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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1952
Page
1
Grand jury today indicted Gilbert Martinez former manager of the Spanish American club Maurice T Guiney former undersheriff and a third defendant said to be ill and given until tomorrow to surrender.
Martinez appears at the sheriff's office with attorney Gaynor Stover posting 2500 bond after being indicted for three counts of perjury tied to grand jury testimony on April 9 and previous years. Guiney also posts 2500 bond on a conspiracy indictment as details remain sealed.
London report says Prince William and Prince Richard wandered from their party at a British industries fair stand. They grabbed cowboy and Indian toys including rubber tomahawks before Duchess of Gloucester intervened, restoring order and guiding them away from the display.
Gen Matthew Ridgway's latest truce offer to the Communists in Korea is final according to U S military and diplomatic authorities. Secretary of State Dean Acheson said allied recommendations were fair and reasonable and any party seeking a Korea truce would have accepted them.
Secretary of State Acheson charged the Soviet Union with an international crime for accusing UN forces in Korea of germ warfare. He denounced Soviet claims about fliers, East Germany’s incitement and a Western peace offensive as propaganda. Deputy Defense Secretary Foster outlined prisoner return stances and UN options if talks fail.
Thomas E. Foley long-time Ash Fork resident and pioneer Arizona cattleman died at Prescott aged 70. He was born near Flagstaff and worked in cattle in northern Arizona for many years. Survived by niece Mrs Novian Anderson of Prescott and sisters Mrs Mabelle Washington of Prescott and Mrs Charlotte Kelly of Los Angeles. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Washington reports a softer spring upturn in employment with 60,132,000 people employed in the week ending April 12, up from March but below last year. Secretary Sawyer warns prolonged strikes could disrupt the economy and stresses need for industry and labor cooperation.
Atomic scientists fired a nuke atop a 300 foot steel tower at Yucca Flat before dawn. A brilliant flash blinded observers 45 miles away, forming a five second color fireball and rapid disappearing mushroom cloud under cloudy skies.
The Associated Press reports a National League baseball game between Boston and Chicago postponed due to cold conditions. No rescheduled date provided.
Ohio voters push Taft and Kefauver into delegate leads as Floridas result waits. Taft sweeps Ohio moving past Eisenhower with 404 delegates to 280. Kefauver edges Harriman in pledged delegates while Russell dominates farm areas. Florida holds May 27 primary for Russell Kefauver.
A cave in at a sewer ditch in Safford Arizona killed four boys, three Sanchez brothers aged 12, 10, and 5, with rescue efforts failing for Manuel Sanchez. Three other boys Pete Sanchez 6 Rita Bencomo 9 Henry Bencomo 13 and Raymond Mata 8 survived shaken. Police describe it as the town's worst tragedy as about a thousand residents gathered at the scene.
The forecast predicts slightly cooler conditions with considerable high cloudiness and no definite rain expectations. Yesterday Tucson reached 93 degrees with 64-degree low, while statewide highs ranged from 100 in Yuma to 69 in Flagstaff. light northern rain possible.
Goldwater predicts GOP victory in November and urges Pima County Republicans to field a full slate. He argues the party must avoid an election-night letdown and stresses registration and turnout, praising GOP gains since 1942 and outlining views on spending, foreign policy, Arizona Indian aid, and preferential primaries. State welfare official Bohannan also spoke.
Nathan P. Feinsinger, head of the Wage Stabilization Board, told the House labor committee that curbing the board’s power to recommend settlements could spark industrial chaos and unrest. He cited ongoing disputes in oil, iron ore, and aluminum sectors and warned against hasty action.
Secretary of Defense Lovett voiced qualified support for a congressional plan to bar strikes in defense critical plants. He urged prudence on wage freezes and warned against reducing pressure on management to settle disputes. The bill, by Rep. Howard W. Smith, would allow 80 day injunctions to prevent strikes with receivership if no settlement is reached.
In Denver the coalition directing about 90 000 oil workers paused on resuming work awaiting a wage stabilization board meeting next Tuesday. The strike has already disrupted flights and fuel in many areas including Alaska as coal locomotives replace oil burners. O A Knight of the Oil Workers International Union criticized the WSB action, warning it endangers promising negotiations.
The Federal Reserve Board suspended controls on installment buying for autos appliances and many other goods. With ample supply the board said controls are unnecessary for now relaxing inflation fighting measures. Existing Regulation W set 15 percent down and 18 months for most appliances and 33 percent down with 18 months for autos. It noted inflationary dangers have subsided for a time.
Perry M. Ling chief assistant to Atty. Gen. Fred O. Wilson said Arizona has filed a federal declaratory judgment suit to determine whether the federal or state government is responsible for reservation Indian welfare needs. Ling had returned from Washington and noted the long dispute has affected welfare programs for years.
City class AA softball opens tonight with Hall Insulators at Santa Rita park and 8 p.m. features Krueger Air Conditioners vs Hall Insulators. Shamrock Dairy meets Hughes Aircraft at 9:30 p.m. Also Wallace Bros. circus on West Congress and Young Artists program at UA auditorium. Tomorrow lists Latter Day Saints vs Chapman-Dyer Steel and Grand Central Aircraft vs L & L Drive In plus Murder in the Nunnery at St Josephs Academy Villa Carondelet. Recitals at UA auditorium.
Index Progress report notes Tuc son making overtures toward annexation of surrounding districts. The item references regional expansion plans and local government considerations, reflecting tensions over territorial growth and administrative alignment with the city core.
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