Death Toll Climbs From Holiday Weekend Crashes
The United Press reports a Black Christmas with 751 lives lost in accidents from Friday 6 p.m. to midnight last night. Traffic, fires, planes, and other mishaps spanned east to Midwest amid severe cold, heavy snow, and warnings from Ned H. Dearborn National Safety Council.
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New York
Phil Newsom
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Britain
Cleveland
United Land
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Ninolesey Ys
State Studies Major Change in Arizona Government
Phoenix dispatch reports three government reorganization measures including the abolition of the state treasurer and a state auditor. The piece notes former President Hoover and President Eisenhower on Europe, aid, and self-help, with remarks on United States policy and aid decisions.
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Herbert Hoover
Europe
Mass Assault Expected Soon Near Seoul
Tokyo reports a fierce battle between South Korean and Chinese Communist troops just south of the 38th parallel near Kaesong and 28 air miles northeast of Seoul. Civilians flee Seoul as Red patrols clash with United Nations forces along the front lines.
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Dust Chairman Sets a Good Example in Civic Dust Control
Freeman, Tucson dust committee chair, champions a practical paving fix for the lodge front yard area as a test case for broader state reforms. His efforts reference revenue and finance departments, a proposed 7200 salary for commissioners, and a shift of auditing duties from treasurer to a new post auditor, amid broader debates on state operation reforms and potential strikes in Europe and France.
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Headache Reminds LA of Big Bat Holiday After Alcoholic Binge
Los Angeles woke to a record hangover after a holiday binge as police logged 11 traffic deaths 342 drunk driving charges and 1 222 arrests. U N and Chinese forces eyed Korea with Lt Gen Ridgway taking command after a fatal jeep crash.
You May Yet Get That Late Present
Postmaster Harold B. Collins said twenty six thousand late Christmas packages arrived yesterday and will be delivered today. The total 215,775 pieces arrived from Dec 15 through Christmas, a record shipment and over 12 percent higher than last year. He praised the smooth mail flow, noting deliveries were cleaned up each night despite increased volume. Outgoing parcel post rose five percent, outgoing first class mail up three percent, and incoming first class mail up six percent.
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Truman Cuts Holiday Trip Flies East Day Ahead Of Plan
Independence Missouri December 26 President Truman shortened his Christmas visit home to fly back to Washington for a night conference with cabinet leaders Dean Acheson George C Marshall Omar Bradley and other top officials He planned to depart Kansas City at 2 pm and arrive in Washington about 6 pm The White House said the quick return was not tied to any new or critical issue and aimed to coordinate plans for Eisenhowers European defense program and Korea readiness with Acheson Marshall and Bradley The president stressed timing was to clear matters before addressing the state of the union and other messages to Congress starting January 3
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Pioneer Tucson Shown In Album
Albert Buehman will edit the Daily Citizen's new Arizona Album, a daily pictorial feature starting today on page 6. He will select and caption pioneer Tucson photos, drawing on his family’s long photographic record dating to 1873, to create a complete visual history of Tucson and its surrounding area.
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Water Action Dimmed as Congress Delays Basin Planning
Washington reports that reaction to the water resources policy proposals is slow with many lawmakers not reviewing the 445 page weekly commission report. The plan favors basin wide river development consolidating existing projects, while the Bureau outlines reconnaissance possibilities for the Columbia and Colorado basins and cautions that feasibility studies follow only after a decision to launch a project.
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Hi-Y Boys Gather for Second Arizona Prelegislative Session
About 100 boys from 13 Arizona Hi-Y clubs attend the YMCA youth and government program at the University of Arizona. Dr. Robert J. Nugent discusses the plan with Dr. J. Byron McCormick welcoming at 10 am. Charles Van Winkle outlines the program. Jack Mitchell recounts 1949 work. Elections name boy governor and senate president with a speaker of the house candidate from state leaders. Registration runs 9 to 10 30 am.
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University Commons
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Ithe Bay
Phoenix
Thief Steals Turkey Gifts and Bible from Mills Home
James D. Mills and family were away at church when a thief entered their Los Angeles residence and took an 18 pound turkey and $40 worth of gifts under the Christmas tree along with the family Bible.
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Los Angeles
James D. Mills
Tough Fight But Kid Won Tough Fight But Kid Won
Four month old Robert Barker, a 16 pound amateur, rests at a folding home after a clean TKO over former prize fighter Frankie Neve in a 16 hour babysitting stint. Police search for the mother as Neve, who fought in the 1920s, reflects on the odd match.
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New York
Robert A. Barker
Frankie Neve
Brooklyn
Young
Barker
Neve
Tony Zanconeri
Five Tucson Drunk Plea Sentences and Bench Warrants Today
Magistrate Paul J. Cella presided as 30 drunks were ordered released on own recognizance Christmas eve to spend the holiday at home. Today five appeared and were released by Celia, while 24 others will face bench warrants for drunkenness. One appeared after midnight seeking jail to avoid being late for court.
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War Threat Ever Present from Pentagon Leaders
Washington reports top military officials fear prolonged tension could lead to no major war yet warn against drifting into weakness. Defense Secretary Marshall urges balance between mobilization and preparedness, advocating an enduring system of partial mobilization adaptable to full war if needed.
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Tucson Weather Snapshot Shows Dry Warm Spell
The report notes Tucson's dry, warm spell with a high near 75 and a 42 degree low. In contrast Bemidji Minnesota and Bismarck North Dakota plunged to 29 and 24 below zero respectively. It marks Tucson's 110th day with no measurable precipitation and recalls a historical drought period in 1875.
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Index highlights across Europe Asia on page twelve
A fragmented newspaper index note mentions Europe and Asia coverage on page 12. It lists sections Comics, Pearson, Crossword, Radio, and Society with page markers 11 10 11 6 7 respectively.
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