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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

Page

4

144 Roskruge Grads Hear Charles A Carson at Exercises

Tucson high school principal Charles A Carson addressed 144 Roskruge junior high graduates in the auditorium Friday at 10 with a program including processional vocations a sun worshippers glee club and awards. A long list of graduates followed led by Alfred Arvizu Acuna and Alda Hialeah Albright among many others.

Charles A. Carson Tucson Senior High School Roskruge Rocessional Heloise McBride George Wilson Loomis Salome ‘Townsend Carson Giannina Mia Miss Townsend American Legion Kenneth Park Miss McBride Alfred Arvizu Acuna Alda Hialeah Albright Mary Irene Amadril Beverly Alene Barrett Artemisa Ayala Bautista Gordon Bell Alex Tellez Benitez Mary Nell Black Vernon Kay Bauchee Martha Marion Boyd James Brandenburg Juanita S. Brandt Charles C. Brena Vivian May Burdue Louisa Caballero Florence Virginia Calloway Hortencia G. Campas Joe Canfield Gilbert A. Carrillo Leonor A. Carrillo Richard Lord Gausewitz Tom George Robert Woodwin Preston Gordon Frank Arvizu Gradillas William Lawrence Griggs Manuel Ortiz Guillen Edith Harrington Harry Hoffman Haynes Henry Carl Henderson Melvin Lee Hill Wanda Joyce Hillary Carrie Mae Hoff Norma Irene Hoffman Robert Howell Donald H. Jensen David B. Jones Gladys Virginia Jones Mildred Jane Jones Richard Jones, Jr William S. Kadetz Lorna Mary Kenny Harold Killen Agnes Pauline Lane John Edward Larson Harold H. Leece Edward P. LeGendre Thomas Lewallen

Students' Interest In War Is Increasing

A University of Arizona poll shows fresh many students increasingly engaged with the European war, with 80 percent favoring neutrality in one survey and a majority later supporting Allied aid in another. Men outnumber women four to one. overall sentiment shifts rapidly, with fear and preparedness rising as events escalate.

Europe University of Arizona United States Uncle Sam Germany Earth England London

Memorial Day Purple Heart tribute set for May 29

The Purple Heart will honor America’s war dead on May 29 from 9:15 to 9:30 p m over KVOA. Commander E W ardies and Col Orville Browne of Arizona chapter 73 will speak, with Myrtle F Hardies of the Ladies auxiliary. Discussion will cover equal compensation for battle injuries versus non battle injuries.

America E. W.ardies Col Orville Browne Arizona Military Order of the Purple Heart KVOA Myrtle F. Hardies Ladies Auxiliary Frank T. Hines Veterans Administration

Camacho Vows to Maintain Cardenas Policies in Mexico

Gen Manuel Avia Camacho pro administration candidate pledges to continue Lazaro Cardenas policies if elected He praises the oil expropriation handling and says he favors a solution satisfactory to both the United States and Mexico He plans visits to Baja California and possible stops on the east coast with a rally highlighting attacks on rival Gen Juan Andreu Almazan by Col Antonio Romero

Hermosillo Sonora Mex Manuel Avia Camacho Mexico Baja California Lazaro Cardenas Camacho United States Juan Andreu Almazan Nogales Mexico City

The Citizens Latch String Letters Open for Readers

The Citizens LATCH-STRING invites letters from readers in a hospitable spirit and will print them subject to courtesy and fairness rules.

Zoning Debate in Speedway Campbell Area Sparks Citywide Concerns

Adelaide Haight Chapin argues against reducing residence zoning in the Speedway Campbell district. She claims few speculators press for change while most homeowners oppose it to protect property values. She urges the council to reconsider last decisions and defend city residents.

The Citizen Speedway-Campbell City Planning Commission Tucson Realty Board Campbell Speedway

Changes at University Add Mines College and Programs

The University of Arizona announces for 1940-41 the creation of the College of Mines and separation of mines and engineering after July 1. It cites plans for 1941-42 to offer BS degrees in mining engineering and metallurgy and additional mining and metallurgical engineering programs, with new campus photographs and descriptions of graduation requirements, admissions, and university organization.

University of Arizona College of Mines Colleges of Mines and Engineering Mines College Officers of Instruction

Miss Lola Holland to Quit Desert Sanatorium After Fourteen Years

Miss Lola Lee Holland resigns as secretary and treasurer of the Desert Sanatorium after fourteen years of service, effective June 1. She will travel east for her niece Cleo Holland’s June 8 graduation from the University of West Virginia and visit family before returning in autumn. Her career included work at Dillon and Nicholls law office, Tucson General Hospital, and later Desert Sanatorium since 1926.

Desert Sanatorium Lola Lee Holland Atted Cleo Holland University of West Virginia Morgantown Miss Holland Concord Normal School Athens W. Va Mary Baldwin School For Girls Staunton Dunsmore Business College Dillon and Nicholls Fayetteville Tucson Tucson General Hospital Southern Methodist Hospital

Irish Railways Profit From Sea to Land Traffic Diversion

Irish railways are profiting as traffic shifts from sea routes to land routes. The shift boosts freight and passenger movements, with improved schedules and increased demand noted amid ongoing transport realignment.

Allies like U S in need of added pilots

Association AP Aviation Editor quotes Maj. Alexander P. De Seversky saying the Allies face a critical pilot shortage similar to the United States. He urges vocational inducements to attract youths to flight training and notes proposed pilot output must rise from under 2,000 to about 7,000 annually. He supports offering flying jobs after training, including air mail and express delivery by air.

Associated Press New York Alexander P. de Seversky U. S. Army Germany United States France England Air Corps Baltic Seversky Europe Eddie Rickenbacker

Dollar Pajamas Special Displayed in Lancaster Window

A department store in Lancaster displays a bold sign announcing a dollar pajamas special in a show window, drawing shopper attention to the value offer and inviting purchases.

Lancaster

Los Angeles Man Dies in Arizona Auto Crash

John A. Wintreath of Los Angeles was killed when his car overturned near Salome nine miles west of here on Saturday. Arizona traffic deaths for 1940 reached 78. last year at this date 63 people died in accidents. Patrolman Hugh Barkley suspects Wintreath may have fallen asleep at the wheel.

Salome Arizona John A. Wintreath Los Angeles Here Hugh Barkley Wintreath

Mesa Teen Found Dead on Apache Trail

An 18-year-old Mesa high school senior, Jack Harrison, was found dead today on the Apache trail about 14 miles east of Mesa, likely a hit-and-run. Constable Luther McAllister said Harrison was to have returned with two friends from a fishing trip. the truck was later found parked at a Mesa church.

Mesa Jack Harrison Here Luther McAllister Harrison

Greenland’s Cryolite Flux Core of Aluminum Trade

Greenland’s cryolite dominates its exports as the largest product, prized as a flux in aluminum production. The mineral links Greenland to metal industries, with cryolite’s utility shaping regional economic activity and trade flows.

Greenland

Utah Copper Company Pictures Donated to University

An enlarged hand colored photograph of Utah Copper company properties at Bingham is donated to the University of Utah by Daniel C. Jackling president of the company. The frame honors James Douglas Memorial mines and metals building with two smaller pictures of the reduction plant and Great Salt Lake in the background. Jackling attended the A.L.M.E. sectional meeting two months ago and led the organization in 1938.

Utah Copper Company Bines Ae Eee Eye Mines Engineering University of Ream James Douglas Memorial Mines and Metals G. M. Butlers Great Salt Lake Daniel C. Jackling A.lm E. Jackling

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