Notorious con man Spears to be released from custody
A U S Medical Center spokesman said Robert Vernon Spears a famed confidence man will be released from custody tomorrow. Previously detained after a 1959 National Airlines crash linked to tainted insurance and alleged plotting, Spears faced numerous charges including abortion related crimes.
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National Airlines
Gulf of Mexico
Freeman Denies He'll Quit As Secretary Of Agriculture
Secretary Orville L. Freeman said he has no plan to quit and will serve as long as the President wants him. He spoke after a month in the Soviet Union and Iron Curtain countries, noting Russia could equal the United States in total production but not in production per man hour. He warned wheat legislation has little chance this session due to lack of agreement among producers and farm groups.
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Soviet Union
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Underground Utility Study Continues
The City-County Utilities Coordinating Committee debated costs in underground conduit design for new subdivisions. A sub-committee led by Charles Rider presented street profiles for lighting and utilities underground while power lines remained above. Costs, estimated at eight to twelve times higher, loom large as the committee aims for final plans by September 16.
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N. M. Lovell
Tucson Gas & Electric Light
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Don Schellie light and local in the Citizen
Don Schellie profiles as a light local figure in the Citizen detailing his community roles and recent activities. The piece highlights his involvement, impact, and recognition within the town.
Four-Hour Meeting Fails To Break Rail Deadlock
Washington observers reported no progress after a four hour session involving labor leaders railroad executives and three members of the Commerce Committee led by Sen Magnuson. Secretary Wirtz said further meetings would be called while the railroads planned Aug 29 work rule changes potentially prompting a strike. Senators vowed to prepare legislation for Senate action by early next week if needed.
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Menets Commerce
Warren G. Magnuson
D-Wash
Commerce Committee
Wirtz
Labor Department
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Magnuson
Sens
John Q. Pastore
D-Al
Norris Cotton
R-N.h
Senate
House
Compromise Shaping Up On India Steel Plant Aid
A Washington report notes a developing compromise on U S aid for India's Bokaro steel plant, a flashpoint in Kennedy’s foreign aid bill debate. Rep William S Broomfield plans a one year limit on any aid tied to Bokaro, seeking congressional review before funding.
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U.S
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Kennedy
Kannadanaa
William S. Broomfield
R-Mich
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Congress
Pensions Affected By Civil Service Annuity Increases
Louis J. Klohe of the Arizona Veterans Service Commission warns pensioners to report income changes promptly to the VA to avoid overpayments as civil service annuity boosts may raise total income beyond initial entitlement. He notes some may waive part of their annuity to meet income limits and provides his contact for questions.
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Louis J. Klohe
Klohe
Arizona Veterans Service Commission
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Young Democrats Defend Resolutions Amid Speech Row
In Los Angeles Howard Schumann and Joseph Martin Jr urged defense of Young Democrats resolutions from a Western states conference in San Francisco. They argued the group stands by its positions including calls to resume Cuba trade, a Warsaw Pact pact, Viet Nam troop withdrawal, and past reforms like nuclear tests bans and social welfare measures.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Howard Schumann
Joseph Martin Jr
California
U.S
Cuba
Viet Nam
Schumann
Confederate Weapons Found Near Montgomery Construction Site
A cache of Civil War era munitions was uncovered at a downtown Montgomery construction site. The find includes five three inch projectiles and four five inch cannon balls. An Army weapons expert said the munitions are now harmless.
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Ala
Paul Fransen
James H. Wilson
Alabama
Ft. McClellan
Anniston
U S Grand Jury Set to Meet in Tucson August 30
Tucson's federal grand jury will convene for a one day session starting at 9 am on August 30. It will be the third session since last March with at least 20 criminal cases slated for possible indictment. Phoenix cases may be heard with presentations by assistant U S attorneys JoAnn Diamos and John Lindberg in Tucson and Tom Karas in Phoenix.
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Phoenix
U. S
JoAnn Diamos
John Lindberg
Tom Karas
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