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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1950
Page
1
Mayor E. T. Houston closed a lengthy council session approving five dozen items. Controversial FEPC and federal public housing measures were referred to a city special election for voter decision.
Governor Dan E. Garvey demands the resignation of the Arizona state welfare board or any member after a dispute over budget cuts. Board members Mahoney Yount Dunbar Budlong and Andres were named, with Mahoney signaling possible wholesale resignations. Garvey called the board uncooperative and asserted their plan to reduce grants violates state policy.
Edward E. Browne 64 and his wife Effie 62 died from injuries after a head on collision on Ajo road Sunday night. Driver Earl Dotson 40 faced reckless driving charges. his trial set for June 21. Eight grandchildren survive along with four Browne children and several siblings. Funeral plans await relatives’ arrival.
William D. Bunnell a 37-year-old Tucson carpenter will be charged with murder after his wife Margaret 34 died from gunshot wounds suffered during a family dispute. Police and witnesses described a struggle at the Bunnell home and a signed statement where Bunnell admitted firing. Funeral plans pending.
Grapefruit Growers hold nominating meetings in Phoenix Yuma and El Centro to select members for the federal grapefruit administrative committee which guides interstate shipments by size and grade. A similar session is set for Coachella California tomorrow.
The 4 Nationalist China government said 150000 troops were evacuated from the Chushan islands near Shanghai, downgrading their defense of the archipelago after vows to stand firm. Chiang Kai-shek pledged to defend Formosa if defeat is unavoidable as Nationalist forces retreat and scrutiny grows over China’s ongoing civil clash.
The article highlights stomata as minute leaf openings balancing gas exchange and moisture loss. It records yesterday's high of 89 and low of 57 with a forecast of clear skies, little temperature change, and partly cloudy Wednesday with Yuma and Phoenix contending for top heat.
An earthquake lasting 35 seconds was felt today in Catbalogan the capital of Samar island. No damage was reported.
St Louis 1 4 1 0 0 0 14 Brooklyn 3 0 0 0 0 0 3. Staley Brazile Martin Rice. Garagiola Roe Campanella. Chicago at New York night. Pittsburgh at Boston night. Cincinnati at Philadelphia night. Boston at Detroit. New York at St Louis night. Washington at Chicago night. hia at Cleveland night.
Six year old Billy Damron of 2525 East 21st Street was hurled through the windshield in a two-vehicle collision at North Fifth Avenue and East 12th Street. Leonard Boyd of 2021 East 10th Street drove his car into the Damron vehicle after a sudden stop. Billy sustained severe head and facial cuts and was treated by a physician. neither Mrs. Damron nor Boyd was hurt.
In Hollywood on May 16 a U P report states actress Agnes Moorehead has filed for divorce from husband actor Jack G Lee after nearly 20 years of marriage. The suit cites cruelty and notes the couple wed in June 1930 and separated June 15 1949 per court papers.
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