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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1963
Page
1
Mourning rituals begin in Vatican City as Pope John XXIII dies. Preparations for selecting his successor start. The articles reflect a divided world uniting in grief. Angelo Roncalli, born to a tenant farmer, rose to the papacy and is remembered as a scholar and diplomat.
City and state leaders move quickly to tie up loose ends on a proposed Central Arizona Project bill and determine the best time to introduce it. The session ends amid sharp charges from minority members and a governor’s warning.
President Kennedy issues executive orders barring discrimination on federal construction programs and other federal projects involving worker hires. Sen. Abraham Ribicoff accuses the Agriculture Department of failing to identify unsafe pesticides and threatens to publish names if not disclosed by day’s end. The House Ways and Means Committee votes to block a planned excise tax cut and corporate profit tax reduction.
A military charter transport carrying 101 people is found scattered off the British Columbia coast with no signs of survivors. The report notes a confirmed loss of life and outlines early search efforts. Nearby authorities assess the wreckage and possible causes while coordinating with defense and marine agencies.
Citizen editorial page presents a special feature on foreign aid showing maps and documented figures. The piece outlines how tax dollars reach 107 countries worldwide, highlighting geographic distribution and overall totals.
Rival Track and Field Federation members announce intentions to boycott the National AAU Championships amid sport tensions. Dick Farrell breaks a no-hitter bid, losing it but winning 2-1 as Ken Aspromonte protests. Arizona Wildcats struggle in NCAA District 7 seeking to restore national respect after a 7-32 record.
A compact page scan lists sections including crossword puzzle editorials financial news movie times and various features. It notes multiple page references and column headings such as Deaths editorial and Woman's View with sparse readable content.
Phoenix psychiatrists Dr. Major Tuckler and Dr. Richard Duisberg testified Meador was sane and understood right from wrong, with Duisberg noting a character disorder. The defense urged acquittal for psychiatric help while co defendant Larry McDaniel described Meador's erratic conduct and past escape attempts in Arizona.
At the annual meeting of the Tucson Boys Chorus Parents Association Larry Bamberger was elected president for 1963-64. New officers include Robert Hayden as vice president Mrs. Bill W Johnson secretary and William E Lewis treasurer. Tapes from the 1963 touring group were shown to aid a new holiday song record. The graduation picnic will be held at Green Fields Preparatory School at 2 p m Sunday with chorus members families and board members invited.
In Pinal County McDaniel and Meador appear in court with Meador muttering to himself and using another prisoner’s name. McDaniel, the sole witness subpoenaed by the defense at government expense, faced questions about the escape and identity.
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