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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1969

Page

10

Surgeons Remove Live Grenade At Saigon Hospital

In Saigon the 3rd Field Hospital team led by Maj. José Morelos and Maj. Willis McKee extracted a live M7$ rifle grenade from a Vietnamese woman's chest. Lt. Col. Thomas Witchi oversaw the operation, with explosives experts on standby. The patient, in good condition, was to be released in three weeks.

Saigon UPS 3Rd Field Hospital Vietnam Jose F. Morelos Baltimore Willis McKee Louisville Thomas Witchi Wading River N.Y Dr. McKee Morelos Charles MccRary Tan Son Nhut Airbase

Seven Die In Parson’s Kansas Home Fire

AP reports a Parson’s Kansas family of seven died from smoke in a two story home fire. Victims: Jack Moler 46 Rosemary 40 Richard 17 Ann 15 James 11 Jane 4 David 3. Fire started in kitchen. cause undetermined and coroner’s report pending.

Parsons, Kan Jack Moler Rosemary Richard Ann James Jane David Moler Beverly Reynolds

Hess Welcomes Wife and Son in Berlin Hospital Visit

Rudolf Hess, Adolf Hitler’s former deputy, met his wife Lisé Hess and son Wolf Ruediger Hess at a West Berlin British military hospital for the first time in 28 years. Guards monitored the visit and no physical contact was allowed to prevent passing poison.

Berlin UPI Rudolf Hess Adolf Hitler West Berlin Lisé Hess Wolf Ruediger Hess Hess Spandau War Crimes Nuermberg Spandau

Empire Ranch Sold to Gulf American Corporation

Gulf American Corp of Arizona acquired the Empire Ranch southeast of Tucson comprising 27 000 deeded acres and 8 000 acres of adjoining land, part of the 42 000 acre spread once owned by Frank Boice. Purchase price undisclosed. Boice sought over 4 million. Gulf American plans to start selling Empire lots within a year and to develop a city with business districts and housing. Starting as a 19th century homestead, the ranch has a long ownership history ending with Boice heirs.

Empire Ranch Tucson Gulf American Corp. of Arizona Empire Frank Boice Gulf American Gene Hummel Land Development Company Boice Rio Rico Nogales Chiricahua Cattle Co Boice Brothers Henry Frank Charles

Unions Put Off Rail Strike in Wage Dispute

The Labor Department said four AFL CIO shop craft unions machinists electricians sheet metal workers and boilermakers pledged not to strike before Jan 19 when new talks are set. The industry also promised not to pursue changes in working conditions during that period. Unions rejected last week’s tentative settlement raising wages from 3.60 to 4.00 retroactive to 1969 and 4.28 by next August.

Washington Labor Department Aflcio

TWA Damage Award From Hughes Upheld

U S District Judge Charles M Metzner upheld a 137611435.95 damage award against Hughes and Hughes Tool Co in a long antitrust case involving Trans World Airlines The ruling allows an appeal The case tied to developments in jet aircraft procurement and the 94 million stock stake in TWA, later sold for 5458 million in 1966

New York U.S. Dist Charles M. Metzner Trans World Airlines Inc Howard Hughes and Hughes Tool Co. Inc U.S. Atty Herbert Brownell Brownell Hughes Hughes Tool Co TWA Metzner Hughes and

Three Sentenced On Pot Charges in Nogales Case

Efrem Ayon-Jimenez 23 and Jose Leon-Soto 31 were each sentenced to two years in federal prison for smuggling 75 pounds of refined marijuana after arrest in Nogales on October 15. Jesus Portillo-Echevaria 40 of Magdalena Mexico also received two years for transporting marijuana in a truck seized in Nogales in August containing 320 pounds.

Nogales Efrem Ayon- Jimenez Jose Leon-Soto Jesus Portillo- Echevaria Magdalena Mexico

McKesson Chemical Building Under Construction in Tucson

McKesson Chemical Co is constructing a distribution center at 2800 block N Flowing Wells Rd in Tucson. The 10,000-square-foot metal building will include a large warehouse and offices with a railroad spur to Southern Pacific. Completion targeted for February 1. General contractor is John Paddock Construction Inc.

McKesson Chemical Co Flowing Wells Road D. LaMar Cluff Tucson McKesson Chemical Foremost McKesson Inc New York Virgil Rule Coldwell Banker & Co Finical & Domorowski Southern Pacific John Paddock Construction Inc

Temple College Service Held At Temple Emanu-El

Rabbi Albert T. Bilgray leads the annual college home coming service at Temple Emanu El 225 N Country Club Rd at 8 15 p m Friday. Holiday students from universities nationwide share views and experiences as pulpit messages are delivered by Ronald Kagan University of Arizona Jill Vador Northwestern University and Douglas Wilson Stanford University. The service features student participation and ends with a reception in the auditorium.

Albert T. Bilgray Temple Emanu-El Country Club Road Ronald Kagan University of Arizona Jill Vador Northwestern University Douglas Wilson Stanford University

Churches announce special Christmas services and carols

Grace Lutheran Church on N 1st Ave and E 2nd St hosts a children service at 7 30 pm today and a 6 30 am candlelight service tomorrow led by Rev. Robert W Christman. St Odilia Catholic Church at 7110 N Via Assisi features a choir carol tonight at 1130 before a midnight Mass with Masses at 7 9 and 10 30 am tomorrow. St Thomas More University Chapel Midnight Mass begins with carol singing at 1145 tonight. Los Changuitos Feos mariachi will perform Christmas hymns as Rev Richard Butler O P officiates with the Entrata del Bambino procession.

Grace Lutheran Church N. 1St Avenue 2Nd St Robert W. Christman E. Arnold Litz N. Via Assisi Cornelius J. Griffin St. Thomas More University Chapel Los Changuitos Feos Richard Butler O.P Jesus

Sibley Receives Grant for MS Research at UA

University of Arizona neurologist Dr. William A. Sibley received a $46,900 National MS Society grant to inject brain tissue from MS patients into newborn baboons to test infectious causes. Southwest Foundation for Research and Education joins the effort. award supported by a Knut Kinstrom bequest.

University of Arizona William A. Sibley UA College of Medicine National Chatham Sibley Southwest Foundation For Research and Education San Antonio Tex Tucson Phoenix MS Society

Mrs. Glenn E. Baker Named Arizona Cancer Society Director

Mrs. Glenn E. Baker has been appointed executive director of Arizona's Southern District of the American Cancer Society replacing retiree Mrs. William R. Bast teen. A native of Ohio she moved to Tucson in 1955 and joined the society in May 1965 serving as administrative assistant then program director. The Bakers reside at 1509 W. Otilia Drive. Mrs. Thomas Allen of Benson succeeds Mrs. Baker as program director and brings RN credentials with prior roles in Illinois and the district field representative post.

Glenn E. Baker Arizona American Cancer Society William R. Basteen Baker Ohio Tucson Bakers W. Otilia Drive Thomas Allen Benson Allen Illinois

Catalina Girls Host Christmas Party for Partridge Residents

Members of the Catalina High School Girls League hosted a Christmas party at Part ridge School 5601 W Trail's End Rd distributing toys and presenting pots and pans to girl residents. The effort aims to start a home economics rehabilitation program with Debbie Alquist as league chair.

Catalina High School Girls League Partridge School W. Trail’s End Road Debbie Alquist Girls League

Quick Draw Practice Leaves Man Hurt Near Pima Mines

James Ray Irvin 27 of 4301 N Utah Ave said he accidentally shot himself in the right leg while practicing quick draws with a .41 magnum pistol. The incident occurred about 7 p.m. near Pima Mines Road two miles from I 19. He was listed in satisfactory condition at St Mary's Hospital.

Sheriff's Deputies James Ray Irvin Utah Ave Pima Mines Road St. Mary’s Hospital

Woman Hurt In One Car Crash

Mrs. Marianne Wilson 50 of 4601 E Lester St was in good condition at St Joseph's Hospital after her car ran off Interstate 10 near Bell Road interchange and rolled once following a tire blowout around 6 p.m. yesterday.

Marianne Wilson E. Lester St St. Joseph’s Hospital

Pima Meeting Sponsors Quiet Worship Hour Tonight

The Pima Meeting of Tucson will sponsor a quiet worship hour at 7 30 tonight at the Meetinghouse of the Religious Society of Friends unprogrammed 785 32nd St. The theme is peace throughout the world.

Pima Meeting Tucson Religious Society of Friends

Smelters and Cars Blamed for Phoenix Smog

Maricopa County officials warn emissions from automobiles and smelters require regulation to prevent recurring smog. They note three Phoenix foundries have spent 700000 on pollution controls while smelters account for most pollution and 1500 tons of sulfur dioxide daily from Globe to Hayden. Weather conditions may delay relief for days.

Phoenix API Arizona Maricopa County Joseph Weinstein Weinstein Gila County Robert Taylor County Bureau of Air Sanitation Globe Miami Superior Hayden Taylor

State Nears its Liquor License Limit

Phoenix AP says the state can issue 71 more liquor licenses under the current law which expires December 31, 1970. Col Harold Moore, superintendent, said the quota will be used within about 105 days after the new year. A law extension or new law is needed before more licenses can be issued. Moore noted a possible brief moratorium at year end to align with 1970 census figures.

Phoenix State Liquor Department Harold Moore Moore

Classified Ad Policy Reminder

Notice reminding readers to check their advertisement on the first day and stating the papers are not liable for more than one incorrect insertion. The Stor and Citizen reserves the right to edit properly classify or reject advertising copy.

Stor & Citizen

Obituary notices from Tucson and Phoenix area

Obituaries list several deceased: Lewis Derwin 86 of Oracle died December 23 1969 survived by wife Ellen. William L Francis 75 of Glenwood Springs Colo died December 21 1969 with children Wilden Francis Raymond Francis Fern Lance and siblings. Thomas Graves 28 of Phoenix died December 20 1969 husband of Joy Graves with children and siblings. Anna Marie Greco 41 of Tucson died December 22 1969 survived by husband Leon and children. Carmen Irene Hall 28 of Torrance died December 19 1969 former Nogales resident. Carl Heliman 60 of Tucson died December 19 1969 with brother and cousin. Ethel E Larson 74 of Burley Idaho died December 20 1969. Edwin F Laurin 77 of Honolulu Hawaii died December 22 1969 survived by wife. Cipriano Monte 67 of Oakland Calif died December 23 1969. Leslie R Robinson 57 of Tucson died December 23 1969 with family details. Spencer D Smith 59 of Tucson died December 21 1969. Ross W Sutton 72 of Butler Pennsylvania died December 22 1969 with family. arrangements by local funeral homes listed

Brown William HL Bedford Ohio Harshaw Chemical Co Cleveland Edith Petrie Brown Pima County Margaret Llizabeth Brown’ Ackerman Tucson William Stanley Brown Chatham N.J Burrell Wendell Brown Everett Wash Melba Jo Brown Barger Mansfield Ark Myna Brown Doss Shreveport James B. C. Yu Ann Arbor Mich Trinity Presbyterian Church Dale Hewitt Arizona Mortuary University At Stone Studio City Calif Derwin, Lewis Oracle Arizona Ellen Arizona Stone Kermit Oestriech American Heart Association Bring’s Memorial Chapel S. Scott Graves Thomas Phoenix Joy Graves Catherine Graves Robert Keith David Kent Mary Karen Graves Daniel Barbara Graves St. Monica’s Catholic Church Tucson Memorial Park South Lawn Carmen Irene Torrance Nogales Ariz Kenneth Luz Godinez Lucy Jones la Puente Maria Elena Martinez Tucson Mortuary Chapel St. Augustine Cathedral Laurin Edwin F E. 2Nd St Pauline Honolulu Hawaii

Lost and Found notices around city streets

A batch of lost notices lists pets including male Siamese near W Pennsylvania Avenue Dee Dee grayish black toy poodle near Swan Montecito and Susie a black miniature poodle with rhinestone collar. Other entries include a black purse, a large silver pin, a woman’s robe case on I 10 and a Hamilton watch. Rewards offered in several cases with phone contacts.

ST — Country James Barnie Pennsylvania Avenue Peesi Rex Amen Binan Aleeneen Swan-Montecito Dee Dee Park Ave Susie Hamilton Watch Globe el Con Center Golf Links S. Sahvaray

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