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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1955

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Arizonians Take Lead at Fiesta de los Vaqueros

Arizona proved strongest at the Fiesta de los Vaqueros opening session. In the four day event 18 contestants competed with only two riding Brahman bulls, both from Tucson Gene Davis won and Ging Graham placed second. Arizona ropers led the team roping event with Joe Basset and John Cline from Globe finishing in 16.8 seconds. Another Arizona team Phil Stockton Phoenix and Os.

Arizona Cowboys Tucson Gene Davis Ging Graham Arizona Ropers Joe Basset John Cline Globe Arizona Phil Stockton Phoenix

Rodeo Action In Pictures at Tempe Stock Show

The rodeo drew near 2,000 fans as world champion cowboys struggled with Brahman calves and bulls. Lee Cockrell of Pampa posted the best time in steer wrestling at 19.1 seconds while Ross Dollarhide of Lakeview, Ore won steer wrestling earlier in the run with 17.9 seconds. Additional stock and events promised continued action through today and the weekend.

Tempe Ross Dollarhicde Lakeview Ore Chamber OF Commerce Beutler Bros Lee Cockrell Pampa Tex

Tucson Soap Box Derby opens registration for youth

Tomorrow registration begins for the 1935 Tucson Soap Box Derby. Youth aged 14 to 13 may enter and win valuable prizes. Visit O'Rielly Motor Co at 415 N Sixth Ave with a parent between 9 and 3 to get the free official rule book and register.

Fellows Tucson O'Rielly Motor Co Sixth Ave

Mrs. Bynum Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced

Teresa Bynum pleaded guilty to second degree murder in superior court. Judge J Mercer Johnson imposed a 10 to 12 year state prison term after the county attorney accepted her request to waive standard sentencing. Sheriff's deputies moved her to Florence state prison as the case closed the door on a planned first degree murder trial. The incident stemmed from the Dec 15 fatal shooting of her husband Jack Bynum at the South Meyer avenue and Ochoa street intersection. A mistrial occurred Dec 11 when a juror suffered a seizure before final deliberations.

Florence Teresa Big Red) Bynum Mar. S J Mercer Johnson Bynum Raul Castro Sheriff's State Prison Jack Snow) Bynum South Meyer Avenue Ochoa Street J. Mercer Johnson

Teller says atom energy may surpass H bomb unseen

Dr Edward Teller of UC Berkeley predicts a broader atomic future beyond the hydrogen bomb in an article for Science. He notes the teamwork and scientific skill that produced the H bomb should drive new directions in atomic research.

California Science

Progress Risks and Next Steps in Nuclear Developments

A leader warns that the scale of progress brings new dangers and that the hydrogen bomb is not the final milestone. He cautions against assuming endless growth, notes the world’s surprises, and says the nation will fail if it rests on past accomplishments.

Shifting Winds Bring Rain in Tucson Weather Update

A weather forecast notes a warm but unsettled pattern in Tucson as northerly winds shift to southerly bringing moisture. Expect considerable cloudiness and showers but not heavy impacts on weekend outdoor events and rodeos. The day’s high reached 70, with a pre-dawn low near 57, and tomorrow should see a slight cooling.

Nebe Tucson

Markets At A Glance

New York markets show stocks lower with reduced volume while bonds trade mixed as governments improve. Cotton irregular and quiet, wheat weak to steady, corn and oats very weak with limited demand. Hogs rise to 25 cents, top $17.25. Cattle steady to firm with steers and heifers at about $24.00.

Senate Recommends Passage of UA Expansion Bill

In Phoenix the Arizona Senate endorsed 11 bills including five expanding a 5.94 million dollar UA and state college building program. Two more related measures to complete the program were expected to pass. A dispute centered on creating a highway department director, opposed by some who favored the state engineer. The college bills faced no opposition and funding was shifted to a two year period starting July. The UA may issue 3.5 million in self liquidating dorm bonds, Tempe to follow today. House plans third reading next week.

Phoenix State Senate University of Arizona Tempe Flagstaff Senate State Highway Department Appropriations Committee The University Plang

Saar Pact In Trouble As Coalition Splits

In Bonn two coalition partners the FDP and BHE announced they will vote against the Franco German Saar pact and related rearmament measures. Adenauer warned defeat could wreck the western defense plan as the Bundestag debates the measures.

HOM Germany Konrad Adenauer Saarland Adenauer Free Democrats FDP Refugee Party BHE Bundestag

Valley Bank Holdup Thwarted By Teller Heroics

A Valley National Bank teller prevented a robbery at the downtown branch shortly before 1 pm. Mrs. Gisela Erickson 27 described a note read Do not raise alarm and reported the robber had no visible weapon. Police searched the Scott avenue area near the Masonic Temple as the suspect fled east on Congress then south. He was 45 to 50, six feet tall, slender, in an olive drab shirt and a dirt hunter's cap.

Valley National Bank Gisela Erickson Scott Avenue Masonic Temple James R. Coleman New Accounts Department Congress Street Masonic” Temple

Atlas Missile Out Of Bay Revealed By Air Force

The Air Force publicly acknowledged work on an intercontinental ballistic missile named Atlas. General Dynamics Convair division leads the project, but officials say development is in early stages. Gen. Nathan F. Twining stated the Atlas program is just getting going, marking the first official admission of its existence.

Washington The Air Force Today Air Force Nathan F Twining

House votes $20 tax cut for individuals in bill

Washington The House passed a Democratic bill to cut income taxes by 20 dollars per person starting January 1. The measure keeps current corporate tax rates for another year. Final passage 242-175, with a looming Senate battle and mixed partisan support in the House.

Washington House

Plans Week End In Mountain Retreat

President Eisenhower planned to leave for a weekend at Camp David in Maryland’s Catoctin mountains. The White House said the president would stay at the presidential retreat as several cabinet members were out of town and the weekly meeting was canceled.

Washington Eisenhower Camp David Maryland Catoctin Mountains

Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow Show Schedule

Public events list for tonight and tomorrow includes Class A basketball tournament at Bear Down gym with rounds at 7 and 8 30 pm. Also university events in Liberal Arts and Student Union venues featuring Raymond E Denno on Room Environment and Learning and Hildegarde Hartigan on Science in the Elementary School Program with no charge. Additional discussions on Arab Israel, high school wrestling, rodeo square dance, UA Varsity show, library book mobile stops, and community bowling and bridge events scheduled across campus and city venues.

Arizona Association of Audio-Visual Education Raymond E. Denno Union Fernando Giacaman Yaagov Orev N. D Houghton Liberal Arts Mansfeld School Carnegie Speedway Washwell Raymond E.’ Denno Student Union Bear Down South Sixth Avenue Tucson Bridge Club

Joe Must Go editor forced to quit

Newspaper item reports the editor of the Joe Must Go column resigns under pressure. The brief note notes the controversy surrounding the column and the editor's departure from duties at the publication.

Marlon Brando Joe Ariz

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