Tucson weighs drastic rail changes to split city and downtown
The city planning commission proposed removing the Southern Pacific line’s Chinese Wall between Tucson’s residential area and business district. Options include tunneling, relocating tracks west of downtown, or other solutions, with a citizen committee to study changes and potential off street parking in reclaimed areas.
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Broadway
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Andre Faure
Citizens’ Committee
Faure
el Paso
Tucson Businessmen React To Rail Track Proposal
Tucson businessmen expressed cautious optimism and support for a study to address Southern Pacific railroad track changes. Figures including Aaron Levy Alex Jacome E B Carmack Harold Steinfeld Harold Adamson Arthur Mann and John Carls urged thorough analysis of impacts on warehouses spur lines and downtown traffic.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Aaron Levy
Alex Jacome
E. B. Carmack
Harold Steinfeld
Harold Adamson
Arthur Mann
Chamber of Commerce Industrial Department
John Caarls
Sapience Victory in 1952 National Spelling Bee
Doris Ann Hall, 13, of Hudson North Carolina won the national spelling championship. Donald Doig, 13, of Prescott Arizona, was eliminated in the seventh round attempting the word sapience. The contest in Washington DC featured 50 contestants with tougher words as the day progressed.
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Hudson
N. C
Arizona
Washington, D. C
Donald Doig
Prescott
Donald
Associated Press
Federal prisons set up four camps for 20000 Communists
The FBI says four camps at Florence Arizona Wickenburg Tule Lake California and Avon Park Florida are activated to hold 20000 subversives within 24 hours if needed. Camp leaders cite overflow duties while detailing facilities and security measures.
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U. S
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C
Daily Citizen
Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Wickenburg
Tule Lake
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Avon Park
Fla
Washington
R. H. Armstrong
FBP
Armstrong
U.S
McCarran
Moscow Radio
America
Moscow
L. A
U.S. Army
Strubble
Former State Legislator Menderson Dies at 54
Charles M. Menderson a former Arizona state legislator and founder of Metropolitan Bus Lines in Phoenix died today in a Santa Monica California hospital.
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Calif
Charles M. Menderson
Arizona
The
Metropolitan Bus Lines
Phoenix
Railroads End Strike With Memorandum Agreement
Washington reports a peaceful settlement as three unions with about 150 000 members sign a memorandum of agreement with carriers. The pact ties wages to the cost of living, raises pay, targets a 40 hour week for yard workers, and grants union rights on interdivisional runs, paving the way for return to private operation.
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White House
John R. Steelman
Woman’s reply stumps Phoenix police after red light stop
Phoenix police stopped a woman for running a red light. The officer asked if she knew she had run the stop light, and she replied I know I did, but it changed before I got there, leaving Capt. Charles Smith puzzled more than 24 hours later.
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Phoenix
Charles Smith
Truman Defends Power to Seize Industries in Emergency
President Truman affirmed his authority to seize industries in national emergency and said Congress and courts cannot strip this power. He avoided endorsing Kefauver and noted James P. McGranery will become attorney general Tuesday. He also declined to elaborate on oil lands bill and offered no comment on Ridgway’s Korea armistice outlook.
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Adlai Stevenson
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Tennessee
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Frank McKinney
Americans For Democratic Action
ADA
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Matthew B. Ridgway
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Reds Consider Germ Warfare in Ridgway Testimony
General Matthew Ridgway told a joint House Senate hearing that Communist germ and gas warfare accusations against the United States amount to a warning while affirming the Eighth Army in Korea is ready for any mission. He said the U N army stands proud defiant and confident of its capability. Radio KVOA will broadcast Ridgway's speech at 6 30 p m today.
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W.P
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Senate
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Korea
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Eighth Army
Registration Forms Vanish at Tucson Voting Booths
In Tucson area drive by League of Women Voters several booths ran out of registration forms. The Pima County recorder’s office said forms would be available later. One Sabine Canyon resident was turned away in the first hour. Booths at Safeway, Sears and other stores were listed with hours and instructions on party affiliation.
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Tucson
Safeway
3566
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Sabine Canyon
Mrs. Sullinger
League
Recorder
Louis Hirsch
Sears Roebuck & Co
Sixth Avenue
Tucson Daily Citizen honors two high school stars
Charles Hoffman announces sportsmanship and dramatic arts awards at Tucson high honors assembly. Lee Myers wins the Frank Kempf memorial trophy for sportsmanship. Max Palmer takes the dramatics award for theatrical versatility. Henderson-born students and other honors accompany athletics, arts, and leadership recognitions for 250 plus honorees.
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Max Palmer
Tucson Daily Citizen
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Kempf
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Citizen
Social Hour
Hi-Y
de Molay
Frank Kempf Jr
Belgium
Palmer
Maxwell Palmer
E. Fourth St
Danforth Foundation
Nancy Goddard
Robert Goode
Donald
Baseball Scores and Rain Delay Report
American League Boston defeats Cleveland 3 to 2. New York at Chicago postponed by rain. National League Boston 0 in first game. New York 6, St. Louis 0. Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 8, Brooklyn 7, Cincinnati 7.
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Chicago
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Brooklys
Cincinnati
Phoenix Clubs Face Gaming Indictments in Crackdown
Tempe man Frank Reeves and Phoenix resident Ray Reno, both charged with conspiracy, await trial on November 20 following Maricopa County grand jury indictments in a crackdown on private club slot operations. Superior Judge Ralph Barry scheduled October 24 for American Legion Post No. 2 Tempe, on a gaming charge. other trials set for October 24 at Eagles Aerie 2865 Phoenix, October 27 at Eagles Aerie 2407 Phoenix, November 18 for Saddle and Sirloin Club Phoenix, and November 24 for American Legion Post No. 55 Buckeye.
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Frank Reeves
Tempe
Ray Reno
Maricopa County
Grand Jury
Ralph Barry
American Legion Post
Eagles Aerie
Saddle and Sirloin Club
Buckeye
Gunshot Kills UA Professor Dr Glenn H Nelson
Dr Glenn H Nelson 52 an assistant professor of education at the University of Arizona was found dead on a sleeping porch bed by his son David who returned from classes. A shotgun on the floor may have discharged causing his death ruled as possible suicide or accident. Nelson had been ill, came to the university in 1943 and is survived by his wife and two children.
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University of Arizona
David
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James M. Howsare
Howsare
Joe Muffly
Stuart Sanger
Marion College
University of Wisconsin
E. Leest
Tucson Sky High Dry in Forecast From Weatherman
The forecast calls for a dry sky with only light clouds over the mountains. Temperatures should rise gradually with yesterday’s high around 92 in Tucson and morning low near 57. Comparisons show Mt Lemmon 66 and Phoenix 95 as other regional readings.
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Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow Budget Hearing and Local Events
Public budget hearing on Tucson school budget $5 470 936 set for 7 30 p m at Tucson high cafeteria. Tonight and tomorrow schedule hosts softball games at Santa Rita park, tennis at Davis Monthan, and various community meetings and social events across Tucson venues.
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American Legion
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Garden Spot
Planes flatten Red strong hold brief excerpt
A condensed page item notes military planes flatten a Red stronghold as part of ongoing operations. The reference appears in Page 2 with other items listed for Page 12 and Page 16.
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Daily Citizen
Prince Charley
High School High Lines
Jack Underwood
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