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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

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Oberon Tears As Friend Dies At Cap d Antibes

Merle Oberon bursts into tears after a friend dies in Antibes. The report cites a separate Washington session where Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan testified to senators that the FBI looked into a $10,000 bribe claim tied to an income tax case and a Democratic campaign contribution. Vaughan denied any personal profit and indicated no link to a parole for a convicted liquor case.

Washington Harry H. Vaughan FBI White House Vaughan Mam Sen McCarthy Regis Sullo William H. Xeb McCarty Gould

Five Armies Massed Divisions On Yugoslav Border

Belgrade Yugoslavia Aug 31 Wex Ruala massed five armored divisions on the Yugoslav border. The United Nations headquarters in New York prepared for action. Ambassador Villan rushed back to his post. Washington Aug 31 Acheson said the border tensions form a war of nerves with Russian troop maneuvers placing 50 600 men 500 tanks and many warplanes along a 10 mile front threatening Yugoslavia. Cripps Bevin sail for Washington to seek economic solutions. Philadelphia Aug 31 The American Legion urged support for Chinese forces fighting Communists and called for a regional pact under the United Nations charter to preserve liberty.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Wex Ruala Javia United Nations New York Dona Villan Boltrace Washington Agg State Acheson Yagoslar Villan Beng Russia Tito Soviet Union Vilfan Duelch New Yorks Foreign Office Communist Party Borba Promity Josef Stall Tass Tadlor Moscow Philadelphia American Legion United States Legion China

Acheson Denounces Russian Policy On Students

Secretary of State Acheson condemned Russia for holding two American students in the eastern zone as outrageous and illegal. Peter Sellers and Warren Oelsner, both missing since July 29, wandered into the Russian area legally but caused no harm, and should be released promptly. He noted they had no credentials but insisted they were not spies and that the United States does not hold innocents as hostages.

Washington Acheson Trussia Germany Peter Sellers Radnor Warren Oelsner Oyster Bay N.Y United States Vienna State Department Soviet Union Anatole Barzov Austria Red Army

Riegel Defeats Stranahan In National Amateur Round

In Rochester New York on August 31 Skee Riegel of Tulsa defeated Frank Stranahan of Toledo 3 and 2 in the third round of the 48th National Amateur Championship. The result highlighted the day’s match play.

Rochester Skee Riegel Tulsa Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio

Bisbee Teacher Case Dismissed After Motion

Police Magistrate Paul J. Celta dismissed a reckless driving charge involving liquor against Genevieve McKereghan, Bisbee teacher, after a motion filed August 20 by the complainant Willas Dicks. McKereghan was arrested July 24 for allegedly hitting a parked car on East Sixth Street belonging to Dick. case had been postponed several times.

Paul J. Celta Genevieve McKereghan Bisbee Gehog Willas Dicks Camilla Blvd McKereghan East Sixth Street

Fights Public Funds For Private Business Protest in Phoenix

In Phoenix on August 31 the Homeowners' Protective Alliance protested city council use of public funds for private enterprises. Sam S. Levitin read a letter accusing the council of unequal treatment, noting a news island on city property was blocked while another lease worth 70,000 last year was granted without bids.

Phoenix Homeowners’ Protective Alliance of Sam S. Levitin

Senate debates 75 cents an hour minimum wage plan

The Senate rejected a administration substitute to raise the minimum wage from 40 to 75 cents an hour. Ellender proposed 63 or 70 cent scales ending in 1950 or tied to living costs, but both were defeated. The House had passed a similar measure. The debate centered on exemptions and coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act and how many workers would be affected.

Washington Senate Sen Eliender D-La Ellender House Dlad Bureau of Labor Statistics Tate Holland Dfla Pepper Congress Sen. Taft Ohio

Berlin Conflict Deepens As Howley Predicts Russian Pressure

Brig. Gen. Frank L. Howley warned at his final Berlin news conference that Russia will keep trying to oust Western Allies from Berlin as long as pressure works. He said America will not forget past lessons and that Berlin may one day be the capital of a united Germany, though timing is uncertain amid Russian interference.

Bob Stirling Basshtee Syave Ipmacio Soto Sonora Nlekkco Hermoland Iran Soto Quitacional Gep Greater Mexico Horacio Sobarzo Hermosilio Leronor Yaqui Mayovalleve Uolessthe Berlin Frank L. Howley Trussia W. S Hawley America Howley Germany U. S Ruslan

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