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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1950

Page

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Fight Impends By 7 000 Reds Over Inspection

Seven thousand West German Communists massed at the east west border near Luebeck vowing to force entry into western Germany. Five thousand more were due on special trains from Berlin, with Communist Party Chairman Max Reimann en route. Police, boats, and examinations were deployed as border clashes erupted and illness fears from eastern Berlin spread.

Berlin Luebeck Germany Communist Party Max Reimann Hamburg Luebeck Bay Heilingenhafen Trauvemuende Stone Stalin Helmstedt Hecklers. I

Bevin To Have Congressman An Operation

London announces a second operation for Bevin with Dr Rodney Maingot to perform abdominal surgery. The exact ailment is undisclosed and the hospital stay may extend about six weeks.

Bevin London Foreign Office Rodney Maingot Britain

Indict Erickson As Bookmaker

New York state grand jury returns a 60 count information charging gambler Frank Erickson with conspiracy and bookmaking. Trial set for June 12. bail posted at $10,000. co conspirator Harry Richards named as material witness. Subpoenas demand New Jersey bank records and records of the Colonial Inn operations tied to Erickson and associates.

New York Frank Erickson Senate Dist. Atty Frank S. Hogan Hogan Nathan D. Perlman Erickson Harry Richards Richards Park l Avenue Newark N. J Miami Hollywood

Legal Gambling Is Proposed Court Extends State Control

Phoenix report on petitions to legalize gambling cites 340 establishments operating against state law. J R Gwirtz, headed state gambling control committee, notes rising support and discusses who favors legalization over private gambling. Weather and local figures mentioned.

Phoenix Arizona Gwirtz J. R. Gwirtz W. J Eden Mari Copa Arizona Ties Division Brooks Commission

Clouds Bring Hope for Rain in Tucson

Clouds hang low over the mountains with cool, wet air in Tucson. The forecast predicts variable high cloudiness tonight and Thursday with widely scattered light showers near the mountains. No major temperature change expected.

Tucson

Strike Ends At Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge Tennessee May 31 AFL construction workers returned to jobs on 20 million dollars worth of atomic projects, apparently ending a week long wild cat strike. Police Chief C T Vettel said workers turned out in large numbers for the day shift after picket lines withdrew. He stated a majority were returning.

Oak Ridge Tenn AFL C. T. Vettel Hhe AFL Laborers and Hadcarriers Union Vettel

Toll of 569 Sets Record During Memorial Day

United Press reports the Memorial Day holiday yielded a record 569 deaths over a 102 hour period ending at midnight. Traffic crashes caused 330 fatalities, drownings 97, airplane crashes 16, and other misfortunes 126. Ned H. Dearborn of the National Safety Council calls the toll a national disgrace amid 30 million cars on the roads.

United Press Union Acci Ned H.dearborn National Safety Council Holida

Republican Named To Air Force Post

John A. McCone Los Angeles business executive was nominated by President Truman as undersecretary of the air force. A member of the President's policy commission McCone is a registered Republican and a close friend of Secretary of the Air Force Finletter who chaired the commission.

Washington John A. McCone Los Angeles Truman Air Force Air Finletter McCone President Repubican

Builders Union Meet Warns Of Pan ACheson Tells Congress

Mexican border business leaders welcomed that visa rules stay in place with only interior travel visas rising from 2.10 to 2.00 after June 1. In Washington, Secretary Acheson urged a united western bloc to deter Soviet threats, calling for large economic and military effort and a shared defense plan. He spoke at a joint Congressional session, stressing unity and speed in building defense and economic strength.

Union Nogales Sonora Jose Maria Soto Washington U.P Dean Acheson Congress Russia House Senate Acheson Paris London Ernest Bevin Robert Schuman Trygve Lie United Nations Lie Moscow Nusual Coolidge Library’ of Congress State Department Voice of America Pact North Atlantic Europe United States Free World Kremlin Truman Oapport Acheson Truman Louis Johnson U. S U.S Indo-China South Southeast Asia Greece Turkey Iran

Negotiations Continue Between Contractors and Unions in Tucson

Negotiations persisted at the Santa Rita hotel with both sides silent on details. Officials indicate agreements on most working conditions, though wage increase talks remain in contention. The existing contract expires at midnight. a strike by Arizona’s 10,000 construction workers seems unlikely as talks aim for a new agreement. Representing contractors are William Naumann and Jack Grady. labor delegates include William Taylor and Al Williams.

Santa Rita Arizona Tucson California William Naumann Sundt Construction Co Jack Grady Industrial

Frohmiller Rejects Post Auditorship Bid in Arizona Race

Mrs. Ann Frohmiller, Democratic governor candidate and current state auditor, announced she will not take the post auditorship appointment from the Arizona legislature, despite prior House and Senate confirmation. She said she will exit public life if defeated in the September primary and criticized Republican rivals and state chairman Evjan for alleged interference in the race.

Ann Frohmiller Arizona House Senate Frohmilier J . Howard Pyle Dan E.garvey Frohmiller Adams Pyle Randolph J. Evjan Evjan Edgar Bergen Charlie Me

Grand Central Aircraft Co begins unloading tools at municipal airport

Grand Central Aircraft Co shelters a first load of equipment at the municipal airport as it prepares to open a plant for military aircraft modification. Plant superintendent H J Hemler says operation will start months away with crews settling machinery. about 80 percent of hires to be local, with 1,500 expected overall but no openings yet. Sam Wilburn directs hangar 3 revisions, bringing experience from South America and Panama City base work.

Grand Central Aircraft Co H. J. Hemler Hemler van Nuys Sam Wilburn Wilburn Ars South America Panama City Grand Central Aircraft Plant

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