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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1949
Page
3
Dr Lawrence Wehrle warns desert rattlers enter blind season during August and September when snakes lose sight and strike without warning. He urges immediate first aid including careful tourniquet use and suction in puncture wounds, keeping the patient still and seeking medical help promptly.
Washington August 17 Republicans plan to delay statements of party aims for the 1950 congressional campaign until next spring. Sen Taft chairs the policy committee and says informal talks show sentiment against drafting principles now. Sen Wherry argues for a clear stand on national issues well before the campaign.
The American Federation of Labor approved a $1,000,000 fund to back pro labor candidates in the 1950 elections. Per capita assessments of $2 would be charged to member locals, with funds split with state federations for local campaign work. Targets include Senators Taft Donnell Capehart Millikin. Keenan noted the league avoids backing Tydings. William Green announced the AFL aims to influence key races.
Elena Paula MacArthur, born in Russia and wife of Bowman MacArthur of Washington, became a U S citizen at a Washington district court. The couple met in Shanghai where she lived and he served as an Army lieutenant. They wed two years ago in New York, with several named lawmakers listed in attendance.
Murder charges filed against 28 year old driver Hugh Gravitt after Margaret Mitchell died from injuries after being struck on Peach Tree Street in Atlanta. Chief Jenkins said the case will go to a grand jury. autopsy requested by Marsh. Condolences poured in from Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh as flags flew at half staff.
Henry T. Weldon 80 a former Phoenix real estate man was in critical condition at St Monica s hospital after an auto pedestrian crash in Phoenix Monday night. He suffered a broken right leg possible skull fracture and extensive pavement burns cuts and abrasions as police said he was crossing.
An old style advertisement touts Lavoptik for inflamed and irritated eyes and granulated lids. It claims 30 years of success, thousands praise, money back, and an eye-cup included with purchase at all druggists.
A Phoenix man identified as Weldon, a longtime real estate broker, was struck by a car driven by Earl G. Black, 55, of Phoenix. The accident occurred on a street near Weldon’s residence as he approached retirement.
A former officer of the Phoenix real estate board is noted in the record. The brief item confirms past service and membership without details of tenure or district.
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