This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
2
Gov Dan Garveys camp faces lukewarm backing as Wednesday night session yields Lucy Palermo unopposed as head of women workers. Post-meeting complaints surface about campaign organization and voter enthusiasm in an era of political idle chatter.
Several students from the Arizona School for the Blind will attend the Lions International convention in Chicago on July 18, announced by M. J. Hattala incoming Tucson Lions Club president. The drive to raise 3500 dollars reached almost 1800 at the Globe district convention. The group departs July 14 with delegates, performs a Scott Street concert before leaving, and will appear on the All States night program and at least two other concerts and three television shows.
Patricia Murphy a 12 year old accident victim remains unconscious since May 15 and is now described as in extremely critical condition at county hospital with temperatures spiking to 106 degrees. The crash also claimed the lives of her grandparents Mr and Mrs E E Browne of 607 Simmons Rd.
Six of 13 arrested in the International Democratic club raid at 97 W Mesilla Jr were freed in justice court. Ten have been freed on liquor violations or gaming charges with four dismissals for lack of ownership proof of slot machines. Remaining defendants include John J Haley fined or jailed and Nick Carano fined or jailed with appeals filed.
The Pima County board of supervisors approved three liquor license applications after noon sessions. John Fazio’s wine and beer license at 3750 S 6th Ave passed with neighborhood support and 102 petitions in favor while 348 opposed. AMVETS posts at 1103 St. Marys Rd and 2301 S Park Ave also received club licenses. Montgomery’s transfer request from 59 N Scott to 3840 E Grant Rd was denied amid protests. Other actions included road paving plans on South 6th Ave and Drexel Rd to Nogales Hwy, funding for widening intersections, flood control project intent, and raises for precinct justices of the peace.
An advertisement claims FASTEETH improves denture stability by sprinkling on upper or lower plates. It emphasizes a gummy free, non acidic feel and a neutral odor. The product is alkaline and allegedly controls denture breath and odor, available at drug stores.
Karl W. Bock reported a burglary at his home, saying over $5,000 in uninsured jewelry and $1,000 in clothing were stolen. The damage included a rear-door break in and cash missing, totaling about $6,000 in losses.
A Griffenhagen report on reorganizing Arizona state government sparked a planned debate that failed to materialize. J F Weadock critiqued centralizing health and welfare authorities, noting 31 positions would vanish and 20 to 23 created amid fears of eroding executive control. William Kimball did not attend the session.
Mrs. Agnes A. Nimerfroh of 2004 E. North St. was named a prize winner in a nationwide dog tricks contest. Her collie demonstrated a learned trick without coaching and earned a case of dog food.
The piece argues it costs 20 cents more to run the post office department than comparable operations and cites the average vehicle age at 15 years. It urges readers to tell Congressmen Carl Hayden Ernest McFarland Harold Patten and John Murdock that government should be more efficient.
Mrs. F J Gerletti was named Tucson chairman as a state gambling initiative group forms in Tucson. Milton Schwartz and W J Eden announced a Tucson office and petition drive to place an initiative legalizing gambling on the November ballot. The plan would create a state gambling department and four license classes with nine percent of gross revenue to the state and penalties up to ten thousand dollars and jail for violations.
Two Tucson high school students earned top poetry division medals in a national essay contest run by the National Essay League. Vi Hill placed third and Bob Matthews took fifth, under sponsorship from THS teacher Mrs. Alice Perkins. the event was sponsored by an NELA chapter in Abilene.
The Over 30 club holds an evening gathering at the Press club located at 271 N. Stone Ave. Games are planned, refreshments served, and dancing on the patio. Guests are invited.
Frank P. Havey, longtime mail carrier in Tucson, retires after 35 years in the service. He previously worked in Omaha and South Pasadena, California, before moving to Tucson in 1933. This retirement marks his second exit, with the first in 1935 and a wartime return in 1942.
Tucson Red Cross plans a disaster institute in fall to train workers for flood fire tornado and earthquake response. Albert Gibson chairs the 29 member disaster committee and says evacution rescue medical care and ration distribution will be studied. A veteran disaster worker will attend. Dem registrations in Pima County exceed Republicans by about three to one with 33 066 Democrats and 10 010 Republicans among 44 208 total voters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.