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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1952
Page
1
Ed Morris Bussey, 34, a double amputee, entered a nursing station at a Pima County hospital and opened fire killing Louise Ballas and wounding Susan Powers and Lavonda Maynard before taking his own life. Nurses and doctors described a despondent patient with a history of a prior suicide attempt and a recent purchase of a .38 revolver.
Mrs Susan Powers a nurse at Pima County hospital is reported improved after brain surgery for a gunshot wound suffered in a quadrouple shooting at the hospital yesterday She remains in critical condition but is described as quite well given the wound A social worker Mrs Louise Ballas was killed by two of the shots fired by Ed Morris Bussey a hospital patient Bussey died from self inflicted wounds Lavonda Maynard another nurse was wounded in the neck and hand and is in good condition Bussey's body was taken to the People's mortuary funeral arrangements for Mrs Ballas were pending at Reilly funeral home
President Vincent Auriol accepted Premier Antoine Pinay's resignation triggering a Christmas crisis. Pinay, angered by rebuffs in the assembly, refused to reconsider, while Auriol sought a successor with MRPs leaders and former premiers in talks for a rapid solution.
Christmas decorations should remain lit from 6 p m to 11 p m as judges prepare all week. Citizens can still obtain a contest identity card free at Tucson Daily Citizen, Tucson Gas Electric Light Power Co., and Martin Drug Co. stores. Winners will be announced New Year's Day.
In Bierut Lebanon the captain of a Lebanese motor launch rescued about 150 people from the wrecked French liner Champollion after a gale drove it onto a reef. Seventeen crewmen died and 45 were saved earlier by fishing boats as rescue efforts continued through the night.
A Tucson Chamber of Commerce tax committee studies a lower cost plan to stabilize the tax structure. Chairman Monte Mansfield notes the need to cut duplication across city and county functions and eliminate waste while preserving essential services. The panel, formed last May, includes leaders from the Chamber and city county governments and targets consolidations in shelters jailed, parks, and recreation departments to reduce overhead.
The weatherman says a sunny warm Christmas day is expected in Tucson with dry ground, but occasional cloudiness tomorrow and scattered mountain snow flurries. Yesterday's high reached 55 degrees and lows ranged from 34 to 40 across Phoenix Yuma and Flagstaff.
President elect Eisenhower remains noncommittal on backing FEPC legislation with enforcement powers. Negro clergy urged action to curb color based hiring bias, while Eisenhower signals interest in the issue but prefers education and voluntary measures over a federal enforcement statute.
A Marine sergeant threw a phosphorus grenade into the Royal Flush tavern in Harlem, injuring 14. McDermott was killed by Patrolman Beckels after turning on the police. two companions were captured as others fled or surrendered.
U S air forces pummeled a large Communist troop center near Chaeryong in northeast Korea destroying 40 buildings and creating widespread flames and smoke. F-80s hit Pyongyang base earlier, while Sabres and MIG-15s clashed. First Lt. John A Inferrera of Watertown MA credited with one MIG kill as December toll hits 42. Ground actions were light and temperatures fell to 13 above zero.
The last troop ship due before Christmas arrives with 2,856 soldiers aboard including the only quadruplets drafted into the army. The Perricone brothers Anthony Bernard Carl and Donald of Beaumont Texas served with the 73rd Tank Battalion Seventh Infantry Division. They sail on the transport Gen. William F. Hase and all will be bound for discharge and reassignment centers near home by tomorrow.
A U S air force C 47 carrying American hospital patients and Greek crew collided on the runway with a moving jet at a western Korea base. Fourteen dead including six American patients and four Greek crew, one jet pilot. thirteen died on impact. An air force board investigates.
In Rancho Los Amigos ward in Los Angeles County Home 163 elderly women asked about Christmas gifts chose nylons over a show bed slippers or warm bed socks.
The 1953 Tucson Community Chest exceeded its $275,340 goal by 365 dollars. The establishments division led by Walter Clapp contributed about one third of post campaign funds, reaching 27,639 dollars or 79 percent of its quota, and later adding 35,000 dollars. Director Robert Hadley highlighted the division's effort and noted the post campaign total of 22 thousand plus dollars.
Gov Adlai E Stevenson will travel to Japan and India in March for three to four months as a private citizen. He may visit Korea while in the region and will avoid government or military facilities, according to his press aide William S Flanagan.
Four women drive a main event tag team match in a three-bout pro wrestling card in Tucson tonight. Also listed are a 8 PM Hebrew philosophy lecture at 1416 E Sixth St and a 2 PM wrestling card at Tucson Sports Center on West Congress St. The Tucson Visitors Club hosts canasta and bridge at the Chamber of Commerce on 80 S Stone Ave.
Reading note highlights drive urging people to donate blood as part of the polio fight, pairing medical aid with financial support. Also mentions varied local pages and sections including religion and entertainment.
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