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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1954

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Arizona racing bill sparks fight between commission and lawmakers

Phoenix reports the legislature debates transferring track policing and parimutuel auditing from the racing commission to the state post auditor. Commissioner Haskell warns of resignations if the bill passes. Senate President Merryweather calls the move foolish yet says the senate will consider house bill 2.

Phoenix M. H. Haskell Senate Hubert C. Merryweather Santa Cruz House Racing Commission Arizona Post Neilson Brown Post California Haskell Tucson Commission Brown W. L. Cook D-Cochise Norval Jasper Pima Merryweather

Olive Branch Extended After Racing Bill Rift

Melville H. Haskell the vice chairman of the State racing commission offered an olive branch to Rep. Neilson Brown in Tucson. He said a personal letter would seek to clear up a misunderstanding over pending state racing legislation. Brown had accused Haskell of lying on the house floor in Phoenix and demanded a retraction yesterday.

Melville H. Haskell State Racing Commission Rep Neilson Brown Santa Cruz Racing Commission Tucson Haskell Brown Rep. Brown Phoenix

AFIT and Teamsters Refuse No Raid Pact Amid Merger Talks

In Miami Beach the AFIT and Teamsters unions refused to sign the proposed APL-CIO no raid agreement seen as an initial step toward merger. In Washington the Army orders Corp Edward Dickenson to stand trial for informing on fellow prisoners and colluding with captors for better treatment. Secretary Stevens says reserve officers who refuse loyalty questions will forfeit commission and be discharged under other than honorable conditions.

Associated Press Miamne Beach Fla AFIT Teamsters Union Washington Army Today Corp Edward Dickenson P— Secretary of the Army Stevens

Rodeo Parade Opens Tucson Fiesta Week 1954

Tomorrow starts La Fiesta de los Vaqueros with 75000 spectators, a 10 a.m. parade along East 16th Street and South Fifth Avenue and a 1 30 p.m. rodeo at South Sixth Avenue. Governor Howard Pyle and Nogales Mayor Ernesto Felix will ride, with Apache chief Geronimo Kuthile and Hopalong Cassidy fanfare. Santa Fe judges will award 48 prizes to 245 entries as police guard downtown.

Bruce Marshall Tucson South Fifth Avenue East 12Th Scott and Sixth Avenues Alameda Stone Avenue East 17Th Street East 16Th Street South Third Avenue Arizona South Second South Third Avenues Rodeo Grounds South Sixth Avenue Father Kino Howard Pyle Ernesto Felix Nogales Sonora Clydesdales Geronimo Kuthie Sells Papago Kuthile Geronimo Hopalong Cassidy Florence Archer University of Arizona John Archer E. Adams St East 14Th East 13Th Safford Junior High School Steinfeld’s

Stassen Loses Again In Battle With Marilyn

Harold Stassen and Marilyn Monroe visited the same U S division yesterday. Stassen quipped that he did not face this much competition when running for the presidential nomination.

Stassen Marilyn Central Front Korea aPd Harold Stassen U. S Marilyn Monroe

Rodeo Edition Tomorrow in Tucson Citizen

The Tucson Citizen prepares a rodeo edition a souvenir version for La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Home delivery for subscribers is free, newsstands offer standard and combined rodeo editions at 5 and 25 cents, with street sales limited to the standard edition.

Tucson Citizen

Unlawful Hires Tied to County Payroll Relations

Lambert J. Kautenburger defended placing two relatives by marriage on the county payroll. State code bans appointing relatives within the third degree to public employment or aiding such appointments. Adolph W. Ernst, his brother-in-law, is a right-of-way agent. Jorge Meza, his sister-in-law’s husband, works on a county survey crew. Meza is reportedly not a U.S. citizen and may be ineligible for public payroll work under state law.

Lambert J. Kautenburger Adolph W. Ernst Kautenburger Jorge Meza Meza Federal Immigration Office United States Arizona

Kautenburger Denies Hiring Allegations In County Debates

Lambert Kautenburger replies to Supervisor Charles Lamb by denying ordering highway department hires. He accuses Lamb of similarly referring applicants to foreman Pat Flanagan while noting Lamb’s charges about political appointments. The exchange centers on job referrals and alleged nepotism in the county highway office.

Charlie Lamb Lambert Kautenburger Charles Lamb Kautenburger Highway Department Lamb Pat Flanagan Flanagan

Lamb on Denials Over County Highway Charges

Satisfied Charles Lamb said today he is not concerned with denials of charges he has made against Lambert J. Kautenburger by Kautenburger and certain employees of the county highway department. He asserted I have accomplished my purpose and noted 50 extra laborers have been fired while the remainder of the highway staff has buckled down to work to improve department efficiency.

Lamb Flanagan Kautenburger Fred Goodell Charles Lamb Lambert J. Kautenburger Highway Department

Court condemns driver in fatal Oracle road hit run

Coroner James M. Howsare rapped the driver as the six man jury found 5 year old Constance Kay Culley died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Clifford C. Widmer who was said to be under the influence of alcohol. Widmer posted bond and awaits a March 3 manslaughter hearing while witnesses testified the crash followed a night with three beers.

James M. Howsare Constance Kay Culley Oracle Road Clifford C. Widmer Raymond Dahm Widmer Dahm Don Culley W. Prince Rd Annie Richard M. Bailey

Texas Battalion For Ft. Huachuca See Fort Hood Unit Relocation

The 503rd signal battalion of Ft. Hood Texas has been alerted for shipment to Ft. Huachuca soon. A letter from the adjutant asked the Douglas Chamber of Commerce for housing jobs and schools information. Five civilians from Ft. Monmouth New Jersey visited for area data for a brochure to be shared at the signal corps electronic laboratory.

Douglas Ft. Hood Tex Ft. Huachuca Douglas Chamber of Commerce Ft. Monmouth N. J Army Signal Corps Electronic Laboratory

Sunny Rodeo Weather Forecast With Warmer Temperatures

Pacific cold front weakens and sunny skies are expected for the rodeo. Winds may affect the parade but are not troublesome. Highs around mid seventies, morning low near 40, with cooler daytime readings overall. Regional temps vary across cities such as Phoenix 72 42 and Flagstaff 49 25.

Pacific Phoenix Douglas Yuma Flagstaff Prescott Winslow

Folk Gassing Set Apr 30 Ordered by Udall

Superior Court Judge Don T. Udall sentenced Carl J. Folk to die on April 30 and criticized New Mexico officials for releasing a vile criminal. He called the Dec. 1, 1953 torture rape and murder the worst crime in crime history and urged Arizona to require psychiatrists hired and paid by the state to testify in trials.

Udall New Mexico Arizona

Big Four agree to Geneva peace talks with Red China

Berlin talks end in stalemate until secret session yields agreement to hold a far eastern conference in Geneva. The plan includes Korea and Indochina talks with United States Great Britain France Soviet Union Red China and the three Indochina states.

Berlin Geneva Switzerland John Foster Dulles United States Great Britain France Soviet Russia China South Korea North Korea Indochina Britain Russia Red China Viet Nam Laos Cambodia Vyacheslav M. Molotov Georges Bidault Paris

College Endowment Bill Gets Do Pass

Arizona House committee approved House Bill 126 by 52 to 16 requiring state institutions to budget endowment funds through the legislature. Pima county representatives opposed with amendments to exempt the University of Arizona and state colleges, and to exclude student activity funds. both failed. Only Alvin Wessler and David S. Wine voted with the majority. Additional debate items included a proposed state tourism department and a measure to abolish the annual tax conference.

Phoenix Arizona House Pima County University of Arizona and State Alvin Wessler David S. Wine House

Markets At A Glance Stocks Firm Amid Quiet Trading

At 2 p.m. New York reports, stocks held firm as trading stayed quiet while bonds rose and government issues showed strength. Cotton advanced on buying, wheat closed steady after volatility, corn eased, oats fell with corn, hog prices declined for most butchers, top hogs at 26.75, steers mostly steady with tops at 28.00.

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Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow Rodeo Dances and Events

Events list in Tucson includes two Vigilantes rodeo dances at Pioneer hotel and VFW hall at 8:30 P. M. Levi Strauss puppet rodeo at Armory park from 8 A.M. to noon with no charge. Parade at 1:30 P.M. Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo on South Sixth avenue grounds. University of Arizona artist William Primrose appears at 8:15 P.M. at UA auditorium. Chamber of Commerce hosts Tucson Visitors club open house at 7:30 P.M. Fourth annual rodeo square dance at Tucson high school cafeteria at 8:30 P.M.

William Primrose Pioneer Hotel VFW Hall Armory Park South Sixth Avenue Tucson Tucson High School

Index Guide to traffic safety Check yourself

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America Howard Hughes Culver City Factory Ariz

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