19 Aug 1958
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1958
Page
1
A runaway dump truck caused a fatal crash killing a mother and her two sons. The vehicle burned, and several others were injured with hospital conditions described as critical. Authorities investigated the scene to determine how the accident occurred.
Washington reports the Veterans Administration received requests linked to housing aid programs amid questions about timing and eligibility. Officials note renewed interest in assistance tied to prior housing initiatives and payment pathways, with activity pressing into the spring period.
A contract worth 109 036 is awarded to Kiewit Sons for the Pine Park Improvement District project. The notice references project costs, scope, and oversight, with details about personnel and work stages.
A Flagstaff game ranger warns residents to leave wildlife alone after a Phoenix girl was bitten while feeding animals. He notes repeated incidents of people trying to pet deer and antelope, and urges no feeding to prevent injuries to both animals and humans.
In Yampa a man named Tari-Rance reportedly died by using three electric dynamite caps placed in his mouth and causing an explosion. Officials say another man connected water to the caps and caused the blast in his vehicle. He is survived by a wife and four children.
The report notes a Hollywood actress asking annulment amid a broader set of personal legal actions. It mentions another actress filing for divorce from her spouse in Los Angeles, with details about parties and timeline.
In Charleston W V O, confusion surrounds 337 418 in checks from a two year old state case. Applicants complain their checks never reached banks and were found stuffed in a cardboard tax locker in the license bureau accounting office.
Readable text fragments show vague figures with multiple errors. appears to reference county sales totals and a misformatted price list. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the OCR.
State leaders discuss teacher qualifications and standards, urging vigilance against watered down requirements. The NEA case cited and ethics of educators scrutinized as the conference reviews how teachers affect students, parents, and the community. The gathering continues through Thursday.
Michigan Attorney General Paul Anania and prosecutors will convene a grand jury to investigate the mysterious deaths and linked bomb incidents at several dry cleaning and business establishments. The probe aims to connect eight dynamite explosions since January to a broader criminal pattern, following the public appearance of Herman Kierdart, a former Teamsters Union business agent who submitted to a lie detector test after surrendering to police.
The article notes a sharp increase in out of state unemployment claims and a higher number of people employed locally, indicating more transients seeking work. Frank O Nuil, assistant manager of the Unemployment Security Commission, and Henry O'Neil discuss the surge at the local office.
In Phoenix a Superior Court trial for three teens, Bird Tate 17 Billy Ray Cox 16 and Royal Bee Mall 1A, centers on the brutal beating of a hitchhiker. Prosecution and defense close arguments describe the assault as tied with a belt and heavy weapon like implements. The defendants admit some restraint but deny intent. They face counts including aggravated assault robbery and weapons charges with potential long prison terms if convicted.
Delegates at the National Mexican Association convention in Pittsburg discussed the speechmaking out issue as Edward J. Campbell, local chairman, explained the aim and divisions amid uncertain displays and sighs from attendees.
Arizona forecast shows temperatures changing slowly with scattered thundershowers across western portions today and Wednesday. Cottonwood reached 95 yesterday with 68 this morning while Sedona and Havris Ranch reported lower highs yesterday. Fire weather mostly in far western areas with partly cloudy conditions in the east and south portions.
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