Driver Dead in Desolate Crash Near Ajo Way
A fiery wreck on South Campbell Ave near Ajoway left 53-year-old Joaquin Robles Mendoza dead and 20-year-old Christine Bautista critically injured after a Madison-style crash into Julian Wash. Police say alcohol likely impaired both, with Mendoza found beneath Bautista in the mangled 1949 sedan.
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Campbell Ave
Julian Wash
Ajoway
Joaquin Robles Mendoza
Employe
Bravo
Jim Hepler
B. C. Richey
Ajo Way
Mendoza
Clark H. Johnson
Reilly Mortuary
Rigg Roofing & Supply Co
S. Cherry Ave
Esther Mendoza
Eisenhower proposes peaceful atomic program at Penn State
President Eisenhower outlined two new atom fare peace programs at Penn State centennial exercises. He called for the United States to fund half the cost of research reactors and to offer nuclear materials for peaceful progress, while appealing to Russia to join an international pool for peaceful atomic purposes.
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University Park
Eisenhower
United States
Pennsylvania State University
Russia
Soviet Union
Beaver Stadium
Milton S. Eisenhower
Penn State
Nittany Lion
John Ryan
Pittsburgh
Association
Congress
Free Nations
United Nations
U.N
Soviet
Tragic Le Mans crash at 24 hour race kills many
In Le Mans France a collision between a Mercedes-Benz driven by Pierre Levegh and an Austin-Healey armored crowd near the grandstand. The crash caused flames and a half moon shaped crater in the stands. Police estimate 30 to 50 dead with about 100 seriously injured. John Fitch was not in the car.
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Barbara Brown Landon
E. 8Th St
St. Mary's Hospital
N. Tucson Blvd
E. Waverly St
Craig
LE Mans
France
Pierre Levegh
Lance Macklin
John Fitch
Stamford
Conn
Levegh
Austin-Healy
Mt Asama Erupts Again Thunderous Blast Rises
In Japan Mt Asama a major active volcano 80 miles from Tokyo near Karuizawa erupted with a thundering blast sending dense black smoke about 30 000 feet into the sky It is the second eruption in nine months and stands as Honshu’s largest active volcano.
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Tokyo
Mt. Asama
Karuizawa
Honshu
Japan
Beckenham Triumphs Trabert For Kent Tennis Crown
Tony Trabert of Cincinnati won the Kent tournament men’s singles title 6 4 6 2 over Herb Flam of Beverly Hills. Archie Moore to present a $5,000 challenge check for a shot at Rocky Marciano in New York Tuesday. Julius Helfand to receive funds at the state athletic commission office.
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Beckenham
England
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
Kent
Herb Flam
Beverly Hills
Calif
Syracuse
N. C
Jim Norris
Archie Moore
Rocky Marciano
New York
Julius Helfand
State Athletic Commission
Commission
Heat Eases as Cooling Clouds Move In
The weatherman says heat will ease slightly this weekend in Tucson with cooler afternoon clouds over the mountains today and tomorrow. Yesterday's high reached 102 in Tucson, tying Yuma as the state’s hot spot, while Phoenix rose to 104, Flagstaff 78, Winslow 83, and Prescott 89.
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Uncle Epp
Tucson
Yuma
Phoenix
Flagstaff
Winslow
Prescott
CIO Official Denies Charge
Washington CIO official John J. Mullen denied any current or past membership in the Communist party before the Senate internal security subcommittee. He testified that an organizer once offered to take him home in 1936 to meet a few friends at a yellow brick house in Pittsburgh.
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Washington
John J. Mullen
CIO Steelworkers Union
Communist Party
Clairton
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
FBI
Subcommittee
Richard Arens
Mullen
Pittsburgh
Teamsters OK New Arizona Truck Contract 1955
Tucson union members vote 50 to 1 to accept a three year contract raising pay. Long haul drivers gain 23 cents total with staged yearly increases and 40 hour weeks. Short haul and automotive workers also receive raises and added benefits for vacation and pension funding.
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Tucson
Teamsters
Howard Grant
Grant
el Paso
Arizona
Ting
Los Angeles
Senator George says no free U S aid for Austria defense
Senator George of Georgia stated the United States is unlikely to provide free military aid to Austria for building a defense force. He cited Secretary Dulles testifying that aid could come with repayment, and predicted Senate action next week. He also doubted the Austrian treaty would remove Soviet troops soon.
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Sen
George
D-Ga
United States
Austria
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dulles
Vienna
Senate
Soviet Union
Russia
East Europe
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Crossword Contest Prize Rises as Winners Elude Card
Citizen Charlie announces another week without a winner in the crossword contest. He notes 11 015 puzzles were submitted this week and says the solution appears on page 32. The prize increases by 25 dollars and he promises a new puzzle Monday with a clue to continue the search.
GM Talks Reach Critical Stage
The UAW said GM negotiations are at a critical stage and urged GM President Harlow Curtice to join talks. Walter P. Reuther and John W. Livingston issued the appeal less than 36 hours before a strike deadline, listing unresolved issues on the working agreement economic matters and local plant problems.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
General Motors
Harlow Curtice
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
John W. Livingston
Reuther
Curtice
Banks Adopt Five Day Week in Tucson
Tucson banks begin a new schedule from last Monday with closing at 3 p.m. The move establishes a five day banking week, lasting beyond summer months, to provide more hours for customers and reduce holiday closings.
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Tucson
U S Arms Satisfy West Germans
The West German Defense Ministry voiced satisfaction with American arms and pledged a 500,000-man Gew army would receive standard NATO equipment. The ministry denied reports of obsolete gear and a dispute with U S officials over the equipment.
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BOM
Germany
West German
Defense Ministry
Gew
Ense
Theodor Blank
Federal Republic
NATO
Outdoor operetta and chess at Tucson events tonight
Tonight near Tucson Bridge Club hosts 7 45 PM bridge at El Conquistador Hotel. At 8 30 PM Tucson Civic Chorus presents Pirates of Penzance outdoors. Tomorrow features Teen-Age Chess Club at Carnegie Library Teen Room and square dancing at Old Tucson followed by Pirates of Penzance at El Conquistador Hotel.
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Tucson Bridge Club
Tucson Civic Chorus
el Conquistador Hotel
Carnegie Library
Old Tucson
Police tiff may cause Lownie ouster
A dispute among city officials over authority threatens the tenure of Lownie as public official. The clash centers on governance and budget control, with critics urging his removal while supporters defend his record and call for due process.
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Christine Bautista
Victor B. Bautista
S. 8Th Ave
Miss Bautista
33Rd
Pima County
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Johnny Logan
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Abernathy
Lollar
Courtney
Donovan
John Riddick
Tucson Teamsters
Charlie
Ike
Penn State University
Milton Eisenhower
University
Eric Walker
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