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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1957
Page
1
The Tucson Chamber of Commerce tax study group reaffirmed it cannot approve the $7 325 000 school bond issue and canceled tonight's citizens committee meeting. The panel noted it has not finished evaluating facts and opposed portions earmarked for remodeling and site development.
A planned clash between Apache authorities and state officers over serving a court order on the reservations failed to materialize. Deputies found no trace of the Indian police on the scene.
Uncontrolled range fire driven by winds burns 1500 acres in the Galiuro Mountains 18 miles east of San Manuel. Four fronts threaten canyons near Grassy Peak as 100 Zuni Crews and 130 federal prisoners battle it with air support and shifting containment goals.
President Eisenhower told a national Republican rally he will use every power at his disposal to carry out 1956 platform pledges. He urged party unity behind his budget and proposals, arguing Republicans differ less on principle than Democrats. He praised the GOP team and warned against a divided party.
General Lauris Norstad told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee NATO forces are now three to four times stronger and more effective than six years ago. He backed Eisenhower's 3.865 billion foreign aid plan while opponents pressed to cut spending in a session following his closed testimony.
Washington senators surfaced a gala dinner by New York Local No. 3 that raised about 60 000 for union vice president Max Kralstein. The event at the Waldorf Astoria in June collected tickets 25 each and souvenir ads as part of about 85 000 in receipts while Kralstein allegedly received over 61 000 for a new home and furnishings. Dutto, local organizing director, invoked the Fifth Amendment when questioned about pre 1950 Communist ties and said affidavits were filed with the government since 1950.
Blaze on the sidewalk draws attention as fire crews battle flames in a city district. Reports note swift action by firefighters and area authorities as residents observe from nearby streets.
Arizona Alum notes a comics page and crossword puzzle listings on pages 12 and 27 with related editorial and TV radio features nearby. Molly Mayfield appears in the women’s view section and police blotter appears on page 8.
The United States signed a 48.9 million dollar aid pact with Poland and promised 46.1 million more if Congress approves. The program aims to show support for Poland against Moscow control and to aid postwar economic modernization including a 30 million Export-Import Bank loan and 18.9 million for commodity sales.
A committee of Ottawa citizens plans to fly to Washington on Monday to protest the decision to let a Japanese court try Specialist 3 C William Girard for the death of a Japanese woman. Girard says the shooting was an accident and hopes for a fair trial in Japan.
A House appropriations subcommittee declined to consider President Eisenhower's request for 149,500,000 in extra funds to avert postal service cuts on July 1. Chairman J Vaughan Gary said Postmaster General Arthur E Summerfield was not ready to answer questions on planned service reductions if funds are withheld.
Miss Rose Ichelson, chief researcher at St. Luke's and Children's Medical Center in Philadelphia, announces isolation of spirochaeta myelophthora, claimed as the cause of multiple sclerosis. She says the discovery will let researchers pursue immunization and cure, noting MS affects about 300,000 Americans and has no known cure. Lou Gehrig is cited as a famous victim of the disease.
Washington Rep Wayne Hays accused Rep Adam Clayton Powell of scurrilous tactics over the civil rights debate. Hays a civil rights bill supporter said Powells letter urging support almost persuaded him to back a jury trial amendment sought by southern opponents. He criticized Powells line about Negro voters and white citizens councils.
Detroit reports the Automobile Manufacturers Association directs members to avoid race or speed boasting. Leaders from General Motors Ford Chrysler and other makers vow not to participate in events or ads implying racing or high speed and to replace such terms with safety reliability and comfort.
Last chance tomorrow for Derby cars to undergo pre race checks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4621 S 6th Ave. Participants are urged to bring vehicles that have not yet passed and arrive on time.
The Tucson area sweltered with a 104 degree high, the second hottest in the nation and the warmest June 6 on local record. Yuma, Gila Bend, and Needles hit 108 degrees while forecasts call for sunny days with occasional high clouds and little temp change. eastern mountains may see isolated afternoon storms.
Governor Ernest McFarland announced the promotion of Col. Frederick R. Stofft of Tucson to brigadier general in the Arizona National Guard. Stofft and Brig. Gen. Lawrence H. Bell will take on new roles as assistant adjutant generals for the Army and Air Force with a Monday ceremony in the governor's office.
Senate internal security subcommittee drops temporarily its plan to question Nobel laureate Linus Pauling about a campaign against hydrogen bomb tests. Pauling, a California Institute of Technology faculty member, had been subpoenaed for June 18 but requested moving the hearing to June 11 12 or 13 to accommodate lectures in Paris. The U S Public Health Service notes atomic fallout is present in air and water but not in excessive amounts.
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