Hartford Cathedral Fire Destroys St Josephs in 31 Hours
Two Hartford churches burned within a day. St Josephs Cathedral, dating to 1892, was destroyed after a blaze at 7 30 am. St Patrick's fire earlier caused over a quarter million dollars in damage. Police and fire officials consider arson. city imposes 24 hour protection for all houses of worship. Cathedral loss likely exceeds five million dollars.
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Hartford
Conn
St. Joseph's
St. Patrick's
George Kennedy
St. Patrick’s
Carleton Sharpe
Connecticut
Rhode Island
St. Patrick’s Church
Eisenhower Presses Civil Rights Push Amid Filibuster Fears
President Eisenhower told GOP leaders he will press for action on a civil rights package in the new Congress. Hagerty said the White House aims for a balanced 1958 budget with no revenue loss, despite filibuster risk and possible tax questions. Further talks were planned after a three hour session.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
White House
James C. Hagerty
GOP
Hagerty
Senate
Hag
Tucson Officers Set Roadblocks for New Year's Eve Sobriety Checks
Law enforcement from four agencies will man roadblocks across the Tucson area through New Year’s Eve to check drivers’ sobriety. Officials warn drinking requires a sober driver. year end fatalities show liquor, speed, and negligence contributed to deaths in 1956. Patrols, roving blocks, and canceled leaves aim to curb injuries as officers coordinate with incoming Sheriff Clark.
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Tucson
South Tucson
Pima County
Grim Reaper
State Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Department
Juliet Jones Sisters Find City Glamour
Juliet Jones and Eve leave their small town for a two week trip that grows into a long stay in the big city. They become entangled with literary and theatrical figures as they navigate charm and danger, starting a new chapter on the comics page.
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Juliet Jones
Eve
Arizona cattlemen to brief Eisenhower in Tucson visit
A group of representative Arizona cattlemen will brief President Eisenhower on the drought problem after his January 14 arrival in Tucson. Senator Barry Goldwater said the president will stay overnight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and have a breakfast with about a dozen Arizona cattlemen chosen by Charles Pickrell of the University of Arizona Agricultural Extension Service.
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Eisenhower
Tucson
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Charles Pickrell
University of Arizona Agricultural Extension Service
Goldwater
Associated Press
Social Security Tax Hike Hits 55 Million Workers
Tomorrow the Social Security tax rises for over 55 million workers and 5 million employers. Armed forces will start deductions for 2.8 million servicemen. Contributions rise from 2 to 2.44 percent on the first 4,200 of earnings, with self-employed at 3 percent.
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Washington
Dulles Outlines U N Plan To Check Soviet In Middle East
Secretary of State Dulles plans to meet with U N Secretary General Hammarskjold to outline a U S economic military plan aimed at halting Soviet expansion in the Middle East. The plan seeks standby Congressional authority for troop use if needed and 400 million dollars in aid over two years from Gibraltar to the Arabian Sea.
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Greece
Turkey
Britain
London
U. S. Middle East
Road Death Toll Reaches 234 in New Year Period
United Press tally at 2 p.m. EST shows 234 traffic deaths since Friday 6 p.m. as New Year holidays run. This compares to 411 killed during the recent Black Christmas in the first 64 hours.
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United Press
Visitor Dies After Car Hits Culvert in Pima County
John Ben Castleberry Jr., 39, of Wellington Texas, a visitor to Tucson, died an hour after a one car crash on Florence Highway. He failed to negotiate a curve and hit a culvert, the car flipping 52 feet. He died of a crushed chest at St Marys Hospital. Castleberry was visiting the Fitchett family and had planned to enroll at the University of Arizona or ASU Tempe. He is survived by his father, a brother and a sister. His body was taken to Reilly Mortuary and will be sent to Texas.
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Texas
Pima County
Florence
John Ben Castleberry Jr
Wellington
Tex
Castleberry
William T. Fitchett
Sierra Vista Dr. J
Tucson
Fitechett
Jimmy Williams
Arizona Highway Patrol
Williams
St. Mary's Hospital
Warm Exit for 1956 and Welcome to 1957 Weather
The forecast predicts variable high cloudiness with little temperature change and no precipitation. A low near 39 degrees is expected tonight as readers are urged to stay warm and take a taxi to greet the New Year.
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KonTiki
Stork Derby Awards Prizes For Toddlers In Tucson
The 30th annual Stork Derby by Tuc son Newspapers awards gifts including baby shoes and Bourbon for dad to the first baby born after midnight. More than 35 merchants contributed gifts. time on the birth certificate decides the winner. Watch for twins. Prize list on page 5.
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Tucson Newspapers, Inc
Old Pueblo
Fifteen Die In Plane Crash At Dhahran Airfield
A U S Air Force Superconstellation crashed in heavy fog at Dhahran Saudi Arabia killing fifteen aboard. McGuire AFB and Charleston AFB tallied 11 and 3 confirmed dead respectively with multiple injuries and missing crew members. Surviving crew included pilots and navigators from Charleston and Teheran observer among the listed.
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Tripoli
Libya
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Bahrein
Charleston
S. C
Robert S. Wearley
Charleston Heights
Peter Goch
Jersey City
N. J
Thomas W. Heenan
Glen-Ellyn
Ill
Robert L. Saylors
Robert D. Proctor
Robert J. Saunders
Wafa
Mona Lisa damage at Mona-Rock exhibit
Inside The Citizen notes a rock thrower in Mona-Rock breaks the Mona Lisa painting wounding glass and paint while the subject remains smiling. Inset appears on page 12.
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Rincon High School
Citizen
Tucson
Where To Find It Arizona Album 4 Comics 22 23 Crossword Puzzle
Phoenix area features including comics on pages 4 and 22 23 with a crossword puzzle on page 22. Editorials appear on page 4 and events note Molly Mayfield on page 11. Movies occupy pages 16 and 17 while Police Blotter is on page 12 and Public Records on page 18.
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Seevensaeaane
Molly Mayfield
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