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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
19
Izvestia reports over 2000 manuscripts uncovered at a former theological school site in the Marii District of Turkmenia. The treasures, some dating back a millennium, are said to be the work of Eastern scholars and cover mathematics astronomy and medicine.
Gloria the Gordon Rudkin cat resurfaced after days hidden in a zippered plastic bag used for winter coats. A cool spell prompted a daughter to open the bag and find the thirsty hungry cat alive and well with the Rudkin family in Black River Falls Wisconsin.
A diner narrator observes a family described as the best looking in town. The mother father and teenage daughter are noted for clear, fresh skin. The family allegedly uses a remarkable new Good Looks cream named Esoterica.
A bold newspaper ad touts Esoterica as a universal family cream. It claims to fade age spots and freckles, shrink enlarged pores, reduce red spots, and clear acne for teens and adults alike. The tone hails a 38 year old laboratory and offers a money back guarantee with two sizes priced at 2.00 and 4.00.
Communists warn millions in Canton and Kwangtung province that floods on the North West and East rivers may strike tomorrow. Peasants led by party officials rush harvests as the Pearl River delta areas face widespread damage and economic impact.
In Rodas 31 men with rifles were arrested after an attack on police barracks. The arrests raise suspected foes of Premier Fidel Castro jailed recently to over 200. Authorities say a truckload of dynamite was seized in Guanabocoa with several others arrested. A new decree threatens death for terrorism. Naval denial followed rumors of mutinies aboard several ships.
An old advertisement targets husbands and wives claiming iron can renew energy after 40. It promotes Ostrex Tome ablets with iron claimed to equal many seafood and liver portions, offering a 3-day get acquainted sale and an economy size with savings.
Nebraska Attorney General said he will ask the State Supreme Court to set a new execution date for Charles Starkweather once he receives the U S Supreme Court order denying a hearing to the mass murderer The note follows the high court ruling in Washington D C.
Liberace performs a piano recital in Manchester for Queen Mother Elizabeth to cap a touring visit across England marked by public interest and showmanship.
State fire reports say a Prescott National Forest blaze near Bagdad covers about 150 acres and could be controlled today. In parallel, 600 firefighters mop up on a 30 000 acre Boulder Mountain brush fire on the Tonto National Forest, which burned for nearly a week, while another brush fire southeast of Roosevelt Lake has been reported out. A small Chiricahua Mountains fire near Portal was controlled after 75 acres burned. The Phoenix metro area is projected to reach 660 000 population by 1960, with current figures near 630 000, per Valley National Bank’s Arizona Progress and including Maricopa County.
Senor Hollywood producer Selwyn Dan Tell 82 co founder of MGM died in Hollywood. Former Miss America Fay Lanphier Dan Tell 53 died in Oakland from virus pneumonia. Bela Kovacs former Smallholders Party leader died in hospital. Kasturi Srinivasan editor publisher of the Hindu died in Masras India.
Don Simmons 23 of 725 Casas Adobes Rd died Sunday night at home. A native of Evanston Illinois he had lived in Tucson ten years. Funeral set for 10 am tomorrow at Arizona Mortuary chapel with Rev George Vance officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Donations requested to Southern Arizona Heart Assn or Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation.
William R. Stevens, former manager of a Wellton bank, pleaded to 13 charges of manipulating bank funds and making false entries in U S District Court in Phoenix. He and Leslie H. Gallaher were indicted in March 1958 for mishandling about 21000 dollars. Milton Burton was charged with aiding them and Gallaher and Burton pleaded innocent as their trial in Phoenix nears.
A roundup of deaths in Tucson includes George Chico 5 of 426 FE 8th St and others buried or sent for services in Harper Washington, Eldora and Lorain. Rosaries and masses are scheduled for Francisco Colores 88, Judie Tack 16, Paula Zimmerman 15, Alfred Saville 64, Diana Mack 15, Foster Lane 66, Richard McFadden 72, Alvira Hage 44, with funerals at Bring's and Reilly's chapels and South Lawn Holy Hope Cemetery responses pending.
In the western edition of July Better Homes & Gardens a rainbow sundae buffet coconut ribbon loaf and ice cream cookies are featured as quick easy heat beating desserts. The issue includes jiffy Sundae sauces and chilled drinks with serving ideas.
A sequence of brief city fire and emergency dispatch notes reports multiple incidents including house grass and palm tree fires along with fuel odors and a car fire. Engines from 1 2 3 4 respond to addresses on Stone Ave Sth Ave Broadway and Niven with first aid and theater support noted.
Advertiser touts Stainless Pazo suppositories or ointment as a non surgical cure for swollen piles. It claims immediate pain and itching relief, reduced tissue swelling, and promoted healing of inflamed tissues, with doctor tested results and a money back guarantee.
A $225 cash prize is offered for correct solution to Citizen Charlie's Crossword Puzzle No. 242. Entries must reach the Citizen office by 9 a.m. Thursday. The list of words includes CHAMP JOYS ACT CLASH KEGS AIMS CODE KEY ALMS DULL KIT ARMS FAIL LAST AROSE FALL LEGS BEAT FEE LOST BIT FLASH MIT BOWERS FULL MODE BOYS FUSE MOWERS CASE HAM MULE CASH HORSE NODE CASE HOUSE PEGS CAST ICE PIVOT CHAMP ITS PILOT CHIMP PIVOT POWERS ROOT ROWERS RUSE SET SHE SIDE SITE SIZE LOWERS THEMES TOWERS TOYS.
A list of public records shows numerous defendants charged with drunk and related offenses, including loitering, disorderly conduct, and drunken driving with various bonds. Several civil cases and judgments are noted, including damages claims and separations, with multiple parties named and court dates or continuances listed.
A court list shows Joe M. Kelly and Gilbert Rice pled guilty to drunk driving with fines, while Dave Sardina and Dave Wilbur Masterson have trials set in July. George Bo McClatchy faces trial for drunk driving and license violations. Other entries cover failure to pay wages, assault with a deadly weapon, simple assault, disturbing the peace, failure to support a minor, burglary, and related bond amounts and tentative hearings in July and September.
U S District Court docket notes probation for Melvin Edinbyrd and Wilson Evans. false documents for Frank Robles. narcotics charge for Newton Erwin. marijuana import case Anthony Avarista acquitted. forged security case Bernard Roe. Strander and Dyer Act sentencing in June. Alien import Caries Carnilo. deportation violations Tomas Zuniga Ortiz Elias Montoya Rodriguez Jesus Delgado Medina scheduled June 25. Citizenship false representation William Waight probation three years. Roberto Rodriguez Valdez sentencing June 25. Multiple escape related defendants Sidney Olson Juan Contreras Rodriguez Manuel Romers David Triteo Padilla Jesus Rodriguez Mender sentenced June 23 or 25. Rape case Tommie Celaya Wilkie Melvis Dazen under Youth Correction Act. Brandon Scott revocation of probation three years under Juvenile Delinquency Act. Murder Essay Declay sentencing in June. Bankruptcy petition listing debts and assets.
Judge John F Molloy leads divisions 1 to 5 with several defendants including Harry M Wallace. Damages sought total 99710 in one action and 64600 in another. Raymond E Robertson and guardians ad litem appear. one case Raymond Robertson is dismissed without prejudice while Shirley Robertson is represented by Edith Yarding.
Court records list multiple divorces and decrees including Emma G Herndon versus Robert B Herndon, Berton K Humphrey versus Lorana D Humphrey, Laura H Stump versus Gerald L Stump, and more. Cases include Edmon N El Khahi versus Olga El Khahi decree Marie F King versus Edward M King decree Winifred Padgett versus George Delbert Padgett decree Mary Grace Seeley Baker versus Thur man Owen Baker decree Arthur Harold Barney versus Sandra Jean Barney minor decree Eleanor G Silva versus Jesus Silva decree Ruby H Kutch versus Frank J Kutch Elizabeth FB Brown versus Clarence Brown complaint Leroy Hager Sr versus Johanne Hager complaint Anna R Loeffler versus Delmar Loeffler complaint Marie K Hulsey versus Junior Ray Hulsey complaint
A list of marriage licenses shows several couples from Tucson and nearby areas. Names include Alice Fay Win and Charlies A. Messier. Patricia Jane Collins. James C. Embry and Mary Lee Blackmore. Bart R. Downey and Carol Ann Fister. Atlas Cagle and Tucson. James Gary Noyes and Westmoreland.
Elizabeth E. Ennis applies for beer and package wine and beer license at El Trocadero Bar and Restaurant 4901 S Third Ave. Honon J. Thomas seeks transfer of wine and beer license from George A. and Mary W. Taylor to Tony's Grill Roxbury Junction Route 7.
A long list records births at Davis Monthan and Tucson area hospitals. Families such as Pacheco Alvarado Huggins Rivera Sullivan Balkow McMullan Sutherland Foley Gates Nirschel Peterson Armenia Delgado Villa Sheffer Whitehurst Hoffman Scott Rice Motend Snedders Neumeyer Espinoza Cota Kirby announce boys and girls born June with exact times and addresses.
In Birmingham Alabama James E Patton 23 walked stiff legged when police approached. They found a shotgun down his trouser leg a pistol and a long knife in his pockets. He was fined 5 and 4 costs for carrying weapons.
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