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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1950
Page
9
Dayton reports a new automatic back type parachute developed by the air force to open at a preset altitude after a pilot exits a fast aircraft. The device uses a timer and altitude sensor to delay opening for safer free fall, reducing oxygen and cold exposure risks. It will be used in high performance fighters and crews with ejection seats.
Two B 26 bombers collided during a training flight near El Mirage, killing two pilots and a third missing. A fourth crewman was injured and later hospitalized in critical condition as wreckage scattered up to five miles from the crash site near George Air Force Base.
The first annual southwestern square dance festival will be held in Douglas Oct. 14. Sponsored by the Douglas Spinning Wheel Square Dance club, the event features a western outdoor barbecue, an afternoon of calls and square dancing, a style show, and a dancers' workshop. Registrations indicate attendees from Colorado Utah and other states including California Nevada New Mexico and Texas.
Joseph Korczynski is charged with driving a 3/16 inch drill into his four year old son Joseph Jr at the Ridgefield novitiate. The child remains in critical condition at Danbury hospital with two chest holes while authorities seek motive. The father was captured by state police and later committed to Fairfield State Hospital after a jail cell incident described as berserk. The mother calls him a wonderful father, insisting he did not know what he was doing.
Rev and Mrs Robert Brown of Benson announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Ruth to Robert E Hanson of Benson Aug 27 in the patio of the bride elects high school art teacher. Ruth has been active in Girl Scout work and spent summers at Yosemite.
Sen. Knowland calls for congressional power to establish and arm home guard units to replace national guardsmen called up for active duty. He cites potential fifth column sabotage and says cooperation has been pledged by Secretary Johnson and Sen. Tydings. The issue gains support as Tydings introduces a bill.
About 150 youngsters watched finals at the civic center in Nogales for the Australian crowd swimming meet. The event drew strong turnout. another meet will run Monday through Wednesday. Father Michael McGovern handed prizes to Ruben Pesquiera Manuel Felix Olivia Pesquiera Luis Bachelier Sammy Barton Jesus Riviera Carlos Garcia Alvaro Arandolez Tony Ubeta and Paul O’Hagin.
Benson notices a new schedule effective Aug 23 under Postmaster Delmer Spangler. Window service runs Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 30 pm and Saturday 8 am to noon. No Sunday window service. Eastbound mail closes 12 40 pm with train departs 12 50 pm. Westbound closes 2 20 pm with train departs 2 30 pm. Airmail closes at 2 20 pm.
The proposal would empower states to organize military forces and supply pay allowances travel arms ammunition uniforms and equipment though federal funding would likely be provided later by Congress.
Mrs Waldo Dicus hosted a Monday dessert bridge in BISBEE honoring Mrs A Musselman of New York City visiting her sister Mrs Robert Fergus. Summer flowers adorned tables and place cards. bridge winners were Mrs E Plumb and Mrs H Weld. Guests included Mrs Fergus William Goar Jack Pullen James Maffeo Jack Hughes Ralph Roberson J Gilbert John Caldwell George Smith and Musselman.
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