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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1947

Page

14

Beulah Overell Prosecuted in Yacht Murder Trial

In Santa Ana Beulah Louise Overell 18 sits through autopsy testimony on her mother murdered aboard the yacht Mar in Newport harbor. Pathologist Dr John Montanus describes the autopsy as the family case against Beulah and her fiancé George Gollum 21 as prosecutors seek to prove homicide by time bomb.

Santa Ana Calif U.P Beulah Louise Overell Anna Crowe Brea Miss Overell George Bud) Gollum Walter Overell Mar Gollum John Montanus Orange County Eugene D. Williams Overells Newport Harbor

Arizona plant pathologist Mrs Boyle returns to study cactus disease

Mrs Alice M Boyle research assistant in plant pathology at University of Arizona has returned from Chicago to resume studies of the bacterial disease of the giant cactus with Dr J G Brown. Veterans Administration contact offices in Phoenix Tucson Whipple Yuma Flagstaff Globe Douglas Safford and Window Rock will be closed all day Saturdays in the future per W T Hardaway Arizona regional office manager.

Alice M. Boyle University of Arizona Chicago J. G. Brown Veterans’ Administration Phoenix Tucson Whipple Yuma Flagstaff Globe, Douglas Safford Window Rock W. T. Hardaway Arizona

Tucson Gem and Mineral Society to Meet at Mrs Murchinsons Home

A meeting of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. A. H. Murchinson located at 2215 East Seventh Street.

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society A. H. Murchinson East Seventh Street

Gabfest Seeks Stage for Low Tax Rate in 1948 Election

The discussion notes a political aim to establish a low tax rate in the 1948 election year as part of a broader gabfest continuing from Page One. The dialogue hints at strategic framing for fiscal policy.

Senate holds unusual Saturday caucus spree

The senate convened on Saturday for about six caucuses, a rare session pattern that set a record for number of meetings in one day.

Senate

Birthday cake ceremony for Senator’s daughter in judiciary room

Five year old Susan Bixby daughter of Sen Steve Bixby and his wife received a birthday cake with proper ceremonies in the judiciary committee room at 1 30 p m on Saturday.

Susan’ Bixby Steve Bixy Judiciary Committee

Nogales Bus Franchise Hinted To Aid Local Transit Reach

Nogales officials and TRT executives discuss granting a bus franchise to supplement taxi and stage lines between Tucson and Nogales. Cross examination reveals 14 daily stage schedules and plans for two 10 to 30 minute fare lines, with terminal facilities and Nogales fuel supplies outlined. Betty Jane Smith favors door to door taxi service despite a fare drop to 10 cents on the stage line.

Bird Corporation Commission Tucson Nogales Karam Citizen Auto Stage Co Betty Jane Smith A. V. Lindseth TRT Stanley A. Jerman

Floods ease in five states as Mississippi recedes

Floods eased across five states as Mississippi tributaries fell from record heights. About 5,000 more people returned home since Friday while the river stood at 39.3 at 6:30 a.m. CST and was expected to rise to 39.5. The Missouri crest flowed into the Mississippi at Alton Illinois as St Charles Missouri reported a 35.3 crest and began to flatten.

Mississippi Missouri Alton Ill Here St. Charles

Rendall Sues Pioneer Hotel Over Wet Floor Injury

Mrs. Alberta Rendall files suit in superior court seeking 75000 from the Pioneer Hotel and Tucson Junior Chamber of Commerce alleging a dropped drink left a wet area on the dance floor causing her to slip and suffer a concussion and other injuries at a Jaycee sponsored dance on February 20. The complaint names Roy Hackman Philip T. Richi Manny Celli and F E Lauber among Jaycee members. Cusick and Lyons represent the plaintiff.

Alberta Louise Rendall East Michigan Street Pioneer Hotel Tucson Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Roy Hackman Philip T. Richi Manny Celli F. E. Lauber Cusick & Lyons

Public Records and Court Actions Roll Through Tucson

Police court cases include lewd and lascivious conduct plea continued to July 23 with bonds set at 50 dollars. Driving while intoxicated fines, and disturbing the peace penalties are listed. Superior court docket shows multiple divorce and maintenance filings and marriage licenses. Birth notices report several Los Tucson births with times and dates.

Gaston Teel Daniel L. Preston Jose Mirenda Paul Robles Manuel Morales Manuel Amparona

Christian Action Group to Pack Clothes for Foreign Relief

The Christian Action group meets at First Methodist Church at 6 30 p m Monday to pack clothes for foreign relief. Attendees are asked to bring their lunch.

Christian Action Group First Methodist Church

Truman blasts real estate lobby over housing plan

President Truman accuses the real estate lobby of blocking a comprehensive housing program and harming citizens. He presses for a congressional investigation while defending rent control and the voluntary 15 percent increase provision under the new measure.

Truman

Legislature Sine Die Fight Delays Second Special Session

A 10 day special session saw partisan delays and a bid to adjourn sine die defeated 34 to 22 as Rep. Dwight L. Solomon led a bloc against completing the second special session. Behind the scenes a tax commission bill battle aided efforts to broaden an agriculture budget addendum.

House Dwight L. Solomon Ways and Means Committee Arizona Agriculture and Horticulture Department

Water States Under Rights Older Than Colorado Agreement

A brief notice notes that certain water rights predate the Colorado agreement, outlining original entitlements and ongoing governance. It emphasizes the legal basis for continued use and the need to respect established rights among stakeholders.

Colorado

California Says Project To Aid Speculators

Raymond Matthew chief engineer for the Colorado River board of California testified before the Senate reclamation subcommittee on the Central Arizona project valued at 605 million dollars. He described the plan as rescuing land developed largely on speculation within the last seven years competing with older central Arizona projects.

Washington Central Arizona Raymond Matthew Colorado River Board of California Senate Reclamation Subcommittee Matthew Arizona

Senate Breaks Deadlock Over Two Bills

Lawmakers report the senate passed two bills after a tense debate on Friday while the house still faces uncertainty. Charges fly off the floor that adjournment backers seek longer sessions for pay, with one legislator arguing for a 60 day limit though the session extended to 67 days.

Senate House

Tucson Men Club Meeting at YMCA on June 30 1947

The Tucson Men's Club plans a 6:30 p.m. gathering Monday June 30 1947 at the YMCA. Dist. Gov. Ed Flagg will lead a Phoenix delegation of eight. Permanent officers to be elected, per temporary president James Davies.

Tucsony Zuriaw Citizer Ymca. Dist Ed Flagg Phoenix James Davies

Notice Hearing of Appeal Before Tucson Board of Adjustment

Public hearing set for Wednesday July 16 1947 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chamber City Hall Tucson under Ordinance 998 to hear two appeals Case No 47 28 L M Hong seeking a sign permit at 618 North Campbell Avenue and Case No 41 29 Mrs Marion R Lovekin seeking a dwelling with 13 foot rear yard in lieu of 35 feet. Interested parties may appear in person or by agent or attorney. Board of Adjustment City of Tucson Carl M Hitt Secretary.

Board OF Adjustment Council Chamber City Hall Tucson Arizona L. M. Hong North Campbell Avenue Marion R. Lovekin City of Carl M. Hitt

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