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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1963
Page
1
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West officers join nationwide search after two men believed to have sheltered three children selling candy in Tucson. Bodies found last Thursday near Williams as authorities pursue leads. The report notes related items on tax relief appeals, bat research, and road work hearings in Arizona.
Washington Democratic leaders assure President Kennedy a civil rights program can pass as the administration tries to translate racial disturbance threats into congressional action. Dean Rusk tells a Senate committee that cuts in foreign aid are a prescription for defeat. Washington officials fear Britain sex and security scandal could affect Kennedy NATO plans.
President Kennedy orders the Alabama National Guard into federal service removing it from Governor Wallace’s control after he blocks two Black students from entering the University of Alabama. Other items note Danville riots, a rail union pause, Harriman as nuclear talks envoy, a tragic Boy Scout desert trip, and Holmes Alexander on Congress.
Premier Constantine Caramanlis resigns amid a bitter dispute with the royal family over King Paul's plan to visit Britain next month. Britain’s top judge clears War Minister John Profumo in a secret session of security leaks related to his relationship with Christine Keeler. Commentator John Chamberlain condemns talks of trading with Red China as a dangerous US concession.
The piece notes unknown pitching quantities present coach Frank Lancet with a mathematical problem in the College World Series. It hints the issue could baffle even an algebra expert, reflecting on analytic challenges amid high level college baseball competition.
A brief listing shows sections for Financial News on pages 28 and 29, Citizen Charlie on page 23, Molly Mayfield on page 7, Comics on page 33, Movie Times on page 30, Crossword Puzzle on page 28, Sports on pages 20 through 22, Deaths on page 5, TV Radio Dials on page 28, Editorials on page 14, and Woman's View on pages 11 through 13. The index also notes a general bridge entry and references to several columns and features.
Civil rights events at the University of Alabama escalate as Governor Wallace refuses federal order to integrate. Federal officials threaten peaceful intervention while Wallace remains defiant at Foster Auditorium, with marshals, helicopters, and a strong security presence surrounding the campus.
President Kennedy met with Democratic leaders and won assurances that a civil rights bill will pass, though timing remains unclear. House Speaker McCormack and Senate Leader Mansfield voiced optimism, while Humphrey warned further consultations are needed. The White House aims to push the plan soon amid fears of disorder and Southern opposition to enforcement measures.
The central figure in congressional hearings on Arizona roadwork, Sidney Fisher of Yuma, lost two weeks pay during the probe. State Engineer J. R. Van Horn disclosed the suspension occurred during the Washington probe and the prior investigation, noting Fisher was resident engineer on interstate projects between Gila Bend and Yuma. Charges of phony records and deceptive samples were raised, though the committee found no fraudulent intent.
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