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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
2
A New York Central mail express train halted at Union Station in Erie. Moments after stopping, the engineer Adolph Wolf of Buffalo N Y collapsed from a fatal heart attack and died en route to Buffalo. Fireman’s inhalator squad responded. Wolf was dead on arrival.
Gin Riley went on trial in U S district court on larceny on an Indian reservation. Attorney W Edward Morgan represents Riley while John O Mara assists U S district attorney prosecuting. Jury selection completed and testimony began before Judge James A Walsh.
Governor Howard Pyle signals possible repeal of the $2,000 Arizona veteran property tax exemption as the 21st legislature considers tax reform. The 1951 rolls show 27,899 veterans waiving $24.27 million in property tax value. Proposals include reevaluating property taxes, tightening income taxes, and shifting burdens, while calls to ease food taxes meet grocer objections. City races feature candidates for mayor and council seats, with filing deadlines set for December 29.
The article traces the Christmas tree from medieval Germany through its spread to France and Britain, noting Boniface's symbolism, the tree as Tree of Life, and the later adoption by American settlers in Pennsylvania and other states. It highlights evolution from the apple decorated evergreen to the candles and pyramid, with law and school dates referenced in New England and Boston.
Mrs Mayme Fischers dog follows her car to the Cobden Illinois restaurant and sleeps beneath the vehicle all day. When she is ready to leave the dog stands in the street barking at approaching cars until she exits safely from the parking area.
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