Space agency pins 50-50 odds on Glenn orbital flight
Weather prospects for John H. Glenn Jr.’s orbital flight tomorrow were about 50-50, with officials calling the outlook marginal. Navy observers will refine data from recovery areas as ships and a reconnaissance plane monitor conditions ahead of a two-day split countdown beginning tonight.
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Tucson Citizen Flashback Highlights Arizona History
A compact snapshot recalls notable moments in Arizona from 1912 to 1962, highlighting people, places and events that shaped the state and featured in the Tucson Citizen archives.
Massive Paris Strike and Funeral Protests Paralyze France
Paris sees a half day general strike followed by a massive protest march totaling about 250000 workers. 100000 mourners attended a funeral for eight killed in clashes, while 150000 watched the procession. Communist leaders guided the demonstrations as Algerian peace talks reportedly near a final phase.
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Supervisors Oppose Pima Gas Tax Plan
The Tucson area faces a clash as the Board of Supervisors rejects a proposed county gas tax of up to three cents. All three supervisors argue for a statewide approach and oppose individual counties collecting the tax. City officials seek to include Pima County in a new bill expanding county taxing power beyond Maricopa.
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Six Day California Rains End Amid West Flooding
Floods swept parts of Idaho Nevada California and surrounding states as six days of rain ended. Portneuf River breached dikes in Pocatello forcing hundreds to flee while floods damaged bridges roads and homes across the region. National Guardsmen aided evacuees and schools closed in Idaho and other states faced closures and damage.
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Titan Men Return to Congress Street Plant Under Existing Unions
About 50 workers gathered at the Congress street plant of Titan Manufacturing to learn it would reopen tomorrow under current union agreements. Idaho Maryland Industries Inc. had filed for bankruptcy relief Feb 2 after closing the missile base plant. Workers questioned union representation as 131 plant employees lack a bargaining agent while 178 in the field installing 700 ton doors are represented by craft unions. Wage disparities were noted with $2.70 local versus $4.35 field pay. The company contends Labor Department rules affiliates the plant with missile site operations, pushing field wages to both locations. United Steel Workers petitioned for an election at the plant.
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Congress Street
Idaho
Fog blankets Tucson as patchy mist drifts through city
A foggy morning settles over Tucson with patchy conditions in the Catalina Mountain foothills. No rain is expected though a few sprinkles touched early risers. Tonight and tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a high near 73 and a low around 47.
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Still No Key Vive Sadowsky
Irving Sadowsky reported his delivery truck stolen from 1300 E. 17th St between 6 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. unlocked due to a missing key. Police found the truck days later and Sadowsky admitted he still had not obtained a duplicate key.
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Audrey Renolds
E. 17Th St
Tucson Observes Arizona Statehood Jubilee Events
City joins statehood anniversary with a 10:15 a.m. parade from El Presidio Hotel to Pima County Courthouse and 11:30 a.m. flag raising. Officials include Harold Steinfeld and Ben Slack. Milestone events feature a historic talk, music, a noon Rotary luncheon, and stamp exhibits.
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Tucson
Papago Dinner A Treat For
Inside the Citizen cites a community dinner event with local hosts and menu highlights. The piece notes cultural emphasis and upcoming community calendar items.
Public Records And Notices From The Newspapers Pages
Fragmentary OCR lists sections and page numbers from a newspaper. Mentions Public Records Radio-TV Sports crosswords editorials financial pages and reader Molly Mayfield. No specific events or people stated beyond a named contributor.
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Parade Honors Arizona Pioneers to Courthouse Ceremonies
A morning parade starts at 10 15 with antique cars carrying Arizona pioneers. The procession follows a route from El Presidio Hotel via 4th Avenue Toole Congress Main Pennington 6th Alameda and Church to end at the Pima County Courthouse for 11 30 ceremonies.
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