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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
2
Williamstown Massachusetts Mederic Bieau the town barber dean says he has performed 115 440 hair cuts in 37 years most on Williams College students.
Archie Connett a 38 year old English professor described as one of his best teachers attacked his estranged wife Wynona and their three children in Cupertino. He slashed his wrists and nearly severed his neck after beating his wife and killing Carl Paul Michael and Teresa, with the scene described as a bloody shambles. He remained near death while Wynona was in serious condition.
Two armed men robbed an American Airlines office at La Guardia Airport in daylight, taking 3500 dollars from the air line treasurer's office on the hangar’s second floor. Five employees were tied up. guards say entry credentials limited to authorized personnel. The robbers appeared familiar with the facility and bypassed nearly 10000 dollars.
Christmas Eve finds varied customs from ad galli cantum to misa de gallo in Spanish speaking regions. England and Scotland recall the devil's funeral tolling before midnight while Slavic nations place straw to share Christ’s poverty. France Canada and Spain mark revels and processions, Bethlehem holds a midnight procession placing the Infant Christ on the silver star.
Tucson's Red Cross chapter announces a 1953 fund drive goal of 148 656 with February for advance gifts and March campaign. Frank E. Drachman chairs efforts amid a 14 percent rise from 130 000 last year. Col. C. H. Welch leads as 1953 campaign chairman.
U P correspondent reports Sgt Wayne Hartman of Leavenworth Kansas says he would rather have hamburger on Christmas Day than turkey. Hartman a cook explains turkeys require pre cooking and long prep with multiple sides before the holiday meal.
In Superior court, Mr. and Mrs. James W Crowley seek 75000 for injuries from a collision east of Willcox last March alleging a negligently parked truck caused the crash. Mr. and Mrs. Charles T Fisher and Kelley Fisher seek 76800 for injuries from the same accident. Both suits filed by Atty. A O Johnson of Conner Jones.
A banyan tree in India spreads seven acres with branches that grow downward and take root. The tree is described as expansive and central to its surroundings, illustrating the remarkable size of this single specimen.
Batavia Realty & Insurance Co. hosted its annual party with Mr. and Mrs. David Batavia entertaining at their home then guiding 19 guests to Talk o' the Town for dinner and dancing. The firm announced a 1953 bonus: an all expenses paid trip to the National Realtors convention in Los Angeles next November for every salesman meeting his quota.
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