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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
4
Most public offices will shut three days for the Christmas weekend with essential services staying open to protect life and property. County and welfare offices will reduce hours and banks and stores will close, while the main post office stamps windows operate limited hours and mail deliveries pause Sunday and Monday.
New York Post reports the Veterans Administration stopped James Kutcher of Newark NJ from a 282 a month veteran disability for loss of both legs from 1943. The VA allegedly suspended his pension on charges of aiding an enemy and undermining public interest based on anonymous tips.
Santa Claus visits Mission Manor west of Tucson International Airport this afternoon from 1 to 5 distributing candy from a Christmas decorated truck for local children.
Western Europe sees relief from cold but Iceland suffers first major blizzard of the year isolating Reykjavik and halting air traffic at Keflavik. Death toll rises with 61 confirmed. Spain and Norway report additional fatalities amid ongoing snow threats. Milk deliveries blocked by road closures. Coast guard and rescue teams assist vessels including the Muchalaes and Muchle Flugga lighthouse crew.
Mrs. Helen Olds watched young men washing a car for Christmas money. After earning $4.50 they refused a tip, explaining they were Marines back from Korea and on layover home to Indianapolis since 1949. They wished neighbors Merry Christmas.
Mrs. Mary E Buck 87 of 7360 Yucca Vista died in a Tucson hospital. A Charlton Mass native and widow of John Buck she leaves daughter Mrs Dorothy Wood son Donald two granddaughters and three great grandchildren. Funeral services set at 9 a m tomorrow at SS Peter and Paul Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Frances asks if people should be allowed to exchange gifts and if housewarming items should be forbidden. Molly Mayfield advises that edible gifts, flowers, plants, and handkerchiefs are welcome, noting wasteful gifts and the value of thoughtful usefulness over fancy items.
A sister laments her younger brother’s treatment by parents and relatives who pamper him, arguing he is unfairly cared for while she does most chores. Dear Sister agrees the brother is overprotected and predicts he will demand independence as he grows.
Representative Clarence Cannon asserts recent maneuvers show an atomic war would be won or lost in the air within an hour. He notes air power and guided missiles are key as defense budgets shift. He recalls Sagebrush drills in Louisiana where attackers routed defenders in about 40 minutes.
Rabbi Marcus Breger will speak on Taste and Propriety at 8 tonight at Congregation Ashsiei Israel 1801 E 6th St. Cantor Maurice Falkow will chant the liturgy. Saturday morning services begin at 8 15 and Breger проводится in charge, all welcome.
Kenneth James DeCook a University of Texas student from Tucson becomes a new member of the Sigma Gamma Epsilon national honorary geological fraternity. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W P DeCook of 2315 E Waverly St.
A Christmas party was held last night by the Tucson Beauty College at 375 S. Stone Ave. Students received jewelry boxes as gifts from owner Mrs. Lorena Easterbrook.
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