22 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1951
Page
1
Weatherman says rodeo day will be mild with cloud cover varying in density and ample illumination. A cold front from Nevada may bring cooler temps and slight mountain showers tomorrow. yesterday’s high reached 75 with a low of 49.
Pete Licavoli labeled his contempt citation as politics saying they dredge up past events. He hinted he will remain at his Grace ranch east of Tucson until summoned. The Senate panel cited him for not answering questions at a February Detroit crime committee probe alleging he recruited goons to police an auto plant.
In Portsmouth England on February 22 British naval vessels and the Swedish cruiser Gothland fired a gavest hunting in honor of Washington's birthday. The salute was a gesture of courtesy to the crew of the U S naval stores ship Wyandot now in port.
A lively rodeo parade features a girl in Spanish attire twirling a yo yo a man in a dress lifting a skirt to reveal cigarets a 10 year old boy guiding a runaway Shetland pony caught by about 75 youngsters. Citizens watch from unique spots while a lineman tops a pole and a city truck ladder dancer draw cheers. Rodeo Queen Ann Laurie and Grand Marshals Ed Echols and Frank Potter lead the parade amid veterans spectators and colorful attire.
An estimated 85,000 attended Tucson’s four mile parade marking La Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Grand Marshals Frank Potter and Ed Echols led Rodeo Queen Ann Laurie as 417 entries, 628 horses and 70 vehicles moved by horse or horse drawn conveyances only. The event kicks four day rodeo with prize money totalling $7,500 plus chamber money and entry fees feeding a champion title.
United Nations tank and infantry columns push along a 60 mile front in a major MacArthur offensive. Allied forces report gains of up to 12 miles north of Chechen and near Chipyong as Red defenses resist and fresh units are listed in dispatches. The drive aims to engage 75 000 to 100 000 enemy troops from Yangpyong to Yongwol amid heavy mud and improving skies.
Phoenix February 22 The Arizona legislature opened with debates on two Gov. Howard Pyle liquor control amendments a moratorium on new licenses and a one year transfer restriction both aimed at wine and beer licenses. The house and senate also worked on the health welfare and correction reorganization bill and civilian defense measures including limits on governor commandeering newspapers.
Gov. Howard Pyle said the appointment of Pima County's third superior court judge will likely be delayed until early next week. He cannot interview all five Tucson attorneys today and will conduct personal interviews to select the best candidate. He planned trips to Nogales and Tucson to conduct interviews upon his return.
A note from Pearson's column indicates regents will soon review requests for salary increases. The item points to upcoming board actions and potential impact on university budgeting.
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