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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
2
The Mountain View Presbyterian Church presents an evening program at 8 p.m. with a free admission featuring a cho ral performance of classic carols such as Carol of the Bells Gloria in Excelsis Deo So How a Rose Ever Bloom Joy to the World First Noel and Joyous Christmas Song conducted by Lewys Thomas.
A 30-year-old former city policeman, Robert J. Hannah, faced exposure and aggravated assault charges after allegedly grabbing a university student near N Mountain Ave and E 2nd St. He was held in Pima County court on the aggravated assault charge and freed on 3000 bond awaiting a Jan 10 City Court trial on the exposure charge. The victim identified him from photos and she lives at 545 Colonia Ave. Hannah had a previous six month suspended sentence for indecent exposure.
Edward E. Higgins a 29 year old Pueblo used car dealer who drives with his feet was acquitted of speeding and reckless driving after a 25 minute jury verdict in Colorado Springs His wife Betty Lou 20 was acquitted of aiding and abetting her husband The case involved a chase at speeds up to 106 mph with Higgins claiming he drove under 60 mph.
The Tucson Bridge Club announced last night's duplicate bridge results with pairs: first Lillian Patane and Sally Sandquist. second Charles Clarke and Ray Foote. third Anna Charoubeau and Virginia Clements. and fourth Mr and Mrs Anderson.
Legislators in Phoenix fought over a sales tax bill to aid Sperry Rand as midnight neared. The chambered clash over a use tax and last minute amendments turned the session into a televised, chaotic scene with both chambers reluctant to abandon the controversial measure. The governor waited to sign if approved, while critics warned the tax law could drive business away and questioned its haste.
Brisk holiday shopping lifted consumer spending across the nation, with gains in gifts toys and children’s clothing offsetting a drop in auto purchases. Women’s handbags fur coats and jewelry sold briskly as furniture and linens also saw solid demand. Dun and Bradstreet reported weekly trade up 1 to 5 percent from 1954 with regional gains varying by area.
A baggage car fire on Southern Pacific westbound Argonaut No. 5 destroyed 380 sacks of parcel post mail near Sentinel on December 7. An SP spokesman, who asked to remain anonymous, speculated internal combustion as the cause and said most mail likely originated from Tucson.
A tree sprayer, McCombs, pleaded guilty in Justice Court to false claims about spraying services and was fined $40 or 20 days. Police found an oily spray in his tank and several East Side residents had refused his offers. Deputy County Atty. Pordet charged him for lacking a sales tax license.
Property owners in the Washington Elementary district will vote today on a 406000 bond issue to buy a 10 acre site for a new school in the Alta Vista area and build a new school in Sunnyslope. Additional facilities at Orangewood School would be constructed.
Jane Russell and William Holden won the Golden Apple Awards as the most cooperative actress and actor for 1 by the Holly Women’s Press Club. The honors were announced yesterday and will be presented Tuesday at the club’s annual Christmas luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Bette Davis and Bob Hope were first recipients in 1941.
Rabbi Morris Fischel will conduct and officiate today at 1 p.m. at Congregation Young Israel, 2443 4th St. Tomorrow he resumes services at 8:30 a.m., with a 4:15 p.m. lecture on "The Bible of the Week" and evening services at 5:15 p.m. His sermon tomorrow is "Israel's Goal Was and Is, and Will Always Remain. Peace."
Tremont Temple Baptist Church plans 24 hour telephone spiritual messages for comfort and inspiration. Pastor Rev. Dr. Harold L. Fickett Jr. said the non-denominational service will include a prayer a quotation and a brief message. Service expected to begin within two weeks.
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