Strong-Arm Men Hinted In Grant's Fatal Beating
Tucson hearing opens for Elmer Hess Jr. charged with second degree murder in the beating death of Teamsters boss Howard D. Grant. Defense hints strong-arm assailants outside the Labor Temple may be involved as testimony continues.
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Kennedy seeks 5.6 billion for education program
President Kennedy asks Congress to authorize 2.3 billion in public school construction and salaries for three years, a five year scholarship program for up to 212,500 students at 700 on average, a 5 year housing loan extension, and 300 million yearly for college facilities. The plan excludes private and parochial schools and ties aid to state and local effort.
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Dirksen Proposes Own School Aid Bill to Counter Kennedy
Senate minority leader Everett Dirksen urged a lean four year program totaling two billion dollars for federal school construction with local districts matching half the cost. He promised hearings on his measure and Kennedy’s plan, arguing his bill targets classrooms with no frills as a positive GOP alternative to the Kennedy education package.
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Everett M. Dirksen
R-Ill
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Dirksen
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Airline Strike Expands Across Major Carriers
A wildcat walkout by a small union triggers mass layoffs and flight suspensions. American Airlines and Trans World Airlines halt operations at midnight, furloughing about 44,000 workers. Pan American shuts most flights with 20,000 laid off. Overall, 74,000 jobs affected as six major carriers feel the strike's reach.
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U N Storm Deepens as Congo Killings Trigger Protests
Six Lumumba aides are reported killed in Congo amid Hammarskjold’s condemnation of the latest violence. The UN Security Council adjourned to 3 p.m. EST for consultations as the Soviet Union blamed the secretary-general, and Adlai Stevenson backed urgent action. Dayal confirmed the deaths. Lumumba was slain after transfer to Katanga. Stevenson and Zorin urged accountability and rapid action.
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Adlai F E. Stevenson
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TRT seeks fare hike to three zones in state hearing
TRT proposes raising fares from four zones to three larger zones with 20 25 and 30 cent rates. A hearing is set by the Arizona Corporation Commission at 10 am on Friday at the State Office Building West Congress St. Manager Lawrence Railing says the plan aims to sustain service and profitability.
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United States
Inside The Citizen Blow To Control Liquor Licenses
City paper notes a crackdown on liquor license controls highlighting policy shifts and potential impacts on bars and establishments. It references a sudden death playoff won by Hill with details on page 41.
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Arizona House Narrowly Defeats Public Discrimination Bill
The Arizona House voted 40 to 38 against a bill prohibiting discrimination in state licensed public places. Rep. J D Holmes, a Black member from Maricopa, switched to support the bill during the session, allowing a motion for reconsideration to be filed tomorrow.
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Phoenix
Arizona House Today
J. D. Holmes
D-Maricopa
House
Strike's impact on city disrupts Tucson travel plans
Hundreds grounded by the airlines strike alter plans in Tucson as American Airlines cuts 110 jobs and TWA trims staff, while Frontier and Apache seek connections. Tourists rent cars, buses and trains surge, hotels report cancellations, rodeo and golf activities face transportation concerns. American ends reservations. TWA keeps them then cancels hours before departure.
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TWA
Frost touches East and West Sides as frostproof crops risk
Frost was reported on Tucson's East and West Sides with lows near 28 in low areas while the city received varied rainfall amounts. Measured rain at the airport was .01 inches, while neighborhoods logged up to .15 inches. Nurseryman John Harlow warnedprotective coverings for young citrus as temps may dip again. sunny, warmer tomorrow.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Tucson
John Harlow
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