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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1950

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Soviet Returns To UN Council

Lake Success August 1 Russia’s Jakob A. Malik ended a seven month boycott returning to the United Nations to press for seating Red China. He would push the China recognition issue before Korea peace matters while the U.S. urged the council to focus on aggression in South Korea. A major procedural clash loomed over delaying debate on Korea as Warren R. Austin sought a new condemnation of North Korean invaders.

Lake Success Russia Jakob A. Malik United Nations Red China World Peace Organization Tucson Security Council Malik China United States South Korea Chamber of the Economic and Social Council U.S Warren R. Austin Austin

Red Cross to Observe War Captives in Korea

IRC observers prepared to enter North Korea to report on the treatment of American prisoners of war and South Korean detainees. Frederic Bieri stated the move follows UN appeals and Geneva Convention obligations. Reports cite 414 American POWs and 245 South Korean prisoners in camps.

Korea VI. S Eighth Army International Red Crow North Korea Frederic Bieri IRC Geneva Switzerland North Nist United Nations Bieri

Boeing Plans Hiring Workers At Two Plants

Boeing Airplane Co officials announced plans to hire several thousand workers at the Seattle and Wichita plants. President William M. Allen cited Air Force authorizations and start of production as the reason. The company employs 18,000 in Seattle and 10,500 in Wichita.

Seattle Wichita Eas Boeing Airplane Co William M. Allen Air Force Allen

Prattsmith Waives Hearing on Two Burglary Counts

William Prattsmith, 35, an insurance salesman, waived his preliminary hearing and is held on $4000 bond for two burglary counts in justice court. He allegedly entered Dr. Lewis H. Howard’s home on March 20 and stole a watch and silver valued at $554.

William Prattsmith Justice Court Pima County Justice of the Peace James M. Howsareec Prettsmith Lewis H. Howard Mar Dr. Howard E. Third Herren Deperty Wee Tehem

Standby Power Plan Approved by President in Letter to Maybank

President Truman endorses standby economic controls with flexibility for emergency use tied to the defense production bill. He notes no objection to broader powers if needed and warns against rigid limits while urging quick action on defense measures. Maybank and Spence expect Senate committee approval of standby controls.

Truman Burnet R. Maybank Senate Banking Committee Congress GOP Josph W. Martin Jr House McTraman Martin Maybank Brent Spence D. Ky House Banking Committee Senate Committee

Battle in which nobody killed in Korea raid

A North Korean guerrilla raid on an American post near Se left three Americans dead or wounded. The attack triggered a five hour fight as soldiers, including Pfc. Charles Guthrie and Pfc. James Reinbold, engaged a creeping form before dawn found no enemy or American dead.

Korea U. S. First Cavalry Division Reinbold William K. Dodge Denver Cole Charles H. Guthrie Bensonville

Highway patrol drunkometer stumbles in Tucson case

In Tucson a highway patrol unit tests a new drunkometer to quantify intoxication. The device requires the subject to blow into a balloon to gauge alcohol levels but the arrested driver was too under the influence to provide a valid blow, halting evidence collection.

Tucson Highway Patrol

Cool Weather Lingers Amid Light Showers

Scattered thunder over the mountains accompanied by light rainfall. The airport weather station records 2 inches of rain as damp conditions persist from Sunday.

Damage Suit Seeks 10500 Over Car Collision

Mitchell and Kaminski filed in superior court seeking 10500 for injuries and vehicle repairs after a Saturday collision at the Alturas street and Los Altoe avenue intersection. They allege Hinsley’s carelessness caused the accident and hospitalization for the plaintiff.

Superior Court Clerk's Office Mitchell & Kaminski Lawrence Hinsier Alturas Street Los Altoe Avenue Kaminski Hie Hinsley

City Water Department Reports Surplus Funds and Progress

The Tucson water department, now a separate entity, shows satisfactory progress and a surplus by August 1960. City auditors Merle Moore Co notes revenue gains from April to June and anticipates available funds for transfer from the revenue fund, reflecting a financially healthy operation.

City of Tucson Water Department Tie Fiat

Mrs Grant Seeks Divorce After Flight Bomb Attempt

Mrs Betty Grant told a superior court she wants a divorce from John H Grant an aeronautical engineer convicted of attempting to murder her and their two children He was arrested after a bomb on a suitcase failed on a San Diego bound flight from Los Angeles In evidence she had bought $25000 flight insurance Detected on the plane were Opeline Steeles and others aboard the aircraft would have been killed if the bomb had exploded

Santa Monica Calif Betty Grant John H. Gratt San Diego Los Angeles Opeline

Definition of fire fight explained by U S Army officer

In official MacArthur announcements on the Korean War Col M P Echols defines fire fight as close range combat between units of any size meeting head on with no withdrawal possible without loss. The term appears frequently in public statements from General MacArthur's headquarters.

Tokyo MacArthur Army Col M. P. Echols

Kidnap Victim Sought In Texas

A New Mexico soldier is accused of kidnapping a girl in Amarillo Texas. Police found a note at a cafe asking the girl to call Mrs. Kinder and warned of danger. Officers widened the search after the girl reportedly freed herself and fled with the suspect’s car before authorities arrived.

Amarillo Tex Texas Panhandle New Mexico Nater Beefore Searel Nive Kinder Eal Bamcorde Hut Hhe Mam Rae Hive

Fathias Wedding Ruled Null and Void by Privy Council

In Cairo the Egyptian privy council nullified Princess Fathias marriage to a commoner in San Francisco. King Farouk opposed the match and disinherited Fathias. the issue references Faika Fathias sister and a similar wedding to Fuad Sadek.

Cairo Egypt Fathia San Francisco Farouk Faika Fuad Sadek Faika Io Nazis

Temporary detour replaces collapsed floodtorn bridge near Tucson

A 6 foot concrete structure failed 0 miles from Tucson causing a road detour and a bypass around the flood damaged bridge over the Mewalwaelt river bed. Workmen completed the temporary bridge while traffic rerouted away from the collapsed span.

Ecole U. & Hieheer Teecon Eemona Mewalwaelt Tucson

Traffic delays as rain closes state highway segment

Heavy rain forced closure of highway 384 and the Sacaton cutoff south of Chandler. Drivers were diverted from Chandler to Casa Grande via highways 87 and 187 through Olberg, delaying travel.

Sacaton Chandler Casa Grande Olberg

Sheriff Martin Breaks Ankle in Home Incident

Sheriff Jerome P. Martin slipped and fell while exiting his car in front of his home and broke his ankle. He is reported resting at the Veterans hospital today.

Jerome P. Martin Veterans

New Yank Troops Aid Defenders Position

Tokyo reports U S Marines docked at a Korean port and moved toward the front as Fifth Regimental Combat Team from Hawaii joins Second Infantry to bolster UN forces. Communiques note heavy enemy pressure near Pusan and continued regrouping rather than withdrawal.

Farnest Tokyo U.S Hawaii Pusan Jack James Kore Yellarcoma United Nations Chinju MacArthur

Index New Cotton Quotas Near Senate Committee Approval

The article notes a new formula for cotton quotas moving toward approval in a Senate committee, signaling potential shifts in agricultural policy. It references page 13 where the item is discussed and highlights broader coverage in the issue.

Senate Committee Missouri Truman Commis Icc St Pos Eccccen Society

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