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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1941

Page

11

Churches Plan June Camping Institute and Adventure Camp

Thirty seven youths from First Methodist and University Methodist churches will attend the state senior high and college age camping institute May 31 to June 7 at the Episcopal camp grounds near Prescott. Twelve junior high students join the Christian Adventure camp at Granite Dells Prescott area. Local sponsors are Mrs Arthur Roberts and Mrs Robert E Dickenson.

First Methodist and University Methodist Episcopal Camp Grounds Prescott Granite Dells Arthur Roberts Robert E. Dickenson Frank S. Williams Firstchurch George H. Norton, Jr Margaret Snedeker Helen Schahrer Borden McMahon Marylin Priess Joyce Kerby William Mettler Jack Kerby Edward G. Spencer Huberta Phenicie Dorothy Rockwood Jack Wilson Martha Hurley Irene Donner Donna Fischer Eugene Husted Marilyn McLean Arthur Schaefer Arthur Warner Robert Warner Sally Ault Donald McLean Harriett Williams Dorothy Strickland Graham French Jackie Dewey Martha Dodison Ruth Jenkins Anne Morton Marion Horr First Church Martha Boyd Edwina. Teeter Fay Teeter Ira Mae Miller Evelyn Jones Martha Jo Craig Laura Fae Clayton University Church Mary Lee Gray Dorothy Williams Dick Landis Lillian Johantsen Mary Lou DuBois Hazel Landis Martha Ann Roberts Helen Jenkins Emily Jane Vasey Ray Kilburn William Bradford Jean Gammill

Where is Mister Roosevelt going in French press attack

France leads with a front page assault on President Roosevelt and the United States. A Paris paper features a three column piece echoing French anger at Roosevelt and referencing his May 15 message urging France to resist Germany.

Paris Roosevelt United States Normandie New York Harbor LaFayette Mister Roosevelt Germany

Eden Warns Vichy of Undeclared War in Britain Speech

Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden warned the Vichy government Britain would strike the enemy wherever found and implied an undeclared state of war against France if it pursues collaboration with Germany. He stressed France’s resources would be at Germany’s disposal and called collaboration incompatible with honor amid signs of potential hostilities.

Eden VICHY London Anthony Eden Britain France House of Commons Germany Charles de Gaulle Palestine Syria Ger

New Program Aims for 500 Four-Motor Bombers Monthly

Washington May 22. An expanded production program to assemble 500 four motor bombers a month was announced by William S. Knudsen director of the office of production management. He said full production timing was not disclosed and that the plan is in letters of intent to Ford Motor company and Boeing, Lockheed and Douglas Aircraft. Ford will build the bombers at its Ypsilanti Michigan plant.

Washington William S. Knudsen Office of Production Management Knudsen Ford Motor Company Boeing Lockheed Douglas Aircraft Ford Company Ypsilanti, Mich

Energy contracts drafted for Boulder Burbank Glendale power plan

The Southern Edison Co and Nevada California Electric Corp will operate machinery for Los Angeles as agents of the United States under tentative contracts. The final draft drops an 83 percent efficiency rule and guarantees project cost coverage over 50 years with annual payments of 300000 to Arizona and Nevada and 500000 to the Colorado River development fund. Wright reported ongoing energy contract talks.

Burbank Glendale Calif Southern Edison Co., Ltd Nevada California Electric Corp Nevada and Arizona City of Los Angeles Southern Edison Co United States Nevada Colorado River Wright

Arizona to Get Boulder Dam Power Revenues Share

Arizona would receive 1.2 million dollars representing 300 thousand dollars annually from Boulder Dam power starting January 1 1938 if it accepts Harold Ickes plan. An additional 13.8 million would go to the state treasury over 47 years in 300 thousand dollar installments with a deadline of May 31 to sign.

Phoenix Arizona Boulder Dam Harold Ickes Secretary of the Interior

Mrs. R. O. Hilzinger Dies At Ysleta Texas

Mrs. Rose Ojeda Hilzinger 86 who moved to Tucson from Southern California in 1882 died last night at Ysleta Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Reilly Undertaking chapel with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Her daughter Mrs. H D McGregor of El Paso accompanies the body. Her late son George O. Hilzinger was a Tucson attorney. Surviving are three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Rose Ojeda Hilzinger Tucson California Reilly Undertaking Chapel Evergreen Cemetery George O. Hilzinger el Paso

War Veteran Dies in Local Hospital

Flint E. Neece 49 a World War veteran who arrived seven months ago as a health seeker died yesterday in a local hospital. His brother Earl Neece of St Maries Idaho will accompany the body to St Maries for burial with local arrangements by Parker Mortuary.

Flint E. Neece Earl Neece St. Maries Ida Parker Mortuary

French defend Martinique amid American attack warnings

British naval patrols in the Atlantic intercepted the French tanker Scheherazade with a cargo of United States oil bound for French North Africa. The seizure was announced as part of actions tied to the Vichy government during the period of tension in the Caribbean and Atlantic.

Paris Caribbean Martinique Atlantic Sceherazade United States French North Africa

Floods Worsen Across 150 Miles in New Mexico

Rio Grande floods broke Jarales levee near Belen forcing 300 area evacuations. Dikes failed near Polvadera and Adelino, 5 000 acres flooded near Polvadera, 300 people evacuated, CCC enrollees aiding flood workers. Bridges and highways damaged as river threat intensified from Belen to Socorro.

Albuquerque N. M Rio Grande Jarales Belen Polvadera Belen Highway Santo Domingo Indian Pueblo Domingo Jemez River Santa Ana Santa Ana Pueblo Bernardo Adelino Socorro Conservancy

Turks in the Mediterranean face mounting pressure from Nazi aims

The analysis notes that Nazi forces threaten Turkish autonomy as Crete Cyprus and Syria become strategic pivots. It suggests Germany may pressure Turkey to allow troop passage and base use, testing whether Turks will defend their freedom of action amid Allied naval strength and Soviet proximity.

Mediterranean Crete Egypt Suez Canal Syria Cyprus Britain Cyrus Alexandria Hitler Iraq Turkey Axis Aegean Sea Soviet Russia

Crete Battle Debates Frontless Fight and Airborne Roles

Churchill reports German attempts to seize Crete via air landings and sea incursions. He notes German footholds at Malemi and in Candia while Allied forces hold most coastlines. Royal Navy sinks two transports and one convoy, with another convoy turned back. Hand to hand fighting with British, New Zealand, and Greek units continues on beaches valleys and ridges as air drops, glider landings, and small-boat ventures persist along the northwest coast.

Churchill Candia Royal Navy Middle East Command Cairo Malemi Canea Crete Heraclean Suda Bay Canea-Suda Bay Mediterranean

Navy Consults Task Force Concept for Short Missions

Naval spokesmen describe a task force as an old Navy term for a special mission lasting a few days. Congress is reminded the United States aims to send merchant ships into the Red Sea despite Axis warnings. The neutrality patrol extends into the north Atlantic to safeguard Britain bound arms shipments. Secretaries note enemy activity complicates high seas protection. The vice admiral rank is limited to three Pacific commands including scouting, battle force, and battle force aircraft.

United States Red Sea U. S North Atlantic Britain Pacific Secretary of Navy Frank Knox Pacific Fleet

Defense plans outline large scale military production

Defense sources indicate the Army aims for 1 418 000 men in training by June 30 with full equipment for 2 000 000. Congress approved about 750 million to build production capacity for a 4 000 000 man ground force. The Air Corps pursues a 21 000 plane program and total capacity with allies nears 36 000 planes annually, with proposals for 80 000 planes yearly in heavy bomber production under consideration.

Army Congress Air Corps

Arizona Educators To Attend National Meet

Nine Arizona voting delegates have been certified to attend the National Education association meeting in Boston from June 29 to July 4. Delegates include Dr. R. J. Hannelly of Phoenix as association president, Harold W. Smith Ruth Foster Weltha Graham Ethel Spitz Blanche Adams Ruby Mc Carty May McCarty of Phoenix, with E D Ring state superintendent of public instruction. Barbara Flaws of Phoenix named alternate.

Phoenix Wnine Arizona National Education Association Boston R. J. Hannelly Arizona Education Association Harold W. Smith Glendale Ruth Foster Yuma Weltha Graham Ethel Spitz Blanche Adams Ruby McCarty May McCarty E. D. Ring Barbara Flaws

German Landing Parties Could Be Overwhelmed Quickly

The article suggests that a plausible number of German landing parties might be overwhelmed rapidly. It emphasizes expectations of swift success for defenders facing organized amphibious incursions.

Africa War Update Cites Limited Axis Land Action

Report notes no imminent Nazi offensive with only marginal land activity in 30 hours. British air losses described as light, but anti aircraft fire from German batteries is deemed stronger and improving compared to Italian defenses.

British report 5,000 Italian troops captured in Ethiopia

Cairo report says in southern Ethiopia 5,000 Italian troops were captured along with 42 guns and 19 tanks as British forces close the net on Fascist divisions. An additional 300 Italians were taken in Gondar, while a rear-guard action yielded a brigade HQ and three colonial battalions with 4,400 prisoners overall.

Cairo Egypt Ethiopia Middle East Command Gondar Sciasciamanna

Aircraft Certificates Surge 1941 Start With Gains

On January 1, 1941, 17 351 aircraft were certificated marking a 35.2 percent rise from 12 829 aircraft registered on January 1, 1940. The total refers to civil craft not military.

Honey Maids Grahams Sold in Three Convenient Sizes

Advertises Honey Maid Grahams from a National Biscuit Company bakery. Claims fresh from ovens, triple wrapped for freshness. Notes available in three convenient package sizes at food stores.

National Biscuit Company

American Firm Develops Tungsten Mines in Argentina

An American company advances tungsten mine development in Argentina, signaling expansion in South American mineral projects. The venture targets wolfram resources with plans to explore, extract, and potentially export raw material.

Argentina

Tomato and Corn Button Styles Light Up London

In London a fashion note highlights buttons shaped like tomatoes and cornsheaves as part of a quirky accessory trend. The playful motifs appear in street wear and boutique displays.

London

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