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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1944

Page

2

Night Riding Warned After Bicycle Fatal Hit Run

Highway Patrolman warns cyclists about riding after dark as the search for the hit and run driver who killed Macedonio Robago on Grande avenue near St Marys road continues. He notes bikes lack lights and urges riders to avoid highways after sunset to prevent further deaths.

Macedonio Robago Grande Avenue St. Mary’s Road Harry Sellers Sellers Ro- Dago Sheriff's

Avery Refused to Leave Quietly Under Seizure Order

Washington reports testimony on Montgomery Ward Chicago property seizure. Major directed removal of Avery refused to leave unless carried out. Undersecretary Taylor said troops stood by while Avery insisted on force if needed. Government aimed to establish possession of the plant by Apr 26.

Washington Sewell Avery Chicago Montgomery Ward and Co. Board Avery House Wayne C. Taylor Montgomery Ward Taylor Jesse H. Jones Francis Biddle Robert P. Patterson

Ernest Hemingway Injured in London Car Accident

American writer Ernest Hemingway suffered head injuries in a London automobile accident last night. Surgeons at St George's Hospital said after cleaning the wound there is no fracture and Hemingway is in no apparent danger.

London Ernest Hemingway St. George’s Hemingway

Vanishing Youth Steals Boots In Swift Street Escape

An unidentified young man entered Porter's to try on boots, then fled with a new pair. He paused to compare fit, placed his old shoes in a bag, and walked away while clerks were momentarily distracted. Police note the rapid escape suggests exceptional speed in new footwear.

Porter's Help A Stow Porter

Divorce Judgments in Two Superior Court Cases

Public records show Eva De Ethel Smyers vs Eugene Smyers with a divorce judgment for the plaintiff and Eula L Williams vs Roy E Williams with a divorce judgment for the plaintiff.

Superior Court Eva de Ethel Smyers Eugene Smyers Eula L. Williams Roy E. Wila

Police Court Summary Of Local Docket

Presiding officer Pvt Alfred Carrillo faces aggravated assault charges with referral to the provost marshal. Other cases include Enrique Robledo and Sylvester Espinosa charged with lewd acts with a $25 fine or 25 days. Additional dockets list ages and cities for several individuals including Martin Trevino 30 Tucson Arsenio Bayless 24 Tucson Phyllis L Holguin 20 Tucson John Thomen 35 Tucson Betty Neldner 37 Los Angeles California.

Paul J. Cella Alfred Carrillo Enrique Robledo Sylvester Espinosa Martin Trevino Tucson Helen B. Aguilar Arsenio Bayless Phyllis L. Holguin John Thomen Betty Neldner Los Angeles Calif

Whitaker Girl Born at St Marys Hospital Tucson

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Whitaker at St Marys Hospital Tucson. The child arrived at 4 32 a m on May 25 and weighs in at a healthy size.

St. Mary's Hospital Jesse E. Whitaker Fair Grounds Tucson

Renewal urged for B2 and C2 gasoline books

Motorists holding B2 or C2 coupon books must apply now for new three month allotments. All B2 and C2 coupons expire June 1 with dealers stopping acceptance May 31. Applications for new books take five days to a week, and new three month allotments will be issued after review. B3 and C3 coupons remain valid.

OPA M. A. Hazard

Suspension Order Dates Given Eight Arizona Firms

Dates of suspension orders for sale of rationed commodities by eight Arizona firms were announced by Darrell R. Parker. Firms include Kazal Brothers Market Douglas June 1-30 J Gosp ponich and J Bridges Grand Central Market Tucson 20 days from May 29 J H Black Prescott 15 days Steven's Grocery Lowell five days.

Phoenix Arizona Office of Price Administration Darrell R. Parker Kazal Brothers Market Douglas J. Gosponich J. Bridges Grand Central Market Meat Department Tucson J. H. Black Prescott Steven

Masons To Take Charge Of Johns Funeral Rites

Prescott reports the Masonic orders will lead Anthony Arthur Johns funeral at the Masonic temple Monday at 7 30 pm. Johns died after a brief illness in a local hospital. Arch deacon J R Jenkins will conduct a service at the crematory chapel in Greenwood cemetery Phoenix, where ashes will be burned.

Prescott Anthony Arthur Tony) Johns Masonic Temple Johns J. R. Jenkins Greenwood Cemetery Phoenix

Fresh Troops In Italy Offensive By U S And France

Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson announced that American fifth army forces and French units in Italy have been boosted by fresh divisions from the second army corps. The new troops aided a 14 day advance and the joining of Anzio beachhead patrols with Allied forces on the coastal highway between Anzio and Terracina.

Washington Fifth Army Italy Second Army Henry L. Stimson Stimson Anzio Terracina

Irish Moss Imports From Ireland Used Against Tuberculosis

Irish moss entered Ireland in the mid 1800s and was employed in belief it could cure tuberculosis, reflecting historical medical practices and perfumed remedies of the era.

Ireland

Another Flight Will Be Added

Transcontinental & Western Air gains ninth daily transcontinental round trip from June 1 extending New York to Kansas City schedule to the West coast. Army equipment release enables the service with further June 1 changes adding Dayton to Los Angeles via South Bend Fort Wayne and Chicago and all stops west of Kansas City.

Kansas City Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc Civil Aeronautics Board W. P. Conroy Traffic TWA Army Conroy Los Angeles South Bend Fort Wayne Chicago New York

Transcontinental Flight Route Extensions Announced

Westbound Flight 1 now runs New York to Kansas City and will extend to Los Angeles and San Francisco. East bound Flight 2 shifts to originate in Los Angeles with through service via Phoenix. Both flights operate via Phoenix, with Flight 1 linking to San Francisco and Flight 2 adding service to New York. Flight 5, previously Washington to Kansas City, is being extended to

Dayton Columbus Pittsburgh Harrisburg New York Kansas City Los Angeles San Francisco Phoenix Ariz Flight Washington

Direct Capital to Los Angeles Through Plane Service

An announcement notes new direct through plane service from the nation’s capital to Los Angeles, streamlining travel between the East and West Coasts. The service aims to boost commerce and tourism by offering convenient nonstop flights.

Los Angeles

Wave Of Arrests In Peiping By Japanese

Japanese authorities in northern China launched the largest wave of arrests since Peiping occupation. Since April 1, more than 6 000 students and teachers have been detained or rounded up, signaling intensified crackdown on education and culture in the ancient capital.

Peiping Chungking U.P China General News Agency

Escape urged as campuses in Peiping area close

The news agency reports all Japanese concentration camps in the Peiping area are filled and two universities, Fujen and Catholic Chinese-French, closed in April due to large scale arrests. Authorities say they hope to finance and encourage student escapes from the occupied zone to Free China.

Peiping Fujen China

Dutch Discover Hudson Valley in 1624

The Hudson valley in New York state was first explored and claimed by Dutch settlers in 1624, marking a key early colonial chapter in the region's history.

Hudson Valley New York State

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