Death Driver Chalmers Sentenced To 30 To 40 Years
Superior Court judge Robert Boylston imposes consecutive 14 to 20 year terms on two second degree murder charges for Chalmers, plus one to two year terms on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, to run concurrently. Chalmers faces appeal as prosecutors call the crash near North Oracle Road in Arizona murder by a man with an abandoned and malignant heart. The June 24 crash killed Adeline Huerta and her daughter Rosa Lind Apodaca. five others injured.
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Derailment disrupts Southern Pacific freight train near Bowie
Thirty seven cars derailed when a molasses tanker wheel stuck near Bowie Arizona. The spill reached three inches deep over 150 feet, with 14 loaded cars carrying seed sugar beet cotton and copper bullion. No injuries. Seven derailed cars hit standing cars on a nearby siding, and a 91 car eastbound train was halted as crews cleared the line and rerouted traffic. The Golden State passenger train was delayed three hours forty five minutes before the main line was rebuilt by 8:10 a.m.
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Executive's Wife Found Dead at Ranch
Mrs. J Clyde Loftis 64 wife of Kraft Foods president was found dead in a bathtub at their North Soldier Trail ranch this morning. Cause undisclosed though detectives noted she was crippled and may have fallen. Maid found her in undergarments face down in about 2 inches of water. husband was in Chicago at Kraft offices.
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Hood quits Alabama a year after federal guard entry
James A. Hood, one of two Black students admitted to the all white University of Alabama under federal guard, withdraws citing imminent expulsion and mental and physical strain. Hood’s attorney says withdrawal is on physician advice. university requires a hearing before return. Hood entered with Vivian Matone two months ago as Gov. Wallace faced pressure amid misconduct charges.
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Dynamiting Strikes Willcox Construction Equipment
A Mississippi firm’s trucks and machinery were dynamited near Willcox on Saturday night. Estimated damage runs to 60000 dollars. Irby Co. of Jackson had just won a contract to string 148 miles of high line in eastern Arizona. Undersheriff Rachilla said the act showed professional planning and knowledge of valuable gear.
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No General Rains Expected In Tucson Weather
Tucson weatherman reports variable clouds through tomorrow with only scattered thundershowers and no general rain. Temperatures stay in the upper 90s through tomorrow, near 100 for tomorrow's high. Humidity eases and showers stay confined to mountain areas, with recent highs around 97 and lows near 78 tonight.
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Alcoholic Problem Tucson Faces Scarce Local Treatment
A Tucson newspaper report examines the city’s limited options for treating alcoholism. It notes the Pima County Hospital psychiatric ward and the city jail as the main paths for arrestees and patients, with few facilities offering effective rehab. Local insiders describe pervasive drinking, hidden alcohol, and a cycle of relapse.
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Kennedy Tweaks Tax Plan To Narrow Range To Seventies
Washington. The Kennedy Administration revised its tax cut plan proposing a net $10.6 billion reduction over two years. Individual rates would run 14 to 70 percent, corporate rate to 48 percent, with the first $25,000 of corporate income taxed at 23 percent. Revisions lower projected revenue to $690 million, delaying some cuts. The Ways and Means Committee may finish revisions this week, with House floor votes after Labor Day and Senate action possible later.
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12 Die In French Airliner Crash Near Lyon
A domestic Air-Enter airliner crashed into a tree and a barn near Lyon today, killing 12 people and seriously injuring five. The dead include three crew members, eight passengers, and a 20 year old farmer. One hostess and four passengers were hospitalized in Lyon. Two boys on vacation at the farm were treated and released for minor injuries.
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Rusk Says Pact Could Be Violated in Nuclear Standoff
In a morning session before three Senate committees, Dean Rusk argued the Big Three treaty banning most above ground tests rests on more than trust and warned that a continued unlimited test program could spark a technical standoff. He said the U.S. now holds nuclear superiority and could withdraw from the pact if Russia cheats, and Kennedy could terminate the treaty immediately if the Soviets violated it.
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Jackpot Puzzle Contest in Tucson Daily Citizen
Citizen Charlie claims a $375 jackpot and invites readers to solve the crossword on page 35. Puzzle clues repeat tomorrow with a 9 a.m. Thursday deadline for entries and a Saturday winner announcement if there is one.
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