Greg Jernigan Wins Derby Championship
Ten year old Greg Jernigan won the Tucson Soap Box Derby in his first attempt becoming the youngest champion in seven years. He drove a homebuilt racer to a half car length victory over Buddy Oper in the finals after five straight Class B wins. Greg earns an all expense trip to Akron to represent Tucson in the All American Derby on August 17. Buddy Oper, runner up, lost a close finish in Class A to Duane Lyons by inches. Crowd size reached 7,500 as 89 racers competed with photo finish needed for Class A. The page notes additional derby photos on pages 2 and 10.
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Gordon Evans
Greg Jernigan
Tucson
Akron
Ohio
Greg
Richard
Buddy) Oper
Buddy
Duane Lyons
Duane
Harry Heald
Showdown in Lebanon as Beirut battles erupt
Heavy fighting erupts in Beirut with three major clashes between government forces and insurgents. The fiercest battles target the Associated Press office, the presidential palace, and Ramel prison as U.N. observers arrive and authorities outlaw rebel parties led by Sami Solh.
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Lebanon
Beirut
Camille Chamoun
Associated Press
Zerif
The
Mostem
Basra
Ramel
U.N
Ramil
Sami Solh
Middle East
China frees two U S priests amid espionage charges
Peiping Radio announced the release of the last two American Catholic priests imprisoned in Communist China. The Rev. Joseph P. McCormack of Maryknoll Seminary Ossining New York and the Rev. John P. Wagner of Pitshburgh Pennsylvania were freed at Shai shai on the expiration of their prison terms. They were jailed June 15 1950 for espionage with five year sentences. It remained unclear if they could leave China. Four Americans known to be in Chinese jails on spying charges remained: Robert E. McCann of Altadena California Hugh Francis Redmond of Yonkers New York John Thomas Downey from New Britain Connecticut and Richard George Fecteau of Lynn Massachusetts.
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Hong Kong
Peiping Radio
Communist
China
Joseph P. McCormack
Maryknoll Seminary
Ossining
N.Y
John P. Wagner
Pittshireh Pa
Chieaco
Pleese Sertgsy Ee Rae
Cans
Robert E. McCann
Altadena
Calif
Hugh Francis Redmond
Yonkers
John ‘Thomas Downey
US. Army
New Britain
Salan backs De Gaulle as Algeria crisis shifts
Gen. Raoul Salan declared support for Charles De Gaulle amid the Algeria revolt. In Algiers he praised the premier's address and signaled alignment with the junta, as De Gaulle named Jacques Soustelle to advise on peace and settlement options in North Africa. Soustelle met with ministers in Paris to fast track ideas.
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Associated Press
Raoul Salan
Charles de Gaulle
Paris
Algeria
Algiers
de Gaulle
Junta
Dackine
Salan
Rene Coty
Reb ‘Els
Jacques Soustelle
Al-giers
Soustelle
North
Africa
de’ Gaulle
Storms Lose Punch Across Midwest and Plains
Severe thunderstorms and low powered tornadoes battered the nation with heavy rain and hail. Indiana faced floods with 7 inches of rain, evacuations of 69 families, and a state emergency in Wabash. Tornadoes hit Kansas with 17 deaths. Jefferson City Missouri and Concordia Missouri reported damage. A small tornado touched near Amarillo, Texas as a broad storm region stretched from Missouri to the East Coast with showers and warmer western skies.
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Indiana
Wabash
Thd
Midwest
Kansas
U. S. Weather Bureau
Jefferson City
Concordia
Amarillo
Tex
Puzzle Solver Wins 750 in Citizen Jackpot
The Citizen credits E. M. Butkovic of 1333 E Broadway with solving a crossword contest for a $750 prize. Judges checked 18 794 submissions before confirming the correct solution on page 36. The editor promises a new $100 jackpot next Monday.
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E.M. Butkovic
E. Broadway
Citizen, Newsroom
Butkovic
Adams Faror Grows Adams Faror Grows
Washington Republicans demand a full explanation from Sher man Adams over gifts from Boston industrialist Bernard Goldfine and favor allegations. Sen. Goldwater and Sen. Potter urged Adams to resign if unaccounted. Hagerty declined comment. Goldfine linked to hotel bills and a $700 coat and $2,400 rug, Adams acknowledging Goldfine as an old friend. Clark compared Adams to Vaughan and Connally. new probes and related political fallout noted.
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Washington
Sherman Adams
Boston
Bernard
Goldfine
Barry “ Goldwater
Ariz
Charles R. Potter
Mich
Adams
White House
Goldwater
Harry Vaughan
Joseph
Clark
Senate
James C. Hagerty
Potter
Hagerty
New York Herald Tribune
Criminal Division
Justice Department
New England
New York
U.S
Payne
Connelly
Truman
Vaughan
Matthew S. Connelly
Connally
St.Louis
Airman Keeton Airborne Flight Ends With AWOL Charge
Airman Donald Keeton, 19, fled Gulfport in a rented plane after leaving a note he intended to see his Dallas girlfriend Doris Rowling. He crash landed in a swamp near Tyler Texas, claiming low fuel and evasive flying while pursued by three F100 jet fighters. He was picked up at his mother's home in Dallas and faces an AWOL charge.
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Dallas
Donald Keeton
Mississippi
Keeton
Jow Jones
Gulfport
Miss
Air Force
Tyler
Tex
Doris Rowling
Anna Keeton
L. C.’ Cantrell
Alexandria
Shravepart
Barksdale Lair Force Base
Associated Press
Red ‘River
Sweetie Airman
Doris Bowling
Youth 18 Critically Stabbed In South Tucson Fight
Jimmy Flores, 18, was in critical condition at Pima County Hospital after a 3:30 a.m. stabbing in a vacant lot near the corner of W 33rd St and W 8th Ave. Two youths brought him to the hospital, and police say they have a suspect name and expect an arrest today.
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Jimmy Flores
Pima County
South Tucson
Flores
W. 34Th St
W. 33Rd St
W. 8Th Ave
Clear Day for Dads Brightens Skyward Plans
Weather note predicts warmer conditions with scattered showers dissipating as Tucson fathers plan celebrations. Fragments mention nationwide high at Presidio Texas and low around 24 in Fraser Colorado, with Boulder and mountains to the east possibly receiving light showers.
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Tucson
Presidio
Tex
Fraser
Colo
Inside the Citizens Taxes Cuts in County Tax Rate
A clipped item notes that county taxes are likely to be reduced due to higher valuations across the region. The report hints at adjusted rates as property values rise, impacting the tax burden for residents and businesses.
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University of Arizona Tonight
Woman's View
Betty Milburn
Chicago
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United Press International
Charlie
Citizen Charlie
Adams Faror Grows
Airman
Wireah
Churen
Esther Henderson
Today's Citizen
Public
ON the Town
Irving Kolodin
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