Wallgren Gets Post Created By New Law
Washington May 24 UP President Truman reorganizes federal posts naming Mon C Wallgren former governor of Washington as chairman of the Federal Power Commission and Maj Gen Philip B Fleming as undersecretary of commerce for transport A new federal maritime board is created with temporary members John T Koehler South Trimble Jr and Rear Adm Paul L Mather joining as advisory and liquidator roles.
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Aide of Dr Fuchs Faces New Death Penalty Question
Philadelphia reports a mild looking research chemist Harry Gold, arrested for aiding Klaus Fuchs in passing A bomb secrets to Russia, facing the death penalty as an American linked to atomic spying. FBI said Gold admitted helping pass vital information to Communists. Also notes highway widening near Nogales and U S reorganizations affecting Maritime Commission and cabinet secretaries in Washington.
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Foreign Aid Bill In Danger
Senate Republicans challenge President Truman on foreign policy while Acheson plans direct appeal. Taft leads opposition to a 35 million start for point four, threatening the 3.12 billion foreign aid bill with third year Marshall Plan authority. Dulles meets leaders as the issue nears a vote. In a separate case, Gold faces a $100,000 bail hearing for alleged atomic espionage linked to Fuchs.
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House To Pass New Power Loop New Draft Act To Circle Tucson
A Tucson area 44,000-volt power loop will be built by Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power to boost capacity and reliability. Directors authorized 443,479 for 1950-51 upgrades plus capital improvements totaling 502,490, with substation expansion funded at 30,392 for Grand Central Airport Co repair hub.
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Baseball Scores From City Pairings Tonight
Baseball scores show St Louis visiting New York and Chicago at Brooklyn plus Cincinnati at Boston and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia in night games. New York at Detroit postponed due to rain while Philadelphia visits Chicago and Washington plays Cleveland with Boston at St Louis listed for night.
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Man Drowns After Truck Plunge Into Canal
CHANDLER May 24. Sheriff deputies said no inquest would be held into the drowning of Nathaniel Miles 36 year old Sacaton Indian who died after his truck ran into a canal two miles east of town. Miles and Ada Arthur an Indian woman escaped from the truck but while sitting on the canal headgate Miles fell back and drowned. His body was recovered by two airmen from Williams air force base.
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Millikan Warns ASU Graduates of Self-Destruct Risk
In Tempe on May 24 Dr Robert A Millikan urged Arizona State College graduates to abolish mass killings and world wars. Speaking at Goodwin Stadium to about 7000, he warned humanity must choose a better world or no world, saying progress rests on religion and science.
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Austria Abolishes Death Penalty in Austria
Vienna reports Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty in Austria. The move ends capital punishment and aligns the nation with broader European trends. The decision was announced on May 24.
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Girl Of 12 Still Unconscious 10 Days After Auto Accident
Patricia Murphy, 12, lay in her tenth day of unconsciousness at county hospital from head injuries after an auto truck collision on Ajo road May 15 that killed her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Edward Browne. Hospital reported her condition unchanged.
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Wavell Dies at 67 Former British Field Marshal and Viceroy
Viscount Wavell the one eyed British field marshal who defeated Italian forces in Africa and later served as viceroy of India died after abdominal surgery on his 67th birthday. A daring strategist he turned the tide in 1940 41 and inspired empire morale. He edited poetry and served as Stratford theater governor before death.
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Dry And Hot Is Tucson's Fare
Weather in Tucson remains dry and hot with clouds hanging over the city. Forecasts show variable cloudiness tonight and Thursday, little temperature change overnight, and a slightly warmer day tomorrow. Yesterday’s high reached 90, current reading 63, while other national spots report unusual conditions.
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San Xavier bids low on Tucson Florence highway project
The San Xavier Rock & Sand Co of Tucson submitted a low bid of 192189.55 to surface 1.8 miles of the Tucson Florence highway. Sixteen bids were filed. work starts four miles north of Tucson and must be finished by November 15. A state highway commission official said the bid will be considered at a May 29 meeting in Alpine.
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Five airmen die in crash jury blames speeding Sgt Martz
A coroner's jury found fast and reckless driving by Sgt Franklin J. Martz caused the Davis Monthan airmen crash Saturday night. The verdict named Martz as the Mercury convertible driver who swiped a Plymouth then crashed head on with another car killing six including four others and injuring one. Buddies Sgt James W. Stewart Sgt Walter D. Chambers Jr Corp Kenneth N. Brock Pfc Louis J. Kadrick plus two others survived. Bodies to their homes in California Tenn Mich Wisconsin Ohio.
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Interim Group Studies State Hospital Jobs
Arizona interim legislative committee will hear full details June 12 on dismissals and staff reorganization at the state hospital for the insane. Dr. H. H. Brown urged firing 64 staff including all pharmacists. Mrs. Alice Goodwin testified about endorsing checks to former Supt. Jack Wilson. The panel plans to hire counsel to draft bills for welfare and health department reorganizations.
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Senate Panel Backs Broad Probe Of Homosexuals In Government
The Senate expenditures committee unanimously approved a resolution calling for a thorough and comprehensive investigation of homosexuals in government. The move sparks debate over civil liberties and public accountability in state operations.
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