Bisbee murder trial in Epstein case enters second day
52-year-old George Epstein of Tucson remains on trial for the fatal Oct 9 double shooting in a Bisbee upholstery shop that killed Joseph Skinner and Andy Shepard. Eight women and four men deliberated late into the night as the case focused on whether the shooting was deliberate or accidental.
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Bisbee
George Epstein
Tucson
Epstein
Joseph Skinner
Andy Shepard
Cochise County
Wes Polley
Reds Seek Full Dress Conference On Indochina
Washington reports say Red China formally proposed a full dress conference with Britain and Russia to include Chou En-lai and Dulles. The plan was discussed at the Eisenhower Eden talks. Britain and the United States reportedly oppose it. The Geneva framework of 1954 would be invoked to consult elections in Viet Nam in mid-1956, but talks have not begun.
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Washington
China
Britain
Russia
Indochina
Chou En-lai
Dulles
United States
Korea
Viet Nam
Positive ID confirms clothing with remains of John Fastman
The sheriff's office reported that clothing found with what may be John Fastman's remains, discovered by Boy Scouts on January twenty first, has been positively identified by Fastman's son. A coroner's jury into the death was recessed late Wednesday pending further information. Eastman, aged 72, had been missing since last May, and his son has returned to Tucson from Mexico.
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John Fastman
Fastman
Sheriff's Office
Eastman
Tucson
Mexico
School Milk Hike Approved by Senate Agriculture Panel
The Senate Agriculture Committee backed unanimously a bill to raise the school free milk program by 25 million dollars yearly, authorizing the current level for two fiscal years and adding 10 million for the remainder of the current school year. It also provides 2 million more for brucellosis control, increases the related program to 20 million over two years, and moves to omnibus farm legislation with Senate action planned.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Eisenhower
Arizona Wildcats Game Shelved By Snow Drifts
Canyon, Texas was to host the Border Conference basketball matchup between the University of Arizona and West Texas State but heavy snow six to eight feet high stranded the Arizona Wildcats. Coach Fred Enke said a direct flight to Lubbock was grounded in Midland and bus travel to Canyon was planned if possible. No rescheduling plans were announced.
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Midland
Tex
University of Arizona-West Texas
Egypt Receives Russian Bombers from Czechoslovakia
Diplomatic sources report Egypt has received 40 Russian-built Kyushkin bombers from Czechoslovakia, with some already in flight. The transfer is cited as influencing the Western leaders, Eisenhower and Eden, in urging renewed peace efforts in the Middle East.
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Washington
Egypt
Czechoslovakia
Eisenhower
Eden
Middle East
Air Power Chief Warns Nukes Ready for Global and Limited War
Secretary Quarles told a jet age conference that the United States would use nuclear weapons in either limited or global warfare if forced to fight again. He asserted U S air power surpasses all nations and noted new bombers missiles and supersonic fighters have entered service. Maj. Gen. Bergquist warned of rising near misses and urged automation to solve air traffic control problems as pilots rely on cockpit instruments in crowded skies.
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Washington
Donald A. Quarles
United States
Quarles
Korea
Farlier
Kenneth P. Bergquist
Air Force
Eisenhower
Congress
Budget Bureau
Bergquist
Snowstorm Buries Texas Plains Paralyzing Region
A record snowfall blanketed the Texas South Plains and Panhandle, with Plainview reporting 24 to 29 inches and nearby Lubbock Amarillo enduring about 10 inches. At least 15 deaths statewide were blamed on the storm as National Guardsmen and the highway patrol rescued some 100 stranded motorists. Cattle on the open range faced danger and schools closed.
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Plainview
Tex
Texas South Plains
Panhandle
South Plains
Lubbock
Amarillo
National Guardsmen
Highway Patrol
Carlsbad
N. M
Dyersburg
Tenn
Fayetteville
Shelbyville
Knoxville
European Death Toll 113 as Storms Continue Rampage
European blizzards freeze the continent with 113 dead across France Britain Denmark Germany Turkey Austria Netherlands Switzerland Yugoslavia Belgium and Belgium. Ice floes threaten the North Sea while power outages and frozen streets hinder life across cities from Bristol to London.
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London
Europe
North Sea
France
Britain
Maly
Denmark
Germany
Saar
Turkey
Austria
Netherlands
Switzerland
Yugoslavia
Belgium
United Kingdom
Bristol
England
Glasgow
Lascar
Nice
Italy
Pisa
Genoa
Fernfjord
Tuscany
Bari
Grigento
Skagerrak
Kattegat
Man Found Dead Here In Tucson Architect Connected
The body of a 37 year old man tentatively identified as Allen Marrow was found in a small house at 1436 E Roger Rd with no sign of external violence. Deputies say death could have occurred up to 24 hours before discovery shortly after 4 am. Marrow’s mother, in Phoenix, had been unable to reach him by phone. Coroner Clark H Johnson ordered a medical exam and the body released to Brings Mortuary. Marrow was recently associated with the Tucson firm Scholer Sakellar and Fuller in Chicago.
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Allen Marrow
E. Roger Rd
Rrow
Marrow
Phoenix
Clark H. Johnson
Chicago
Tucson
Scholer, Sakellar & Fuller
Arizona weighs 48 million road plan over three years
The State Highway Planning Committee reviews a 48 million dollar three year road program for Arizona. State Highway Engineer William Willey projects a 412 million need in 10 years with only 35 million revenue forecast, a 62 million shortfall. A one cent gas tax hike could add 2% million annually for projects, committee chairs named Beaudry and four members to the executive panel.
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Phoenix
State
Arizona
William Willey
Willey
S. M. Beaudry
Tucson
Beaudry
W. E. Craig
Maricopa County
Ott Morrow
Coconino
James Brophy
Cochisé
Frank Goodman
Navajo
Craig
Eden Push for Trade Relaxation Fails in Talks
Washington reports US rejects Britain's broad proposal to ease curbs on allied trade with Red China. Eisenhower backs limited concessions on rubber light machine tools dynamos thin metal sheets and other items, calling the matter a compromise. Eden departs for Ottawa amid mixed signals from Congress.
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Red
China
Eisenhower
Eden
Washington
Ottawa
Canada
New Tucson Cold Snap Sets Wind Chill Record
A Tucson temperature of 25 degrees shattered the date record, besting 28 set in 1949. The forecast calls for continued cold with mostly clear skies tonight and tomorrow, followed by a modest warmup. Other Arizona readings included Winslow 32, Yuma 37, Phoenix 53, and Mavericks around 30 to minus 19.
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Tucson
Old Pueblo
Great Seale
Arizona
Teature Oe
Premace
Winslow
Yuma
Douglas
Phoenix
Polio Case Toll Rises in Arizona State
The Arizona polio outbreak climbs to 17 cases with a 24 month-old Phoenix girl identified as the latest victim. State Health Department notes the rise is unusual for the season and not the paratype case.
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Phoenix
Arizona
State Health Department
Transamerica Merges Arizona Banks in Second Expansion
The Transamerica Corp announces that the First National Bank of Arizona in Phoenix has merged with the Miners & Merchants Bank of Bisbee. Miners & Merchants, founded in 1902, now operates four branches with deposits totaling 12.6 million dollars.
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San Francisco
Transamerica Corp
First National Bank of Arizona
Phoenix
Miners & Merchants Bank of Bisbee
Transamerica
Arizona
Southern Arizona Bank & Trust Co
Tucson
F. N. Belgrano
Miners & Merchants Bank
Crossing Fight Bill Aims at School Zone Signs
Rep. James Carroll said he would file a bill to require school zone warnings and 15 mph speed limits on streets around St. Johns School in Tucson. The measure, amendments to the state traffic code, targets conflicts with the State Highway Commission over necessary signs to protect children.
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Phoenix
James Carroll
D-Pima
St. Johns Parochial
Tucson
Joseph Murphy
State Highway Commission
Father Murphy
Carroll
Commission
FBI Doubts Irvin Is Motel Bandit
Police and FBI officials express considerable doubt that the calm gunman who robbed a Phoenix Desert Sun Motel was Leslie Irvin, the Indiana jail escapee. Two witnesses disagreed after viewing photos. one guest, Carl Laing, says a strong resemblance existed. Irvin faces death for one killing and is indicted on five others. he escaped January 18 and was to be returned to Indiana for execution.
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Phoenix
FBI
Leslie
Mad Dog
Gee Gee
Irvin
Carl Laing
North Hollywood
Calif
Desert Sun Motel
Laing
Kalvin A. Nelson
Arizona
Princeton
Ind
Michigan City
Harlem Globetrotters and events fill tonight lineup
Tonight and tomorrow feature the Harlem Globetrotters at Bear Down gym and multiple community events. High school basketball games in Tucson and Tombstone, dog racing at Greyhound Park, theater productions at El Conquistador Hotel and Rillito Park, plus a minstrel show at University of Arizona Auditorium and a Sunday forum on Africa.
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Harlem Globetrotters
Bear Down
Tucson
North Phoenix
THS
Greyhound Park
Tucson Little Theater
el Conquistador Hotel
Tombstone
Arizona School For the Deaf
ASD
Tucson Playhouse
Rillito Park
University of Arizona
Index Grande Campaign and Social Notes
Fragmentary newspaper index item lists campaigns and organizations. Mentions Bray Bear Dan, Reilly, and a campaign reference labeled hun gry. Includes cross-references to pages on movies sports and churches with cryptic formatting and partial headers.
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Grande
Reilly
de Ae
Bray Bear Dan Demo Organization
Page & Books
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Skinner
Reds
Far East
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Wotladejinsky
International Cooperation Administration
Senate
Karm Bill
LA Cagers
Charlie
U.S. A
Isa
Chief Lands Air Power
Robert J. Tipton
Lestie Irvin
Indiana
Son
Tipton
Texas
Anthony Eden
Red China
Wade
William F. Knowland
Gentrmen Stylesridges
R-N.h
Alican Policy Committee
House
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Mass
State Bank Merged
Riklito Park
Nogales Highway
Sunday Evening Forum
Phillip Cummings
Africa
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