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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1949

Page

2

State Library Group Plans New Extension For Arizona Libraries

The Arizona library association and education group meet at Phoenix Union high school to discuss statewide extension plans. Mrs Irene Peck of Santa Fe will outline statewide library extension, with Miss Patricia Pavglore and Miss Gertrude R James among speakers guiding Arizona communities and library services.

Arizona Phoenix Union High School State Library Association Arizona Education Association Library Association Irene 8. Peck Santa Fe N. M

McKelway warns editors defend free press at Schweitzer event

B M McKelway of the Washington Star told the Southern Newspaper Publishers association the press must prove itself as the guardian of unbiased, accurate news. He urged focus on editors' character and public trust amid Washington confusion and looming spending debates. A London report noted British nudists forming a company to formalize nudism with a secretary role and a bear emblem.

Mineral Wells Tex Washington B. M. McKelway The Washington Star Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Hnvest McKelway

Board to decide tenure of Ft. Grant superintendent in Tucson

Phoenix Oct 31 Directors of the state juvenile institutions board will review Jack Wilson's tenure as Ft. Grant boys industrial school's superintendent at a November 13 meeting in Tucson. Wilson says he has not resigned but offers no comment while the water project nears completion. The board also weighs moving the school to Ft. Tuthill, Ft. Huachuca, or the Casa Grande valley with Gov. Garvey needing legislative approval.

Phoenix Board For Jack Wilson Ft. Grant Wilson William H. Becker Tucson Mt. Graham Becker Dan E. Garvey Ft. Tuthill Flagstaff Ft. Huachuca Cochise County Casa Grande Valley

Arizona to decide on air force center near Kingman

Phoenix governor Dan Garvey said the air force multimillion dollar supersonic test and research center location will be announced within 30 days. He indicated three dozen bids, including Kingman area, are under consideration with final approval by Air Secretary Stuart Symington after talks with military officials.

Phoenix Dan E. Garvey Arizona Air Force Kingman Washington Garvey Stuart Symington Arizona Party

Wonder If 1924 Wonder Class Will Attend Homecoming

George Red Hill, president of the Associated Students, asks if 70 percent of UA's class of 1924 will return for Homecoming. The silver jubilee event includes an alumni luncheon and the Arizona New Mexico football game with plans urged by UA officials for a 25th reunion.

University of Arizona George Red) Hill Associated Students Robert L. Nugent Hill

Open House Plans Studied In Tucson Nonprofit Event

An open house meeting for all noncommercial groups in Tucson is set for tomorrow at 7 30 P M at the Pioneer hotel to plan participation during open house week November 11 to 19. Russell Stambaugh chairs the planning, inviting civic religious and fraternal groups to attend. Spanish American groups meet at 5 P M at the Santa Rita hotel to discuss ties to the event. Old Tucson days November 11 and 12 open the week, with street dances ranch and hotel open houses, and a downtown open house November 17 and 18 featuring four periods of Tucson history and merchants’ Christmas displays.

Tucson Pioneer Hotel Russell Stambaugh Open House At & P.m Santa Rita

Ford Motor Co Reports Assets Top One Billion Dollars

Ford Motor Co disclosed its 1948 assets total 1,149,240,000 in an annual report filed with the Massachusetts tax commissioner in Boston. The parent company statement shows cash and receivables 427,897,000. real estate and equipment 430,570,000. inventories 283,080,000. prepaid expenses 7,693,000. current liabilities 299,162,000. reserves 23,054,000. capital stock 17,265,000. and surplus 809,759,000.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Massachusetts Boston Ford Reed Ford Family Ford Foundation Massachusetts Tax Commissioner

Farmer shoots Black suspect after pursuit in Kentucky

In Monticello Kentucky on October 31 a farmer Bryan Keeton shot Sam Sloan Jr a Black youth who was fleeing a posse hunting him over a rape of a 12 year old white girl. Sloan had been sought after by a 200 man posse. sheriff Joe Burnett said no charges were filed yet and will pursue legal steps. The girl and two companions reported the assault Friday night. County Attorney W C Dabney said the four identified the attacker as Sloan formerly from Lexington.

Monticello Bryan Keeton Joe Burnett Sam Sloan Jr Sloan Keeton Atty W. C. Dabney Lexington

Four Convicts Recaptured After Prison Escape

Four of six youthful escapees from the Arizona state prison annex were captured by searching parties. Earl Risner and Cecil Thomas, both 19 and 23, were seized near Florence after bloodhounds followed their trail. Elias Doula mis, 18, and Charles Schultz, 20, were caught about 14 miles northwest of Florence. James McCormick, 17, and Dan Robinson, 19, remained at large.

Florence Arizona State Prison Earl Risner Cecil Thomas Elias Doulamis Charles Schultz Here Queen Creek James McCormick Dan Robertson

Triplet Boys Born to Sonora Couple

NOGALES Sonora Oct 31 Triplets were born to Mr and Mrs Claudio Bernal of Santa Ana Sonora last week both mother and three boys are in perfect health.

Nogales Sonora Claudio Bernal Santa Ana

Grover Alexander Collapses in Hollywood Drugstore

Former major league star Grover Cleveland Alexander 62 suffered a collapse in a downtown Hollywood drugstore. Doctors at Hollywood Receiving Hospital attributed possible ruptured blood vessel. he was rushed by ambulance, released, and ordered to rest in bed. He vowed to take a short walk today.

Hollywood U.P Grover Cleveland Alexander Hollywood Receiving Hospital

Rust-coated steel boosts motor and generator insulation

Scientists report a steam oxidation process creates a uniform rust film on steel. The coating improves moisture resistance and resistance to burnout, potentially extending the life of motors and generators.

Paul and Ruth Lichtenberger File Bankruptcy Petition

Paul and Ruth Lichtenberger of 1301 N Winstell Blvd filed for bankruptcy in the U S district court. The couple formerly operated Pauls Bakery at 3902 E Pima Ave. They list debts at 8954.30 and assets at 226.

Paul G Ruth Lichtenberger N. Winstell Blvd U. S Lichtenberger Paul

Plan to Educate Global Areas With U S Aid

The United States would send technicians to backward regions in Africa Asia and South America to teach public health education agriculture and mechanics. A request for 35 million dollars for the first year awaits congressional action early next year. The plan also provides for recovery of foreign losses from extraordinary causes if investments are made in those areas.

United States Africa Asia South America Congress

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