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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1952
Page
6
Ferkans Robert Gonzales 22 told police he stole daily to feed a narcotic habit and faced a 50 dollar fine or 20 days in jail for petty theft. He chose jail as a supposed cure and admitted three daily opium “shots” and past relapses. Police found stolen items but store officials later denied any thefts.
Dallas man Pedro Urdilas stranded in Tucson with polo ponies en route to Texas. He swam at Santa Rita park pool and interacted with a 12 year old boy who retrieved a wire basket containing his wallet and $35 plus health certificates before disappearing.
Dwight T. Randall a winter visitor since 1945 died Aug 19 in Detroit. He founded the Gales Engineering firm of D T Raftidal & Co in Detroit. He retired in 1945 and spent winters at El Encanto apartments. Surviving are wife Myrtle and two sons Robert and John. Funeral services were held in Detroit.
A new Jewish congregation in Greater Detroit planned to install Rabbi Dr. Frank Rosenthal at the First Methodist church of Royal Oak with Rev. Dr. Paul Dutrhany assisting. St. Marys Catholic church donated their parking lot for attendees on September 3.
Communist women demonstrated in front of the High Commission against American troops in Berlin. They waved signs demanding training at the Grunewald forest stop and cited a rifle fire incident wounding a 7 year old at Wannsee beach. Police dispersed the rally shortly after it began.
Tucson detectives and deputies search the area for 15 year old Sylvia Brooks and 13 year old Patricia Kenyon last seen leaving homes on Tuesday morning to visit Himmel Park pool. Parents report threats to run away. two airmen questioned as investigators pursue foul play none found.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports 19,980 polio cases in the United States so far in 1952, 68 percent higher than the same period in 1951. The 1948 epidemic total was 20,526, while 1952 reached 11,886 at this point.
About 100 delegates attend the Fleet Reserve Association’s 25th convention in San Francisco. The 40,000 member group, consisting of navy and marine enlisted personnel, will hear Rear Admiral Roland N. Smoot deliver the keynote address tomorrow.
Downtown fire at 11 30 this morning gutted the living quarters of an elderly man in a shed attached to a garage on Ash street alley between Stone avenue and Church street in the 200 block north. Firemen believed the blaze started in an old kerosene store and had it under control about 15 minutes after starting. A 1950 blue Plymouth two door sedan and a 1951 Hulman Minx were moved from the garage by nearby witnesses Randy Sellers and Ken Walker as attorneys and businessmen gathered at the scene. The department arrived about five minutes after the fire was reported.
The Federal Trade Commission charged Jeris Gentle Hair Tonic ads with false claims to cure dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss and to nourish roots and scalp. The FTC said the tonic dissolves scales but has no therapeutic value. The company has 20 days to answer and a hearing is set for New York on October 14.
New Hampshire led all states in reducing traffic deaths in the first seven months of the year. Film producer Lamar Trot was noted among those influential in public safety efforts. Cities such as Fort Worth Oceanside and St Paul showed notable declines, with Detroit Los Angeles and Philadelphia also reporting strong improvements among large populations.
Hartford court case reports the state supreme court ruling that a man may father a child at any age while alive. The decision states the law may acquire a man capable of fatherhood as long as he is living.
Grand Dairim Tex Dick Johnson from Starkville and others compete at the national touring meet. top leaders include Ivana from San Diego with 2 436 points Coverdale of Chattanooga 2 276 and Johnson 2 239. Yeatesolihson defends after sailing a 30 mile triangular course in 1 28 setting an earlier world record. Royal and Select Masters meet at the Masonic temple 1060 B Street.
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