Attorney General's Trial Set On Bribery Charges
Fred O. Wilson state attorney general faces trial in Tucson on conspiracy and bribery charges after Jan. 27. Judge R. Porter Murry set the date as Wilson loses his job. defense claims the bill of particulars is inadequate. Special Prosecutor Norman Herring, appointed by County Atty. Morrison, will defend the bill. Wilson defeated Morrison in the primary but lost to Ross Jones in the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred O. Wilson
Tucson
R. Porter Murry
Clifton
Greenlee County
Pima County
Charles McCarty
Norman Herring
Robert Morrison
Morris Udair
Morrison
Herring
Wilson
Ross Jones
Maurice T. J.guiney
Collision Involving Four Injured and Two Pedestrians Knocked Down
Four people were injured in a collision at North Sixth avenue and West Drachman street near midnight yesterday. A southbound car driven by Joy G. Freeman struck a westbound vehicle, injuring four. Within minutes two pedestrians were struck further south on Drachman Street, with Ant thony M. Barbera and Ricardo Noriega among those hit. police reported no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sixth Avenue
West Drachman Street
Sixth Avenue
Joy G. Freeman
E. Mitchell
Walter Havens
County Hospital
N. Geronimo Ave
Lulu Haskell
E. Broadway
Sou Avenue
Cee Fary
W.J. Nearmount Jr
South Stone
Street Naming Protest Sent By Two Tucson Residents
Two written protests objecting to a proposed new street naming system were submitted to the mayor and council of metropolitan Tucson. One letter came from Mrs. at 1304 E Fifth St and the other from Wynette Kearns of 2335 E Fifth St. They urged against eliminating numbered streets and proposed putting the program to a public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Fifth St
Wynette Kearns
Stratocruisers To Refuel Jets At Davis Monthan Air Base
Converted Boeing Stratocruisers will fuel the B47 Stratojets arriving at Davis Monthan AFB in April. Col. John S. Hardy announced the 303rd Bombardment Wing will complete its switch to jet bombers by midsummer, and the 303rd Air Refueling Squadron will begin operations next month using KC97 tankers with boom refueling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
John S. Hardy
36Th Air Division
Davis-Monthan
303Rd Bombardment Wing
Air Division
303Rd
Col. Hardy
Grand Central Moves Hemler to Glendale Plant
Grand Central Aircraft Co. transfers Harry J. Hemler from Tucson to the Glendale plant to operate from the sales department at head office. In 1950 Hemler set up an aircraft overhaul operation at Tucson Airport hangars, decocoons and overhauls B29 bombers, then helped secure a Boeing and Air Force contract to refine B-47 Stratojet bombers. His wife and three children will reside at 4880 E Scarlettin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Aircraft Co
Harry J. Hemler
Glendale
Calif
Hemler
Sucson
Grand Central
Tucson Airport Authority
Davis-Monthan
Boeing
Air Force
California
Scarlett Tin
Tucson
Airman Freed In Traffic Death
Air Force Sgt James E. Wiley, 24, of Williams AFB, was acquitted of negligent homicide in the Sept. accident that killed truck driver Mike Obeso. Jury deliberated briefly, awarded Wiley not guilty. The case followed earlier negotiations over a 1953 Arizona road map printing contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ap—Air Force
James E. Wiley
Williams Air Force Base
Wiley
Rand McNally
Mike ‘ M. Obeso
Benz L. Jen
Arizona
Glenn
16Th
Washington Street
Inter- King
Commission
Obeso
Truck Crackdown Finds Widespread Truck Violations
Arizona ACC and highway patrol staged roadblocks on the Benson highway to inspect trucks. Of 87 vehicles stopped, 57 citations issued for violations including lack of proper brakes and missing licenses. Inspectors praised full cooperation and said more roadblocks will follow to check all for hire trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Richard Harrington
ACC
Bill Irwin
Tucson
California
Arizona
Clifton Abbott
Arizona Corporation Commission
Benson Highway
Here
Highway Patrol
AAC
Bisbee
Benson
Albert Andrews
Irwin
Willis Dudley
John Brasfield
Whith Dudley
Emral Ruth
State Patrol
Defense output trimmed as civilians urged to fill gap
U S defense production is being reduced while civilian industry is urged to expand. Officials say the shift aims to sustain employment and demand through next year. Plans show a slower defense build up with a milder civilian boost in 1954 and 1955, with tanks and military trucks cut back starting July. Some firms anticipate no immediate layoff as civilian and military programs absorb the slack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
New York
Defense Department
Treasury
Snyder
Sawyer
Anes
Masonic Service Set by Pima Lodge at Mt Cavary Church
Pima Lodge Prince Hall Masons will honor St. John the Evangelist with a sacred service at Mt. Cavary Baptist Church at 7 pm on December 21. Masons meet at 6:30 pm in the church lower chapel. Rev. T. S. Jackson will deliver the sermon. Bethlehem Star No. 15 and Desert Star No. 8 participate. open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima Lodge
Prince Hall
Cab Used In Holdup Found Abandoned Near Bartlett Dam
Maricopa County Sheriff Cal Boies said a yellow cab stolen from driver William Hickey was found abandoned about 40 miles north of Phoenix. The robbers reportedly hitched a ride to a nearby town as planned military budget allocations loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Maricopa
Local firm to build custom units for lease options
A reputable company plans to erect its own building and offer 900 to 1800 square-foot units tailored to tenant needs. Refrigerated cooling available where desired and rents are reasonable. For complete information call 28819.
Barbershoppers Charity Show for Polio Tonight
The Barbershoppers of Tucson present a charity variety show at the high school auditorium to aid the Pima County March of Dimes polio fund. Curtain at 8 pm. General chairman Jack Snell with Dr Clark Leydic Victor Borg Art Pepin Art Honis T C Smoky Altenberger and Dr A J Wagner assist. Raoul Escalosa hosts. acts include Sweet Adelines Barber shopp ers Ethel School of Music Tucson High Fancy Panthers Cactus Ramblers Junior Barbershop Chord Busters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbershoppers of
Tucson
Pima County
March For Dimes Polio Fund
Jack Snell
Clark Leydic
Victor Borg
Art Pepin
Art Honis
T. C
Smoky) Altenberger
A. J. Wagner
Raoul Escalosa
Sweet Adelines
Barbershoppers
Ethel School of Music
Fancy Panthers
Cactus Ramblers
Chord Busters Quartet
Art Harris
Historic documents move to new secure Archives home
Heavy guard surrounds two priceless papers, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, as they transfer from the Library of Congress to the new Archives building. An armored car, escorted by tanks and military bands, will transport the 50 ton safe. Formal dedication with President Truman and Chief Justice Vinson follows, with public display to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Shrine of the Archives
Truman
Fred M. Vinson
Library of Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Christmas Basket Fund Aims to Fill 450 Family Baskets
Sheriff Frank A. Eyman said over 1000 dollars in cash is ready plus food donations from wholesalers and bakers as 450 Christmas baskets are prepared for needy families. A benefit dance by La Jolla entertainers and Talk Of the Town raised at least 672 dollars, with 252 more from other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Eyman
Eyman
la Jolla
Talk of the Town
Musicians’ Union
Deputy Sheriff's Association
Tax Blank Out In January In Arizona
Arizona residents who filed state income tax returns last year will receive blanks for 1952 between January 2 and January 10 by mail. W R Bland, director of the income tax division, said those who did not file but earned income in 1952 should write for forms. Blanks and a punched card will be mailed and must be returned with the filing to ensure correct credit. Income tax forms will be mailed in duplicate for records. The filing deadline is April 15, moved from March 15 to avoid clashing with federal deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Bland
Income Tax Division
Arizona State Tax Commission
Commission
Bland
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Alvin Bring
Stanley J. Bork
Aelow Bork
S. Scott Street
Dial
Buhl. Adv. CO
U. S
Halverson Realty
E. Bway
Eve
Sun
Basket Fund
Tucson Fertilizer CO
Lackner
N. Charch
Salvatierra
N. Stone Ave
Tucsom
Payless
Westinghouse
Olson's Cash & Carry Dairy
de Moss Petrie Rd
Johnny's Ad Meat Market
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