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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1961
Page
4
An ad touts Randy Pedics with reinforced conter spring steel shank and arch cushioned sole as the only canvas footwear approved by the National Foot Wealth Council. It claims widespread doctor endorsement and superior comfort features.
Douglas Kansas native Mrs Wilma D Hoyal 65 longtime GOP leader died in a Douglas hospital She was first woman to be GOP National Committee assistant chairman and led the Arizona group at the 1944 Republican convention She was a past state and national American Legion Auxiliary president and a presidential elector in 1928 Survivors include her brother and two sisters Services pending
Jackson police await the first freedom fly-in with CORE planners sending three Negroes to test airport facilities. Seven Freedom Riders jailed for breach of peace received four month sentences and $200 fines in Jackson, while officials say charges reflect breach of peace rather than anti integration aims.
Cmdr C N Flitton of 6834 Oberlin Dr in Tucson has been promoted to full commander by the Navy. He took command of the local reserve unit in Feb 1960 after serving with the 9th Fleet in the Pacific during World War II and with the 7th Fleet in the Korean action. He previously served as executive officer of the USS Carter Hall in the Pacific.
Gratitude to relatives and friends for spiritual wishes for our beloved husband and father Gustavo R Contreras. MPS Gustavo R Contreras and family extend thanks for support and kindness.
Mrs. Betty Coslow 34 testified in Denver divorce court that her husband Jess never returned after leaving during a movie on Sept 2 1959 to get popcorn. She says she has not seen him since while her divorce petition remains under advisement.
Rio de Janeiro station operated by Jornal do Brasil was shut for three days by order of President Janio Quadros. The director M. F. Do Nascimento Brito said the shutdown followed a broadcast Saturday concerning military matters that might agitate the armed forces.
TROY N Y The baseball crashed through a window of Mrs Michael Demers home Before she had time to get angry the guilty player walked in did it admitted Mayor Neil W Kellher Like many southpaws his honor has trouble with wild pitches He has several windows to his credit but all paid for
Arthur Grande former Pima County undersheriff announced he is circulating petitions for the Democratic nomination for mayor of Tucson. He declines to issue a statement yet and says petitions are being circulated by friends. Grande 44 resides at 3961 F 26th St operates an agency for Stable Cleaners at 4706 EF. Pima St. He served as deputy sheriff in 1948 rose to captain then undersheriff from 1957 until late 1958.
Police and wildlife officials seek the person or persons who caught 20 000 speckled trout from a nearby hatchery in Apsley Ontario about 40 miles from Peterborough Officials say the catch was valued at 10000 and may have been intended to stock a private lake.
The Arizona Pioneer Historical Society displays historic newspapers in a June journalism show at 949 E. 2nd St. The exhibit features The Bug Hunter monthly, copies of the Citizen from 1870, and Tucson’s first newspaper from Tubac 1859 plus Pony Express materials. Additional exhibits are set for July and August.
In Ciudad Obregon the Communist Party candidate Ramon Danzos Palomino was pelted with tomatoes at Caborca and Magdalena during the early campaign. Observers say he will quit to back Popular Socialist Francisco Figueroa. Palomino canceled talks in Nogales. Figueroa is backed by leftist labor leader Vicente Lombardo Tolenda.
Tulsa, Okla. UPI notes crude oil is a mixture of thousands of hydrocarbon compounds, all burnable, yielding products from gasoline to cosmetic cold cream.
Joseph B. Gonforone pleads guilty to distributing campaign cards for Democrat Morris K. Udall on May 2 special election day. He receives a 30 day suspended sentence from Justice of the Peace Norman E. Green. The case was filed by Glen W. Vance and prepared by Ashby Lohse for the Pima County Republican Central Committee.
Youngsters aged 8 to 16 are invited to weekly summer sessions at the Arizona Pioneer Historical Society museum, 949 E. 2nd St. The July 5 kickoff covers children's books, with topics including model soldiers archaeology the desert museum postal history and Arizona history. Resident historian Ray Brandes notes sessions suit eight and up and no charge.
District 1 School Board approved three projects at a special meeting. Plans include a new multi purpose room at Doolen Junior High, seating for Rincon High Stadium, and expansion of Catalina High graphic arts department. Ten cent levy funds fund two high school projects. Doolen addition uses bond money.
In Ottawa UPI reports the Canada goose topped an unofficial newspaper poll for national bird, with the robin in second. Backers say the goose is noble in bearing peaceful yet a terror against aggressors.
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