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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
1
United Nations troops threaten the Chinese Communist Iron Triangle in central Korea as Reds pull back possibly signaling a major retreat. Allied forces, under heavy bombardment, advance toward Chorwon and Kumhwa after a fierce Friday offensive.
Chicago's stockyards report a drastic beef shortage with Armour & Co. saying lather cattle priced above ceilings. The Corn Belt Livestock Feeders Association cites farmers selling early and improving quality to skirt a rollback, with ongoing scarcity expected through June. Shipments to 12 major markets shrink to 5,400 head, while Reds and UN forces clash near Chorwon Kumhwa and Wonsan amid heavy air raids and strategic shifts in Korea.
Defense lawyer Harold Wheeler signals 29 witnesses and 22 plea points including Wilsons naval background Okinawa injury and refusal bribe. State accuses Bryce H Wilson former county attorney of conspiracy bribery and prostitute earnings. Motions to strike Dolores Raines transcript denied. Trial proceeds with testament on transcript wording and admissibility as jury views portion of recording.
Senator Wiley questions U S policy amid MacArthur hearings as Secretary Acheson defends that Marshall’s Korea trip did not signal peace talks. He asks if military leaders shape policy or if civilians govern. Acheson denies any armistice brewing while MacArthur dismissal probes continue.
President Truman summoned leaders from the Senate and House banking committees to press for extending and strengthening price wage and stabilization controls. He invited top lawmakers to meet at 1 p.m. MST as the Defense Production Act nears June 30 expiration.
Tucson price-cutting heats up with retailers including Hadavcol and Johnsons GloCoat involved in a tense market shift. Tang's Market Edo plans weekly item cuts while East Speedway's Tom Flaherty reports stronger recent business, warning of limited stock if trends persist. Lord's Home Appliance on West Congress notes brisk activity after Monday price reductions.
Hundreds of searchers led by Gov. Edwin Mechem joined a wide pursuit in the Sangre de Cristo mountains north of Santa Fe to locate three missing children. The effort followed a prior day of exhausted volunteers and included reinforcements from Los Alamos and Sandia Base. Meanwhile in Casa Grande a local “healer” called El Maestro attracts patients, with reports of miraculous cures and a rotating, no-appointment system, drawing about 5 to 15 people daily despite medical concerns and county investigations.
Gov Mechem directed the adjutant general to place the National Guard on standby and ordered search efforts after Janet McGee 5 Larry 7 and Steven Cross 3 vanished while visiting a Santa Fe picnic area. Maj Gen Corlett aided Capitol staff and searchlights combed remote mountain areas.
Forecasts predict little temperature change for tonight and Saturday keeping the weekend comfortable. Yesterday’s high reached 91 and the low dipped to 57 with other readings across the region showing 67 in Yuma 95/60 in Phoenix 87/51 in Bisbee 74/44 at Grand Canyon and 68/31 at Flagstaff.
Defense Secretary George C. Marshall arrived in Tokyo after a surprise Korea visit. He toured the front with General Ridgway and said the war was not a stalemate, predicting possible new directives from Washington and more UN troop contributions. He downplayed cease-fire talk, citing Mao and Chou En-Lai as China’s leaders.
Out of court settlement ends the false arrest suit against former Sheriff Jerome P. Martin a special deputy and El Victoria ballroom. Judge Gordon Farley of Nogales granted a motion to dismiss the jury hearing after stipulations were filed. A separate brief notes a Navy plane crash seven miles south of Albuquerque no details yet released by Kirtland AFB.
A district guide outlines scorpion prevention and treatment for Arizona homes. The circular by J N Roney cites Dr. Herbert L. Stahnke research and advises removing debris, wearing gloves, and using insecticides such as two percent dieldrin, ten percent DDT, and two percent pyrethrins in oil, while noting dangers to humans.
Government By The People Inc plans to file petitions next Tuesday in Phoenix calling for a vote on the state government reorganization program. The 15 000 signatures will be submitted to Secretary of State Wesley Bolin at 3 p m with a follow up for 1 000 signatures on June 16. If filed the petitions suspend the reorganization program pending a vote in the 1952 general election and may prompt a special legislative session to fund continuing state departments.
Index notes Tucson's water supply remains adequate for ordinary needs. References pages 6 and 7 relate to local infrastructure and household planning, while other items summarize national price trends, a long marriage anecdote, and various sections including comics, sports, and films across the issue.
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