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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

2

Tax Commission Faces Hot Potato After Garrett Ruling

Arizona tax officials remain unsure if Judge Lee Garrett's ruling on Montgomery Ward taxes ends the dispute. They weigh restoring inventory valuations to higher levels while avoiding conflict with the ruling. The Phoenix chamber seeks a hearing, with possible Tucson representation.

Phoenix Arizona Tax Commission Pima County Superior Court Lee Garrett Montgomery Ward Garrett Supreme Court Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Commission Phoenix Chamber Tucson Maricopa County Reynolds Metal Company Uncle Sam Tax Commission Thad Moore Arizona Highway Department Ann _ Frohmiller Hornet's Nest Jim Smith

Hotel Loses To Thief With Key

Police investigated a theft of 478.60 from a red cash box in the auditor's office on the mezzanine of Pioneer hotel. A passkey to the auditor's office was used and a file cabinet and rear door were pried open before the thief escaped via the fire escape.

Pioneer

Fliers Bail Out Of A Bomb Plane Crash Near Edwards

Two Navy AJ-1 attack bomber creached yesterday after its right engine failed during testing near Edwards Air Force Base. Pilot Daniel Darnell Jr. and Copilot Charles E. Poage parachuted from 15 000 feet and survived. The Navy has invested over 12 million dollars in AJ-1 development.

Maroc Calif Daniel Darnell Jr Charles E. Poage North American Aviation Edwards Air Force Base Navy

Sunny skies promise broad pleasant weather coast to coast

Chicago reports forecasts of near seasonal temperatures and fair conditions across the southern Great Lakes to New England and the Eastern Gulf states. Light morning showers touched Iowa Missouri and central Illinois with thunderstorms in the Lake Superior region and southern Rocky Mountain areas. The heaviest rain surpassed 1.60 inches in Kansas City over three hours.

Chicago Great Lakes New England States Gulf States Southwest Rio Grande Valley Iowa Missouri Illinois Lake Sumer Rock Mountain Kansas City

Probe of Atlantic City political finance scandal

A two year study of Atlantic City finances urged action by New Jersey Attorney General after finding 18 illegal acts by city officials and hints five officials benefited from contracts. The report, submitted to state superior court, cites 7300 pages of testimony and 300 exhibits costing an estimated 200000 to the city. The named officials include William F. Casey Daniel S. Bader Robert A. Watson Ernest Eger and C J Newson. The attorney general's office was away on vacation with no action planned.

Atlantic City N. J State Sa New Jersey Enoch Nucky) Johnson William F. Casey Daniel S. Bader Housing Authority Robert A. Watson Ernest Eger C. J. Newson Trenton Atty Gen. Parsons

Loaded With Melons Kids Make Getaway

Two teenage fugitives fled with two watermelons from Juan Ochoa’s stand at Park and Broadway. Ochoa chased them in a hot pursuit. authorities reported they searched the neighborhood without success and may not have pursued a sewer search.

Juan Ochoa Park and Broadway Ochoa

Seven Democratic candidates for Pima county board to speak

Seven Democratic candidates for Pima county board of supervisors will address the Young Democratic club of Tucson luncheon tomorrow at noon. Invited speakers include Lambert Kautenberger J Homer Boyd George J Kerber Sam Sloan Don Lieberman G T Alley and David Wein. The last two are from Afo.

Pima County Board of Supervisors Young Democratic Club of Tucson American Legion Hall Lambert Kautenberger J. Homer’ Boyd George J. Kerber Sam Sloan Don Lieberman G. T. Alley David Wein Afo

Florida Governors crackdown hits gambling in counties

Florida Governor Warren directs 67 sheriffs and 185 constables to enforce gambling laws within 30 days or face suspension. Recent actions include suspensions in Broward and Okaloosa counties amid reports of casinos and bolita operations.

Tallahassee Fila Florida Gov. Warren Walter R. ‘Clark Broward County H. Isle Enzor Okaloosa County Tampa Tribune Ft. Walton

CracksPeril Ship In Storm Near Newfoundland

A U S army transport reached the distressed Norwegian freighter Belfin in a north Atlantic gale. The coast guard said the Belfin, carrying China clay, had wide cracks and was leaking, with pumps hampered by clay. The Dexter and other ships are aiding, with potential crew relief if weather worsens. The Belfin sails from Fowey to Philadelphia under Capt Avra Hansen.

Washington Aug Army New York U. S. Army Atricken North Atlantic Coast Guard J. H. McCrae Dexter St. Johns Newfoundland Belfri Avra Hansen Christian Smith Fowey England Philadelphia

Service station owner reports vandalism at Swanroad site

Grady Hawkins, owner of a service station under construction at Swanroad and East Broadway, told sheriff's deputies that vandals smeared oil on the building last night. Officers were investigating today.

Grady Hawkins Swanroad East Broadway Sheriff's Deputies

Tucson Man Held On Reefer Charge

Frank Higgenbotham of 534 N Fourth Ave was held for Pima County court action by Police Magistrate Paul Cella on a charge of illegally possessing narcotics. Police arrested him near South Meyer and McCormick after a report of marijuana sales. Officers said 10 marijuana cigars were found in his possession.

Martha Steward E. Drachman Jr Raymond O. Cupp Reno Cupp William Ross Pima County Paul Cella Frank Higgenbotham Fourth Ave Pima Higgenbotham South Meyer McCormick

MacArthur questions Japanese volunteer plan for U.S. forces

General Douglas MacArthur doubted the feasibility of enlisting Japanese volunteers for the U.S. armed forces as proposed by Senator Warren Magnuson. He urged that a Japanese peace treaty be concluded before any such program, noting the plan’s uncertain practicality until Tokyo’s status is resolved.

Washington Douglas MacArthur U. S Sen. Magnuson D-Wash Magnuson MacArthur Japan United States

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