21 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1950
Page
1
Senate approves 81 to 2 a major social security expansion moving toward rapid enactment. The bill would extend coverage to 10,000,000 more people, double benefits, and raise payroll taxes by up to 18 per worker annually, while House action differs on scope and timing.
Senate aroused by a civil rights dispute as it weighs a two year extension of the peace time draft act. Sen Russell proposal would grant future enlistees and draftees the right to serve regardless of race. Economic advisers say the nation stands at a peak of postwar prosperity and the outlook remains bright. House action favors a two year extension with a 1949 expiration date. Military leaders push to keep the law on the books.
Humidity rises to 46 percent with high near 102 yesterday. Summer begins officially at 4:37 PM Tucson time as daylight lasts longest, with sun up at 5:17 AM and down at 7:33 PM. Southeast towns saw rain while Tucson endured wind and dust. temps expected to hold steady.
CALLANDER Ontario June 21 Reports that Oliva Dionne may give birth again circulated after Dr Joseph Joyal declined to confirm or deny recent X ray signs of a multiple birth Mrs Dionne mother of the quintuplets is 42 and has 13 children including the quints
Pedro Magana Perez 22 has a perfect record but not in his favor. Mexican national Thomas H. McKay on his ninth illegal entry into the country, eight prior attempts. Arresting officers said he had been apprehended on all prior entries. Two companions Navor Lemus Murillo 20 and Latious Alfonso Timpeon 20 held for district court under similar bonds on the same charge.
Judy Garland announced she would soon speak about the incident in which she injured her throat with glass. MGM officials fear her emotional and physical illness may threaten her career as she faces suspensions and missed rehearsals amid reports of attempted self harm.
Mrs Etsu Sugimoto, 76, author of Daughter of a Samurai, died last night at her Tokyo home. She lectured on Japan's cultural history at Columbia University from 1920 to 1927.
Phoenix June 21 state highway engineer W C Lefebvre said contracts may be let for a 241000 improvement on the Tucson Nogales highway as two drainage canals crossing 80 and 89 may not require state payment. Tucson’s Pioneer Constructors bid low on the five and one half mile 89 segment. An orderly crossing plan was being sought with U S engineers.
Cincinnati outlasted Brooklyn 9 6 in a late rally as Blackwell and Ram sdell worked the mound. In another game New York routed Cleveland 14 5 behind Raschi Page Berra Wynn and Hegan.
The 1950 Grand Canyon expedition nears completion as a water pump clog causes a four hour delay aboard the Hudson. Seven of the original party remain with Abe Norway and Gcalyeu arriving at Pierce's ferry while others depart by helicopter for Marble Canyon. Rescue efforts saved Ed Hudson and his son after their boat Esmeralda was abandoned. Mrs Marston’s intuition spurred a helicopter rescue, and George Bagley welcomed the crew at Pierce's ferry.
Coroner Clark H. Johnson reopened the Valenzuela death case after a confession by Steven Molina of the PM ranch near Nogales. Molina reportedly struck Valenzuela into a pond at Kinsley during a June 10 fight, leading to his death. An inquest is ordered for 10 a.m. and Molina is in custody on related charges.
Traffic court operations paused as officials report no summons forms available ahead of a scheduled start. Officials say the backlog does not affect immediate hearings and that forms will be issued once supplies arrive.
Glen Malone of 420 West 43rd Street was found guilty in Justice Court of illegal possession of live wild game. Justice Clark H Johnson ordered a $25 fine or 25 days in jail. Malone pleaded guilty claiming no knowledge of permit requirements and said the birds were family pets. possession was dropped under a new statute two days earlier.
A civil aeronautics authority examiner recommends Eastern Air Lines extend services from San Antonio continuing the American Air Lines Delta Air Lines interchange for direct transport between California Arizona and Florida. Tucson is on American Air Lines coast to coast routes. The late Mayor E T Houston represented Tucson at a Houston hearing months ago.
An aerological expert urged California and Arizona to halt the Colorado river fight and spend 200000 to boost annual rainfall in the basin. Robert D. Elliott of the American Institute of Aerological Research warned gains could fund water needs for both states, while a Central Arizona reclamation project bill stalled in committee awaiting a 1949 report.
Meteorologist Elliott explains silver iodide cloud seeding to boost Colorado rainfall without draining other regions. He cites Pasadena experiments showing 50 to 400 percent rainfall increases downwind of seeders, stresses need for trained meteorologists, and notes limits to rainfall when conditions fail to rain naturally.
Vesey superintendent in charge of buildings reports all schools under construction except Pueblo Gardens will be ready for occupancy in September.
Gen Emmet O'Donnell told the Tucson Rotary Club at the Davis Monthan officer's club the Strategic Air Command is the only deterrent to Russian expansion and urged continued support for DM morale. Mayor Niemann attended the luncheon and meeting, marking an early public appearance in his oath of office.
A Tucson report notes a 125 rise in crew and car activity as steam engines see more repairs, boosting fruit traffic operations. The implication is heightened workload for personnel and equipment supporting fruit movement through the city.
The index notes a social security bill proposing changes to retirement provisions and related policy. The entry appears alongside sections on sports traffic and other topics but provides limited detail on the bill's specifics or fate.
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