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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1955
Page
4
Pope Pius XII urged film industry leaders to ban corrupt movies and to combat them with legal and moral tools. He warned that cinema's vast power shapes society and youth, calling for content that respects human dignity and avoids illusion that misleads vulnerable minds.
A 17 year old girl, Barbara Palmattier, was paroled from Dutchess County jail to take her high school final examinations in Poughkeepsie New York. She had been arrested in Miami Florida last week on a warrant for being a wayward minor after running away with 25 year old Joseph Lee Jr. from Highland. Lee faced abduction charges and both were held in jail. The district attorney approved the parole so she could finish her senior class tests. Barbara was described as a good student and well liked by teachers and peers.
A 40 year old wife laments neglect and distance as her husband, now stylish and distant, shows little affection despite a successful business. She seeks Molly’s guidance on saving a marriage she fears is already dead, while a blunt reader’s reply urges independence and personal growth to improve her situation.
Seven Tucson area men were processed at the local Air Force recruiting station last week. Only one had prior service, a re enlistee named Alfred Beck of 3519 E Presidio Rd. The group includes Donald A Young of Bisbee, Kenneth F Grote of 376 W Palmdale Rd, Sam Matthews Rt 3 Box 191 Emery Park, Johnelle Hunter 1210 E 26th St Lamont Preston 835 S Fremont Ave and Edward Sparks 1607 N 6th Ave.
Phoenix and Maricopa County YMCAs plan reorganizing county services into three branches. East Maricopa County will cover all areas east of Phoenix except Mesa. Mesa and West Maricopa County will form the remaining branch.
Paris critics praised Oklahoma for its music and simple mood while noting language hurdles and live rhythm. Star cast included Cassidy Jones and Gresham with production from New York and staged as part of the US Salute to France with dignitaries present.
Arizona reports 23 deaths in 1,264 traffic crashes in May 1955, down from 28 in 1954. Mari copa County led with 10 deaths, Coconino four, Pima two, seven counties had no fatalities, and totals for the year show 112 deaths by May 31. The state designates Memorial Day to Labor Day as Slow Down and Live. Tucson praised for promotional materials and May vehicle check program.
A Nogales Sonora delegation travels to Mexico City to appeal a government order prohibiting export of burnt adobe brick and tiles to the United States. Mexican officials say the ban aims to conserve domestic building materials and border brokers report 10 to 12 trucks daily to Tucson and Phoenix. The brick is made between Nogales and Santa Ana and is popular in Arizona. The duration of the ban is unclear.
Ben Hibbs praises Babe Didrikson Zaharias as more than a record breaker. He highlights her modest Beaumont home life, early travels, and the 1953 cancer diagnosis while praising her character and influence on women’s athletics.
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