07 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1949
Page
1
Pearl Harbor notes the Arizona on the eighth anniversary of its sinking by Japanese bombs. The damaged battleship remains a somber symbol as crew members recall the fateful Sabbath morning and the associated sacrifice.
The Lakeland Victory sails from Kobe to rendezvous with Angus Ward and a 20 member party at Taku Bar en route to Tientsin. U.S. officials caution photographers and reporters to avoid hindering the departure and stress safety of the travelers.
Former Bulgarian vice premier Traicho Kostov and 10 other officials face a special court on charges of plotting to overthrow the regime and hand Bulgaria to Yugoslavia's Tito. Protests and mass resolutions condemn the alleged traitorous actions as the trial opens in an army hall.
In Oak Ridge Tennessee a wildcat strike threatens to cascade through construction trades at the K-29 gaseous diffusion plant delaying high priority atomic installations. About 300 carpenters and laborers may walk out with total idle workers near 2000. NLRB and AEC consult on a protest against nonunion labor by Oman Construction Co. and Taft Hartley issues loom.
Secretary of State Acheson said wartime licenses approved uranium compound shipments to Russia in 1943. He noted 2 licenses in March 1943 and another in April 1943, plus a November heavy water shipment, all authorized with Manhattan District approval. He denied unauthorized secret documents were sent to the Soviet Union.
A strong earthquake struck the Carnia mountains north of Gorizia early today, causing panic but with no damage reported. The quake was recorded at 3:40 a.m. local time, according to Astra.
Angry German women halted a campaign against military toy sales in Frankfurt after dealers threatened to stone them. They gathered with a loudspeaker at the marketplace under the Frankfurt German Women's association to urge a boycott, noting toys like water pistols rifles and tanks on display. The tanks bore inscriptions claiming sale to foreigners only. The Marburg German Youth Association urged a broader boycott by parties unions and women’s groups. A U S high commission spokesman said no law barred sale of such toys.
Tom Lanphier Jr. completed a around the world flight finishing in 13 minutes faster than five days. He set a new passenger speed record for commercial planes landing at La Guardia four days 23 hours 47 minutes after takeoff. The 46th anniversary of the Wright Brothers flight was celebrated with this sponsored by the Air Force association.
Floods from heavy rains cause major damage in Costa Rica’s northeast. Reports say more than eight people are dead or missing in Platanar area. Domestic and working animals swept away by the downpour.
Rex Beach, 72, prominent author, was found dead of a pistol wound at his Sebring home. County officials ruled suicide after a throat cancer battle. He survived by two brothers and a brother in law, with funeral plans to be announced. Beach had lived in Avon Park and Ft. Myers, built cattle ranches, and authored Woman in Ambush among other works.
Former wartime atomic bomb project head Lt Gen Leslie Groves testifies to Congress that neither Harry Hopkins nor Henry Wallace pressed him for secret materials. He says Russians received some atomic material but details are unknown and he found early evidence of espionage in 1942. Groves insists he never met or corresponded with Hopkins and had no contact with Wallace.
The shah of Iran leaves his formal US tour for an informal Sun Valley visit in Idaho. A skiing enthusiast, he expects enough snow for winter sports and will stay about a week after a Los Angeles state visit. His only remaining official engagement is a dinner with General Eisenhower in New York.
The Salt River Valley Water Users association reports spillway gates at Horse Shoe dam on the Verde river should be finished in time for spring runoff. The project costs exceed 772000 dollars with Phoenix funding. Secretary Acheson says the United States is not considering recognizing the Chinese Communist government at this time. The pardon board recommends a reprieve for Angel B. Senna to April 29 due to repairs in the state prison gas chamber.
Lewis W. Douglas, the American ambassador to Great Britain, today rejected circulating rumors in London that he plans to retire from his post.
Phoenix report states Superintendent A G Walker announced three more highway patrolmen will be sent to Eloy following threats of bodily harm directed at Patrolman Bert Babbs. The move aims to bolster safety as investigations continue.
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