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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

3

Economist Predicts Near Term Market Rise in Arizona

University of Arizona extension economist M. R. Baker states that business activity will stay near current levels briefly and then rise appreciably. The four page Agricultural Extension Service leaflet covers cotton price declines, wheat drops, and crop outlooks for oranges, grapefruit, alfalfa, fat cattle, and poultry eggs.

M. R. Baker University of Arizona Agricultural Extension Service Baker Agricultural Marketing Service Arizona United States

Twenty two join Phi Kappa Phi at University of Arizona

Twenty two new members will be initiated into the University of Arizona chapter of Phi Kappa Phi at 6 45 p m tomorrow on the terrace of Uma Hall. Prof Walker E Bryan incoming president will give the response and Dr Neal D Houghton outgoing president will deliver a principal address on Eternal Truth and Social Change. Music by a string trio. Names include Leroy Alldredge Glenn Allen Barbara Cohen Myron Jaffe Spencer L Kimball Thelma McMillen Lara Peterson Allen Rosenstein Glenn D Williams Berwyn Thomas Louis Uhrig and Robert Wesson. Members meet today to select the candidate for the Phi Kappa Phi plaque.

University of Arizona Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Scholastic Society Uma Hall Walker E. Bryan Neal D. Houghton Cornelia du Bois Merle Ballantyne Elizabeth Laidlaw Leroy Alldredge Glenn Allen Donald E. Bernstein Barbara Cohen Matchell Vavich Jerome D. Barnum Elizabeth A. Bolton Bartley P. Cardon Janet Anne Clisby Calvin Evans Jeanne M. Hazen Myron Jaffe Spencer L. Kimball Harry Kotecki Thelma McMillen Mona Millett Lara Peterson Allen Rosenstein Glenn D. Williams Berwyn B. Thomas Louis Dallas Uhrig Robert Gale Wesson

Mexican Sinarquista Urges Voters to Ignore Elections

The National Union of Sinarquistas calls on members across Mexico to not participate in presidential, congressional, or state elections, labeling them a pretext for an armed revolution. Manuel Zermeno states the party will confront Communists and enemies of Mexico as 15,000 attend a Leon rally marking the group’s third anniversary.

Mexico City National Union of Sinarquistas Mexico Congress Manuel Zermeno Zermeno Leon Guanajuato

Anaconda Declares 50 Cent Dividend on Common Shares

Anaconda Copper Mining Co. directors declared a dividend of 50 cents per common share payable June 24 to holders of record June 4 with a prior 25 cent dividend paid.

New York Anacconda Copper Mining Co Nep

Swastika Handbills Found In Chicago Mail Boxes

The FBI disclosed complaints of Heil Hitler swastika handbills found in Chicago mail boxes and on cars. The notices addressed Germans Americans and urged support for Hitler. Postal authorities said placing non postal material in mail boxes violates rules and violators may owe postage.

Chicago Federal Bureau of Investigation Heil Hitler Hitler Roosevelt William S. Devereaux Bureau

Three Tucson Youths Sentenced for Petty Theft

Three youths arrested April 30 for stealing about 200 dollars in a week of auto thefts pleaded guilty in superior court to petty theft and received 60 days in county jail each. defendants Arthur Verbeke Ralph Bob Anderson and John Stevenson faced 21 stolen items as county attorney reduced charges after golf bag value dropped below 50 dollars. Judge Hall noted none of the items was worth 50 dollars.

Tucson Arthur Verbeke Ralph Bob Anderson John Stevenson Justice Court Rollo Aston William G. Hall John Anderson

Consolidation Wins Support for Baptist and Disciple Union

Delegates at the Northern Baptist convention endorsed a proposal to merge its 7,400 churches with 6,000 Disciple of Christ churches in America. Dr. R. H. Miller, sent as fraternal delegate, urged unity as both groups are American and share similar doctrines. A joint commission will study a shared hymn book and common devotions for about 3.1 million members.

Atlantic City N. J Northern Baptist Convention Disciples of Christ America R. H. Miller National City Christian Church Washington, D. C Baptist Convention Dr. Miller Northern Baptists Northern Baptist Churches

Safford Shown To Be Growing Fast

Arizona census figures show Safford rising from 1 706 in 1930 to 3 223 in 1940 per district supervisor Mrs Perle Anklam Nogales declined from 6 006 to 4 954 Morenci fell from 6 221 to 3 538 other 1940 and 1930 first and second figures Fort Huachuca 1 668 and 1 353 Benson 970 and 925 Tombstone 783 and 849 State Prison 848 and 625 Florence 1 380 and 1 318 Thatcher 1 155 and 895.

Arizona Safford Perle Anklam Nogales Morenci Benson Tombstone State Prison Florence Thatcher

May Christie Prolific Author Tours Globe for New Novel

May Christie, noted traveler and prolific novelist, wrote Honeymoon Preferred on Long Island drawing from global scenes. Her career spans works from Luxury Model on a Mojave log cabin porch to Love's Interlude in Hollywood and Canada, with Life details including visits to Buckingham Palace and Monte Carlo.

May Christie Daily Citizen Mojave Desert California Hollywood Canadian Florida New York Monte Carlo Cannes Paris Long Island China Scotland Atlantic England Buckingham Palace Government House Australia South Africa Kimberley Switzerland Holland Italy World

Officers Will Study Tuesday Maneuvers In Belgium Focus

Tucson reserve officers to attend 7:30 p m Tuesday session at American Legion auditorium led by Col John T Minton. The class will cover German French and British weapons and troop movements, with emphasis on Belgium campaign and a broad general information review for all arms and services.

Denmark Norway Belgium Tucson American Legion Auditorium John T. Minton United States Minton Floyd E. Thomas 409Th Infantry Gustav R. Knabe 382Nd Field Artillery James H

Muriel Blackburn Made Deputy Hornblower of Ripon

Muriel Blackburn aged 12 has been appointed deputy hornblower of Ripon England. This parish tradition appoints a junior hornblower to assist during ceremonial events.

Muriel Blackburn Hornblower Ripon England

Beatrice Costine Charged With Assault in Tavern Incident

Beatrice Costine a 37 year old operator of Bee's Tavern on Oracle road was formally charged with assault with a deadly weapon in superior court. Prosecutors say she shot her sister in law Ilene Thomas 24 after a family quarrel last March 25 at the tavern.

Beatrice Costine Bee’s Oracle Road J. Mercer Johnson Ilene Thomas

Petersen to Seek Corporation Post in Arizona Primary

Phoenix May 24 State Treasurer William Petersen will run for Arizona corporation commissioner in the Democratic primary. He cannot seek reelection to treasurer and will oppose incumbent W M Cox who has also announced reelection plans. Petersen, a World War veteran, has lived in Arizona since 1913 and served two terms in the state legislature before becoming treasurer.

Harold Raynor Montgomery Ward Raynor Tucson Los Angeles Englewood Phoenix William Petersen Arizona Corporation Petersen W. M. Cox Bisbee Arizona

Bread freshens longer when you rewrap and replace crusts

Ready sliced baker's bread stays soft four to five days if you store it correctly in the bread box. Replacing the end crust after removing slices and rolling the wrapper tight helps preserve moisture and freshness.

Two Prisoners Escape From Federal Prison Camp

Federal, state, county and city officers hunted two inmates at Mount Lemmon road camp after Fiodio Canales 26 and Marcial Castillo 31 escaped last night. These were the second and third escapes this week from the Mount Lemmon road camp.

Federal Prison Mount Lemmon Road Fiodio Canales Marcial Castillo Salles Leon

Hunt announces candidacy for state treasurer

Joe Hunt, Arizona softball star and deputy Maricopa county treasurer, seeks the Democratic nomination for state treasurer. Hunt, 30, has lived in Arizona 23 years.

Phoenix Joe Hunt Arizona Maricopa County Hunt

Haiti Public Works Program Bets on Recovery Amid Slump

Haiti’s public works program struggles with reduced business and funding as projects face delays. Officials warn that slowed construction could hinder employment and infrastructure gains, while seeking new financing and faster approvals to restart activity.

Haiti

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