Redburn Voices Firestorm Prompt Fannin Probe
A five week probe into State Civil Defense Director Ralph A. Redburn's Tucson remarks ends with a reprimand from Gov. Paul A. Fannin and the investigation committee. The report faults Redburn for overstepping jurisdiction and incomplete discussion of fallout shelters while praising his organizational progress. Sam Goddard calls for legislative review of the civil defense program and Redburn's fitness for his post amid charges of cronyism and a whitewash risk. Continued page 3.
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Laos Leaders Clash Over Cabinet Posts in Fragile Pact
Neutralist Souvanna Phouma warned that failure to resolve Laos crisis could trigger a world war as he met with Souphanouvong and King Savang Vathana. Boun Oum pressed for a four four four four cabinet split, reserving key posts for his supporters including armed forces and police.
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Union May Be Declared Communist Infiltrated Ineligible to Bargain
A Subversive Activities Control Board examiner urged that the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers be found a Communist infiltrated organization and barred from bargaining for employees. The five member board will hear arguments before issuing a final order. Kennedy announced the step. The union, based in Denver, has Arizona members around 7 000 with 3 000 more in copper industry talks and 1 500 in Tucson and San Manuel. The union plans major contract talks with Phelps Dodge Kennecott and others next summer. Banner Mining contract expires next fall. Francis A. Cherry, an examiner, found the union substantially directed or controlled by individuals aiding the Communist Party. President John Clark of Mine Mill pledged to appeal to the board and possibly the Supreme Court to overturn the recommendation, denouncing the case as government harassment and noting prior U.S. Supreme Court victories. The union was expelled from AFL CIO years ago. Cherry cited evidence of substantial Communist aid through the union’s leadership and warned of a Communist foothold in U.S. labor. Nearly 150 witnesses testified and 300 exhibits were shown. transcript totals 9 721 pages. The Mine Mill union claims 50 000 to 60 000 members.
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Tarzan Marriage Row Sparks School Library Debate
In Downey rumors spread that Tarzan and Jane may not have legally wed prompting talk of removing Tarzan books from elementary shelves. Supt Moore and board member Ryan discuss bans, while Sol Lesser Cyril Rothmund and Maureen O'Sullivan recall early film and book versions confirming jungle marriages and adoptions. A 1937 Rio incident linked a Tarzan book to Communist bias.
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Downey Unified
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British Move Against Kuwait Crisis Heightens Middle East Tension
British forces including 3,000 troops an aircraft carrier two frigates and a tank landing ship moved from England and Kenya toward the Middle East after Iraqi Premier Kassem pressed Kuwait claim observers questioned a second Kuwait crisis while Baghdad charged the move threatens peace and Iraqi security.
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Still More Sunshine Still More Sunshine
Local weather forecast predicts mostly sunny days with thin cloudiness tonight and tomorrow. Highs expected near 65 tomorrow, up from yesterday, and lows not dipping below 35 tonight. Light frost observed in low areas but minimal plant damage anticipated. At 2 p.m. today, 58 degrees and 30 percent humidity.
Regents weigh Arizona medical school plans and offers
Medical Dean Richard Harvill reports recs for prospective deans and notes strong statewide interest in Arizona medical education. Tucson Medical Center reiterates a $7 million 193 acre campus offer with outside hospital support. Regents to discuss Maricopa County’s $10 million hospital proposal and campus site approval in Tucson.
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Tucson
Night On Town To Be Cheaper New Year's Eve Survey
A brief item notes a local survey on cheaper celebrations for New Year’s Eve and potential impacts on spending. The snippet also references George McLeod’s column in the sports section.
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United States To Sell Food To Yugoslavia
Belgrade Yugoslavia The United States signed an agreement to sell Yugoslavia 45 million dollars of surplus foodstuffs on long term credit Shipping will total 500000 tons of wheat and 30000 tons of edible oil with payment in Yugoslav dinars Yugoslavia had previously bought 500000 tons of wheat this year and requested another 500000 tons due to drought
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Yugoslavia
United States
CAB approves 3 percent fare rise for six months
The Civil Aeronautics Board granted domestic airlines permission to raise fares by 3 percent for a six month trial period.
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UPI
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
State Tax Forms Mailed to 338000 Arizonans
The State Tax Commission has mailed income tax forms for 1961 income to 338000 Arizonians. Don Green said forms will soon be available in banks, courthouses, post offices, and tax offices in Tucson and Phoenix. Deadline to file is April 15, same as the federal deadline.
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