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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1963
Page
1
City and state report a 14 year old honor student John A L Waits was taken into custody early today in the ice pick stabbing of Pueblo High School night watchman Stanley White. Scorched rangelands of Southern Arizona recover after summer storms.
Adlai Stevenson announced in a United Nations speech that the United States will ban the sale of all weapons to South Africa due to its racial segregation policies. Negroes in the South push for voter registration to amplify a voice at the polls amid rising racial tensions.
Washington president Kennedy vows continued underground testing of weapons, aiding the push for Senate ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty. Secretary of State Rusk heads to Moscow to sign the pact and seek broader East–West understanding.
The World reports Dr Stephen Ward remains near death in a London hospital and is still unconscious as the page notes the ongoing critical condition. The dispatch mentions political tensions and editorials across pages discussing nuclear test ban treaty reactions and Sino Soviet exchanges.
American trampoline athletes denied permission to compete in Turnfest stage clinics in the shade of the Gruggehalle, rising as international gymnastics figures. George McLeod notes these athletes pivot to education roles. VanderKelen may anchor the College All-Stars against the Green Bay Packers in tonight’s telecast season opener. Engle’s slow start mars his second round loss in the USGA Junior Championship in Florence, South Carolina.
Public records and death notices appear amid a city pages section listing names ages and places. The notices offer brief biographical details and convey public record updates alongside community news and notices.
Former Harvard Law School dean James M. Landis admitted guilt in federal court for five years of late income tax returns and payments. He cited public duties and inherited securities sales as factors, noting he later filed returns and paid taxes due. The case involves income over 310000 dollars, with sentencing set for Aug. 30.
The 909th Army Reserve Postal Unit of Tucson will depart from the Municipal Airport tomorrow for two weeks of summer training at Camp Roberts California. The 15 enlisted men and one officer will assist a regular Army postal unit at the Camp Roberts Post Office. Commanding officer is Capt William J Ellis of 3912 S Elizabeth St. The unit meets Wednesdays at the Tucson Army Reserve Center 1750 E 29th St.
Under Secretary of Commerce Franklin D Roosevelt Jr testified the nationwide rail strike would trigger an economic epidemic, leaving millions jobless. He urged congressional approval of Kennedy's plan to submit the dispute to the Interstate Commerce Commission for two years, while railroad negotiators warned no visible settlement without action. He warned a month-long strike could cut GNP and cost billions.
G Keith Funston head of the New York Stock Exchange denounces a House Ways and Means proposal to repeal the 4 percent dividend credit and raise the first $50 exemption to $100. He warns of double taxation above $100 and notes Kennedy backing. The plan, part of a broad tax cut, could raise about 300 million dollars annually in added revenue.
CHICAGO officials report Sam Laud 66 longtime General Transportation Corp officer and leader died yesterday. A Brooklyn native, Laud joined the firm as a riveter in 1916 and rose to president and board chairman before chairing the executive committee since 1960.
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