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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
1
A late morning fire in a Grand Central area subway tunnel trapped about 1500 passengers on eight trains. Firefighters and police quickly organized escapes as smoke filled tunnels. No deaths, but injuries and panic were reported. Mayor Wagner ordered a full investigation.
Rain still possible as clouds drift over Tucson and surrounding mountains. Forecaster notes low pressure from Baja California moving across the state may bring evening showers tonight and tomorrow with high temperatures near the mid 80s to 90s and cooler nights.
The International Association of Machinists expanded a walkout at Convair San Diego delaying two Atlas missile launchings at Cape Canaveral. The strike shut facilities at Convair and other missile bases, with about 2,785 IAM members out and 27,235 IAM workers affected at Convair sites. Construction at Vandenberg paused as lines held, allowing resumption on key complexes.
Sammy Davis J and May Britt announced plans to marry after her divorce from Eddie Gregson. They intend to raise a large family and may have their wedding in London. Davis noted potential prejudice but said his career would not be harmed. Britt, a Protestant, said children could choose their own religion.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller will breakfast tomorrow at the White House with President Eisenhower, as announced by Associate White House Press Secretary Anne Wheaton. The purpose of the early morning meeting was not disclosed, but Rockefeller had requested to see the President and may be available for a draft.
Argentine officials question Israel's account of Adolf Eichmann's transfer to Israel. The note claims Jewish volunteers tracked Eichmann from Argentina and took him to Israel willingly for trial, while Frondizi's government seeks clearer details on how captors entered and exited Argentina.
TOKYO UPI describes Zengakuren the fanatic leftist student federation vowing to struggle against President Eisenhower’s visit and to punish both him and Emperor Hirohito if needed. They plan several demonstrations starting June 11 with a larger protest on June 19 and a sitdown at Tokyo Airport to block the President’s plane.
Washington UPI reports the Senate labor committee voted to cover 6,833,000 more workers under the minimum wage law but struck 3,898,000 from the bill, mainly in small retail and service sectors. The measure would raise the wage from 1 to 1.25 dollars per hour and extend coverage, with Democratic support.
Secretary of State Herter told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Eisenhower should proceed with his planned visit to Japan despite anti American demonstrations. He said the trip should stay on track and offered to discuss details privately.
The Arizona Supreme Court quickly rejected Frank G Robles demand for a Pima County grand jury to probe Tucson land purchases. Justices ruled there is no constitutional requirement for a grand jury on citizen request. The case followed Tucson paying 660000 for 2200 acres, later buying for 36715, with 299000 in potential profits.
The stock market closed higher in lively trading with the Dow Jones industrial average at 643.4, up 8.62 points, ahead of yesterday’s rally as some issues finished below their best levels of the day.
UPI reports University of Chicago and Navy technicians chase the largest cosmic ray balloon. Fifteen people two aircraft and a truck converge on a landing zone between Beaumont and Houston. The gas bag with instruments is over the Gulf of Mexico about 19 miles off Cameron Louisiana heading west toward Texas with a water landing planned if it drops over sea.
Governor opens Girls State as public events headline the page while TAA votes begin terminal discussions.
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More than 709 men fought fires across over 10000 acres of tinder dry Arizona land with 214 personnel and troops from Ft Huachuca, aided by 7 airplanes dropping retardant. Two Santa Rita fires covered 5300 acres north and south of Box Canyon Road and were controlled. Lightning sparked 32 Coronado NF fires over the weekend. 17 remained active yesterday.
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