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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1956
Page
6
Marvin Barg powers to a first heat win at the derby racing ahead of Clifford Barfield with Tommy Ballou close behind. Al Zimmerman waves the checkered flag as the crowd roars.
The Soap Box Derby crowns final heats as 110 top youths race in home-built cars for 1300 prize and a trip to the All American Derby. Fans fill Terry Downs for Oil Can Derby events with three-time finalist Darryl Miller winning tools and aiming for a repeat title.
Weather note says cooler air is expected with clear skies tonight and tomorrow. Yesterday’s high reached 105 degrees but tied the 1946 and 1953 records, with no new mark set.
Eye disease causing blindness has hit several Arizona reservations in what medical officials call an epidemic. About 200 cases are being treated, with Papago reservations most affected, while Fort Apache and San Carlos also report cases. Officials note no source yet.
The APFOna Widcats, ranked second nationally, were due to arrive at Municipal around 4 30 p m with an escort from the sheriff to Armory Park. Welcoming committees from the Chamber of Commerce and the Sunshine Climate Club would take over. Several players left the Omaha hotel earlier, including Don Sinn. Details of last night's 12 1 defeat appear in the sports section.
A sweltering heat wave grips the eastern two thirds of the United States with record highs in Detroit New York Hartford and Lakehurst. Cool fronts offer brief relief for New England Great Lakes and upper Mississippi Valley while hotter conditions return elsewhere amid rising humidity and storms. A dusting of dramatic weather follows including hailstorms and dangerous heat making rescues and accidents more likely.
Arizona seeks a tough real decree from the U S Supreme Court to stop California from obstructing Colorado River water. John P Frank argues the injunction should declare Arizona’s rights and halt California from diverting water. He cites California’s Feather River Project and the Salton Sea drainage as part of the dispute.
The Eisenhower administration announced that 17 suspended federal employees will be restored to duty following a Supreme Court decision. Attorney General Brownell advised all departments to reinstate those in pending or awaiting permanent positions.
New York fears subways may shut again as union motor men strike paralyzes transit. A rival union, the Motormen Benevolent Association, claimed plans for a Wednesday shutdown affecting buses too. Michael J. Quill of the Transport Workers Union warned of a more crippling walkout if MBA acts, while MBA’s vote on the plan continued by mail poll.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee boosted foreign aid to 4513,0000, about 713,000 more than the House. The panel, 8 to 1, restores 100 million for the Presidents’ discretionary fund for Asian economic development, with half committed. The group backs repealing authority to spend funds next year.
A wall of flame roared through Sitgreaves National Forest in northeast Arizona as the year’s worst forest fire, fanned by winds, burned across thousands of acres. Forest Service crews, aided by Indian personnel, battled shifting conditions with hundreds of firefighters on the line.
Forest fires near Coronado National Forest and Mt Graham challenge crews. North Calas fire under control with ballooning efforts planned. Coches fire 300 acres. Mt. Graham blaze 1000 acres remains out of control. Base Canyon fire about 300 acres east of Pass under attack. 409 workers engaged. Tucson crews joining.
Tonight and tomorrow the Soap Box Derby finals are scheduled with the public invited. The schedule lists multiple heats and events at Dery Downs and Derby Bowes, along with a 7 year itch showing at Corral Theater, Santa Rita, and a micro midget auto race at Downtown Airport East Young Street.
The fragmentary page outlines future plans for war price recreation, a hearing on the matter, and related notices across pages. It references Derby lineups, album, movies, comics, radio and TV listings, a crossword, records, sports, weather, and financial sections.
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