Tucson Rodeo Opens With Record Entry Attracting Young Cowboys
The 35th Tucson Rodeo began at dawn on South Sixth Avenue drawing 287 entrants and about $30,000 in prize money. Notable veterans Joe Glenn and Fred Darnell topped last year’s earnings with $1,762.40 each as attendance leans toward rising talent amid the no trading out rule. The event features 103 bucking horses and 46 bulls under stock contractor Lynn Beutler, with top ropers and riders like Jim Rodriguez and Bob A. Robinson anticipated to shine.
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South Sixth Avenue
Tucson
Ed Echols
Arizona-New Mexico
Joe Glenn
Fred Darnell
San Antonio
John Rodes
Jim Rodriguez
Bill Linderman
Idaho
Chuck Sheppard
Arizona
Lynn Beutler
Rail Strike Halted After Phelps Dodge Accord
Two railroad brotherhoods ended a six day walkout at Phelps Dodge Corp. Picket lines came down at Morenci after an agreement with the company in Ajo. Six Bisbee workers returned to jobs. Morenci unions claim the rug was pulled out and seek re negotiations as orders resume at Ajo on the graveyard shift.
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Phelps Dodge Corp
Ajo
Bisbee
Frank Essex
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Morenci
Douglas
Chessman Awaits Last Hours After Clemency Bid Rejected
Convicted of 17 felonies and nicknamed the Los Angeles red light bandit, Chessman seeks a rehearing as California Supreme Court rejects clemency 4 to 3. Gov. Brown will not grant clemency, citing constitutional limits, while the U S Supreme Court also denies a last chance appeal as Davis pursues a new filing.
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Atty
George T. Davis
California Supreme Court
California
State Supreme Court
Chessman
Los Angeles
Brown
US Supreme Court
Lambert's Arrest Delayed by Amended Motion in Bribery Case
Lambert Kautenburger faces arraignment delayed as attorneys file amended motion for bill of particulars. Attorney Morrison claims authority issues and questions grand jury witness subpoena handling. Kautenburger charged with three counts of bribery, one count each of agreeing to receive a bribe and filing a false income tax return.
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Lambert Kautenburger
Attys Robert Morrison
W. T. Holmes
Kaulenburger
Supreme Court
Dudley W. Windes
Morrison
Windes
Justice Court
State Tax Commission
Joan Delaney
Grand Jury
Kautenburger
Board of Supervisors
Superior Court
Lee Garrett
Delaney
Arizona Supreme Court
High Court
Kimble Named For Superior Court Seat
Gov Paul Fannin appointed Republican Bishop Atty Willam K Kimble to the Superior Court seat of Judge F E Thomas who died Monday. Kimble, who ran for attorney general in 1956, has also been named to the oil and gas commission but the appointment awaits Senate confirmation and likely withdrawal.
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Phoenix
Paul Fannin
Atty
Willam K. Kimble
F E. Thomas
Kimble
Robert Morrison
Morrison
Thomas
Fannin
Oil and Gas Commission
State Senate
Chilly Parade Delights Cowboys Draw Crowd Despite Cold
Crowds lined a five mile route for the Santa Rita Hotel parade as the sun peeked out then vanished, leaving 41 degree air. Vendors thrived while balloon sellers struggled. spectators wrapped in blankets and even used newspapers. Caraca group enjoyers watched in heavy clothes as stores closed to view the rodeo parade.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Jacome’s
Rodeo Parade Committee
Santa Rita
Scattered Showers Likely For Rodeo Weekend
Weather forecast points to scattered showers tonight and tomorrow with cloudiness and a risk of late night sprinkles. Dry ground may return by the weekend for cowboys, with a 5,000 foot snow note and wind plus cooler temps.
Tucson rodeo parade draws 90000 as UA band leads
Crowds line downtown Tucson for the 35th annual rodeo parade with over 364 entries. Governor Obregon and Governor Fannin ride in the first division as UA president Richard Harvill leads in dash, marking the Diamond Anniversary of the University. Parade ends, rodeo opens at 2 pm.
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United States
Mexico
Arizona
Confederacy
University of Arizona
Richard Harvill
Ed Echols
Echols
Roper
Alvaro Obregon
Sonora
Paul Fannin
Don Hummel
Abe Rochlin
Nogales
Ariz
Maximilian
San Xavier
Papago
Robert Geronimo
Geronimo
Roskruge School
South Std Avenue
Tornado Damages Homes in Panama City Beach Area
A tornado struck the Larkway Villa community on Panama City Beach early today. Florida highway patrol reported 35 to 40 homes roofed and 22 suffered major damage in the vicinity.
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Panama City
Veteran sports and military briefs in page greens
The paper previews Colonel Busy Training Old Foes, Veterans Best Bet To Win Open, and Casa Grande Aims for Textiles section items. It highlights upcoming features on page 19, page 26, and page 45 with terse summaries.
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Casa Grande
Herter Warns of War By Miscalculation Risks
Secretary of State Christian A. Herter said scientific advances bring the world closer to war by miscalculation and urged steps for a stable military environment. He spoke at a National Press Club luncheon advocating safeguards against surprise attacks, a halt to nuclear testing, and broader disarmament talks beginning March 15 in Geneva with the Soviet Union.
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Washington
UPL
Christian A. Herter
Geneva
Russia
Soviet Union
Numbers Game Variation At City Council Hearing
A citizen testified at a City Council public hearing on outlawing pinball style numbers games sold across town. Fred Brown described a “Past Action Uncle Sam” device with red white and blue colors, four bit stakes, and 10 folded paper strips. he claimed many outlets sell them. Police Chief Gar mire observed quietly as Brown demonstrated the item and no winners were reported.
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Fred Brown
Kings Rd
Fas- Pac
Brown
Bernard L. Garmire
New Numbers Racket Sparks Church Bingo Tax Debate
Citizen checked Brown lambasts church bingo as non taxed revenue. Officials dispute ruling on bingo gifts, with ex Attorneys General Morrison and Jones cited. Marks notes players can obtain bingo cards without cash under the rule.
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Jack G. Marks
Brown
Ross Jones
Marks
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