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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1954

Page

4

Dave Smith Seeks Justice of Peace Post in Democratic Primary

Tucson resident and police veteran Dave Smith announced his candidacy for precinct one justice of the peace, resigning from the Arizona highway patrol after five years. The 33-year-old candidate, a Navy veteran and Korea War reenlistee, plans an equitable justice platform and is active in safety education programs with Air Force bases and juvenile initiatives. He is married with two children and lives at 6002 E 21st St. incumbent is James M. Howsare.

David F Dave) Smith Justice of Peace Smith Arizona Highway Patrol Tucson Amphitheater Tucson High School University of Arizona U. S. Navy Davis- Monthan Air Force Base Marana Air Force Base Fathers and Plasterers Unions First Baptist Church Fraternal Order of Police Dorothy Condron Sharon David II E. 21St St James M. Howsare

Salvage Of Nippon Warships To Start In New Guinea

Divers begin operations to salvage nearly 200 Japanese warships and merchantmen sunk in Rabaul and Bougainville harbors during World War II. Captain J Johnstone, who previously recovered gold from the Niagara, leads the first dive. The project is financed by G W Miller Proprietary Ltd which holds salvage rights to the wrecks.

Sydney Australia New Guinea Rabaul Harbor J. Johnstone New Zealand G. W. Miller Proprietary, Ltd Rabaul Bougainville

Mundt Seeks Quick Pentagon Clearance Decisions

Sen. Mundt backs Democratic push to speed Pentagon replies on security clearance applications for two Senate investigations subcommittee appointees. McClellan and Mundt urge a yes or no, arguing delays of 14 to 15 months harm individuals and raise questions about loyalty amid the McCarthy hearings.

Washington Sen Mundt R-Sd Pentagon Senate Investigations Subcommittee Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Sen. McClellan Arkansas Defense Department McClellan Subcommittee McCarthy Army Symington D-Mo McCarthy Army Wisconsin the Army Stevens John G. Adams Roy M. Cohn Francis P. Carr Pvt. G. David Schine McCarthy, Cohn Carr

Council Holds Budget Line On Planning and Zoning Office

Tucson council members kept the city contribution to the planning and zoning commission budget at last year’s level of 23 000 despite a rise in the joint budget to 94 432. Budget officer Scudder urged 16 000, arguing city tax share should be 16 percent while county residents pay 84 percent. council approved maintaining city funds and leaving any increase to the county. Also considered were funds for expanded Menlo Park Pueblo Gardens Roy Robison school areas and clerical help totaling 1 250 for added office work. A suggestion to raise water rates instead of property taxes was proposed to spread costs beyond city residents. The council plans to resume budget hearings Monday.

Stevens Adams Schine Carr H. Struve Hensel McCarthy Mundt Sen Dworshak R-Idaho Potter R-Mich Army Quantico McClellan Eisenhower Tucson W. L. Scudder Scudder Loveless Gardner Menlo Park Pueblo Gardens Roy Robison A. Gordon Kimball Harlow D. Phelps Richard Summers

Sister Lelia Merrick Burial Held For Reverend Sister

Funeral mass was said for Sister Lelia Merrick at Holy Hope cemetery after her death at St Marys hospital. Born January 29 1887 in County Mayo Ireland she took vows March 19 1916 in St Louis with the Sisters of St Joseph. Survived by brother Matt Merrick and sister Mrs Timothy McGuire of Chicago. Reilly funeral home handled arrangements.

Lelia Merrick St. Mary’s Hospital Holy Hope Cemetery Sister Merrick County Mayo Ireland St. Louis Sisters of St. Joseph's Kansas City

Nationalists Retain World Labor Rights

In Geneva Nationalist China kept full voting rights at the ILO despite Communist bloc opposition. An ILO finance committee report showing 883,871 dollars in arrears sparked debate. A US backed resolution concluding arrears were beyond China's control passed 133 to 48.

Geneva Switzerland China International Labor Organization Communist Bloc ILO Finance Committee ILO U. S

Movie Split Awaits Judge in Hayward Barker Divorce

In Burbank California Superior Court Judge Herbert V Walker gave 50 days for briefs in the Hayward Barker divorce case as Susan Hayward and Jess Barker await a decision. The judge stressed the twins welfare and did not rush a ruling while Hayward films with John Wayne in Utah.

Burbank Calif Susan Hayward Jess Barker Herbert V. Walker S. S. Hahn Hahn Utah John Wayne Martin Gang Miss Hayward Barker

Conflict over matching welfare funds cleared by opinion

Arizona officials reported that a conflict between federal welfare law and the Arizona Administrative Review Act has been resolved. Attorney General Ross F. Jones said the opinion aligns with federal Social Security Administration requirements, allowing continued use of matched funds while permitting court reviews that are reviews rather than new trials.

Arizona Atty Ross F. Jones San Francisco Social Security Administration R. Dean Burch Douglas Holsclaw R-Pima State Welfare Department Ross Jones Jones

Uncertain World Perplexes Chiefs

Adm. Arthur Radford tells defense leaders in secret session that the next war is unpredictable and could be short or long, urging greater reliance on combat ready forces while rejecting sole reliance on atomic power. Eisenhower attends, with discussions on research, weapon tech, and manpower plans to draft reserves into a three million strong pool.

Quantico Adm Arthur Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff America Radford Defense Secretaries Defense Department Armed Forces Eisenhower White House Nixon Washington Marine Corps Marine Base Clifton B. Cates Marine Corps Schools Secretary OF Defense Wilson John M. Hannah Secretary of Defense Hannah Congress National Security Council Air Force

Rock Island Orders Jet Rocket Train

The Rock Island lines announced a light weight high speed passenger train of a new and revolutionary type and said it is the first railroad in the country to order such a train. The tentative name Jet Rocket may roll ahead of Train X touted by Robert R. Young at the New York Central.

Chicago Rock Island Lines Rock Island Robert R. Young New York Central

Turnpike Fever Grips U S Investment Scene

The piece describes a surge in toll road funding as Kentucky auctions 38.5 million in turnpike bonds for a Louisville to Elizabethtown route and New York Thruway Authority issues 300 million for a NYC to Buffalo corridor. It notes rapid expansion, looming questions about traffic support, and the history of toll roads from ancient times to early American turnpikes.

New York Kentucky Louisville Elizabethtown New York State Thruway Authority New York City Buffalo Wall Street America United States U. S West Virginia Turnpike New Jersey George S. McKelvey Jr Tucker, Anthony & Co Syria Babyon Mohegan

CIO Textile Head Attacks President at NYC Event

Emil Rieve head of the CIO Textile Workers of America and senior vice president of the CIO denounced the Eisenhower administration saying it favors profits over workers. He spoke at a testimonial dinner in New York where he received the City of Hope torch of hope award and a bronze plaque for labor and humanitarian efforts.

New York Emil Rieve CIO Textile Workers of America Rieve

Flip Of Coin Promotes Policeman In Camden

Sgt. George Haegle of the Delaware River Port Authority police department became a lieutenant by flipping a coin with Sgt. Harry J. McErlane after officials could not decide which man deserved promotion. The coin toss grants Haegle a $524 raise.

Camden N. J George Haegle Delaware River Port Authority Police Department Haegle Harry J. McErlane Authority

Sheet Metal Strike Peace Seen Near

Prospects for an early end to the Arizona sheet metal strike were bright as talks resume in Phoenix. Federal conciliator W P Halloran will oversee an all day session starting at 10 am after Charles Artman was recalled to Los Angeles. About 1 000 workers in Tucson and Phoenix are idle in the 33rd day of the strike.

Phoenix Arizona W. P. Halloran Charles C. Artman AFL Sheet Metal Union Los Angeles John W. Fields Tucson al Williams Phoenix Building and Construction Trades Council Williams

Bobo Arrives in Reno for Divorce Settlement

Bobo Rockefeller arrived in Reno by train to meet oil heir Winthrop Rockefeller for a possible divorce and a reported 5 500 000 settlement. The couple planned a face to face talk with attorneys present to finalize terms and establish the required six weeks residency.

Reno Bobs Rockefeller Winthrop Rockefeller Bobo America Southern Pacific Overland Limited Little Rock Ark New York City Atty Alfred Carb Carb, Weichman and Luria Albert Edelman Laura Bergquist Mrs. Rockefeller Sparks

Mexico Produces First U S Process Sulphur

Mexico City reports the first Frasch process sulphur produced outside the United States was shipped today to a local chemical company. The Mexican Sulphur Co. plant produced the material using steam pumped underground to melt sulphur and bring it to the surface.

Mexico City United States Mexican Sulphur Co

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