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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
2
By Bob Brooks Capitol, surplus relief supplies are distributed in Pima County. Community organizers and local agencies coordinate shipments for disaster assistance and ongoing aid programs.
British Labor government faces a confidence vote on its Schuman plan policy. Attlee’s cabinet seeks support in the House of Commons for the cautious pool of Europe coal and steel resources, with a potential general election if defeated.
The Sunshine Climate club reports strong fundraising growth as it pursues 150000 to publicize Tucson to travelers. Officials lead a drive with many firms doubling or tripling 1949-50 contributions and county funding rising to 34000 from 13100.
Three persons charged with reckless driving appeared in Tucson courts today. Caught After Chase reported Davis Monthan sergeant Carl F. Williams fined 100 and 1 day in jail for reckless driving after a 70 mph chase. Patricia Murphy injured in collision. Earl Dotson faced charge with case continued to July 20.
American Airlines reports record daily totals with six million plus passenger miles. C. R. Smith announced that June 14 saw 6,615,000 miles and June 16 reached 7,210,200 miles. May figures show growth, with 15.1 percent more miles and 21.3 percent more passengers than last May.
The state commission records Whitaker Construction Co of Tucson forming as a $250000 corporation with 200000 voting shares at $1 par and 50000 nonvoting shares. Incorporators Brack Iston Whitaker George A Freeman and John C Stockfleth are listed from Tucson.
Lord Earl Beatty and Lady Beatty announce their intention to marry. At Westminster registry, Baragwanath ages 61 and Lady Beatty 42 say the wedding will occur soon at Caxton Hall London. This would be their third marriage for each. Lady Beatty previously wed Earl Beatty in 1937 and divorced in 1945. Baragwanath, a mining executive and author, has written plays and novels including All That Glitters and Farewell to Panama.
The 1950 census shows Cochise County dropping from 34,627 residents in 1940 to about 3,184 in 1950 amid a shift away from the Ft. Huachuca area. Officials note lingering activity at the fort in 1940, but the current era is largely a ghost town with questions raised by Washington about the large house total versus small population.
CIO United Auto Workers leader Walter Reuther promised financial and moral support to about 400 World Telegram and Sun employees who have been on strike since June 13. He spoke in New York, following a meeting with Nelson Tuck and Easton, leaders of the striking unit.
In Rangoon June 22 India's Premier Jawaharlal Nehru charged that Indian Communists seek to destroy the country and its youth. He warned Reds arming gangs and said independence does not grant license to oppress others. Nehru spoke to about 12 000 listeners.
Senators Hayden and McFarland and Representatives Patten and Murdock were urged to tell Congress that Panama Canal operating expenses had risen about 9 percent from 1948 to 1948 while tolls stayed fixed, calling for government efficiency.
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