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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
5
Gov. G. Mennen Williams of Michigan announced Gov. Ernest W. McFarland’s appointment to the nationalities division of the national Democratic committee. Williams, division chairman, wrote that McFarland’s knowledge and experience will aid the party and national population in service.
JOBN CROSBY blasts the Paul Winchell television and radio prize gimmick urging children be kept off Saturday calls. He condemns treasure-hunt style lotteries that entice kids with prizes while praising the show’s harmless moments but urging adult-only contests. He cites the $54,000 giveaway and calls for limits on child-focused lotteries.
The article details Bombay as a prolific Asian edition of prohibition with clever liquor runners. It describes raids, smuggling methods, and the city’s tolerance of bootleg syndicates, including drinks brought by sea, rail, and hidden compartments in everyday items. Police face ongoing challenges in thwarting these schemes.
A compiled schedule listing multiple drive-in theaters and their current film lineups with showtimes. Notable entries include Apache with Five Guns West and Genevieve at Biltmore, Kiss Me Deeply at CACTUS, and Soldier of Fortune at FOX-TUCSON, among others, with various times and mixed titles.
A 1955 reader laments the Joy the Cinet show featuring dummies Jerry and Jnucklehead and a mouse. The writer says dummies push nature songs too often and mockingly criticizes excessive commercials, urging the program to focus on music and entertainment.
City Manager J Luther Davis urged the council to sign a 5416 40 contract for a water department meter survey and a new customer accounting system. The previous council approved the expenditure but the new council must act before work begins. Water Supt Phil J Martin said meter routes will be regrouped and about 39000 accounting cards purchased. Remington Rand Co. would perform the survey upon contract signing. the matter to be discussed at the June 6 council meeting.
Miss Salome Townsend former Roskruge junior high principal remained in serious condition at St Marys hospital. She was burned last Friday when an electric heater at 520 East Fourth Street ignited her clothing.
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