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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1944

Page

5

Last Of Key Quads To Wed Soldier In June

Mary Keys, the last unmarried member of Oklahoma's quadruplet sisters, will marry Sgt. Jack P. Anderson of Plano Texas on June 9. The wedding will be in Baylor University alumni circles with two bridesmaids and one matron of honor. Keys and Anderson met at Camp Hood Texas where both served as Army hostesses and Baylor graduates.

Oklahoma City Mary Keys Oklahoma Camp Hood Tex Sgt Jack P. Anderson Plano, Tex Baylor University New York Giants Miss Keys Flake M. Keys M Fowler Mona Keys Gloria Roberta Torn Hollis Okla Baylor

FEPC Battle Rages in U S House Over 500000 Funding

In Washington May 26 the FEPC fund of 18.3 million dollars sparks a major House fight amid racial and regional tensions. Southern members attack it as intrusion while northern Republicans call it a monstrosity. CIO urges restoring an 85 thousand cut. Debate continues ahead of tomorrow's expected passage.

Washington South House FEPC Colmer Miss Rankin D-Miss Tabor New York CIO Appropriations Committee

Roosevelt Undergoes Complete Physical at Naval Center

President Roosevelt underwent a full medical examination at the Naval Medical Center under Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntire. The checkup aimed to assess health improvement after a month’s vacation in South Carolina. Results will be released next week.

Washington Roosevelt Ross T. McIntire Naval Medical Center White Hospital Bethesda White House Mr. Roosevelt South Carolina McIntire

Government Permit Required to Dye Rugs in Eire

A new regulation in Eire requires a government permit to dye rugs or blankets. The rule adds a controlled process for textile coloring, affecting manufacturers and craft shops operating within the country.

Eire

34 Sect Members Seek New Judge

Salt Lake City May 26 A group of 34 Fundamentalists charged with conspiring to polygamy ask the Utah Supreme Court to remove State District Judge Ray Van Cott Jr after he said he is not prejudiced. The defense argues the judge is biased due to Mormon ties and seeks disqualification of all Mormons as jurors if the case goes to trial. To date 24 cases involving intermountain polygamists have been disposed of by stipulation. no jury verdicts yet.

EK. G. Valens Salt Lake City U.P State Supreme Court Ray van Cott, Jr van Cott Utah nKox Patterson

William H. Pierce Dies in Baltimore Home

William H. Pierce of Baltimore Maryland an engineer with ties to Tucson died at his Baltimore home. A Stevens Institute graduate of 1884 he held leadership roles at Baltimore Copper Smelting and Rolling Co and American Smelting and Refining Co. Survived by his widow niece Dorothy Van Vieck of Tucson and nephew Peirce Van Vieck of Greenville South Carolina.

William H. Peirce Baltimore Tucson Dorothy van Vieck East Third Street Stevens Institute of Technology Baltimore Copper Smelting and Rolling Company American Smelting and Refining Company American Society of M. E American Institute of Mining Engineers American Electrooo James Douglas Peirce van Vieck Greenville, S. C

Lefebvre 25 Dies At Davis Monthan Airfield

Roger T Lefebvre a 25 year old airman mechanic died at Davis Monthan yesterday. A native of Pawtucket Rhode Island his body will be viewed at Reilly funeral home from 9 to 10 tomorrow morning. The family resides in the East and the body will be transported to Rhode Island tomorrow.

Davis-Monthan Roger T. Lefebvre Pawtucket R. 1 Reilly Funeral Home Lefebvre East Rhode Island

Bismuth Used in Many Remedies for Indigestion

Bismuth is used in a variety of remedies for indigestion. These products aim to relieve discomfort, balancing stomach upset and heartburn with mineral-based support.

Red Cross Seeks Henry Beadle Address in Shanghai Message

The International Red Cross in Shanghai asks for the address of Mr. or Mrs. Henry Beadle. Last known address 567 Roskruge. They left no forwarding address. Anyone knowing their whereabouts should contact Red Cross home service at headquarters, 721 North Fourth Avenue.

Henry Beadle Red Cross International Red Cross Shanghai Roskruge Home Service Department North Fourth Avenue

Nine Tule Lake Internees Held After Threats

Nine men at Tule Lake segregation center in Northern California were detained on charges of threatening families who refused to send their children to Japanese language schools. Project Director Ray R. Best defended residents right to choose schools, noting noncompulsory attendance. The action followed the deadly shooting of Shiochi James Okamoto, a 30 year old camp resident, by an armed guard at a project gate.

Tule Lake Calif Tule Lake Segregation Center Ray R. Best California United States Center On Best Shiochi James Okamoto

Old Age Pensioners Plan Meeting Sunday In Park

A county wide mass meeting of elderly citizens and pension groups in Pima county will be held Sunday May 28 at 4 p m in Armory Park. Manley Goldsberry of Phoenix will speak, addressing senate concurrent resolution No 7. The state group opposes the bill. William Lowe Jr chairs, with Mrs Anna Crisp and Brad Daily in charge.

Pima County Armory Park Senate Manley Goldsberry Phoenix William Lowe, Jr Anna Crisp Brad Daily

Sedition Trial Delayed Five Days Over Exhibits

The six weeks old sedition trial before 29 defendants accused of Nazi plotting was adjourned for a five day Memorial Day holiday amid a dispute over 4000 government exhibits. The prosecution submitted a letter and translation, prompting a challenge from Chicago lawyer William Powers who claimed forgery. The conflict resumed with a second letter and translation after the temporary halt.

Washington Joseph W. Burns Chicago William J. Powers

Condition of Quads' survivors listed as poor

The report from London on May 26 states Daisy and William, two of the three surviving quadruplets born to Daisy Moxham, remain in poor condition. George, the smallest, died last night. Brian, born weighing 3 pounds 10 ounces, and his mother, wife of an RAF flying officer, are reported in satisfactory condition.

London Daisy William Daisy Moxham George Brian

Utility Question Faces Council Here Tonight

The Tucson city council meets in special session at city hall to consider plans by Duff & Phelps evaluating the properties of Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co. Chief engineer Peter P. Stathas and assistant L S Stock will attend, with Mayor Jaastad and Max A. Pooler in talks. The session was moved from last night to tonight for full attendance.

Tucson City Hall Duff & Phelps Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Co Peter P. Stathas L. S. Stock Henry 0. Jaastad Max A. Pooler

Post Office Employes To Attend Convention

The 1944 state conventions of the Arizona Federation of Post Office Clerks and the Arizona Association of Letter Carriers will meet in Phoenix at the Adams hotel this weekend. Tucson delegates include Marion Smyth Al Murchison Thomas McCurnin John McDonald J B Blakemore and Herman Berlowe. Featured speakers are John S O Connor Oakland and Everett H Burns. W J Jamieson will act as toastmaster with C A Hedrick and Lewis Good as state presidents of the clerks and carriers respectively. The ladies auxiliary of both groups will meet in Phoenix.

Arizona Federation of Post Office Clerks Arizona Association of Letter Carriers Phoenix Adams Hotel Tucson Marion Smyth al Murchison Thomas McCurnin John McDonald J. B. Blakemore Herman Berlowe John S. O'Connor Oakland Calif Clerks’ Organization Everett H. Burns Carriers W. J. Jamieson C. A. Hedrick Lewis Good

Husband Dies At Wheel Of Car Passing His Home

Luther Metzger a 50 year old high school teacher was found dead in his car as it passed his home in Merchantville New Jersey. His wife called out to him and found no response before pulling him to a stop and driving to a Camden hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Merchantville N. J Luther Metzger

Enlist Help Of Police In Search For Jewels

Mrs. Robert Guyer of Washington asked police to locate several thousand dollars worth of jewelry left in a taxicab. The only clue she could offer is that the cab was yellow.

New York Robert Guyer Washington

Joint Sponsorship Of Dam Planned For San Pedro Valley

Cochise county officials meet with Tombstone Douglas Bisbee and Benson at the Old Pueblo to discuss a joint dam project derived from the Separ Charleston plan. The aim is flood control for the San Pedro and Gila valleys while supplying Tucson with water and irrigation for lower San Pedro. The Army Corps study continues as Tucson may be asked to express intent within months.

Tucson Charleston San Pedro Tombstone Douglas Bisbee Benson Cochise County Old Pueblo Gila River Army Corps of Engineers C. E. Goyette Chamber of Commerce Six Mile San Pedro Valley Cochise Tucso Ray Krebs

Ward Hearing Details on Ward & Company Seizure

The hearing panel reports on Montgomery Ward and its refusal to honor a CIO union contract during wartime. It questions the president's emergency powers and notes the Chicago plant’s lack of production capacity. Biddle’s letter is criticized as misleading.

Ramspeck D-Ga House Montgomery Ward & Company Senate Chicago Montgomery Ward WLB Oday Biddle United States Say

Officials of Tombstone and Tucson Meet with 23 Representatives

Tombstone arranged a visit between area officials and Tucson with 23 representatives from both districts attending.

Tombstone Tucson

Senate panel urges war labor law refinements

The report notes Jones could have used troops as a last resort to seize the Chicago Montgomery Ward plant but cites April 1944 court action seeking a temporary restraining order and injunction. It recommends hearings on amending war labor acts for court enforcement, ensuring records show lawful findings, and requiring executive orders to cite constitutional and statutory authority.

Chicago Montgomery Ward Jones Federal District Court Chicago Ill Senate Committee Congress National Selective Training and Service War Labor Board United States

Statue of Ponce de Leon Cast From 1625 San Juan Cannon

A Puerto Rican statue of Ponce de Leon was bronzed from metal melted from a cannon captured from the Dutch during their 1625 attack on San Juan.

Ponce de Leon Puerto Rico San Juan

Roosevelt aides outline $8 billion world stabilization fund plan

Presidential Secretary Stephen Early noted other American delegates remain unappointed as Roosevelt reports progress from conferences with John G. Winant and Harry White. Morgenthau has backed a proposed eight billion dollar gold based fund to restore international finance and boost world trade, with U S participating at about two and a half billion.

Stephen Early Morgenthau Roosevelt John G. Winant Great Britain Harry D. White The Treasury Congress United States Russia White House World Bank For Reconstruction and Development

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