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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1949

Page

1

Lead price cut echoes across markets and local notes

New York trims lead to 134 cents a pound on the New York basis, following an earlier cut and last week’s dip. Shattuck Dean Mining declares a 23 cent per share dividend payable Nov 15 to Oct 24 holders, first payout of the year. In Camden, psychiatrists deem Howard B. Unruh insane and liable for asylum rather than trial for 13 slayings. Yuma endurance fliers plan a Los Angeles side trip with refueling in Phoenix and Tucson, weather permitting.

New York Shattuck Dean Mining Corp Camden N. J Howard B. Unruh Mitchell H. Cohen Camden Street Yuma Ariz Los Angeles Woody Jongeward Bob Woodhouse Phoenix Tucson

Snow Closes Cascade Passes as First Widespread Snow Hits

Heavy early season snowblankets the Cascade mountains in Oregon and Washington. Snow plows clear highways while motorists are warned to carry chains before crossing the passes, bringing mixed results for travelers and skiers alike.

Portland Ore Cascade Mountains Oregon Washington Cascade Passes

Land Purchase Report Involving Williams Reaches Governor

Governor Garvey seeks O. C. Williams, state land and water commissioner, for questioning over a 320 acre Paradise Valley land swap. Attorney General Wilson says no recommendations were made. inquiry focuses on timing and legality of the Santa Fe script transaction and related land dealings. Williams says he acted openly, followed law, and sold the land for about 25 thousand dollars after purchasing it for around two thousand.

Fred O. Wilson O. C. Williams State Land and Water Commissioner Wilson Dan E. Garvey Williams Prescott Rotary Club Ig Valley Mohave County Santa Fe Paradise Valley Phoenix Armed Services

Freight Cars Strike Train Near Pensacola

A Louisville and Nashville passenger train struck 29 freights cars in Pensacola suburbs. One man, William G. Fitzgerald of Chickasaw, Ala., died after severe injuries. Four others, including 72-year-old Charles Westrum of Hollywood, Calif., were injured. Both trains were heading into Pensacola. the box cars had been detached from a L N freight engine.

Pensacola Fila Louisville

Admiral Radford Calls B-36 a Gamble in Congress Hearing

Admiral Radford told the House Armed Services Committee the B-36 bomber is a dangerous and unproven weapon and warned that atomic war would require a more capable delivery system. He criticized air force procurement methods, urged unified planning, and emphasized that the B-36 theory reflects broader defense missteps rather than the plane alone.

Washington Arthur W. Radford Air Force Radford Pacific Fleet Naval Aviation House Armed Services Committee Navy Louis Denfeld Naval Operations House Gerald F. Bogan Pacific Bogan John G. Crommelin Crommelin District of Columbia

Rhee says Korea could seize Pyongyang but warns of world war risk

President Syngman Rhee told reporters in Seoul that South Korea could unite the peninsula by taking Pyongyang in three days and creating an all Korean border with Manchuria, but warned a hot war could trigger a global conflict. He urged arms and economic support to deter Communist guerrillas while noting U.N. and U.S. cautions.

Seoul Korea Syngman Rhee Korean Republic North Korea North Rhee Pyongyang Manchuria United Nations United States Dr. Rhee Japan Preckent Ahent

U.S. Bureau Forecast Calls for Variable Clouds and Cooler

The forecast predicts variable cloudiness and cooler temperatures tonight and tomorrow with local winds. A 2:15 p.m. update notes airport conditions S4 and points readers to a column 1 table on page 11 for details.

U.S. Bureau

Coal talks open as Lewis meets with Conciliation Chief

John L. Lewis and top soft coal operators meet with Conciliation Chief Cyrus Ching in Washington aiming to end the 19 day coal strike. The session is exploratory with no timetable set for resuming talks at White Sulphur Springs and Bluefield as government weighs possible Taft Hartley act actions.

Washington John L. Lewis Cyrus Ching Lewis Thomas Kennedy John Owens United Mines Ching Peter Seitz William N. Margolis Ace White Sulphur Springs Bluefield W. Va Truman Philip Murray CIO White Sulphur North West Steel Company Southern Coal Producers Association George H. Love Northwest Group Harry M. Moses U. S&s. Steel Corporation Joseph E.moody Southern Association

Mize's Single Sparks Yankees to 4-3 World Series Win

Big John Mize delivered a two run single in the ninth as the New York Yankees rallied to defeat Brooklyn 4-3 in Game 3 at Ebbetts Field. The win gives New York a 2-1 series edge behind Page and Branca’s late relief, despite Olmo and Campanella homers.

Dodger Carrie Koschnick Bronx Dem Burns Yankees Dodgers Brooklyn Don Newcombe Allie Reynolds Jack Handebbetts John Mize New York Yankee Yanks Mize Ralph Branca Gerry Coleman Joe Luis Olmo Campanella Bruce Edwards Page RBI Rizzuto Reese Coleman Olmo Woodling Berra New York Branca Mapes Henrich Byrne Robinson Hodges Ebbets Field Iter DiMaggio Brown Snider Campa Campanella Nella Edwards Banta

Air Chiefs Witness Atomic Bomb Briefing In Senate Hearing

The senate house atomic committee, chaired by D Conn Senator McMahon, held a two hour closed session with the air force top brass and the atomic energy commission. Air Force Secretary Symington, Gen. Vandenberg, and Gen. Le May testified on A bomb readiness and liaison with the AEC. Senator Knowland and Malone commented on the inquiry and risks of storing bombs abroad.

Washington Senate-House Air Force High Command Atomic Energy Commission McMahon D-Conn Commission Air Force Committee Symington Hoyt Vandenberg Curtis LeMay Air Force Strategic Command LeMay Omaha Sen Knowland R-Calif AEC Sen. Malone R-New England

Windy Tucson Weather and Moon Eclipse Night Sky

The U S weather bureau warned of continued cool and windy conditions in Tucson with no rain expected through the weekend. A partial lunar eclipse was visible last night before clouds moved in, followed by a brief meteor sighting. Astronomers say the next moon eclipse will be seen in Tucson on April 2, 1950.

U. S. Weather Bureau Tucson

Soviet zone proclaims all German state with Berlin as capital

Soviet leaders in Berlin announce a provisional all German state in the Soviet zone. Wilhelm Pieck says Berlin will be the capital and elections for a new government will occur in one year. The 20 point program calls for German political unity and liquidation of Bonn.

Berlin U.P Bonn Wilhelm Pieck Pieck People’s Council People’s Chamber Soviet Union

Garvey Proposes Reforms to Protect Indus trial Commission Funds

Gov. Dan E. Garvey announced a plan to amend the workmen's compensation law to safeguard the Arizona industrial commission funds. He aims to seek recommendations from industry labor agriculture and the commission and hopes a program is ready by Jan 1 if a special session is called.

Dan E. Garvey Arizona Industrial Commission Affairs Phoenix Commission Industry, Labor, Agriculture Garvey Arizona Farm Bureau, Federation E. E. Mitchell Bureau

Employee Dies After Falling Into Cement Mixer Chute

Houston report says Dorley Mathews, 30, fell into the loading chute of a cement mixer truck and was ground to death yesterday at a work site.

Houston

No Engagement Confirms Earl Westmoreland Romance

Florence Italy Oct 7 Papa Lewis W Douglas U S ambassador to Britain denies engagement rumors about his daughter Sharman Douglas and the 25 year old Earl of Westmoreland. The couple were seen in Florence on vacation with Sharman and her friend accompanying the pair.

Florence Italy Sharman Douglas Lewis W. Douglas U.S Britain Douglas Sharman Earl of Westmoreland

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