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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1949
Page
2
A federal judge handles 99 docketed cases largely about illegal entry into the United States from Mexico. Sixty one defendants received 30 day sentences to be terminated upon action, while Antonio Salinas paid a $100 fine and four months in prison.
Testimony details urging Burr to fire and questions about Burr cover of territory after a July transfer. A memo from Mathews to Hays relays Burr’s concerns about Hays drinking, plus assurances Burr was not to fear from Capt Burr as he faced pressure and possible use as bait.
Voters in Pima County prepare to cast ballots for multiple district school boards and approve about 191 000 dollars for remodeling repairs and new furniture in Tucson and Amphitheater districts. Incumbents Fred W Fickett Arthur Softley George Edwards face challengers Roy Bullington Ben Fidler and Elmer Ross. Polls open 6 am to 6 pm for funds question and 10 am to 6 pm for board races.
At the University of Arizona polls opened for class officer and Homecoming queen ballots. A pep rally drew 71 in the auditorium, far fewer than the primaries. By midafternoon voters exceeded 1,200 as interest rose slowly.
Alfred Austin of Tucson was elected president with Pete Segulla of Gadsden as vice president Mona Berry of Rialto is secretary treasurer Jeanie Adams of Tucson is news reporter and John Colvins of Casa Grande is recreation chairman.
Tucson dust control requires more than paving and finance. A dust control subcommittee discussed funding plans and a monthly report on aims. They urged district coordination and an executive director to manage meetings and administration. Suburban sewerage and sequencing with paving were debated.
Dewey D Farr of 3947 Belle vuest was cited by the state highway patrol for failure to yield after an accident at North Stone and Luna. J R Tyler of 1550 W Prince Rd drove the other car. No injuries. Total damage to both autos was $400.
A Tucson travel agency driver, Gil Moore, allegedly refused to take Norvelle Martin and three others beyond Tucson without added pay. Norvelle Hubbell promised to drive the Martins home to Shawnee with John Hubbell’s help. The group, low on funds, sought offers for rides south and east while Moore faced charges of operating as an unlicensed contract carrier. Police query Moore’s West Coast status as the Pima County sheriff’s office seeks Los Angeles police help.
Ben Williams, a cotton picker, was held on aggravated battery with $1,000 bond in superior court after sheriff deputies arrested him near Sahuarita. He allegedly attacked his wife Anna Mae at their home on North 10th Avenue last Sunday, fracturing her jaw with a rubber hose loaded with a railroad spike. she remained in Pima County Hospital.
Don Nuckolls, Amphitheater high school senior, today was named editor in chief of the 1949 50 Panther Trails student yearbook. Patsy Chastain was chosen as assistant editor. Senior pictures are being taken by Western Ways studio with Shirley Albrecht and Ronald Nelson as editors.
George Gilbert, a watch man at a dog racing track south of Tucson, told sheriff deputies that his trailer home was burglarized last night with clothing and personal property taken.
President Truman signed a health service measure expanding federal hospital funds. The law doubles federal contributions to states and widens eligibility with extended allotment periods from 1950 to 1955.
The Tucson High School voice department will stage its first contest of the year at 3 pm Sunday in the school auditorium. Twenty soloists, five accompanists, and two girls choirs of 40 voices each compete, with former students serving as judges.
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