Poultry Market Glasses Old Hens and Fryers Lead Market
Hot weather has created a glut in old hens at the local market while fryer demand lags. Poultrymen struggle to sell laying hens and fear an egg shortage next fall as conditions worsen this year. Dan Kosich notes the hen surplus and fryer scarcity reflect yearly patterns but are amplified by low returns on investments. A farmer bringing a large batch of hens to town highlighted the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kosich
Producers Poultry Market
Patriots Told Of Scorched Earth Threats
German propaganda anticipated scorched earth tactics before Eisenhower’s invasion as Allied fighters warned patriots to keep fire control units ready amid high fire danger. A Stockholm Aftonbladet source reports German civilians’ rage after Allied air raids, while two German planes were shot down and invasion weather held.
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London
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Eisenhower
Germany
Berlin
Stockholm
Per
Britain
Calais
Local births reported at Tucson hospital
A series of birth notices from J Marys Hospital in Tucson lists newborns born to families across the city. Times range from 2:55 p.m. May 29 to 4:41 a.m. May 31, with parents named including Church Douglas Jackson Miller Ackerman Thwaytes Hoover Wiley Bennett and Bennett families at various addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mary's Hospital
Charles H. Church
East Waverly
Tucson
Leslie C. Douglas
East Drachman Street
Harold D. Jackson
East Tenth Street
David Miller
Davis-Monthan
John C. Ackerman
North
Tucson Boulevard
Glen Thwaytes
North Seventh Avenue
Corp
Sidney Hoover
Box
William Wiley
East India
James Bennett
Amber Diamonds Change Color Under Heavy Hydrogen Bombardment
The article reports that diamonds with an amber color can be transformed into green when bombarded with heavy hydrogen atoms, indicating a color alteration process driven by particle exposure.
Liberty ship aground near Farallon Islands near Golden Gate
A Liberty ship carrying a large complement of U S Navy personnel went aground off the Farallon Islands twenty miles west of the Golden Gate in heavy fog while bound for San Francisco from a Pacific war theater. Rescue operations were ordered by Western sea frontier headquarters. a spokesman said neither the vessel nor the passengers appeared in grave danger.
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San Francisco
U.P
U. SS. Navy
Farallone Islands
Golden Gate
12Th Naval District
Western Sea Frontier Headquarters
Masquerader fined ten dollars in city court
Bill Lee Lopez a 39 year old resident of 470 North Main street pleaded guilty in police court to masquerading in male attire in violation of a city ordinance. Magistrate Paul J. Cella imposed the minimum $10 or 10 days, noting no objection to cross dressing but upholding the law. Lopez testified she worked as a fry cook and wore male clothes for work after arrest for failure to carry draft registration and classification cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill” Lee Lopez
North Main Street
Paul J. Cella
Bill
Richelieu
Cella
Kay Brunner cable operated angle dozer awarded
The State Tractor and Equipment Co of Phoenix won the bid for a Kay Brunner cable operated angle dozer. George Grove the county engineer placed the order. Delivery in 20 days with total cost 1324.70 including freight and state tax. The dozer will be mounted on a Caterpillar tractor for Tucson area maintenance and channel cleaning projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tractor & Equipment Co
Phoenix
Board of Supervisors
George Grove
Tucson
Lt. Allin Jr. Injured in Plane Crash near Tampa
Lt. Thomas E. Allin Jr., son of Mrs. Harl L. Allin of Tucson, was injured when his fighter plane crashed in a swamp near Tampa Florida. He suffered wrist, rib and ankle fractures and was found in the cockpit after the plane broke apart.
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Tampa
Fla
Thomas E. Allin, Jr
Harl L. Allin
North
First Avenue
Tucson
Here
Hillsborough Army
Seven Bulgarian Officers Escape From Germans
Seven high Bulgarian officers including a wounded general arrived in Istanbul after a clash with German guards at the Bulgarian frontier. Their cars were reportedly strafed by a German plane in the no man's land near the border.
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Istanbul
No-Man’s Land
Water Purification via Silver Oxide and Organic Acids
Sea water can be rendered drinkable by adding silver oxide along with tartaric or citric acid. This method highlights a chemical approach to desalination using antimicrobial and buffering agents to improve palatability.
State Highway Budgets For Maintenance And Postwar Work
Phoenix May 31. State Highway Department announces a 15 685 99 budget covering maintenance, construction, operation, and postwar work totaling 6 000 000 with 4 702 800 for federal aid roads and 1 297 200 for non federal mileage. The 1944-45 maintenance is set at 1 461 810 70 with a 467 O betterment, and new federal and non federal projects total 2 315 049 61 plus carryover of 3 512 436. Department aims for 1 452 399 68 for operation including 226 887 supervision 113 410 departmental work 208 563 public maps and magazine 466 879 motor vehicle division 279 260 68 highway patrol and 157 400 capital. County breakdown shows Pima maintenance eight per cent 30 193 92 non eight per cent 14 120 60 betterment 21 000 eight per cent construction 194 214 non eight per cent 132 100 non state 25 617 new construction eight per cent 76 000 non eight per cent 27 000 postwar eight per cent 603 100 non eight per cent 100 000.
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Phoenix
State Highway Department
Highway Patrol
Pima
Catholic Hierarchy Backs Pope Pius XI in Rome Threat
The U S Catholic hierarchy cables Pope Pius XI expressing confidence that Allied military ingenuity will save Rome from destruction and aid victory. The message, signed by Cardinals Dougherty Mooney Stritch and Spellman, notes the hope may falter yet pleads leaders heed their historic responsibility in this hour.
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Washington
United States
Pius XII
Rome
Dennis Cardinal Dougherty
Philadelphia
Edward Mooney
Detroit
Samuel A. Stritch
Chicago
Francis J. Spellman
New York
Parental Action Causes Death Of Prospect Park Deer
In Brooklyn Prospect Park zoo a year old Indian black buck named Joey was killed after being teased by his sister. Father deer Black Rajah charged with 18 inch horns and gored Joey who then attempted to flee a 12 foot enclosure. Joey broke both front legs and could not be saved despite veterinary efforts.
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New York
Joey
Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Black Rajah
Jesus Ochoa 93 Dies At Home With Family
Jesus Ochoa aged 93 died last night at his home 442 West 29th. Surviving are his wife Tragedis three sons Manuel Ramon and Pedro two daughters Mrs Carmen Granado and Mrs Teresa Mayoral. A requiem mass will be sung tomorrow at 8 am with burial at 5 pm in Holy Hope cemetery. Tucson mortuary has charge of arrangements.
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Jesus Ochoa
West 29Th
Tragedis
Manuel
Ramon
Pedro
Carmen Granado
Teresa Mayoral
Holy Hope
Tucson
Barnard Nominated to Succeed Eastman on ICC
President Roosevelt nominates George M. Barnard of Indiana to the Interstate Commerce Commission to replace the late Joseph B. Eastman. Barnard’s nomination follows Eastman’s death, signaling a high level federal appointment for Indiana.
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Washington
George M. Barnard
Indiana
Roosevelt
Joseph B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Never Suspected Monies Misused
Philadelphia report of a submarine incident where two American citizens were seized from the Serpa Pinto. three passengers died and later released. separate Phoenix item covers Catherine Doyle testifying in a tax fund misappropriation case from 1939 to 1941 recounting cash receipts and brushes.
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Philadelphia
W.P
Serpa Pinto
Fourth Naval District
Virgilio Magina
New Bedford
Mass
Manuel Pinto
Waterbury
Phoenix
Catherine Doyle
Superior Court
James D. Brush
Frank W. Beer
Beer
Brush
Police Seek Knife Killer in Panhandle Slaying
Amarillo authorities hunt a man with a long knife in the Panhandle related to the decapitation death of 22 year old Mrs. Dorothy Snelson in Amarillo. A 10 year old boy was threatened, trains searched, and planes and cowboys scouring the range 20 miles north. Funeral for Mrs. Snelson will be held in Clarendon with a $1000 reward offered by the Amarillo Globe News for information leading to the arrest and conviction.
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Amarillo
Tex
Panhandle
Dorothy Snelson
Here
Navy
Eddie Joe Fortenberry
Floydada
Lester Durham
Cap Crawford
Crawford
Rockbridge Corporal Awarded Purple Heart
Corp Charles W Turner of Rockbridge C trained at Davis Monthan field receives the Purple Heart for wounds suffered May 11 in the Mediterranean theater.
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Corp
Charles W. Turner
Rockbridge, C
Davis-Monthan Field
Mediterranean
VFW Auxiliary Meeting Set for Tomorrow Evening
The VFW Auxiliary will meet at the post hall located at 121 East Broadway tomorrow at 7 30 p m. The session is scheduled to discuss upcoming events and member activities.
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VFW
Post Hall
East Broadway
Sugar Maples Grow Only in East and North
The article notes that sugar maples are found exclusively in the eastern and northern United States and in southeastern Canada, highlighting their geographic limits and regional distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Faster relief for heartburn with Bellans tablets
An early 20th century advertisement promises rapid relief from excess stomach acid and related symptoms. It guarantees a money back offer if relief is not achieved and notes the product sells for 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llans
Bell Ans
Pimples Vanish Overnight With Kleerex Claim
An ad touts Kleerex as a safe overnight acne remedy. It claims quick disappearance of pimples and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold at Martin's and drug stores with a 50 cent price.
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Wnes
Kleerex
Hi Tate
Martin
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Army
Phoenix Equipment Co
Catholic Hierarchy
Pope
Barnard
ICC
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Langers
Pennington
Parker Mortuary
N. Stone
Doyle
Pacific Northwest
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U.S.A
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America
Uncle Sam
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First Association For Railroad Men
Cleveland
Industrial Department
U.S
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Tucson Gas, Electric Light and Power Company
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