Tucson Area Weather Tonight Through Sunday
Weather forecast for Tucson and vicinity calls for cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with scattered thunder storms. Expect a slight uptick in temperatures Sunday.
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1950
Page
9
Weather forecast for Tucson and vicinity calls for cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with scattered thunder storms. Expect a slight uptick in temperatures Sunday.
Mayor J. C. Niemann and Ed Goyette of the chamber of commerce visited Grand Central Aircraft Corp. facilities in Tucson yesterday. They were guided through the new industrial plant by William Birren, the company’s base manager.
Public records show simple battery and indecent exposure cases with small bonds. Superior Court lists multiple complaints, dismissals, and letters of administration petitions, plus several divorces and marriage licenses for Tucson couples and out of state individuals.
Kansas City cattle see steep declines across steers heifers and cows with scattered gains for bulls and stockers. Hog prices slip as light weights drop while heavier weights hold near last week. Chicago markets show steady to lower beef bids amid lighter cattle receipts and no sheep offered.
Manila Aug 12 President Quirino extended the Philippines congress special session by ten days. It began ten days ago to raise money for government operations but has not acted on major financial bills or a 20 percent tax increase urged by Quirino amid the Korean crisis. The Liberal party holds a large majority, yet lawmakers show little appetite for tax or spending increases.
Feeder and fed cattle sold with varying grades from prime to common. Prices ranged 22.15 to 22.50 for 1 100-1225 lb steers, 29.50 to 22.00 for bulk good and choice fed steers and yearlings, and 31.25 for 1 500 lb weight cattle. Cow and bull fronts showed 15.00 to 27.00 ranges, vealers 27.00 to 33.00, with light stockers around 23.30 and Montana southwest feeding lots at 26.50 to 223.75.
In Düsseldorf on August 12 two more Communist newspapers, Neue Volkszeitung and Volksecho, were banned in the British occupation zone for stories prejudicial to Allied prestige and security. Maj. Gen. W. H. A. Bishop suspended each for 90 days, adding to six Red papers already suspended since August 3 in the Western Allied zone.
In Phoenix on August 12 a jury of eight women and four men began hearing testimony in the hitchhike killing trial of two teenage Waco youths, Ebert Riddell, 19, and Charles Opli, 16. Beauseau, 36, who lived in Los Angeles, was shot near Mesa on March 19 after giving the pair a ride. County Attorney Warren McCarthy urged the death penalty. the defense will pursue an insanity plea.
New York dispatch notes today spot prices for copper at 22 1/2 cents a pound from Connecticut valley, lead at 12 cents, zinc at 15 cents from East St. Louis, and tin at 1.05 dollars per pound in New York markets.
Hong Kong authorities urged all ships approaching from the west to radio expected arrival times at least 12 hours before passing the Lemas islands near the harbor mouth. The move is viewed as a possible step by the British government to safeguard vessels as Communist shore batteries near the Lemas have shelled three ships since last Sunday.
The Jefferson Lake Sulphur Co board in New Orleans declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents a share on common stock payable Sept 29 to holders of record Sept 11. This follows three quarters of 15 cents each. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co directors approved a 70 cent dividend on common shares payable Sept 1 to holders of record Aug 21, with 50 cents already paid in each prior quarter.
Federal Judge John Knight ordered the switchmen's union of North America not to renew its strike against the Rock Island railroad. The injunction extends a prior order as the Korean War heightens the need to keep the line operating while government mediators work to settle the dispute over a 40 hour work week at 48 hour pay.
Sir Charles Hector MacLean, visiting from Scotland, admitted at the 12th annual Clan MacLean gathering in Nova Scotia that he cannot speak Gaelic. The crowd of 1,800 reacted with cheers as he acknowledged the language gap during the celebration of Highland heritage.
Senate in recess until Monday. Labor subcommittee continues hearings into labor relations of Bell telephone system. House adjourned until Monday.
The finance committee approved a three billion dollar annual rise in individual income taxes. Contempt citations were issued against 34 witnesses who refused to answer questions before the un American activities committee.
Beverly Hills, Aug 12 Sam Hellman 65 longtime movie writer and former newspaperman died at his home of coronary thrombosis He wrote many Shirley Temple and Will Rogers pictures and last film was White Tie and Tails He began at UC Berkeley graduated 1906 worked across the country before editing at the St Louis Globe Democrat He later wrote short stories and contributed to National News now retired after stints at Paramount Fox and Universal International He is survived by his wife and two married daughters.
In Albuquerque on August 12 Mickey Cohen Los Angeles gang leader was arrested with bodyguard John Stomponato 35 at a downtown corner. Police Chief Paul Shaver said Cohen claimed to be a legitimate businessman as officers recover Cohen's Cadillac and search for more evidence. Cohen carried 2402 dollars in cash.
Notice announces a bulk sale of all stock in trade goods wares fixtures goodwill and business assets of Danziger's Children Shop located at 45 North Sixth Avenue Tucson Arizona on August 18 1960 at 10 00 AM. Creditors must file claims with James C Grant Realty Insurance Company 25 East Broadway Tucson Arizona before the sale per Arizona law.
Classified ad seeks a reliable couple for motel management, residential care, and ranch duties in Catalina foothills. Experienced gardener and cook needed. wife to handle cooking and housework. Sept 6 start, wages $259, references required. Respond to Ster-Cit Box 98.
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