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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
23
City Court last month collected 54 584 in traffic fines and jail terms, within 1 533 of May 1960 total. May receipts trail first five months of last year by about 55 000 with 6 413 dispositions including 5 613 fines or jail terms and 709 suspended sentences. Parking violations led with 2 645 cases. 52 drunk drivers were fined and jailed, two drunk driving arrests cleared.
Federal Judge James A. Walsh took a motion for acquittal under advisement in the trial of Mrs. Anita Jacome. Jacome is charged with 20 counts of forging and passing U S treasury checks tied to 1215 West Congress Street. Prosecution presented 17 witnesses since Friday with W A Schulienberger testifying on questioned documents from the Treasury.
Mrs Blessing Rockhold widow of S M Beaudry died yesterday at Mt Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles at age 68. A Cleveland native she lived in Tucson many years before moving to Los Angeles twelve years ago. Surviving are her husband Fred C Rockhold of Los Angeles son Lee J Beaudry of Tucson and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Reuben Gold Furniture Store and two others sought property tax relief from the Board of Supervisors as West Congress and nearby blocks show stagnant or declining values. The case was referred to the assessor after an inspection of a sales analysis.
Three youths pleaded guilty to first degree burglary for stealing 131 cases of beer from a railroad boxcar on April 24. Superior Court Judge Lee Garrett placed Samuel Cole 30 George Cole 19 and Bobby Dixon 18 on three years probation. Rosie Chapple 21 was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Tang's Market owner Robert Young Tang was arrested on a charge of receiving stolen property.
Doctors warn against scratching warts but advertise a new compound that penetrates and melts away warts without burning. The ad touts Compound W as painless, colorless, and safe with no scars, claiming effective wart destruction.
GAO report to the House reveals the Army Chemical Center spent 61212 to remodel the commanding general's house and 137104 on seven other officers’ homes, exceeding new house limits. A separate 9000 design cost for a golf course was funded with operating funds and canceled. the redesign was deemed illegal. The Army defends past maintenance as questionable but notes possible new expenditure rules.
City Atty H Earl Rogge Jr was instructed to determine if the city can compel builders to include alleys in subdivisions within three miles of the city limits. The issue hinges on county policy and the Supervisors' final say, with a next council vote expected.
The Kroecker Contracting bid 97 944 on North Swan road and Sunrise drive beat the engineer’s 156 000 estimate while Sundt’s 113 630 led other bids. Paving for South La Canada drive drew 9 320 from Far Western Contractors with San Xavier Rock & Sand at 11 292 and Construction Materials Inc at 11 602.
Men and women over 40 feel revitalized after using Ostrex, a tonic claiming to restore iron vitamin and mineral levels. The ad touts an 8 day supply and an Economy size offering four times as many tablets at a lower price, available at all drug stores.
An ad touts Colonaid as a moisturizing laxative that remoistens a dry colon and stimulates bulk to trigger a normal urge. It cites hospital safety for pregnant women, compares favorably to traditional laxatives, and promotes an introductory 43 cent size with claims of overnight relief.
The 70 square mile Corona de Tucson area plan south of Vail to the Santa Rita Mountains received county supervisors approval. Orland Fiandaca initiated the plan, and the board also approved a liquor license transfer from Walter Clore to Robert M. Harris doing business as the Silver Queen at 6541 Tanque Verde Rd.
Sealed bids for Corrugated Metal Pipe to supply the Pima County Highway Department are due by 4 30 p m June 20 1961. Bid opening at 10 30 a m June 21 1961. Specifications and bond requirements listed with the Board of Supervisors reserves right to reject or waive irregularities. Published June 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 18 and 16 1961. Tucson Daily Citizen.
Sealed proposals for recapping and repairing materials and services in Tucson must be received by 4:00 p.m on June 26, 1961. Bids read aloud at City Hall, with tax and license details required. The Purchasing Agent may reject any or all bids.
Pima County Arizona calls for bids on one tandem axle semi tank trailer and related roadwork projects. Bids due June 20 1961 with plans available for ten dollar refundable fee from the Pima County Purchasing Agent in Tucson. The Board reserves right to reject bids or waive irregularities. Published May 26 through June 7 1961.
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