School Patrols Awarded for Service in Tucson
Tucson’s 800 patrol boys and girls marked eleventh year with zero accidents. Mayor Jaastad awarded gold badges to John Dye and Patricia Lander for six years of service. Certificates and insignia honored four to one year lengths, with six weeks of outstanding work recognized at 28 schools. Harold Wheeler presented the awards on behalf of the Tucson Lions Club and the Arizona Automobile Association.
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Tucson
Henry O. Jaastad
John Dye
Safford Junior High
Patricia Lander
Dunbar School
Harold Wheeler
Tucson Lion’s Club
Arizona Automobile Association
Roman de Sanctis
George Edwards
Roskruge
Arthur Kingman
Safford
Thomas Arrana
Mansfeld
Mansfeld Junior High
Quincy Powdrill
Nbar
Jack R. Parish
Donna Murphy
Dora Padilla
Billie Grayson
Gildardo Bedoy
William Jack Nutt
Wakefield Junior
Amphitheater
A. V. Humphreys
Robert Wheeler
Blenman
David Abbott
David Schlachfeld
Elizabeth Barton
Arthur Ronquillo
Helen Ann Steel
Carrillo
Robert Torres
Oo Bracamonte
Martha Trujillo
Davis
Jose Godoy
Ramon Osuna
Drachman
Frank Benitez
Gilbert Lazueta
Rudy Flores
Dunbar
al Norsworthy
Bobby J. Hall
el Rio
Aurelio Alday
Albert Vega
Government Heights
Ada Wilkins
Joe Villegas
Roger Wenkheiser
Frank Madero
Menlo Park
Johnny Molina
Betty Jo Nowell
Mission View
Joe Below
Miles
Virginia Willet
Joan Meadows
Stanley Feldman
Eddie Vio
Joe Jacobs
Jim Jacobs
Ray Porter
Betsy Young
Barbara Hughes
Celeste Rodig
Ochoa
Dennis Nasewytewa
Narciso Casillas
Pascua
Angelito Gallardo
Crueila Flores
Rita Dominguez
Mrs Ashen Attends Baha i Centenary in Wilmette Ill
Mrs E A Ashen of 715 North Park Ave attends the centenary convention of the Baha i faith in Wilmette Illinois. The meeting runs through May 25 with Arizona delegates including Mr Clinton Bugby Mrs Amelia Collins and Mrs Bugby. Glenn A Johnson U S Navy seaman second class has arrived home on a 10 day leave. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson of 116 South Fourth Ave and was a Tucson High School band member before enlisting in February.
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E. A. Ashen
North Park Avenue
Wilmette
Ill
Arizona
Clinton Bugby
Amelia Collins
Phoenix
Glenn A. Johnson
U. S&s. Navy
Suthern Pacific Area
Floyd Johnson
South Fourth Avenue
Tucson High School
Contagion Reports Show Shifts in City Health Data
The health department notes influenza and pneumonia cases disappeared from this week list while measles rose by ten cases to 26 from the prior week. Chicken pox added eight new cases. mumps fell to 13 and scarlet fever rose to 10. no major declines were reported.
Maharajah of Jodhpur donates 90000 dollars for air force welfare
Air Commodore the Maharajah of Jodhpur has contributed $90,000 to welfare efforts for the air force. The donation signals strong royal support for service members and veterans amid ongoing welfare initiatives.
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Maharajah of
Jodhpur
Officer Says Hitler Ordered Crimea Held
Simferopol, May 20. A German colonel, Hanns Messinger, claimed Hitler ordered the Crimea held to prevent aiding neutral Turkey. The Russians list 246 captured officers, noting Sevastopol’s fall and a plan to hold every trench, with German proclamations calling for spring planting for cooperation with the Reich.
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Simferopol
U.S.S.R
Crimean
Adolf Hitler
Turkey
Hanns Messinger
Hitler
Sevastopol
Messinger
Crimea
Perekop
Isthmus
Sivash Sea
Sergei Birinzov
Birinzov
Red Army
County Recorder Mails 540 Military Ballots
The county recorder mails 540 military ballots and updates military registrations. Three hundred ballots were mailed yesterday per Anna Sullinger. Ballot breakdown: Army 345, Navy 158, Marines 13, Coast Guard 3, WACs 8, WAVEs 5.
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County Recorder’s Office
Anna Sullinger
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
WAC
WAVE
Supervisors Buy New Auto for Sheriff Fleet
County Board Chairman R. H. Martin secured one new car in Phoenix to add to the sheriff's fleet with two more expected Tuesday. One car comes from Stephens Motor Company and the third will likely be bought from the Hudson dealer.
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R. H. Martin
County Board of Supervisors
Phoenix
Stephens Motor Company
Hudson
Births at St Marys Hospital in Tucson Daily
Born to Mr and Mrs John Alexander at 10 03 a m May 13 a boy. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles T McDonough at 11 54 a m May 19 a boy. Born to Warrant Officer and Mrs James K Ellis at 2 15 p m May 19 a boy. Born to Staff Sgt and Mrs Otto G Hinzmann at 3 30 a m May 20 a boy.
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St. Mary's Hospital
John Alexander
N. 2Nd Ave
Tucson
Charles T. McDonough
N. Hoff St
James K. Ellis
W. Sahuaro
Otto G. Hinzmann
E. 23Rd St
Dies Promises New Deal Expose Threatens Test in Courts
Rep. Martin Dies of Texas, ill and choosing not to seek reelection, vows a mid June expose targeting cabinet officers and high government figures. He will waive congressional immunity, urging the press to review the evidence and promising to reveal a deliberate effort to undermine the government. He expects responses from the President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
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Jasper
Tex
U.P
Martin Dies
Dies
Roosevelt
Dewey Sweeps To Easy Win In Oregon Vote
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey led in Oregon with 12 331 to 1 770 for Harold Stassen from 787 of 1828 precincts while Alabama and Alaska pledged delegates boosted his total to 337. Roosevelt gained 14 Democratic delegates in Oregon for a total of 697 of 830. Morse Holman Cordon Sprague and others led Oregon races as debates over nominations continued.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Northwest
Oregon
Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Bricker
Stassen
Alabama
Alaska
Utah
Chicago
Roosevelt
Democrats
American Labor Party
Wagner
D-Ny
Rooesvelt
Ball
R-Minn
Guy Cordon
Charles L. McNary
Charles A. Sprague
Willis Mahoney
Klamath Falls
Senate
Pennsylvania
Society for the Friends of the Allied Forces in China Formed
The Society for the Friends of the Allied Forces in China has been organized in Chungking to support and publicize Allied efforts in China.
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Society For the Friends of the Allied Forces In
China
Chungking
Prisoners Meals at County Jail Cost 21 Cents Each
County comptroller Fred C. Goodell reported 10 months ending April 31 saw 54 709 meals at a total cost of 11 556 29 for labor materials and supplies. April alone served 4 148 meals costing 1 174 13 with labor 200 and materials 974 13. The monthly total rose from the prior month while meals increased by 421.
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Fred C. Goodell
One-Day Rodeo Set For Sunday In Tucson
A one day rodeo is scheduled for May 28 at 2 30 p m at the rodeo field on South Sixth avenue Tucson promoters Cecil S Wentz and Jack E Coleman say features will include saddle bronc riding team tying and two matched races with a real western flavor Champion cowboys such as Buckshot Sorrels Tom and John Kodes Bud Parker Tony Altimirino Chet McCarthy Pete Haverty and others from the area are expected to enter Entries close at noon Sunday Nick Nichols is the entrance clerk judges are Al Sims and Homer Ward arena director Bud Parker.
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Cecil S. Wentz
Jack E. Coleman
Buckshot Sorrels
Tom and
John Kodes
Bud Parker
Tony Altimirino
Chet McCarthy
Pete Haverty
Nick Nichols
al Sims
Homer Ward
Rodeo Field
South Sixth Avenue
Allies vs German 25 divisions in central Italy impact
The report notes German commitment of about 25 divisions in central Italy, potentially 300,000 men, to hold the line as Hitler faces manpower shortages. It argues smashing these forces would aid the final assault on Fortress Europe while Berlin hints at a Russian wholesale offensive, keeping German nerves taut.
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Europe
Italy
Hitler
Italian
Berlin
Russia
French Troops Break Hitler Line Reach Sant Oliva
In the Aurunci mountains near Gaeta French General Alphonse Juin's troops pierced the Hitler line north of Sant Oliva and seized Monte Mandrone. They rolled on toward Pontecorvo and moved into the Liri valley near the Aquino airfield as British and Dominion armor pressed the defenses.
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Ler
Gaeta Point
Alphonse Juin
Sant’Oliva
Monte Mandrone
Pontecorvo
Pico
Eighth Army
Liri
Dominion
Aquino
Allied forces strike East Indies targets from Indian Ocean base
Southeast Asia command task force led by British Admiral Somerville hit East Indies facilities on April 19. American carriers and British French Dutch warships attacked Lho Nga and Sabang in Sumatra as Liberator bombers based in Australia conducted long bombing runs, continuing pressure on Soerabaja and Japanese positions in the region.
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Ten
Southeast Asia
Japan
Indian Ocean
Central Pacific
Southwest Pacific
Southeast Asia Command
Sir James F. Somerville
East Indies
Lho Nga
Sabang
Sumatra
Java
Soerabaja
Darwin
Singapore
Police Plan Sponsor Air-WAC recruit in Tucson
The Fraternal Order of Police will sponsor a Tucson air WAC recruit from enlistment through basic training. Lt. Falk and Sgt. Putney met to arrange screening and ongoing support. Qualified women may inquire at the police department or the Air-WAC office at 81 North Stone.
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Law
Tucson
Order of Police
Tucson Air-Wac of Their Own To Fight the War With the Army Airforces
Air-Wac
L. J. Falk
Dave Putney
Harry Foley
Department
Falk
Saar
Police Department
North Stone
Pioneer Hotel
Police Raids Puff Up 202 Club Card Gambling Ring
Investigators raided a smoke shop after undercover officers linked a blank 202 club membership card to betting activity. Rennels and Capalla were taken into custody as officers seized a locked cash box and evidence of bookmaking. Police warned the crackdown will extend to all gambling operations.
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202 Club
Rennels
Monahan
Proper
Capalla
Sammy
Wheeler
OPA Announces Ceiling Prices for Radio Tubes
The Office of Price Administration sets wholesale and retail ceilings for civilian radio and phonograph tubes effective today reflecting March 1942 industry levels. Prices vary by type from 85 cents to 1.30 with portable, table, console and auto tubes covered. Service testing charged at 50 cents. dealers notified by mail in Tucson.
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OPA
A.C
D.C
Federal
Tucson
70 Clubwomen Breakfast At Old Pueblo
Seventy members of the American Association of University Women gathered this morning at the Old Pueblo club for a breakfast and program. Mrs Charles Mattingly reviewed a book, Esther Dunipace sang, and new officers were introduced by Mrs William Lyons. Officers include Mrs C S Linton president and Mrs Vera Johnson first vice president.
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American Association of University Women
Old Pueblo Club
Charles Mattingly
University of Arizona
Esther Dunipace
William Lyons
C. S. Linton
Vera Johnson
J. A. Rogers
Walter E. Murphey
Betty Leddy
E. Q. Snider
William H. van Deman
Dunipace
Jessie Williams
Edward Holderness
Pima County Women’s Organizations
AAUW
Mother Drowns Baby After Crossing Bridge
Byrne testified that the mother placed the infant on the rail at the Yuma bridge, watched it toddle, then threw it into the water on the California side. The child sank after struggling, and the mother later confessed to disposing of the baby.
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Byrne
Yuma
California
Mell
Sheriff's Office
St. Louis
Mildred Louise
Joe L. Green
South Africa doubles iron output to 600000 tons
South Africa increases annual iron production from 500000 tons to 600000 tons, signaling expanded industrial capacity and higher export potential amid growing demand.
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South Africa
British Fleet Sinks U- Boats in Arctic Convoy Action
British naval forces and carrier planes sank two German submarines and likely two more in Arctic waters as a large convoy of 250 000 tons of munitions and foodstuffs to Russia sailed both ways. The British destroyer Mahratta was torpedoed and sunk with heavy loss of life during a stormy night. the sinking announced March 17 by the Admiralty.
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Leo S. Disher
U. S
Arctic
Russia
Plan Changes Discussed At Pension Meet
City pension and employees committees met in the council chamber to review proposed changes to the Herford plan. They lowered disability retirement eligibility to eight years of service and set a minimum pension payment of 40 dollars per month or base pension, while opposing multiple optional retirement allowances and seeking a definite retirement formula.
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City Pension Committee
Council
Herford
Albert Hesselberg
Aerial Aces Claim 125 German Planes Sunk
Aerial ers claim victory with 125 German planes shot down at a cost of 26 bombers and nine fighters. A German broadcast counters with 71 American planes downed, mainly four engined bombers.
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Ers
Communists Vote To Dissolve Party In New Move
The Communist party of the United States voted to dissolve as a political party after 25 years. A new non-party organization will be formed. Earl Browder, the party general secretary, moved to disband and urged Roosevelt re election in a keynote speech. Delegates from New York Illinois and California seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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New York
Communist Party of the
Hayden Expects Quick Senate Action On Interior Bill
The Senate appropriations committee approved the 1945 interior department bill raising the house total to 123,629,345 dollars from 86,652,850. Sen. Carl Hayden of Arizona said he expects speedy Senate action on the measure early next week.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Interior Department
Carl Hayden
Ariz
Senate
Mexican Judge Urbina Visits Nogales Officials Unknown
Salvador Urbina chief justice of the Mexican supreme court visited Nogales yesterday with associate justice Jose M. Tirado and minister Gabino Fraga. They traveled in a special coach en route to Tijuana and Mexicali. The purpose of the visit was not disclosed.
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Nogales
Ariz
Salvador Urbina
Mexican Supreme Court
Tijuana
Mexicali
Jose M. Tirado
Gabino Fraga
British Planes Reported Downed by Nazi Patrol
Berlin radio claimed 30 British Thunderbolts and Beaufighters attacked German patrol boats off Ouessant near Brest. Three Allied aircraft were shot down, according to the Berlin report.
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London
Berlin
Ouessant Island
Brest
Eire Aims for Self Sufficiency in Sugar Supplies
Ireland plans to reach sugar self sufficiency soon signaling policy shifts to reduce imports. Officials indicate improved domestic production and strategic reserves will meet national demand, outlining timelines and potential impacts on prices and trade.
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Eire
Draft Violators May Be Freed For Army Duty
About 70 Mt Lemmon prisoners jailed for selective service violations faced hearings by a three member panel at the Catalina mountains prison campus. The panel reviewed records to determine eligibility for preinduction exams and possible parole to enter essential defense work. Results were not announced and hearings will continue.
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Mt. Lemmon
Catalina Mountains
W. E. Barnum
Pima County
Monte Mansfield
Carl Vanarsdall
Special Panel Board
Virginia
Connecticut
Helen Wilson
Board No. 1
Mayor Praises Utility Deal Divestment For City Relief
Mayor Henry O. Jaastad lauded Cities Service Company’s decision to dispose of its utility holdings to ease regulatory grips under the holding company act. He cited three hopeful steps: court limits on South Tucson interference, open books for appraisal, and divestment of utility interests. He declined further comment.
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Cities Service Company of
New York
Henry O. Jaastad
Jaastad
South Tucson
Indian Railways Build Surplus of 135 Million in 1943
Railways in India reported a surplus of 135 million dollars for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1943. The figure reflects gains across main line operations and freight activities amid wartime transport demands.
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India
Argentina textile exports surge 217 percent in 1943
Argentina's exports of textiles and their manufactures excluding wool rose by 217 percent in 1943, reflecting a strong wartime demand. The jump highlights growth in the sector despite global disruptions and shifts in trade patterns.
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Argentina
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Fuehrer
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West Pennington Street
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N. Stone
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