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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1961
Page
1
The Geneva Laos talks show strain as Padong falls to rebel forces, with Red China and the Soviet Union blamed for cease-fire violations. U S officials consider downgrading representation while pressing for a definite cease-fire as Western delegates seek stronger ICC powers.
Gas price dips to 25.9 cents at Vasey’s Firestone Station in Tucson. Owner John Vasey attributes the cut to refinery supply and market saturation, predicting prices may fall further and last through the summer despite pressure from oil majors. He notes the effect on business and the difficulty of opening new stations.
City police detained four youths in connection with a high speed chase that reached 125 mph and a shot fired at a highway patrolman. The suspects are identified as Baker Johnson Ross Jr. and Banks, with ties to robberies at East Speedway service station and other burglaries. No charges yet. statements to county attorney to follow.
President Kennedy warned in a national address that the costly arms race with the Soviet Union is likely to continue unless fundamental policies change. He recapped weekend talks with Khrushchev in Vienna and noted no gains or concessions were made. He highlighted Berlin and Germany as the toughest issue and referenced a Soviet aide memoire.
Amphitheater voters approve a bond package of 6.5 million to fund additions at Nash Harelson Wetmore and Prince Schools and two new elementary schools to be built 1962 and 1964. A 300000 bond sale is planned to add four elementary classrooms.
More than 30 tornado tunnels menaced towns across the Texas Panhandle driving thousands to storm cellars. The twister count in Texas reached as high as 40 with limited damage as storms swept open country and avoided dense areas. At Stinnett about 200 sought shelter in the courthouse basement as hail and heavy rain struck the Midwest and New England lit by lightning.
Texas game surprise as the Wildcats suffer a major defeat. Analysts cite strategic errors and strong opponent play as turning points. No further details available in readable text.
Elmer R. Hess Jr. faces a second degree murder trial in Superior Court before Judge Robert O. Boylston. A 12 member jury and two alternates were selected as witnesses were excused for the day while opening statements and juror qualification proceed. The defendant is accused of fatally beating Howard D. Grant, president of Teamsters Local 310, during a Jan. 17 drinking bout at the Labor Temple. Prosecutors expect 30 witnesses and a trial lasting a week to 10 days.
The board forms a fact finding committee to assess needs over ten years and aims for a six month report to plan a bond issue. Members include Walter Burg and Richard Kittle with A M Libasci and Thomas Jay plus a judge to be named. The 1954 bond funded courthouse expansion and juvenile detention, totaling 460 000 for courthouse work and 175 000 for the detention home.
Local Weather Bureau experts predict no major change in Tucson weather for days. Expect sunshine and warm afternoons with highs near 93 and lows around 60 to 62 as skies remain clear.
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