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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1954
Page
1
A fragment describes a person named Alf being charged with an unspecified offense amid fatigue and thirst. The passage references Taffy drinking water on the ground and insects biting the narrator while seeking rest.
The 41 year old welder Daniel J Marsin was charged with kidnapping Evelyn Ann Smith after she identified him. The ransom of 75000 was not recovered as Marsin refused to explain police records and denied further comment.
The French national assembly voted 306 to 295 against Premier Joseph Laniel, prompting his resignation offer to President Rene Coty. Cabinet tensions rose as Radical Socialist ministers demanded his exit, citing defeats in Indochina and Geneva talks.
Western diplomats grimly anticipated the Geneva peace talks ending within a week after the French government survived a no confidence vote. The United States and Britain deem the Korean phase a sham, and Anthony Eden hints there is little reason to seek an accord at Geneva.
U S officials say a special foreign ministers conference may be called around month end in Montevideo to coordinate action against Guatemala. The aim is to stop Soviet arms shipments and curb Guatemala’s influence in Central America amid reports of rising unrest and a large arms shipment reaching the Red stronghold.
The state highway commission dedicates 285000 dollars in federal urban aid to a West Speedway railroad crossing underpass at city request. Citizens seek full 475000 dollar cost from Southern Pacific, while officials note likely shared cost if commission rules so. A public hearing is set for June 21 in Phoenix before budget approval.
Flag Day in Tucson will get a boost Monday with no collections. American Legion auxiliary members will pin small flags on people downtown to emphasize observed Flag Day. The Americanism committee of Morgan Mc Dermott post urges homeowners and firms to display flags citywide.
The state corporation commission announced a public hearing on telephone service quality in Arizona. Commissioner Timothy Parkman said complaints from residents about outages and inadequate service prompted the hearing.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned the United States would meet an open Communist attack in southeast Asia even if it fights alone. He said U S action would follow UN procedures and ally consultations, but ultimate self defense could require direct intervention. He outlined four conditions for U S aid in Indochina and urged France to stay engaged.
Western officials report Russia rejected a broad plan to end the world arms race in atomic and conventional weapons. Western allies also turned down Soviet proposals for renouncing atomic weapons and a pledge against mass destruction. Deadlock looms in secret talks among five leading atomic powers on a wide disarmament pact.
Springfield New Jersey reports Ben Hogan firing 64 at Baltusrol as a National Golf Day highlight. Wimbledon notes USA victory in the Wightman Trophy 60 sweep over Britain. Phoenix notes Kenny Aycock signs with Milwaukee Braves farm system.
Weather notes show Tucson mid 90s with morning low near 64 as nationwide heat builds. Readings report high 92 in Minneapolis and 97 in Chicago while Phoenix records 94 and Yuma 97 with various Arizona sites varying from 81 to 71.
Federal housing officials forecast more disclosures of windfall profits by apartment builders as investigators near completing a review of thousands of government backed loans. An interim report in the two month old inquiry cites 70 project builders as part of the probe into FHA abuses.
Federal report by Housing Chief Albert M. Cole says no Arizona names appear on the FHA windfall list. It notes 219 mortgages were released in Washington and that builders padded cost estimates to boost profits exceeding 40 million dollars. The document claims former housing officials aided the builders and that all 70 cases were sent to the justice department for possible criminal prosecution.
A Phoenix family offered $5,000 to the suspect Daniel Joseph Mar sin to lead them to the $75,000 ransom money paid for the release of Evelyn Ann Smith, daughter of industrialist Sam Smith. Police Chief Charles Thomas said the bid was made Wednesday.
A young mother was abducted on a Wednesday afternoon and kept for 24 hours until her husband Herbert paid 75,000 dollars. Police found the ransom money’s whereabouts unknown. Marlin, arrested near the payoff point, had 17 cents and was found nearly naked in a ranch home pleading for water. Detectives linked a typewriter to a ransom note and checked a phoenix area witness who saw a man with Smith’s golf bag.
The Old Pueblo station at North Sixth Avenue and East Alameda Street will close at midnight Monday as the lease expires at 12:01 am Tuesday without renewal. Postmaster Harold Collins awaits Washington guidance on filling the service gap while expansion plans for locked boxes at the main office are delayed to fall. Some Old Pueblo boxes may move to the main post office. a final decision is expected by Monday.
Tonight at Hi Corbett field the Tucson Cowboys face Mexican All stars at 8 P.M. in a charity game benefiting A-T league teams. A 6 and 8 P.M. baseball doubleheader pits Tucson Cowboys against El Paso. Also tonight Starlight theater at El Conquistador band shell and community square dancing at Old Tucson. Open to the public with multiple events across Tucson tonight and tomorrow.
The San Manuel community holds a dedication for a new park valued at one hundred thousand dollars. The event drew local leaders and residents as officials announced the project funded by public resources and donations.
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