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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1946
Page
19
Market notes show mixed cattle prices with steers and heifers uneven across sources. Denver quotes higher calf and feeder values amid broad beef price ranges, while Kansas City reports declines in slaughter cattle and steady to lower stockers with varied weights and hogs unevenly quoted.
NEW YORK Dec 14 steels led a selective market recovery as mild irregularities faded. Trading subsided in the early session with a final hour rally lifting shares fractions to a point. About 500900 transfers, sentiment aided by year end rally hopes and dividends, while labor wage boosts supported purchases. Major names cited include U S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet Chrysler Montgomery Ward and others.
New York December cotton futures climbed as trade demand and mills absorbed offerings. Buyers covered futures with March at 32.45 47, May 31 933.09, July 30 90 98, October 27 78, December 27 35 26.90. Middling spot fixed at 33.57 up nominally 63.
New York market notes closing foreign exchange with Great Britain in dollars and others in Canadian dollars. Great Britain at 41 16 discount or 95.31 U.S. cents. France franc at 44. Sweden krona at 27.45. Switzerland franc at 23.40. Argentina peso at 24.48. Brazil real at 5.45. Mexico at 20.63. Cents and rates shown with small changes.
Police court presiding judge Paul J. Cella with Carmen Moreno handles larceny charges six month sentence suspended and mischief cases with 60 day suspensions. In superior court various divorce complaints and restitution actions, plus administration matters, and new marriages licenses and St Mary’s Hospital births listed in Tucson area notices.
The welfare commissioner projects rising cases across categories for 1948 49 including old age assistance 12 300 by Jan 1 1949 up from 10 500 and dependent children 2 750 from 1 974 with 50 percent federal matching funds sought beyond January 1 1948. He cites Tempe sanatorium costs 356 654 and child welfare needs 259 160.
A wreck caused the driver to reverse the throttle to dampen impact. The action appeared to mitigate the collision force and reduce potential damage. News coverage noted the incident details and any resulting injuries or responses from emergency crews.
Western Pacific passenger train No. 39 sideswiped freight cars on a siding near Oroville causing a derailment. The locomotive overturned and a baggage car derailed with minor injuries reported and no serious injuries. Detours were set via the Southern Pacific between Oroville and Marysville.
The Senate war investigating committee heard testimony about payments to Cecil Travis in Jackson Mississippi and subpoenaed Edward Terry Bilbo’s former secretary who’s hospitalized in Quitman Mississippi. Terry expected to testify in Washington once health allows. the probe also questions a $25 000 war contract donation used for Wall Doxey's campaign.
Edward R. Terry former secretary to Senator Theodore Bilbo says from a Quitman hospital that his senate testimony will have a definite effect on Bilbo’s political future. He notes threats to his family and asks for an open hearing.
Lamb plans to enter the Tucson open in January soon after final exams. Norred and Vease played a quirky ninth hole with errant shots and unusual outcomes. William Bell executed a remarkable 225-yard shot through branches on the 18th, ending 25 yards from the green, according to Pro Leo Diegel.
Police investigated two burglaries Saturday at Thorne's Market on East Sixth and Consumer's Drugstore on North Stone near East Fourth. Thorne's entry was through a back door. losses were not disclosed.
Charles Plumb of Tucson, a Church of Jesus Latter Day Saints missionary, died in an automobile accident near St. Louis on Thursday. His body will be returned to Tucson for burial next week. He is survived by his wife and seven children, with most residing in Tucson. A son in the Army Air Forces was killed in World War II. The family home is 629 North Wilson Avenue.
Alpha Epsilon the University of Arizona women’s commerce honorary will entertain its alumnae at a 10 a m breakfast in the university faculty dining room. Attending will be members pledges and guests including Dean E J Brown Dr and Mrs L R Gray Mrs Rachel Maynard and President Concha Rodriguez. Brown will outline the college’s status today.
Dr. Melvin Solve heads campus interview on faculty salaries on KVOA at 6 15 p m. Tucson boys choir directed by Eduardo Caso performs at Amphitheatre school at 8 p m with tickets from girls glee club and band. NBC broadcast from San Xavier mission at 11 p m. Dec 23. Sunday 2 p m Hillel meets at Temple Emanu Ell 3 p m La Campanella club Christmas pageant at Madeline Berger hall Temple of Music and Art. Monday 7 30 p m F and AM third degree at 16 South Scott. Mrs W E Ayers speaks on Philatelic History at Tucson Stamp club YWCA Monday eve.
Inquiries received by the Sunshine Climate club total 12 238, up from 4 726 in the same period last year. William Chamberlain, club manager, told the board of directors arrivals in the city are 19 below the 138 recorded last year due to the club's policy urging visitors to confirm accommodations before coming.
Edward S. Colson state director of War Assets Administration says the Rivers center will close Saturday. All personal property has been sold and most real property awarded to schools. over 1.5 million dollars of government property has been sold, with remaining real property protected by the General Land Office.
Public notices list multiple Tucson matters including a sale of vacated alleys in Highland Park Addition under Ordinance 1078 with bids open and city clerk approval conditions. Also notices of bulk sale for Block and Shirley Block Texaco Service Station at 1501 South Sixth Avenue and Grant Road Market stock transfer to the Terrells, with affidavits and escrow requirements. Probate hearings in Pima County include Laurence Victor Gillard and Fernell Dodson Kerr estates and related letters testamentary, with dates and locations in Tucson.
Irving Aaronson and Rose Aaronson owners of Heidl Tailor Shop at 341 Avenue Pima County Arizona will sell the entire stock in trade on December 20 1946 at 10 am in a single sale not in the regular course of business. Vouchers must be filed with Pioneer Escrow Corp 230 N Church Street Tucson Arizona. Notary Joseph M Schachner certified November 29. Pub dates December 10 11 12 13 14 16.
Court records show that a petition for probate of a will has been filed in Pima County. The notice names the county as petitioner and outlines the hearing to determine the will's validity and the executor.
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