Death and remembrance at USS Arizona memorial service
Adm. Samuel Fuqua and Clyde Smith recall the USS Arizona tragedy at Arizona memorial services held at the University of Arizona. Governor Ernest McFarland proclaims Arizona Day as ceremonies honor seven sailors entombed aboard the ship and push for the sunken vessel to be a national shrine. Fuqua led the address as Smith recounts the blast and rescue efforts that left 1,102 dead and 289 survivors.
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Clyde C. Smith
Tucson Notas
Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Adm
Samuel G. Fuqua
University of Arizona
Wallace Beene
N. Oracle
Ernest McFarland
USS Arizona
Fleet Reserve Assn
Smith
United States
Battleship Row
Pride of
Fuqua
Peace Pledged By Union Groups
In Atlantic City New Jersey newly expelled Teamsters and AFL-CIO officials pledged to preserve labor peace after the ouster on corruption charges. Federations and the truck union adopted a wait-and-see stance to avoid a labor war and postponed plans for a rival union.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Teamsters
Afl-Cio
Federation
Mammoth Truck
Two Winners Share Jackpot in Crossword Contest
After a long dry spell two winners split a 550 dollar jackpot in the Citizen crossword contest. Edna Martinson and Nina Richards each receive 275 dollar checks at the newsroom.
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Edna Martinson
N. 3Rd Ave
Nina Richards
Rt. 4
Citizen Newsroom
Safeway Agrees To Quit Selling Items Below Cost
Washington report states Safeway Stores Inc agreed to cease selling food products below cost and to stop operating stores below the cost of doing business. The Justice Department filed a Sherman Act case on November 1, 1955 alleging monopolistic price wars in Texas and New Mexico.
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Safeway
Washington
Justice Department
Safeway Stores, Inc
Rogers
U.S
Drea Fae Wat
Balanced Budget In Sight
Vice President Nixon at the National Association of Manufacturers dinner says a balanced budget should not come at the expense of national defense. He argues budget balance could be achieved by domestic cuts without tax increases, and praises President Eisenhower’s recovery while warning against harming defense or foreign aid. He stresses strength of the U S military but urges meeting nonmilitary Communist threats to avoid wasteful missile and submarine spending.
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New York
Nixon
National Assn
Eisenhower
Florida
Thut
Free World
Soviet Union
Odds Strong Ike Will Go To Paris
U S Secretary of Defense Neil McElroy said it is very likely President Eisenhower will attend the NATO meeting in Paris. He noted a final medical clearance is needed but signaled a strong probability of Eisenhower's flight, while commenting on the failed first attempt to launch a satellite and stressing continued American capability in space endeavors.
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London
U.S
Neil McElroy
Eisenhower
NATO
Paris
McElroy
Washington
Amarilo
Tex
Senate
Defense Department
Stafs
Navy
Army
Robert —Truax
Ocety
New York
Truax
Agen
Hagerty
Hagen
Moss
D-Calif
Christmas Gift Kills Its Giver in New York Home
A 25 year old mother of two, Helen LaVon DeLancett, was shot in the back of the head by a revolver bought for her husband as a Christmas present. David L. DeLancett, 27, says he was cleaning the weapon when it fired accidentally. He is being held for questioning as police call the incident accidental. The couple lived in Henderson Harbor, Lake Ontario, near Watertown.
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Henderson Harbor
N. Y
David L. DeLancett
Helen LaVon DeLancett
Lake Ontario
Watertown
R. J. McDowell
DeLancett
Nogales Customs Shift Rescinded
The Treasury Department cancelled plans to move the Nogales customs district to San Diego amid political pressure and protests from affected areas. Officials said the expected savings would be offset by adverse effects on port development plans and congressional action.
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Nogales Customs District
San Diego
Treasury Department
Yugoslavia Renounces U.S. Aid Declined by Tito over Reprisal Prattle
Belgrade reports say Yugoslavia has renounced United States military aid after President Tito told U.S. Ambassador James on the spot that aid is being declined. Tito cited U.S. taunts and frequent reprisals as reasons for the decision.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Tito
U.S
James Ti
United States
Inside The Citizen In A Word Big Vest Pocket Dictiona
A note on a vest pocket dictionary in Braille spanning seven thick volumes. Item notes page 7.
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Micheline Keating
Kathy Grant
Tab Hunter
Elgin
On The Town and Your Stars Feature A Historic Page
A clippings style page lists sections including Esther Henderson sports columns Public Records and Weather Map. It catalogs feature items such as On The Town by John Crosby Your Home Art News and Movies Reviews with cross references to gardening travel and radio television notes.
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Charen
Esther Henderson
Today's Citizen
Dr. Dean
Tucson
John Crosby
Radio-Tv
Irving Kolodin
Nice Days but Nippy Nights Forecast Weekend
Weekend forecast calls for nice days and nippy nights with warmer afternoons. Highs near 70, lows around 35, a few high clouds may dim sun and no strong winds expected.
Space satellite setback stirs White House and Congress
The United States faced a Vanguard satellite launch failure as officials including President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon faced questions. Khrushchev and UN diplomats commented, while Defense Secretary McElroy and Deputy Quarles urged caution. Scientists, lawmakers, and military leaders urged continued testing and full reporting on the incident.
Scientists Probe Wreckage as Vanguard Rocket Explodes
Washington scientists examine wreckage and burned debris for clues after a Vanguard rocket failed to loft a test satellite. A Vanguard spokesman predicted a clear idea of the cause by day’s end and an evaluation for newsmen. Another rocket awaited readiness at Cape Canaveral, but no firing until investigators determine the blast reason.
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Washington
Vanguard
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Sequence Portrait of Rocket Failure
A sequence shows Vanguard before launch, at ignition, and the rising smoke cloud after the test satellite attempt fails. Scientists worked to determine the cause of the failure.
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Vanguard
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