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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1948

Page

2

Egyptian Premier Nokrashy Assassinated by Student

Cairo reports Premier Mahmoud Nokrashy Pasha fatally shot by Abdel-Meguid Ahmed Hassan, a veterinary student in police uniform. Event near interior ministry elevator sparks cabinet emergency and police protection measures as authorities name possible successors Ahmed Khasaba Pasha or Ibrahim Abdul Kadi Pasha.

Cairo Mahmoud Fahmy Nokrashy Pasha Brotherhood Nokrasky Pointblank Ministry of Interior Abdel-Meguid Ahmed Hassan Veterinary College Ahmed Khasaba Pasha Ibrahim Abdul Kadi Pasha Nokrashy Finance Abd Rabbit

Garbage pickup to start in University Homes and Blenman

Garbage collection will begin January 3 in University Homes and Blenman additions. Superintendent Glenton G. Sykes said pickups occur Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the early part of the day. Trash including leaves and lawn clippings will be taken. rubble rock and dirt are excluded.

University Homes Blenman Additions Glenton G. Sykes Sykes First Mountain Avenues Drachman

Woman Faces Murder Charge in Christmas Night Shooting

Mamie Tipps, age unknown, of 235 South Convent street, is charged with murder in the first degree. She waived preliminary hearing and was held to answer in superior court without bond. Tipps allegedly shot Henry Barrett, 241 South Convent street, in his backyard after a bitter Christmas Eve argument about Barrett’s 17 year old daughter Opal. Tipps is Opal’s aunt and sister to Barrett’s estranged wife Josie.

Mamie Tipps South Convent Street Justice of the Peace Clark H. Johnson Miss Tipps Henry Barrett Barrett Opal Josie

Two Sought For Kidnaping Report

A Tacoma couple sought in the kidnaping of three year old Vickie Snyder surrendered to Los Angeles police. The child is safe in good health. The Bragets face Pennsylvania kidnaping charges with a maximum 15 year sentence and a $5000 fine.

Harrisburg Tacoma Wash Vickie Snyder Los Angeles Carl B. Shelley John M. Braget Vickie

Bolin Names Tucson Man As Assistant Secretary of State

John E. Jennings of Tucson, 25, is named Arizona assistant secretary of state, effective January 3, by Secr etary-Elect Wesley Bolin. A UA graduate, decorated World War II B-29 flyer, florist shop owner, and recent Bolin campaign manager, he will earn 4200 dollars yearly.

George Geyer John E. Jennings Tucson University of Arizona Arizona Bolin Wesley Bolin Jennings College of Business and Public Administration Beta Gamma Sigma Phi Kappa Phi Delta Sigma Phi Mariana Islands My Florists of Tucson, Inc East Broadway Globe Phoenix Union Tudor

John William Walker Dies Former Clerk of Federal Court

Funeral services for John William Walker longtime clerk of the federal court who died Sunday at his home 1009 East Speedway will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at the Parker mortuary chapel Rev Willard A Schurr pastor of the First Methodist church will officiate Tucson lodge No 4 F and AM will conduct graveside services at the Masonic plot in Evergreen cemetery Pallbearers are Oliver P Lindsay John Burke Leslie Clawson and H P Orebaugh

John William Walker Federal Court East Speedway Parker Mortuary Chapel Willard A. Schurr First Methodist Church Tucson Lodge No. 4 F&am Evergreen Cemetery Oliver P. Lindsay John Burke Leslie Clawson H. P. Orebaugh

Operation Christmas Stocking Successful Aid Drive

First Lt. Fred F. Eubanks Jr. said the Tucson marine reserves program delivered food, clothing and toys to 300 needy families. The drive supplied nearly 2,000 cans of food, 400 pounds each of flour pinto beans and sugar, plus a large amount of candy.

Marine Corps Fred F. Eubanks, Jr Tucson Marine Reserves Eubanks

Services Set for Mrs. Lena Barrett at Arizona Mortuary

Services will be read at 3 p m Thursday at the Arizona mortuary chapel for Mrs Lena R Barrett 53 who died Sunday. She resided at 131 East Speedway with burial planned at South Lawn memorial park. Pallbearers named E C Boyd K D Mack Alvin Henry D Davis Tolbert Houghland and Fred Woods.

Arizona Mortuary Chapel Lena R. Barrett East Speedway South Lawn Memorial Park E. C. Boyd K. D. Mack Alvin Henry D. Davis Tolbert Houghland Fred Woods

Miss Essie Davidson Services Arranged

Miss Essie Mae Davidson, 60, a Tucson resident for eight years, died Monday evening in a local hospital. She lived at 641 East Fourth street. Survivors include a sister in Shreveport, Louisiana, and a niece, Mrs. C. E. Metzger, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Arizona Mortuary.

Essie Mae Davidson Tucson East Fourth Street Shreveport C. E. Metzger Pittsburgh Arizona Mortuary

Rent Control Officials Arrive In Tucson

James Keene, regional housing information officer from San Francisco, and his assistant James Gleason arrive in Tucson to visit the rent control office. They will stay through Wednesday to acquaint the public with the new housing law.

James Keene San Francisco James Gleason Tucson Lloyd H. Meenan

Skull Found In Santa Cruz River May Be Violence Victim

University of Arizona anthropologist Bertram Kraus analyzed a male Yaqui skull found one mile north of Sunset dairy after three days of rain. X rays sought to determine if the base skull fracture occurred before or after death, with deputies seeking the rest of the skeleton for identification.

Santa Cruz Bertram S. Kraus University of Arizona Sunset Dairy E. E. Bartel West Thurber Road Prof. Kraus Benson Highway

Frosty Glass Blamed in East Hurst Street Crash

Police blamed frost on windshields for a morning collision at East Hurst street and North Fourth avenue. George Belt and John Morris, along with Morris's wife and son, were treated for minor injuries at St. Mary's hospital and released. Traffic halted briefly as cars backed up for blocks.

East Hurst Street North Fourth Avenue George Belt North Geronimo Avenue North Fourth John Morris East Delano Street Morris Jerry St. Mary’s Hospital

Twenty five men called for draft in Tucson on Jan six

Draft board 13 issued a call for 21 Tucsonians and four transfers to report January 6 for pre induction examinations at 8 15 a m at draft headquarters 124 East Broadway. Transfers include Tregano wan Cum mings Tully and Wurzel from Pittsburgh Long Beach Lynn and Bridgeport.

Draft Board 13 John J. Lyons, Jr Estrella Avenue John R. West Francisco Q. Perez Marana Ralph A. Snodgrass East Fifth Street Roy C. Glover North Country Club Road Daniel J. Uhl Digeo Q. Lopez la Posta Quemada Ranch Leopoldo E. Quesada West Peak Street Raul M. Espinosa West Speedway Forrest N. Barr East Fourth Street Herbert Treganowan Pittsburgh Albert A

Martin L. Davis 95 Buried Here Tuesday

Martin Luther Davis age 95 died Saturday at his home 2743 North Forgens avenue. Burial was Tuesday morning at Evergreen cemetery with Parker Mortuary in charge. He was a retired wagon maker who came here 15 years ago.

Martin Luther Davis North Forgens Avenue Evergreen Cemetery Parker Mortuary Mr. Davis

Two Held For Liquor Sales Deny Charges

David Lindsay and Roy O. Mack of the South Side Democratic club pleaded innocent to liquor selling without a state license. A preliminary hearing was set for Jan. 4 before Justice Clark H. Johnson. The case carries up to a $1000 fine or one year in jail. The club, ordered shut by Undersheriff M. T. Guiney weeks ago, reopened Dec. 23 and deputies confiscated liquor, slot machines, and a cash register.

David Lindsay Roy O. Mack South Side Democratic Club South Fourth Avenue Justice of the Peace Clark H. Johnson M. T. Guiney Lindsay Sheriff's Deputies

Arthritic Disease Loss Outstrips New York Budget in 1947

The text notes that the annual U.S. economic loss from arthritic diseases nearly doubles New York State’s 1947 budget, highlighting the heavy cost of arthritis on the economy and state finances.

U.S New York State

American Legion Auxiliary Plans Meeting and Luncheon

City Briefs note a 8 p.m. special meeting of the auxiliary of Charles Young post American Legion at 224 South Meyer street to plan a party for the outgoing president. Noon luncheon for Morgan-McDermott unit No. 7 past presidents at San Carlos cafe. Mrs. Arthur Brinkmeyer in charge. 7:30 p.m. glee club meets at post headquarters auditorium on West Pennington street. ex servicemen interested in singing invited.

Charles Young Post American Legion South Meyer Street Morgan-McDermott American Legion Auxiliary San Carlos Cafe Arthur Brinkmeyer James O. Nabours Glee Club Morgan McDermott Post Headquarters West Pennington Street

Ransom Conducting Realty Examinations in Arizona

Harry Ransom, deputy real estate commissioner for the southern district of Arizona, is conducting real estate salesman examinations this week. The article notes the testing is part of licensing procedures and will be held at the state office.

Ransom Harry Ransom Southern District of Arizona

Exam Week Begins for Prospective City Salesmen

In city hall council chambers a lecture was delivered Tuesday as exams for about 25 prospective salesmen are scheduled for Wednesday morning. The event will assess candidates from the municipal program and determine eligibility for the sales positions.

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