Mass Set For Six Killed In Korea
Second Lt. Larry Powers of Tucson asks Rev. Don H. Hughes to say a high Mass for the repose of six friends killed in Korea. The service is to be held at 6 45 a.m. tomorrow at St Ambrose church.
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
4
Second Lt. Larry Powers of Tucson asks Rev. Don H. Hughes to say a high Mass for the repose of six friends killed in Korea. The service is to be held at 6 45 a.m. tomorrow at St Ambrose church.
Stinson waived preliminary hearing and awaits trial in superior court under $1,000 bond for the July 28 robbery of Pinky’s drive in. The 18 year old, from 1633 E 10th St, was captured in Los Angeles and returned to Tucson. An accompanying 17 year old was sent to juvenile court. Victim James Sweeney, restaurant night manager, was forced to surrender $1,200. Stinson reportedly carried £563 at arrest.
Sabine Peek will enroll at Tucson High School and Ekkehard Richter at Amphitheater High under the American Field Service International Scholarships. Both students from Germany will live with local families and receive free transportation and a $3 weekly allowance. The program aims to broaden international understanding.
Retired Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin accused the federal government of controlling most of the press and alleged a large propaganda machine in Washington. He said wire service and major newsroom briefings distort facts. Crommelin, a World War II veteran, was central to the unification controversy and had been furloughed, then resigned to run as an independent against Sen. Lister Hill.
Gov. Earl Warren's farm labor fact finding committee planned to call about 50 witnesses as it investigates the plight of seasonal agricultural workers in California. Hearings opened in Bakersfield with recommendations for tighter farm labor contract controls unemployment insurance better housing and more health facilities. Some testimony noted that Mexican immigration could threaten migratory workers while acknowledging possible need for Mexican nationals if wartime factory hiring continues.
In Pittsburgh on August 2 a Jeannette boy, Eric Bloom, failed to reach eight but earned a Cub Scout badge through a special dispensation. He was dying from injuries after a coaster wagon fall and greeted visiting Cub officials in an iron lung before passing away the next day.
Isobel H. Bowers sues neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lyons for 10000 damages claiming their dog barks throughout the night and early morning. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to prohibit the dog from barking outside 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on successive days.
Washington reports H. J. Crawford of Emlenton Pennsylvania a wealthy financier and oil promoter testified at a power commission hearing that at age 83 he has been debt free since age 12 and urged young men to incur debt to invest in a pipeline project. He offered to invest up to 1 520 000 dollars to help finance a proposed natural gas pipeline in northeastern Ohio.
Catalina fire department files a superior court complaint seeking $500 for extinguishing a fire at Tom n Tim’s Junior Town shop 2726 E Grant Rd The plaintiffs name Herbert M Gold berg Mary L Velie and Mr and Mrs Harry Hilson as defendants The fire was fought May 7 at the shop reportedly owned by the Goldbergs and Velie and leased by the Hilsons The department argues an Arizona corporation commission clause allows $500 for fires fought after express request despite no contract with the defendants
Longview Washington August 2 P Tech Sgt Thomas B Meyers of the Marine Corps reserves was ordered to active duty by 8 am August 5. He wired for an extension to train a replacement for his post at Peter Kiewit and Sons Construction Co. Meyers received the extension and must report at 9 am August 5.
Tucson business activity surged in July with total bank debits reaching 59,908,927 dollars, up 15.8 percent from July 1949. Robert Salvatierra Jr. said scare buying and price rises plus stronger industrial payrolls drove the rise.
Congress approved a bill to pay $5,000 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Proctor of Tucson Arizona in compensation for the death of their son Robert L. Proctor. He died January 31 1949 after an assault as he entered San Pedro El Alto Temas calcingo while with the Mexican American artosa commission aiding a foot and mouth disease control program. The report calls the death murder and notes attackers were Mexicans opposing the commission methods.
France exempts articles sold to foreign visitors from chiffre d affaires tax on exports. The policy aims to boost tourism and cross border shopping by removing value added tax on purchases by non residents.
Eye care product Lavoptik offers soothing relief for tired irritated eyes with a money back guarantee. The ad claims 35 years of success and praise from thousands, with an eye cup included and availability at all druggists.
The report notes a broad mood of despair and pessimism among Iranians regarding any potential United States aid to Iran. Officials and citizens express doubt about the purpose and effectiveness of external assistance, reflecting deep skepticism toward foreign involvement.
Hollywood reports that UR-AI Jolson, an early World War I troop entertainer, is waiting for permission to perform before American troops in Japan and Korea. His manager Louis Epstein said Jolson is anxious to go and they are awaiting guidance from Washington.
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