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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1961

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Phelan labeled serious risk to society in past notes

Joseph Dwayne Phelan, who admitted fatally stabbing a 47 year old Oklahoman near Hope, was described as a sociopathic personality and a serious risk to society. Dr. Wallace Diers warned of his chronic antisocial pattern while Judge Raul H. Castro urged Tucson and Phoenix intermediate institutions to provide psychiatric care locally, not Ft. Grant.

Joseph Dwayne Phelan Hope Joe Joe Phelan Superior Court Raul H. Castro Tucson Phoenix Castro Ft. Grant State Hospital

West Coast Storm Signals Mountain Snow and City Flooding

A persistent West Coast storm threatens the area with continuing rain and possible floods. Forecasters expect clearing tonight and tomorrow with lingering showers and more mountain snow. On Mt Lemmon the situation worsens as road clearing by the County Highway Department stalls amid ongoing storm damage.

MT. Lemmon 22Nd Street Wilmot Road

United States defeats Peiping on China seat at U N

In a 48 to 36 vote at the United Nations General Assembly the United States blocked Peiping and supported Nationalist China. The result strengthened U S prestige and backed Chiang Kai-shek's seat despite Soviet opposition. Britain France and other allies aligned variably on the crucial two thirds rule.

United Nations N.Y United States China Chiang Kai-shek General Assembly Peiping Soviet Union U. S Adlai E. Stevenson U. N Britain Russia France

Kennedy tours Venezuela as crowd greets record welcome

President Kennedy arrives in Caracas to a flood of about 300000 supporters along the 27 mile route and in the city streets as he calls for hemispheric freedom from dictatorship and promises U S aid for agrarian reform and rural housing concessions. He flies on to La Morita with Romulo Betancourt to dedicate a new housing project while Castro is not named. Kennedy discusses Puerto Rican issues with Gov Luis Munoz Marin.

Kennedy Caracas Romulo Betancourt la Morita

Spectacular Crash Kills Trucker

A collision between a fuel tanker and a garbage truck at S Palo Verde Blvd and E Ajo Rd killed William T. Maloney, 46, of 1019 E 29th St. The tanker over turned, spilling 5,000 gallons of fuel. firefighters used foam to prevent fire as crews cleared the scene. The other truck drivers Elmer G Stockton and Pete Ofield suffered minor injuries and were treated.

William T. Maloney E. 29Th St S. Palo Verde Blvd E. Ajo Rd Davis -Monthan Air Force Base Elmer G. Stockton Rt. 1

Tucson youth confesses to killing in border area

18-year-old Joe Dwayne Phelan confessed to fatally stabbing 47-year-old Ralph Leroy Price near the California Arizona border for money and kicks. Price's body was found nine miles west of Hope on U.S. Route 60-70 after a ride from Los Angeles. Phelan, arrested in Yuma, said he altered his story from alleged self defense to planned murder and kept $40 from the wallet.

Yuma County Lee Echols Tucson Joe Dwayne Phelan California-Arizona Phelan Oklahoma St Ralph Leroy Price Jones, Okla Price Arizona Highway Patrol U.S. Hwy Hope Los Angeles

Pima County traffic death toll rises after tanker crash

William T. Maloney dies in a collision involving a Pima Park Producers Inc. truck and a Humble Oil & Refining Co. tanker near a pipeline terminal. Nearly 3,800 gallons of gasoline spill, diesel tank half empty. Maloney pronounced dead at Pima County Hospital. Deputy says traffic diverted for fire hazard. no citations yet. Arrangements pending. see picture Page 4.

Maloney Pima County Carlos Contreras Humble Oil & Refining Co Pima County Hospital Reilly Funeral Home

University of Arizona professor and student study budget big-game hunting

An Arizona professor and a graduate student argue that Africa hunting for big game can be affordable. Vic Allan, now 83, recalls stunts for early Hollywood stars. Also highlights a Grand Canyon visit and local church pages.

University of Arizona Africa

Protests Prompt Compromise Plan on Broadway Tunnel

Opponents of the Broadway underpass toll plan offered a compromise to expand the improvement district and spread costs. Mayor Lew Davis seeks broad community financing while attorney Toby LaVetter proposes new district boundaries and a city contribution of 750000 toward the 1850000 project.

Broadway Lew Davis Old Broadway 18Th Street Campbell Avenue Speedway

U N Seizes Elisabethville Strongpoints Amid Tshombe Flight

U N troops captured two strongpoints in Elisabethville and advanced toward the city center as Katangan forces faltered. Reports say President Tshombe left the capital for Kipushi near the Rhodesian frontier, while U Thant pledged continued action until negotiations proceed in good faith.

Elisabethville Katanga I—U.n Moise Tshombe Northern Rhodesia Tshombe Kipushi U.N New York U Thant Thant

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