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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1952
Page
1
United Nations warplanes hit a vital North Korean headquarters northeast of Pyongyang destroying two MIG 15s and damaging others. The 5th Air Force flew over 275 sorties dropping 185 tons of HE, 3,500 gallons of napalm and firing rockets and guns. Pilots reported 39 buildings destroyed and 70 hits in the target area.
State police said the search for 10 year old Connie Smith, granddaughter of former Gov. Nels H. Smith, has paused for any new lead. Connie disappeared from a YWCA camp in Lakeville on July 16 and was reportedly seen hitching a ride along Route 44 toward Millerton, New York. Authorities conducted air and ground searches with involvement from her rancher father Peter Smith of Sundance, Wyoming. Connie is described as blue eyed, five feet tall, 85 pounds, wearing navy shorts, a red jacket and hair ribbon with brown shoes.
Wichita county Republicans adopt a novelty voting cue at the GOP convention. Delegates replace the traditional Ave with Ike signaling approval as a playful nod to General Eisenhower.
Scattered showers are forecast tonight and tomorrow as humidity climbs. Yesterday peaked at 103 degrees with a low of 80. Statewide highs and lows ranged from Phoenix 108 to Yuma 110 and 85 Douglas 98 and 65 Grand Canyon 86 and 61 Flagstaff 85 and 56.
Officials warn drought and vesicular exanthema in hogs threaten beef, milk, corn, potatoes, vegetables and fruits. Short crops and limited OPS powers suggest higher prices for consumers, with fruit and vegetable ceilings not applying to many items. Households face a tougher future as pork costs likely jump too.
Robert Araiza 36 faces a first degree murder charge for the May 14 shooting of car dealer Robert Bacon 29 after an argument on English and Mexican. Jury selection begins 10 a.m. in Superior Court No. 1 with cab driver Leroy Straw as a key witness.
Master Sergeant Charles E. Hill of Parker Florida aided Lt. Robert W. MacDuff in a T 33 jet over Korea when the pilot fainted from oxygen loss. Hill took control steadied the craft descended and landed safely with minimal fuel as the engine failed and consciousness returned.
Europeans fretted over discs seen across skies while U S officials led a cautious probe. Maj Gen Roger M Ramey said saucers do not threaten defense but will be investigated with cameras to identify their source. Washington also received calls about lights over the capital.
In Waco Texas two Greyhound buses collided head on on a hilltop, bursting into flames and killing at least 28 people with 23 survivors. Drivers M B Herring of Dallas and Billy Earl Malone of Waco died in the crash.
Providence hospital released a tentative list of injured in a head-on bus crash. The names include Mrs. Dora Daniel of Waco and Ensign Robert B. Stockwell of East Aurora New York among others. Seventeen servicemen were taken to James Connally AFB hospital. fourteen released and three admitted for minor injuries.
Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey says a resurvey of men deferred from military service because of dependents may be needed to keep the armed forces at present levels. He discusses the 1,200,000 draft pool and 900,000 deferments in class 3-A, noting fatherhood has influenced deferment policy but could be used to evade service if necessary.
Irving L. Jacobs a 44 year old theatrical producer and Mammoth Gardens owner died suddenly at his New York home from a heart attack. The Brooklyn native had been preparing three Broadway season productions at the time of his death.
The U S Navy reports a twin engine Mariner patrol bomber was severely damaged by two Chinese MiG-15 fighters over the Yellow Sea on July 31. Two crew members were killed and two wounded. Lt. E. E. Bartlett of George West Texas flew the damaged craft back to Paengnyong Do Korea for emergency repairs before returning to Iwakuni Japan.
LA PAZ dispatches say soldiers and armed civilians seized the police headquarters in Oruro a tin mining center and expelled the police chief. El Diario named the civilians as adherents of the National Revolutionary Movement, the party that took power in Bolivia in last April's revolution. The prefect condemned the violence and said he could not avert it. Oruro was quiet today.
Pravda claims the Soviet Union topped the Olympic Games in points and prize places, announcing Athletes of Soviet Union take first place. The article notes no details on the point system used.
Sixteen of thirty one Greyhound passengers were hurt when a west bound bus turned over twice eleven miles east of Lordsburg New Mexico. Injured were taken to St Marys Hospital with three service men later sent to Davis Monthan Air Force Base Hospital. Two remained hospitalized including Mrs Monti Lee Holton of Houston and Mrs Mary Collier of Schenectady. Local manager James G Steele refused to comment on details of the wreck.
Queen Mother Elizabeth observed her 52nd birthday quietly at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, England, with limited public observance and no official celebrations.
Deputy Attorney General A Devitt Vanech announced his candidacy for the U S Senate seat in Connecticut left open by the death of Senator Brien McMahon. Vanech, 46, of Stamford, Conn., said he resigned to pursue the nomination and hopes to campaign actively after the request is accepted. The Democratic convention selects the nominee in September. A Republican nomination will fill the remaining four years of the term.
Brig. Gen. Haydon L. Boatner, credited with taming rebellious Communist prisoners and restoring order on Koje island, was promoted to major general. Gen. Mark Clark praised Boatner’s combat record and leadership of all prisoner camps in Korea.
In Honolulu officials host a four day Pacific mutual security conference at Kaneohe Marine Air Station to solidify the three nation pledge against armed aggression. Secretary Acheson Australian minister Casey and New Zealand minister Webb lead the opening with Hawaii Governor Long and Admiral Radford in attendance. Sir Percy Spender also attends as Australian ambassador.
A Spanish freighter named Josefina was ablaze and adrift about 15 miles northwest of Peniche Portugal. A French steamer rescued the crew and a Peniche tug rushed to assist after violent explosions shook the vessel.
In Tucson this week public events include softball doubleheaders at Santa Rita park with Sunshine Girls versus Rangerettes at 6 30 p m and Town House against Garden Spot at 8 p m plus Baum and Adamson meeting Latter Day Saints at 9 30 p m Infield slate Knotty Pine Knights versus Infileo at 6 30 p m and Hall Insulators against Goodman Supply at 8 30 p m Two boxing matches are scheduled at Tucson Sports Center on West Congress Street at 8 30 p m and a second softball game Telephone Numbers versus Cocio Estrada Legionnaires at 9 30 p m at Santa Rita park.
A driver convicted on a second DUI offense receives a 90 day jail term. The ruling underscores stricter consequences for repeat intoxicated driving.
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