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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1963
Page
1
Five dangerous inmates escaped from Arizona State Prison yesterday and are believed holed up in nearby mountains near Superior. Two escapees were caught, while a large manhunt continues for those at large with shoot to kill orders if necessary.
Washington reports that the nation will stop Mercury launches and proceed to a two man Gemini mission. Military leaders doubt the nuclear test ban and favor developing a 100 megaton bomb to match Soviet capability. Disarmament Director Foster foresees Senate approval for a Russia West test ban treaty. Communist states begin public opinion polling, often disliking results.
The Nation reports clashes in Cambridge Maryland with gunfire molotovs bricks and fists and fears of new demonstrations in Danville Virginia. At Alabama University Governor Wallace confronts federal officers while Huntsville braces for a Negro student admission. President Kennedy warns that discrimination fuels unrest endangering public safety.
Crowds gather at pagodas across Vietnam to mourn a Buddhist monk who set himself on fire in protest of President Ngo Dinh Diem's religious policies. The rest of the issue notes Greece's government crisis and Constantine Caramanlis' resignation over a royal visit, with page references.
Arizona defeated Florida State 4-3 in 11 innings as Mort Saull forced an inside pitch controversy with the bases loaded in the ninth. Cleve land Indians manager Birdie Tebbetts saw his team beat the Orioles 9-5 in a separate game, highlighting the night’s smart play versus luck.
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Medgar Evers, Mississippi NAACP field secretary, is shot dead returning home from a civil rights rally in Jackson. Police recover a 30-30 rifle near his home as ministers attempt a downtown march and James Meredith urges Negro unity to protect rights. District Attorney Waller launches a $5,000 reward, NAACP adds $10,000, and national figures condemn the crime amid ongoing protests.
The local NAACP chapter plans a memorial service Friday for Medgar Evers killed in Jackson Mississippi. Rev Casper Glenn NAACP leader says the service starts at 8 pm at ML Calvary Baptist Church.
After a televised speech on racial strife, a Molotov cocktail was hurled at Multiethnic reformer Evers’ home, lighting the carport but causing little damage. Evers said threats had frightened him in the past but he would persist despite danger.
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