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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1958
Page
2
A man arrested in Flagstaff on February 11, identified as William Yates after initial charges against David Carr. Yates pleaded guilty in February and faces an 18 month prison term, with government testimony from Clarence Robison and Cush.
In Flagstaff the annual Boys State concluded with an awards breakfast. Named outstanding delegates were Mike Pitts of Tempe and Hugh Gallagher of Phoenix, chosen to represent Arizona at Boys Nation in Washington July 16 3. Alternates are Bob Stafford of Phoenix and Lee Secrix. Pitts chaired the Federalian Party and helped elect the Boys State governor. he also served as secretary of State and mayor in some cities. Other awards: Outstanding mayor Royse Tempe outstanding citizen Jack Braves Williams and the Speech award in memory of Dr Lacy Eastburn.
Palo Alto report notes a rivalry over four hours of plays on KGA San Francisco on June 14. Enrico Caruso and Johnny Mathis contend for rotation, with Caruso edging ahead in a close race. Stanford story fragment hints at performance records and audience reaction.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told a Washington audience that current Moscow talks show no clear path to a 1958 summit. He said talks have just begun and Russia will not agree at a lower level, while expressing optimism for possible agreements on nuclear testing suspensions and peaceful use of Antarctica. He did not foresee a French De Gaulle government rise threatening NATO unity.
In Lovington New Mexico a 10 year old Eunice boy confessed to shooting his father Herschel Simms 42. Aiding their grandfather’s ranch the boys planned a trip to Rattlesnake Canyon when the younger boy urged action. Paul Simms said he fired after asking his brother to help kill their father claiming he “lost his head.” No charges filed yet as the case remains open.
MEMPHIS UPI reports rock and roll loses favor in Elvis Presley’s hometown where a local radio poll shows only 12 percent of listeners support the music made famous by Elvis.
Prescott notes Gov. McFarland tells Veterans of Foreign Wars to restore the nation’s honor and prestige. He warns dangers mirror pre World War II and stresses money alone cannot fix it. He urges members and their sons to act while domestic ills are exposed.
A fragment reports VFW leaders accused of subterfuge and ill intent while praising Arizona. The brief notes dissent within veteran circles and signals sharpened tensions over the praise campaign amid internal debate.
The Arizona district headquarters of the Air Force procurement division will relocate from Tucson to Phoenix soon, affecting seven Air Force and civil service personnel. The Tucson office will remain at Hughes Aircraft Co. but under Phoenix district administration while Maj. Charles P. Cato Jr. moves his office to Phoenix.
A former service member, Bailey Jackson of Bisbee, is sued in U S District Court for $207.48 overpayment plus interest after an erroneous discharge calculation in 1954. Government demands since May 3, 1957 have failed. The suit does not specify the responsible service.
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