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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1950

Page

2

Violence at Morristown Enka plant escalates as guards stay away

Roving bands stone nonstrikers at the American Enka rayon plant, burn a car, and beat two men amid fears of more violence after guardsmen are not recalled. Gov Browning declines to comment on mobilization while highway patrol restores calm and the 278th infantry is asked to return if needed.

Morristown Tenn U.P Enka Corp. Rayon Gordon Browning Browning T. W. Iserman Enka New York Nashville Sam T. Wallace Iserman CIO Robert Medlin Kingsport W. T. Shelton Pete Cansler Cansler

Kopmier Guilty In Accident Case

Norman J. Kopmier Jr. was found guilty of leaving an accident scene and failing to report an accident in city court. He was sentenced to pay 50 dollars or serve 30 days in jail. reckless driving charge was dismissed for lack of evidence. The incident followed a May 16 subway collision near the Broadway subway with Claire I. Peterkin, a University of Arizona student, alleging Kopmier struck her car and fled the scene.

Norman J. Kopmier Jr N. Tucson Blvd Kopmier Broadway Claire I. Peterkin University of Arizona

Hoover Fights Lawyer Guild in FBI Campaign

Director J Edgar Hoover publicly campaigns against the National Lawyers Guild which he calls a Communist front intent on weakening and firing the FBI. The guild leaders earlier sought Truman’s help to discredit the FBI and form a presidential committee to investigate alleged police state activities.

Washington J. Edgar Hoover National Lawyers Guild FBI House Hoover Lawyers Guild Guild Earl Browder Communist Party Truman White House Franklin D. Roosevelt Clifford J. Durr Durr Federal Communications Commission Roosevelt Senate Lee Pressman CIO Carol King Richard M. Nixon Calif House UN American Activities Committee

U S Aid To Schools Discussed On Radio

William J. Bird of the U S Chamber of Commerce will discuss federal financing for public schools on KCNA at 8 15 p m Sunday. This is the second of eight weekly broadcasts offered to Tucson through local and national chamber cooperation.

William J. Bird U. S. Chamber of Commerce America KCNA Tucson National

Cattle Baron Convicted Of Killing Wife

San Jose California June 10 A jury of twelve found Thomas P Talle a wealthy New Mexico cattleman guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of his wife Marge The verdict carries an automatic life sentence and eligibility for parole in 15 years The defense claimed he blacked out after a day of drinking and cold tablets The jury deliberated about 11 hours before the verdict and the judge scheduled sentencing accordingly

San Jose Calif Thomas P. Talle New Mexico Marge Talle Mary Denver Marge Talle Saratoga Hills Here Dist. Atty N. J. Menard Wife No. 2 Menard Tom William F. James Santa Clara

Burgess To Run Community Signs Burgess

The community sing programs at Armory Park will be conducted by Tom K Burgess for the rest of the summer. Guest soloist Don Walker, a Catalina junior high graduate, will perform trombone numbers with Marcia McEachran accompanying. Tucson summer band opens its fourth season on Sunday June 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Armory Park Tom K. Burges Don Walker Catalina Junior High School Marcia McEachran Walker Tucson

For Sale Railroad Siding Leasehold in Tucson

For sale a railroad siding leasehold of about 300 feet of Southern Pacific trackage in the Tucson South Yard at 18th Street. Total area 76 750 square feet. Suitable for any business needing railroad facilities. Contact A K Wildman 510 N 2nd Street Phoenix or Representative A S Hart 35 3081 Tucson.

Southern Pacific Tucson 18Th Street A. K. Wildman 2Nd Street Phoenix A. S. Hart

It Doesn’t Seem Possible But Your Fednest Government Exses

Fragmentary OCR mentions Patten and John Murdock with reference to SEAL TO CONGRESSMEN McFarland and Reps Harold. Details are unclear due to garbled text.

Cas Patten John Murdock McFarland Harold

Carolina Moon Songwriter Joseph Burke Dies at 66

Philadelphia born composer and pianist Joseph A Burke died at 66 in his Upper Darby home. He wrote standards such as Carolina Moon Oh How I Miss You Tonight and Moon Over Miami. Burke worked for music publishers in New York andFilm studios in Hollywood and helped found ASCAP. Funeral services will be Monday.

Philadelphia Joseph A. Burke Talking Pictures Burke Upper Darby Tin Pan Alley Carolina Miami Sunshine,” Burke University of Pennsylvania New York Hollywood American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers ASCAP

Remington to Quit Monday From Commerce Dept

William W. Remington will resign as a $10,000 a year commerce official on Monday to devote full time to proving he has never been a Communist. He faces a federal court appearance in New York Tuesday on a charge he lied about Communist membership.

Washington William W. Remington Commerce Department Communist Party Naval New York Department Secretary of Commerce Sawyer Cincinnati Commerce Remington Department of 4G Ryok International Trade Michael Lee Lee

Women's Progressive Civic Club Meeting Notice

The Women's Progressive and Civic Club will convene at 307 W Sixth St. All members are requested to attend.

Women's Progressive and Civic Club W. Sixth St

Soil Conservation Payments Totals Reach Over $100000 in Two Counties

The production and marketing administration reports 150 payments totaling over 100000 to Picha county farmers and 28 more in Santa Cruz county. Pima county averaged 660 per recipient, Santa Cruz total 15475.30. Payments fund soil conservation efforts including erosion prevention, strip farming and dam control.

Picha County Santa Cruz County Pima County

Rites Set for Dr James Willis Clarson Jr

Services for Dr James Willis Clarson Jr who died yesterday are planned for 4 pm tomorrow at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev Jerry Wallace officiating. Parker Kerr Mortuary in charge. The 71 year old former dean of education at the University of Arizona will be buried in the family plot in Baltimore Maryland. Pallbearers include Dr Robert L Nugent O K Garretson Dean G M Butler Robert Morrow Lathrop Roberts and Edward Van der Vries. The family requests contributions to local charities in lieu of flowers.

James Willis Clarson Jr Grace Episcopal Church Jerry Wallace Parker-Kerr Mortuary Baltimore Clarson University of Arizona The Education College Robert L. Nugent O. K. Garretson Dean G. M. Butler Robert Morrow Lathrop Roberts Edward van der Vries

Lee Copeland cremated at South Lawn Memorial Park

The body of Lee Copeland aged 55 who died Thursday in a local hospital was cremated today at South Lawn memorial park. Arizona mortuary arranged the service. He was a World War I veteran who came to Arizona 24 years ago. Survivors include his brother John D. of Arkansas and a sister Mrs. Lucetta Lainger of Gallup New Mexico.

Lee Copeland South Lawn Memorial Park Arizona Copeland John D Arkansas Lucetta Lainger Gallup N. M

Bank Debits Reported Nearly Steady From Last Year

Debits for the past week totaled $14,813,129, just under the $14,822,449 level for the same week in 1949. The full clearing house transactions reached $14,838,355, contrasting with $2,928,606 listed previously. In earlier years debits varied, with $2,879,028 recorded in 1940.

Freight Service Refrigerated Schedule Update

Daily package express now runs on a 10 trips per day schedule with refrigerated freight handling per attention given to shipments.

M Scope Finds Missing Ring with Metal Detector Claim

Joseph G. O Connor, a disabled veteran known for locating a Turner murder bullet with his Mecope device, reports finding a $155 diamond ring in an empty lot near 125 W Flores. Georgia Pray, a 17 year old Amphitheater High student, called seeking contact details as O Connor described the faint click signaling the ring’s recovery.

Joseph G. O'Conner W. Flores St Georgia W. Pastime Rd Citizen Newsroom O'Connor

Children’s Day Observed At Presbyterian Church

Children will present a 9 30 a m program at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant on Trent avenue and East 17th street by Sunday school youngsters. Rev Ronald M Straus will preach the 11 a m service on God's Family and Our Families. Public invited to both services.

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Trent Avenue East 17Th Street Ronald M. Straus God

Boys Ranch Site To Be Announced Soon

A proposed boys ranch site will be announced in 10 days and aims to serve both northern and southern parts of the state. Al Waters, secretary of the board, cites a survey of 2,495 delinquent boys across eight counties, plus 450 neglected and 14 homeless youth. The center would identify youths unsuitable for Ft Grant.

al Waters Ft. Grant

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