County Wide Zoning Law Soars After Canvass Victory
Pima county voters back county wide zoning in a landslide with 4 910 to 2 104 against local option zoning. Officials prepare enforcement machinery as canvass next Monday sets effective date. The ruling faces constitutional review by Judge Truman and implications for non conforming uses and development plans.
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Santa Rosa
Sells
Greaterville
Board of Supervisors
A. M. Faure
W. C. Truman
Lesley B. Allen
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Allen
Planning and Zoning Commission
Killer Suspect Captured Here
Claude H. Wiltrout32, arrested after a hotel fight, confessed to killing his step grandfather Stephen Burns87 in Kansas City last October. He waived extradition and will be sent to Missouri. Wiltrout was captured by Patrolmen White and Wesson after a rooftop chase at the Apache hotel.
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Claude H. Wiltrout
Kansas City
Wiltrout
Missouri
Stephen H. Burns
Travis White
James Wesson
Apache Hotel
Dye
William E. Kuhns
Billy Mitchum
Kuhns
Civic Center Aid May Fund Tucson Redevelopment
Funds available in Washington could back land acquisition for Tucson's Civic Center if urban redevelopment criteria are met. Sen. Hayden notified the Chamber of Commerce that up to 1.9 million dollars could be provided for condemning an eight‑block downtown area, with total project costs around 4.25 million.
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Tucson
Carl Hayden
Chamber of Commerce
Pima County
Monte Mansfield
Mansfield
Hayden
N. S. Keith
The
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Keith
Israel hunts for terrorists after Tel Aviv bombing
Israel tightens its manhunt for suspects of the Soviet legation bombing in Tel Aviv. About 25 Israelis including three Arabs were reported under arrest as Prime Minister Ben Gurion denounced the act. The injured included the Soviet minister's wife and three legation employees. Police target a recently formed anti Communist league as raids hit Tel Aviv Jaffa and Jerusalem.
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David Ben-Gurion
League
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Two Williams Plane Crashes Cost One Life
Two crashes within 12 hours at Williams air base cost one student life and left another narrowly alive after parachuting from a burning trainer. Dean B. Anderson, 22, of Milford Utah, died in the T-33 crash northwest of Picacho. Dutch cadet Leendert Koster survived after his night flight failed and he jumped from 7 500 feet. he was treated at Marana base hospital.
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Williams
Anderson
Leendert Koster
Koster
Marana
Eloy
Marana Air Force Base
Vets Insurance Dividends To Enter Mailboxes Soon
The Veterans Administration will mail 1953 dividend checks to National Service Life Insurance policyholders in most states. In Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi payments begin in 30 to 60 days. About 5 million veterans will receive a flat 60 dollar dividend. payments to individuals occur 30 to 40 days after policy anniversary.
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Veterans Administration
Finnish tanker Wilma nears Red China with jet fuel cargo
The Finnish tanker Wilma carrying 7 000 tons of jet plane fuel anchored off a British port beyond limits. Authorities could not board or confirm destination while discussing possible attack risks amid a China sea approach.
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Korea
Taylor assumes command of United Nations Eighth Army
Lt. Gen. Maxwell Taylor formally took command today of the United Nations Eighth Army in Korea. The force faced rain snow and heavy clouds along the 155 mile front with a driving snowstorm then drizzle. Temperatures rose above freezing in some sectors.
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Korea
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Maxwell Taylor
United Nations Eighth Army
Court Action Still Looms Over County Zoning
Court watchers weigh further action after the Beals failed to block the election. The county-wide zoning ordinance becomes effective next Monday and may face anew constitutional challenges in court, possibly by a property owner alleging direct harm.
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Fritz Kessinger
Court House
George W. Beal
Board of Supervisors
Arizona
W. C. Truman
Pinal County
President to Hold First News Conference Next Tuesday
President Eisenhower will hold his first news conference since his inauguration next Tuesday. James C. Hagerty, his press secretary, said the president will be open for questions from reporters.
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Washington
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Dry Weather Continues Ahead As Rodeo Nears
The eerie dry spell drags on with no forecasted rain for the near future. Yesterday reached a high of 60 degrees while morning lows dipped to 33. Statewide readings included Phoenix 62 to 36, Yuma 68 to 48, and Flagstaff 37 to 12.
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Yuma
Flagstaff
Eisenhower Pushes Trade Focus Over Aid in White House Meeting
President Eisenhower convened 12 top officials to discuss boosting world trade and reducing aid. The session, described as a broad policy dialogue, explored extending the Reciprocal Trade Act and streamlining U S customs rules. Participants included Taft, Millikin, Reed, Stassen, Weeks, Humphrey, Durkin, Bedell Smith and Morse.
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UWP
Eisenhower
Congress
Administration
James C. Hagerty
White House
U. S
Senate
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Eugene D. Millikin
Tucson rodeo parade faces few entries and sponsor gaps
Officials warn the Tucson parade may be subdued this year as only about 100 entries are in and prizes may go unawarded. Entries close Friday night and several historic vehicles lack sponsors.
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East Berlin Reds Warn West Berlin of Blockade Threat
The Socialist Unity Party of East Berlin declared plans to isolate West Berlin if West Germany ratifies the European defense pact. It urged withdrawal of military garrisons, abolition of sector borders, and banning of groups it labels as terror orgs. The proclamation warned of U S imperialist risk and four power violations.
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East Germany
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Bonn
Socialist Unity (Communist) Party of
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Free Jurists’ League
Konrad Adenauer
Red Army
Taegliche Rundschau
U. S
Soviet Zone
West
Legalized Bingo Plan Aims at Restricting Pro Gamblers
Phoenix report details a plan to legalize bingo by constitutional amendment. State Sen. William Sullivan says the measure would permit some groups to run bingo while prohibiting professional gains. The attorney general is drafting the amendment for introduction once ready.
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William Sullivan
Dgila
Arizona
Sullivan
Attorney General's Office
Lincoln Birthday Not a School Holiday in Tucson
Lincoln's birthday does not close Tucson schools but classes continue for thousands of students. Only holiday for students is February 20 for Washington's birthday and rodeo observance. City offices close February 12 14 and 23 for Lincoln's birthday Admission day and Washington's birthday. Most downtown stores stay open.
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Tucson
Washington
Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow Menu of Events
Tucson hosts varied events including a 8 P.M. Grand Canyon boat trip film at UA liberal arts auditorium and an 8:30 P.M. Tucson Symphony Orchestra concert in the UA auditorium. Also scheduled are wrestling at Tucson Sports Center, a UA University Players production of The Great God Brown, golf at Tucson Country Club, a UA student recital, an annual minstrel show, a Border Conference basketball game Bear Down gym and a ballet at Paramount theater.
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Lorchestra
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Great God Brown
University Players
Herring Hall
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Paramount Theater
East
Index U S strategists discuss projected embargo on China
A summary line notes U S strategists debate a potential embargo on trade with Red China, outlining possible economic and diplomatic impacts and suggesting timing within a broader foreign policy discussion.
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Tucson
Jack Underwood
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