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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1961

Page

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Medical school for Arizona urged with $12 million funding

Dr. Joseph Volker urged immediate state spending of 12 million to build a Tucson medical school linked to the University of Arizona. He warned Arizona lags in medical needs and urged rapid legislative action, noting the school should be tied to the UA for access to its resources.

Tempe Tucson Joseph Volker University of Alabama Health Center Board of Regents Arizona Volker University of Arizona

Cubans Greet U. S. Tractor Mission

The American mission to exchange tractors for prisoners arrived in Havana and was greeted by Cuban officials. They toured a naval hospital to see prisoners captured in last April’s abortive invasion, then met President Osvaldo Corticos. The four members were welcomed at the airport by top officials and aides.

Havana Fidel Castro Luis Crespo Institute of Agrarian Reform Enrique Casre Institute Fernando Otero Osvaldo Corticos

Tobacco tax could fund Arizona medical school study says

Governor Fannin proposes a 4 cent tobacco tax increase to raise about seven million dollars yearly to finance an Arizona medical school at the University of Arizona. Senate critic Prochnow cautions about funding needs for existing colleges, while House members urge careful planning and staged expansion.

Fannin Phoenix Paul Fannin Volker University of Arizona

Tucson Rental Firms Offer Everything From Cribs To Dance Floors

Tucson visitors and residents can rent a wide range of goods from baby equipment to power tools and dance floors. Firms like Tucson United Rent Alls and Abbey Rents describe high demand for dance floors, baby gear, and sickroom equipment. Contractors and individuals alike rely on rental services to avoid big purchases amid busy, tax-heavy times.

Tucson United Rent Alls E. Grant

Mountains May Get Rain In Local Mountains Tomorrow

Weather experts forecast possible thunderclouds over nearby mountains tomorrow with showers limited to mountain areas. Highs near 97, down from yesterday’s 100 to 102. Tonight’s low around 65. last night’s was 67. At 2 PM today 101 in the shade with 8 percent humidity.

University of Arizona

Retail Clerks Charge Save-Co Fires 8 for Signing Cards

The Retail Clerks Union files unfair labor practice charges against Save-Co at Broadway and Craycroft, claiming eight employees were fired for signing union cards. Union alleges spying on card-signers and threats to terminate further signers. Store manager denies firings for union activity.

Save-Co Retail Clerks Union Today Broadway and Craycroft

Tanque Verde Bids Due July 14

Bids on a major Tanque Verde road upgrade from Wilmot to Sabine Canyon are due July 14 per the State Highway Department. The federal aid project costs about 290000 dollars for a four line divided highway along 1.2 miles and Wilmot Pima Tanque Verde intersection improvements. No completion date is set. The State Highway Commission will award the contract. Pima County’s share is described but not specified.

Tanque Verde Wilmot Sabine Canyon State Highway Department Wilmot - Pima - Tanque Verde State Highway Commission Pima County

JFK urges broad overhaul of unemployment insurance

President Kennedy calls for the most extensive reform since the 1935 Social Security program. Proposals target a long-range overhaul with effects years away, potentially in 1968 or later. Administration notes say the system has helped workers and stabilized the economy, but no cost figures or revenue estimates were released.

Congress

Gromyko Blames U S Blocking Laos Neutrality Accord

Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko accused the United States of blocking a Laos neutrality and independence pact at the Geneva Laos conference. He urged concrete agreements translating Khrushchev Kennedy statements into action and warned against forever debating neutrality while Pathet Lao opponents push for a biased interpretation.

Geneva UPI Andrei Gromyko Moray United States Laos Gromyko Lake Geneva Vienna Nikita) Khrushchev Kennedy

Elias Re elected St. Tucson Mayor

Elias Re elected Tucson mayor in a local contest as citizens react to governance and policy direction. The race drew attention from residents and community groups across Tucson, highlighting ongoing debates on development and public services.

Elias St. Tucson Page

President Kennedy Cancels Mayors Conference Speech

President Kennedy canceled a luncheon speech to the U S conference of mayors in Washington to speed recovery from an ailment. White House press secretary Pierre Salinger said the decision does not indicate a worsening condition.

Washington Kennedy Pierre Salinger White House U.S. Conference of Mayors

Senate OKs 6 Billion Housing Bill Divides Arizona Senators

The Senate approved a large housing package 64 to 25 despite conservative opposition. It would fund subsidized rental housing via low interest federal loans for projects up to 12.5 million, with rent controls and moderate income occupancy. Arizona's Carl Hayden supported the bill while Barry Goldwater opposed it.

Kennedy Senate House Bill Kennedy Arizona Carl Hayden Barry Goldwater

Vacation option for Tucson Daily Citizen readers

The notice promotes daily delivery while on vacation. It invites readers to call MA 2 5855 to have the Tucson Daily Citizen sent to a temporary address or to join the Citizen's vacation pak plan to save daily papers for return delivery.

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