McCarthys Latest Charge Targets Army Over Moss Case
Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy accused the army of shielding Annie Lee Moss a Pentagon code room employee identified as a Communist by FBI sources. He cited Mary Markward’s testimony and FBI reports from 1951 while urging Army Secretary Stevens to answer at Thursday’s hearing.
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Bob Stevens
General Zwicker Criticizes McCarthy Grilling Secret Hearing
Brig. Gen. Ralph W. Zwicker of Camp Kilmer describes Sen. McCarthy congratulating a former Communist witness at a New York secret hearing. Zwicker, who spoke about Maj. Irving Peress and an army discharge decision, said he could not disclose the ordering authority due to executive clearances.
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Senate Approves Transfers To Public Works Fund
The senate in committee of the whole approves SB 60 to let cities and counties move unspent general fund money to the public works fund at fiscal year end. Cosponsor Harold C. Giss says surplus could fund roads and the fund is supported by a 2.5 mill levy. A plan to raise it to five mills did not materialize.
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State Court Backs Tucson Annexation
The Arizona Supreme Court, in a 3 to 2 decision, upheld Tucson in an annexation dispute with John V. Crosby. The ruling found petitions need not describe the annexed area, preserving the city's discretionary power. Justice Windes wrote the majority. Justices Stanford and La Prade dissented.
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Arthur T. la Prade
Udall Expects County Appeal over Fourth Tucson Superior Court
The Pima County Board of Supervisors must decide whether to appeal Judge Francis J. Donofrio's mandamus order to create a fourth division of the Tucson superior court. The board has argued courtroom facilities are lacking, while the bar association contends population warrants four judges.
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Lee Garrett
Robert S. Tullar
Kiddie Schell Wins All Around Title at Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Eddie Schell of Coolidge captured the $2,002 prize, two trophy saddles, and the all around cowboy title at the 29th Fiesta de los Vaqueros in Tucson, recognizing Arizona ropers for top performance.
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Demos Fail In Tax Cut Push At House Panel
Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee failed to win approval for higher personal income tax exemptions and sought a vote to cut excise taxes on items like furs cosmetics and movie tickets. Hale Boggs proposed a 10 percent excise tax ceiling but the effort was ruled out of order by Chairman Daniel Reed.
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Pope Forced Back To Bed
Vatican sources said Pope Pius XII aged 77 will be 78 on March 2 has been forced back to bed with fatigue and over exertion requiring a long period of steady treatment There is no cause for alarm Catholic circles in Rome worry about his gastritis not progressing despite the setback
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Markets At A Glance From New York Reports
Stocks lower with irregularities. Bonds easy on government issues. Cotton steady amid trade buying. Wheat firm at seasonal highs with new crop dust storms. Corn firm as cash receipts stay light. Oats mixed with cash ease. Hogs slow 25 to 50 cents lower top 36.35. Cattle steers steady to 50 cents down top 27.00.
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Knowland Voices Fear of Geneva Meet at New York Rally
Senator William F Knowland sharply questioned the Geneva peace conference in a New York Republican gathering. He warned the talks could become a far eastern Munich and pave the way to World War III, while stressing the need to resist concessions on Red China.
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Indochina Reds Withdraw From Luang Prabang
The French high command reports the Communists have suddenly pulled back from Luang Prabang Laos as French Union offensives mount. Observers see the move as a bid to pin Viet Minh forces in place ahead of the April 26 big power Korea Indochina conference.
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ROK to Decide on Geneva Participation After Four Questions
South Korea said its participation at the April 26 Geneva conference hinges on clarifications of four points. Pyun Yung Tai listed questions on conference format, Russia’s role, majority binding decisions, and simultaneous Korea and Indochina talks.
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Trial judge spots familiar face in Hartford courtroom
Coventry Conn P Trial Justice A E Stewart Jr thought he saw a familiar face in his courtroom yesterday. He did William Hunt 47 appeared on a drunkenness charge and was bound over to superior court. It was Hunts 150th arrest police said.
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Warm February Weather Keeps Temperatures High
A sunny warm spell continues with highs near 82 to 83 across Arizona stations. The weather bureau record for the date was just missed by one degree, while the University of Arizona station logged 83. Local low stood at 41 with several city readings listed for Phoenix Yuma Douglas Flagstaff and Prescott. See Weather Table Page 24.
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Nogales Road Control Urged in Public Appeal
Santa Cruz county officials urged stricter Nogales road controls after five weekend deaths on the Tucson Nogales highway. County attorney Ruffo Espinosa called for local highway patrol, border patrol presence, and power to seize keys of intoxicated or sleep deprived drivers. He warned of a desperate situation harming the community and its reputation with armed forces personnel. He urged legislative action to make driving while asleep a misdemeanor.
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Magsaysay Names Romulo For U.S. Job
Manila President Ramon Magsaysay designates Carlos P. Romulo as his special and personal representative to negotiate important matters with the United States government. The appointment signals high level talks on pending issues between the two nations.
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Carlos P. Romulo
United States
Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow Symphonies and Events
Tonight features Ulysses Kay and Frederic Balazs sharing conducting honors in a Tucson Symphony concert at UA auditorium set for 8:30 PM. Earlier at 7:30 PM a Carnegie Library discussion on Pascal's Thoughts. free. Tomorrow Indians spring training at Hi Corbett Field. 8 PM Israel films at Tucson Fine Arts Association. free. Evening lectures on Modern Art and student recitals at UA Libre arts venues.
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Index shows large death toll amid Chinese Communist actions
The page lists a claim that Chinese Communists killed 15 million of their own people. It mentions related topics on page 28 and signals a breadth of content including Russia’s Army Day, political commentary, high school news, local revisions, and assorted sections such as comics, meetings, radio, TV, editorials, sports, and women’s pages.
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