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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1954

Page

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U S Orders Poles Out Close New York Chicago Detroit Consulates

Secretary of State Dulles informed Poland's ambassador that the three consulates in New York Chicago and Detroit must close. The move aims to sever what the United States calls a propaganda center and to retain only the embassy in Washington. Michigan congressmen were informed but asked if they requested the action.

Washington United States Poland New York Chicago Detroit Dulles Jozef Winiewicz Michigan State Department Dulle

Missing Witness Located in Billito Park Probe

Ruth Illions, a Billito Park record owner and witness to the race track financial dealings and stockholders, was located after a delay. She was subpoenaed late last night and expected to appear at the county attorney’s office. she had indicated a voluntary appearance today but did not yet show at presstime. Pete Licavoli, the mob-linked partner, is among those involved in the grand jury inquiry.

Billito Park Ruth Ilions Billito

Stevens Denies Capitation Charge Over Army Testimony

Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens angrily rejected claims of capitulation in his clash with Senator McCarthy over a memo on calling army officers for testimony. White House and Stevens aides denied reports he would resign or seek presidential support, as Capitol sources discuss implications for morale and party image.

Tary Robert T. Stevens Sen. McCarthy R-Wis White House Stevens Eisenhower Associated Press John F. Kane McCarthy Army Sen. Mundt R-S.d Capitol Subcommittee Congress Republican Party

Arizona Hot Seat as Tucson Hits 83 Degrees

Weather expert Robert King notes Tucson reached a high of 83 yesterday signaling a hot late April. The early low of 49 and rainfall slightly below normal round out the day’s conditions. See Weather Table, Page 30.

Arizona U. S Robert King Tucson King

Ajo Slayer To Plead Guilty In Reduced Murder Charge

Eugene Mendez Ramirez 34, former Ajo deputy sheriff, agrees to plead guilty to a second degree murder charge in superior court next Monday. County Atty Morris K Udall announced the reduction from first to second degree murder amid a feud linked killing of 25 year old Alfred Ochoa on Halloween night in Rjo. Ramirez appeared last Nov 23 and pleaded innocent to the original charge. his attorney sought a home town trial but the court ruled jury selection from the county.

Eugene Mendez Ramirez Ajo Morris K. Udall Ramirez John F. O'Mara Lee Garrett O'Mara Rjo Alfred Ochoa Carlos Ochoa

Women Drivers Are Exonerated

Cranston Rhode Island report says a story of a woman driver helping a disabled car on the Merritt Parkway was a columnist gag. Newsmen admit it was not true and a harmless prank, so male drivers need not fear asking for help from women on the road.

Cranston R. I—P Merritt Parkway Connecticut

Pima County Appeals Fourth Court Ruling to State Supreme Court

Pima County filed a formal appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court over Judge Donofrio's decision to grant a fourth superior court division. The writ of mandamus, sought by the Pima County Bar Association, ordered the new division and was signed today and sent to Phoenix. Officials expect an early high court ruling.

Pima County State Supreme Court Francis J. Donofrio Morris K. Udall High Court Phoenix Donofrio Pima County Bar Association Bar Association

Photo Contest Stall Opens in Tucson Rodeo Week

The Tucson Daily Citizen invites amateur photographers to enter the Rodeo Photo Contest with substantial prizes. Submit 5x7 or 8x10 enlargements of last Friday parade and four day rodeo images, paste entry blanks on back, and deliver to the Citizen office by 4 p.m. next Monday.

Tucson Daily Citizen Citizen

San Pedro River Bridge Bill Seeks 80 0000

Phoenix Senate bill by Sen. Alfred Paul proposes 80000 to construct a bridge across the San Pedro River between Ft. Huachuca and the junction of highways 90 and 80 on route 90.

Phoenix Alfred Paul

Ex GI Chooses Sex Change in Denmark

Charlotte McLeod a 28 year old former service member describes a self initiated sex change in Denmark, including illegal emasculation and hormone treatment, naming doctors and a hospital. She says she sought normal life, cites friends who killed themselves over inability to adapt.

Copenhagen Denmark Charlotte McLeod Christine Jorgensen Charles McLeod Medical Society Chris G.I

Egypt Forces Naguib Out as Syria Stirs Revolt

Gen Mohammed Naguib is removed as president and premier of Egypt by the ruling revolutionary council amid claims of seeking dictatorship. Lt. Col. Gamal Abdel Nasser named premier. Egypt awaits Suez talks impact. In Syria, reports say Col Mustafa Hammoud led a northern army revolt against President Shishekly with claims of tyranny.

Beirut Lebanon Middle East Mohammed Naguib Egypt Adib Shishekly Syria Revolutionary Council Naguib Gamal Abdel Nasser Farouk Radio Aleppo Shishekly London Damascus Mustafa Hammoud Hammoud Nasser Suez Canal

Texans Buy NYC Stock From Chesapeake Unit

Dallas oilman Clinton W. Murchison and Sid W. Richards of Fort Worth bought 800000 shares of New York Central stock from Chesapeake & Ohio. The $25 a share sale is the largest single block and was held in trusteeship by Chase National Bank under ICC rulings.

Cleveland Clinton W. Murchison Dallas Oil and Gas Sid W. Richardson Fort Worth New York Central Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Murchison Robert R. Young Chase National Bank of New York Interstate Commerce Commission

Ike To Fight Tax Trimming

President Eisenhower plans a radio television appeal to rally public support against congressional Democratic efforts to cut personal income taxes. A high Republican source said the president will push his tax program, which excludes income tax cuts this year as the government remains in the red. Democrats are pressing for higher income tax exemptions that would reduce revenue.

Washington Eisenhower Congress GOP

Arizona Lawmakers React to Rillite Park Probe

James Cooper reports Governor and state lawmakers react to the grand jury inquiry into Rillite Park effects and approvals. The piece notes political positions and potential implications for upcoming legislative sessions.

Citizen James Cooper Arizona Rillite Park

Strange paradox at court over Grace ranch owner Licavoli stock

The trial revealed Grace Licavoli owns 30 shares of Billito race track stock, while Licavoli testified he owned stock in the track. Records show no stock issued to him personally, though his wife holds the 30 shares, five of which are her property and 25 in her possession. The scene included calls about a subpoena and a missing person as Mrs Ilions left home unknown.

Licavoli Tucson Grace Ranch Billito Track Corporation Morris K. Udall Billito Race Track Udall Grace Licavoli

Markets At A Glance: Stocks Rise After Downturn

A 2 p.m. New York report shows stocks reversing a three day decline while bonds stay firm. Cattle and hog prices mix with steadier hogs and steady to strong cattle tops. Wheat and oats show firmness and easy corn and lower cotton amid dust reports and receipts.

Kansas New York

Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow High School Basketball Tourney

The city hosts a Class A high school basketball tournament with Amphi theater versus Mesa at 7 30 P M and THS against Phoenix Tech at 9 P M at Bear Down gym. Semifinals and further games follow 3 and 4 30 P M. Also talks and public events at Liberal Arts Auditorium and YMCA.

Mesa Phoenix Tech Bear Down Jim Officer Santiago Chile Tucson Visitors Club Chamber of Commerce

Dulles Says We Lost Nothing At Big Four Conference

A brief note reports that Index Dulles contends no concessions or losses occurred for the United States at the Big Four conference. The article highlights a cautious tone amid ongoing diplomacy and future expectations.

Dulles

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