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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
1
Washington reports say the United States and United Nations allies moved to call a Korea cease-fire. General Ridgway may convene talks with UN, South Korea, North Korea, and Chinese forces to pursue an armistice, with actions possible within hours.
U S Ambassador Henry F Grady met with Premier Mossadegh in Tehran to press concessions to keep Abadan refinery oil flowing to the West Mossadegh promised to suspend anti-sabotage legislation but stood firm on nationalization Grady indicated little optimism while British officials warned withdrawal of technicians could shut the refinery Morrison Shinwell and UK officials urged negotiation to resume normal operations and safeguard workers
Howard J. Smith of the Central Arizona Project Association accuses California of diverting Colorado River water for recreational use. He says Arizona farms face drought while California plans to draw from the metropolitan aqueduct to refill Lake Elsinore 40 miles from the coast and disputes California’s water shortage claims affecting Los Angeles.
A sailor named Robert L. Brockus sends a one dollar contribution from the Caroline Islands to the Citizen’s Scorpion Serum fund. He notes reading the front page article dated June 12 and hopes the serum helps his brother, niece, and nephew after he returns to Tucson. Donations since the drive ended will be sent to Tempe State College to increase serum supply for statewide hospital use.
Lt Gen Albert C Wedemeyer will become AVCO Manufacturing Corp vice-president and director on Sept 1, after a 32 year military career. He will spend August aiding a military study program for Caltech Pasadena before joining AVCO in New York. He expressed regret at leaving the army but said he would remain connected to the San Francisco area and the nation.
Sheriff Frank A. Eyman launches an educational drive with Apache Powder Co and the Institute of Makers of Explosives to curb dynamite blasts in Tucson. The program files movies posters and pamphlets for distribution and cites a recent spate of cap injuries including a university student.
The 106 degree high marked another June record as the week saw similar heat. Other readings across Arizona included Bisbee-Douglas 103/60, Yuma 109/77, Phoenix 108/73, Flagstaff 89/43, and Grand Canyon 93/62 with a warm night and 73 degree morning low reported locally.
Al S. Floyd of Tucson resigns from the Arizona state hospital board in a letter to Gov. Howard Pyle. The governor accepts, opening the seat to another Republican. Floyd urged pay increases for attendants and proposed the governor study hospital needs before any top management changes. The board previously includes O. D. Miller of Phoenix and Sherman Hazeltine.
FBI investigates letters that mock the nation s civil defense program. Mil lard Caldwell says five cities San Francisco Detroit Columbus Cleveland New York received forged notices signed with fake names and obscene content. Subversive group likely behind scheme. senders could face conspiracy charges.
Richmond California June 29 trains must not block grade crossings longer than five minutes. Police Judge Clare D Horner said Southern Pacific violated the rule eight times and fined the company $80 with a harsher warning for next offenses.
Tokyo reports a lull on the Korean front as cease fire talk grows. A small hill north west of Yonchon saw six changes of hands before Allied withdrawal. Chinese forces probe the line while UN patrols in the Iron Triangle face heavy fire. Air action increased with Mustangs and Red jets clashing and two American planes downed. Optimism grows at U.S. Eighth Army headquarters despite ongoing skirmishes.
Tucson prices show butter and sirloin up from a year ago while gas prices drop. Nationally by May 15 living costs rose 8.9 percent above pre Korea levels, with rent and public transport increasing and price wars limited, a Bureau of Labor Statistics check finds.
The Senate approved a stripped-down Defense Production Act extension by 71 to 10, delaying adjournment to 4:02 a.m. United States leaders push for a 31-day extension in the House to block future price rollbacks and cap rent increases, with Truman Baruch and other officials opposing the measure. The bill retains powers to allocate defense materials, set priorities, and extend control provisions through June 1952 1953, plus limits on price rollbacks and consumer credit terms.
Washington June 29 Census Director Roy V Peel reports the population of the United States including overseas armed forces has risen to about 154 million and will exceed 155 million by year end. The gain averages 200000 monthly, with 153.9 million on May 1 and 154 million in June, up over 3 million since April 1950.
United Nations diplomatic social at the Waldorf Astoria in New York featured champagne and caviar for UN security council delegates hosted by Jacob A. Malik. No discussion of Korean cease fire proposals occurred, attendees said. Ernest Gross represented the United States. Trygve Lie and T. F. Tsiang did not attend.
Federal demand for full matching funds for reservation Indians beyond Navajos and Hopis risks pushing the Arizona special session into tomorrow. Governor and leaders prepared a House resolution opposing added costs while the Senate advances a laboratory expansion budget and confirms four appointments to state boards.
County Assessor Leo J. Finch projects a possible county valuation of 150 million dollars, about ten percent above last year’s 136.5 million. The final figure hinges on the state tax commission’s valuation of utilities mines and railroads, with a report due in weeks. Grand Central Aircraft Corp. adds 220 thousand to the tax rolls as a new entry.
Florence June 29 A state prison convict escaped from a work gang outside the walls today. The fugitive is Theodore Paul Selson 29 convicted of robbery in Maricopa county. He disappeared while unloading steel with a gang at the rehabilitation center for first offenders. Guards were preparing to deploy bloodhounds.
National baseball results report the game between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati postponed due to wet grounds. No rescheduled date listed in the brief.
A fragmented index lists sections and page numbers for Horatio Alger story, forest fire coverage, travel note from Madland, Arizona, finances, comics, Hopper, crossword, radio, editorials, sports and films. It notes names like Bivona with page hints 8 and 9.
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