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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1952
Page
3
George Longworth arrived from Harrogate Tennessee to spend James Longworth’s final hours. He stated he believes his brother will die, insisting James is too good a man to doubt his word. The scene centers on a somber farewell as family members gather in the wake of a protracted illness.
The city police pension board will vote July 14 on suspending four sheriff department pensions pending a state act retroactivity ruling. A board member was absent, delaying the decision. The meeting also approved a $175 monthly disability pension for Detective Sergeant James L. Brady and a slight increase for Harry E. Foley, plus a 5 percent payroll deduction for pensions under the new law.
In Dublin Prime Minister Eamon De Valera’s Fianna Fail retained control in three special elections by finishing with a slim five seat majority. Fianna Fail gained one seat, lost one, and held a third, avoiding a possible call for a general election. Opposition Fine Gael members J. Carew won, while Fianna Fail winners included William Kenneally and P. A. Calleary.
Washington faced a punishing heat wave with a water main burst on June 25 cutting dry many areas for over seven hours including the White House and Capitol. A power outage yesterday knocked out fans lights and air conditioning for over two hours amid 101 degree official heat and hotter unofficial readings.
A teenaged jalopy traveling at high speed collapsed and killed Donna McDonald, 18, of Vandercook Lake in Jackson. Passenger Miss McDonald died after the car rolled over when the front under carriage dropped out. Driver Phillip Bofink, 18, suffered a skull fracture. Witnesses reported the car rolled over as the undercarriage failed.
President Truman nominated Edward L Cochran e for reappointment to the Federal Maritime Board. The Senate, with no opposition, suspended rules and gave unanimous voice approval. Cochran e, a retired vice admiral, begins a new four year term shortly.
In Middlesboro Kentucky James Longworth a 69 year old Church of God member believed he would die at 7 am today. More than 200 townspeople gathered at his cottage as he lay in bed awaiting death. He had prepared for funeral arrangements and pallbearers and sang hymns with family and friends as the moment approached. He repeatedly declared he would die soon and told followers the voice in prayer foretold his coming.
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