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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
21
Grains fell slightly with wheat lifting from a low as flour price gains spurred buying. December contracts ended mixed with wheat up to 2 percent and corn and oats near unchanged. Soybeans and lard eased while December rye rose modestly amid thin news.
New York open markets show the Canadian dollar at 53/16 discount or 94.811 U S cents. British pound futures quoted around 2.807 to 2.809 dollars. Several currencies including the franc, lira, krone, and peso remain unchanged. Hong Kong dollar listed at 17.50.
The New York cotton textile market remained dull for a second day as mills stayed withdrawn awaiting price control decisions. Buyers showed interest but mills paused, while textile prices held firm and wool goods and rayon markets showed little movement.
Spot non ferrous metals listed with copper at 24.5 cents a pound, lead 17 cents, zinc 17.5 cents, tin at 1.47 dollars per pound. Copper and zinc futures closed quiet with no sales. Lead futures unchanged to 15 higher with Dec 17.90, Jan 17.90, Mar 17.85, May 17.60, July 17.60.
New York cotton futures rose early on commission house buying with gains to 3 a bale but slipped 1.50 to 2.00 by late trading on profit taking and hedging. Census reports November consumption around 1,008,872 running bales and first four months at 3,620,351 bales. Moderate world demand remains, with nearby highs set and spot prices steady near 44.10.
London stocks edged higher as the Financial Times daily index reached 115.2, up 0.3 from the previous reading. The modest gain reflected cautious trading as investors awaited clearer guidance on market direction.
A Minnesota poll by the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune found 65 percent would like the United States and Canada to unite, while 37 percent think a merger will occur. 43 percent expect no merger and 20 percent have no opinion.
Utah real estate men report a surge in rural buying as national fears of atom bombs spurs city dwellers to seek land. Richfield dealer notes half of Sevier Valley buyers are Californians, with tenants often kept on to hold land in the mountains.
Utah’s liquor sales fell in the last fiscal year though state profit rose by 215000 to 3502000. The Utah liquor control commission credited economies in administration including a 39 percent staff cut and 56 percent drop in losses from breakage and damage plus 39000 saved on package agency contracts. Sales volume declined from 12125000 to 11746000. Net profit increased from 3287000 to 3502000.
The Labour party of Ireland announces a phenomenal rise in membership and says it now maintains 400 local branches, up by 200 in the past year.
New York reports a late rally in railroad bonds with gains across favored issues. Major carriers lead the advance while some groups hold or drift in a narrow range as new financing from Western Pacific surfaces and a Union Securities bid signals a low rate.
Magistrate Paul J. Cella and Eddie Contreras handle cases including reckless driving with $100 fine and 15 days, control of vehicle under alcohol influence with $50 and 10 days, and other penalties. Several defendants face bonds, holds for counties, or case continuations, with names like F M Rodriguez, Ricardo Nochoes, Eddie Collins, Ronnie Davis, Matthew Washington, Ramon C Hernandez, Antonio Rivera, Bob Bessee, Josephine Bryant, Tirey Ford, Edward E. Hakel.
The docket shows multiple civil complaints and divorces including J Mercer Johnson division 1 and Lee Garrett division 2 cases with actions for 20000 and 305.50 respectively. Dismissals include William Acuna vs Donald Waite. Divorces Loyd Turney Louise Turney Armida Romero Manuel Romero John W Pinkerton Betty Lou Pinkerton M Meier Henrietta Feather George M Feather appear in the next entries.
Belle D. Hall and James Robert Couch of Neosho Missouri wed Lois Christine Bosserman of Tucson. Eli Schermick of Inglewood California and Bernice Thomas of Wheeling West Virginia wed. Oliver W. P. Thompson of Tucson and Harold E. Whitney of Phoenix wed Janet M. Forse of Westwood Massachusetts.
Newborns arrive at Davis Monthan St Marys Tucson General and others in December. Parents listed include Capt Arthur Olk Mrs Olk 3126 E 2nd St a girl. Mr Mrs Robert Dorn 3629 S Liberty a boy. Manuel Salcido 3314 S 12th Ave a boy. Ernest Stewart 733 E Elm St a boy. Alex Romero 316 S Convent twins. Anthony Ayon 223 W 2nd St a boy. Arturo Palomare 2313 S Second Ave a girl. Hayden Holmes Marana Ariz a boy. Manuel Jasso Rilitto Ariz a boy. Edwin Gay 114 Circle Dr a girl. Bert Abril 1113 W Speedway a girl. Aldino Faschini Pointe Vista Ave a girl.
Willie De Bandi a New Market cafe cook dropped a single egg into a skillet and three volks fell from the shell. It marked the first three-volker he has seen in 30 years as a cook.
New York stock prices climbed to a fresh 20 year peak driven by rail, steel and automotive shares. U S Steel, Bethlehem, General Motors and Chrysler led gains while railroad bonds stayed mixed and Treasury issues held steady. volume was about 3.5 million shares.
Lightweight champion Ike Williams of Trenton New Jersey won a unanimous decision over Rudy Cruz of Los Angeles in a 10 round non title bout at the arena. Williams weighed 144 pounds Cruz 138 pounds.
Hogs rose 30 to 73 cents a hundred pounds with top for the day at 19.85 as cattle mixed and sheep steady to higher. In Chicago buyers paid 19.00 to 19.75 for good to choice hogs while sows varied 16.00 to 18.50. Cattle and calves showed uneven gains with steers up to 38.50 and cows around 20.50 to 23.00 amid broad market activity in Kansas City and Los Angeles.
The report lists wholesale selling prices for eggs and poultry. It notes eggs at five cents per dozen and U. S. mediums light hens at 23 to 24 cents, roosters 27 to 33 cents, fryers 23 to 24 cents, and old roosters 18 to 18.5 cents, with receipts totaling 15 471.
In Endicott New York on December 19 a frightened opossum entered Mrs. James J Daly's garage prompting a police response. Patrolman Lee Sands freed the animal and released it in a remote area after the frightened creature caused worry about entering the car.
United Nations students from 32 nations attend a two week driving school in Toledo Ohio. The program combines classroom work at the Willys Overland plant with a rugged obstacle course on the Sorenson farm. Over 60 graduates have completed the course and more than 250 additional students are planned before 1951 ends.
Edwin E. Stevens found his car missing after an evening ride, later returned with a note from a man saying his wife had a baby and they could not get a taxi. The note claimed the gas was replaced and the baby weighed 76 ounces. Stevens would not press charges if the man is found, and requested a cigar.
Notice describes scheduled public auctions in Tucson Arizona under Ordinance No 233 and 1223 for vacated alleys in Tucs on Heights and Olsen Addition. Auctions to be held at the main door of City Hall with reserve rights by the Mayor and Council.
Arthur Louis Jaquel II of the Rocket Research Institute argues that moon rockets could be realities today if not for 1930s gloom and Hitler’s Europe conquest. He recalls 1931 plans for an international space travel commission with American German and French scientists seeking support but finances and cooperation collapsed.
Classified notice listing a cash sale event every Friday at 4628 E Speedway and multiple service ads. Items include baby gear rental and sale of books magazines and household goods. Also offers carpentry cement work remodeling plumbing and general repairs with free estimates and contact numbers.
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