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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1949

Page

3

Victims’ Kin Split Over Unruh Fate In Camden

Two survivors of mass killer Howard B. Unruh testified that he is insane and will be sent to a criminally insane institution, not tried on 13 murder indictments. Victims’ relatives urged the electric chair while others urged lifelong confinement.

Camden N. J Howard B. Unruh Mitchell H. Cohen Unruh U. S Elizabeth Jane Day Mantua Gloucester County Alvin M. Day Zegrino Thomas Zegrino Helga Alma Kautzsch Alexander Tanski Tanski Garlan C. Wilson Helen John Emma Matlack Madeline Harris

Desert Waters Granted Domestic Water Permit

Desert Waters Inc is authorized to provide domestic water service in an area bounded by Ft. Lowell Road Richey Boulevard Glenn Road and Country Club Road. The Arizona Corporation Commission granted the permit after a hearing. L E Wesson held rights but protested the申请. Nicholas Traficanti purchased Wesson’s equipment at a sheriff sale. Rates will remain the same.

Desert Waters, Inc Ft. Lowell Road Richey Boulevard Glenn Road Country Club Road Arizona Corporation Commission L. E. Wesson Nicholas Traficanti Wesson

Zone Commission Is Without Funds

Phoenix October 8. Maricopa county forms a nine member planning and zoning commission with three appointees from each supervisor. The agency aims to promote orderly growth in rural areas not covered by municipal zoning but lacks operating funds in the county budget.

Phoenix Maricopa County

Former Bisbee And Nogales Man Killed In Crash

Rafael Estrada Gamboa, 25, once from Bisbee and Nogales, died in a Torreon Mexico crash during experiments with artificial rain making. A member of the Mexican air force, he had been living in Mexico City with his family.

Bisbee Rafael Estrada Gamboa Nogales Estrada Gamboa Air Force Torreon Mexico Mexico City

San Carlos Reservoir 24 Hour Water Storage Report

Water storage report for 24 hours ending 7 am yesterday shows available storage at 105.145 acre-feet with a loss of 636 acre-feet from the previous 24 hours.

San Carlos Reservoir

New Church Combines Ancient Religion with Modern Architecture

The new SS. Peter and Paul church on North Campbell Avenue between Adams and Lee streets, a $250 000 structure dedicated to 3 30 p m tomorrow by Bishop Daniel J. Gercke, blends ancient religious ideas with contemporary design. It seats 900, features amber glass, travertine marble, Italian verde and bocheni marbles, and special rooms for mothers and the sick with loudspeakers. Architects are Terry Atkinson and contractors E Samuel Gercke and R W Smith.

Campbell Avenue Adams and Lee Streets SS. Peter & Paul Daniel J. Gercke Tucson Joseph N. Patterson Coolidge Switzerland Arizona Oscar Davisson E. Samuel Gercke R. W. Smith Terry Atkinson

Awning Manufacturer Files In Bankruptcy

American Awnings Inc of 2555 E Grant Rd filed for bankruptcy in U S district court listing debts of 6561.53 and assets of 1023.29. Harvey C Belk president. firm began business in 1946. they install awnings. Eugene Hawk, son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Hawk, 29 W Ventura, joins the fifth army band stationed at Ft Sheridan Illinois. Tucson High School graduate.

American Awnings, Inc E. Grant Eugene Hawk Hugh Hawk Ventura Fifth Army Band Ft. Sheridan, Ill Tucson High Schol

Tucson Faces Cooler Weekend Ahead With Brief Snow Possibility

Cold air mass from a western front brought near zero winds and snow to parts of the northwest while Arizona saw light snow in the north. Yuma logged the coldest statewide reading, Tucson cooled to 64 overnight with a high of 84 today. The southwest wind at 25 mph kept local temps a few degrees above forecast as the cold front lingers for about two days.

Tucson U. S. Weather Bureau Northwest Rocky Mountain Arizona Yuma

Garvey Hosts Oregon Governor at Ranch Visit

Arizona Governor Dan Garvey welcomed Oregon Governor Douglas MacKay at Rep. Bill Craig’s Mari copa county ranch for a short vacation. The gathering included Arizona Senate President Fred Fritz and Speaker Raymond Langham with other state legislators.

Manuscript Tosses Land in City Dump

In Phoenix a writer’s 8000 word manuscript was nearly discarded when she placed it in a metal mail package and it was dumped. A mother realized the odor and, with two officers, retrieved the script from eight garbage cans before a mail carrier collected it.

Phoenix

Delinquency Case Involving Carl Schuyler

A complaint in superior court charges Carl Schuyler of 426 West 43rd Street with contributing to the delinquency of minor children by giving about 20 to two 14 year old girls to help them run away. Bryce H. Wilson, county attorney, signed the complaint. He was later acquitted by a Pima county jury on a separate charge of statutory rape in a closed session.

Superior Court Carl Schuyler 43Rd St Bryce H. Wilson Pima County

Two Hit and Run Crashes Reported No Injuries

Police investigated two separate hit and run incidents today with no injuries. Cressworth C. Langer reported damage to his car at West McCormick avenue and South Meyer street amounting to 40 dollars. Earl Clark reported a similar crash at Congress street and North Stone avenue.

Cressworth C. Langer Ninth Ave West McCormick Avenue South Meyer Street Earl Clark W. Prince Jd Congress Street North Stone Avenue

Clubs to study liquor sales at Oct meeting

Ernie Lewis chairing the group said 19 clubs are in the organization with new members to join on application and qualification. Officers elected include Dick Herreras sergeant at arms Jesse Ferguson secretary and Salina Osuna treasurer. Legislative committee members Ira Schneier and Carlos Robles. Policy committee members Less Hoffman Cress Lander and Pete Herrera.

Lewis Dick Herreras Jesse Ferguson Moose Lodge Salina Osuna Alianza Club Ira Schneier Tucson Federation of Musicians Carlos Robles Club Latino

Britain Consulting On China Reds Bid

London reports Britain has started consults with 17 Atlantic pact and commonwealth partners over recognizing the Chinese Communist government. A Foreign Office spokesman said talks proceed through normal diplomatic channels and the cabinet will consider the issue next Thursday.

London Britain Foreign Office United States France Attlee

Juveniles Detained After Gasoline Theft at County Office

Sheriff's deputies caught five juveniles stealing gasoline from a Pima County assessor's office vehicle last night at 2333 E 36th Street. The youths are being held for juvenile authorities.

Sheriff's Deputies Pima County Assessor's Office 36Th St

Mrs Morton In Good Condition At Hospital

A 23 year old woman identified as Mrs Doris Jean Morton of 305 N Stone Ave was taken to Courtty Hospital after an overdose of barbiturate sleeping tablets. Dr Francis J. Janea, superintendent, reported she is in good condition this morning.

Courtty Hospital Francis J.anea Doris Jean Morton N. Stone Ave

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