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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
12
600 acre addition to Yuma's agricultural empire near completion. George Woo of Los Angeles develops land at Aztec fifty miles east to irrigate with a growing well. Project plans include a packing shed and ice plant at Aztec for winter vegetables.
Hollywood report notes Gene Kelly urges movies designed for kids. He recalls taking daughter to The Three Musketeers and Wizard of Oz causing fear and nightmares. He discusses balancing dramatic roles with potential musical backlash and cites Theater Owners of America meeting on Sept. 12.
A salvage property sale will be held at Williams Air Force Base from August 29 to September 2. Items include kitchen sinks, laundry trays, stoves, desks, chairs, typewriters, clothing and more. Inspection hours are 8 am to 3:30 pm daily. bidding closes at 3:30 pm September 2.
Washington reports that a breakdown in soft coal negotiations risks a nationwide shutdown of steel and coal within a month. Officials warn the potential impact could dwarf 1946 labor disputes as wartime rebates fade and workers’ savings shrink, with UMW leaders and President Truman poised to act before a Sept. 15 strike deadline.
Phoenix Aug 25 Three Phoenix Chamber of Commerce committees were announced by chamber president John L McAtee. John B Mills Hotel Westward Ho president and chamber director first vice president will chair the convention and tourist bureau. Rudolf G Zepeda Valley National Bank vice president and chamber member will head foreign trade. Francis J Ryley Phoenix attorney will chair public affairs.
Detroit police captured two burglars after a tavern robbery. Ben Pucket was found unconscious in an alley while Edward Meyers aided the escape. One suspect struck the other with a crowbar to stop him. Both were jailed.
Turson Baily is cited in the Thursday Evening edition on August 25, 1949, highlighting local civic notices and community updates from the YD section.
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