the project.

Mission View School

V. F. W. Auxiliary to Elect Delegates at Special Meeting

The V. F. W. Auxiliary will hold a special meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Ethel Falterman s home on East Liberty street Delegates to the state encampment will be elected.

Ethel Falterman East Liberty Street

Stamp Club Meeting Highlights Rare Albums Display

The Tucson Stamp Club plans a Monday 8 p.m. gathering in the Indian Room at the Pioneer Hotel. John T. Judd will show two albums featuring rare and unusual stamps.

Tucson Stamp Club Pioneer Hotel John T. Judd

Architect Starkweather Attends National AIA Convention

Local architect M. H. Starkweather departed for Louisville to attend the national convention of the American Institute of Architects and will return in about ten days.

M. H. Starkweather Louisville The American Institute of Architects

The American Legion employment bureau closes for summer

The American Legion employment bureau shut today for the summer season with no announcement about reopening next fall. During the winter hundreds found jobs through the bureau’s services.

American Legion Employment Bureau

NAACP Special Meeting Called for Sunday

A special NAACP gathering is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Church of God in Christ on North 10th Avenue.

Church of God In Christ North 10Th Avenue

Tucson Lodge No 9 Knights of Pythias Meeting

Tucson Lodge No 9 Knights of Pythias will hold a regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Odd Fellows hall. The rank of knight will be bestowed on two candidates and reports from representatives who attended the grand lodge meetings in Flagstaff will be heard.

Tucson Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Hall Grand Lodge Flagstaff

Weather Summary From Summer Haven

Yesterday at Summer Haven the low reached 41 and the high 71. Rainfall measured one fifth of an inch.

Summer Haven

Indian School Graduation Set for May 23

The Tucson Indian Training school will confer diplomas at its 52nd graduation exercises at 10 a m on May 23. Six senior high graduates include Lavina Blackwater and Helen Donahue among others. 19 junior high pupils from five tribes will also receive diplomas. Reverend H Walton Rotz will give the commencement address with music by the school department led by Miss Marie Wiley.

Tucson Pima Eunice Perkins Thomas Throssell Papago Girton

120 Teachers Apply For New Hospital Aid

More than 120 Tucson teachers sent applications for membership in the Associated Hospital Service of Arizona to Phoenix led by Ples Harper and Polly Titcomb Lee. The plan, approved by the Arizona State Medical Association, offers 21 days hospitalization at about 85 cents a month. Membership extends to wives children and dependents with coverage during summer vacations. Information via Mrs. Lee at 2065 Monday through Friday afternoons.

Tucson Associated Hospital Service of Arizona Phoenix Ples Harper Tucson Education Association Polly Titcomb Lee Community Medical Center Associated Hospital Arizona State Medical Association Harper United States

Dougherty to Address New Citizens Celebration in Tucson

Citizenship Day committee announced John P. Dougherty, assistant United States attorney for Arizona, will speak at the New Citizens celebration next Thursday at Tucson High School stadium. The program targets native citizens turning 21 in 1940 and newly naturalized citizens.

John P. Dougherty United States Arizona Tucson

Scouts Stand in River Vigil for Drowning Dangers

Five hundred boy scouts from Bihar and Orissa organized a social service camp at a religious service. They stood waist deep in a river keeping vigil until dawn for possible drowning cases.

Bihar Orissa India

Kiwanis Rotary Joint Meeting Plans Competitions at El Rio

Kiwanis secretary Harold Wilson announces a staged joint meeting with Rotary at El Rio Country Club next Wednesday featuring golf and team contests plus intellectual events like a liars contest and spelling bee. The program includes a barbecue at 7 p.m. and play by play clips of the Sugar Bowl game with commentator Mike Casteel.

Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Harold Wilson Kiwanis el Rio Country Club Wilson Kiwanis-Rotary el Rio Harold Torren Rotary C. E. Matteson Elmer Joe Picard Pioneer Hotel Tulane Texas A Mike Casteel University of Arizona

Ferdinand the Bull Rescued From Pool On Arizona Ranch

On the Pacheco Nunez ranch near Tucson a docile bull named Ferdinand fell into a 10 foot deep swimming pool. Neighbors used a derrick and pulley to hoist him out and he calmly returned to the pasture. The event drew a crowd of local ranchers and children.

Ferdinand Pacheco-Nunez Sierrita Mountains Tucson Ferdie

Atkinson Sees Strong Prospects for Grads

Dr. Alfred Atkinson president of the University of Arizona told Safford high school graduates that modern opportunities for high school leavers are as attractive as in the past. He cited advanced study in electricity engineering soil conservation geology mining transportation communications public health and social service.

Safford Alfred Atkinson University of Arizona Safford High School

Girl asks cops to stop big war in letter

An 8 year old girl, Betty Ruth Morris of Jefferson School in Kansas City, writes to Police Chief L. B. Reed asking to stop the war, saying the conflict is getting on her nerves in a simple signed note.

Kansas City L. B. Reed Betty Ruth Morris Jefferson School

Southern Pacific Reports March Deficit Rise and Quarterly Gap

Southern Pacific records a March net deficit of 1,406,539, up 336,332 from March 1939 after charges. The first quarter deficit totals 3,673,591, down 653,627 from last year, while consolidated results show 1,664,947 for March and 4,431,341 for the quarter, with changes described.

San Francisco Southern Pacific Company

U S Holds 51 Million Acres For Indian Trust

The United States maintains more than 51 million acres of land in trust for Native American tribes and individuals. The vast holdings underpin government obligations and historic treaties related to tribal lands and resources.

U. S

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