Tucson City Considers Aug. 5 Referendum On Sales Tax
After a daylong hearing the Tucson council voted to submit the sales tax proposal to a public vote on August 5. The measure ties the tax to freezing the property tax rate at a maximum of 1.75 per 100 while limiting the sales tax to 0.5 percent. Opponents argued it pressures the poor and benefits big interests, while supporters cited housing and revenue concerns. Ray Weaver defended the plan as protecting homeowners.
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Republican Council
Robles
Adams Concedes Calls to F T C and Lebanon Troops
UPI reports Foster Dulles signaled U S readiness to deploy troops to Lebanon and support a UN force or act independently if needed. Lebanon asks UN for thousands of land sea and air troops to seal its frontiers with Syria as clashes erupt in Beirut Basra at night.
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New York
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Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Goldfine Ties in House Inquiry
Adams testified before a House investigating committee and pleaded ignorance of rules while denying improper favors to Boston industrialist Goldfine. Committee chair Harris questioned Adams’ conduct as he recalled past cases and urged prudence, noting prior staff tightening to avoid improprieties.
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Warm Air Foils Rain Over Tucson Weather Forecast
A Tucson weather note says warm air moved over small moist clouds yesterday preventing rain. The forecast calls for variable cloudiness and windy periods with little temperature change. The outlook remains dry for the next few days according to the weatherman.
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Hungary Executes Nagy and 1956 Revolt Leaders
The Hungarian communist regime announced the execution of former Premier Imre Nagy and three revolt leaders, severing hopes for conciliation with Yugoslavia and signaling a harsh Stalinist response. The notice says Nagy and companions were tried for overthrow, with others jailed for life to five years, and accuses foreign powers of aiding the uprising.
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Floods Hit Midwest and Texas Forcing Thousands To Flee
Debris-laden floodwaters from the Wabash River breached levees spilling into Indiana and Illinois. About 2,300 families were evacuated as guards moved in to deter looting and aid relief. Indiana Governor Handley sought federal disaster aid while Texas faced overnight rains swelling Uvalde Bandera and Sabinal areas. Local evacuations and blocked roads accompanied wide-scale damage across multiple counties.
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Evans Faces Life In Prison For $100000 Wife Slaying
Wilmer Walter Evans, 31, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of murdering his wife Frances, 34, to collect a $100,000 life insurance. He faced a life sentence after a 43 hour deliberation. The crash into San Carlos Reservoir occurred in a rented car as Evans allegedly jammed the accelerator with a forked stick. Witnesses testified Frances did not know how to drive. Sentencing set for June 26. defense seeks a new trial.
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France to withdraw troops from Tunisian garrisons
France announced it will pull forces from garrisons in the Tunisian hinterland and open talks on a new base for the large French naval installation at Bizerte, stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Weather Forecast and Inside Page Guide
The weather report shows clouds and mountain showers with noon sun at 118 and 100 at 2 PM, humidity 20. Yesterday peaked at 99 and dipped to 76, with year ago highs of 93 and lows of 62.
Fenton Pleads Guilty To Murdering Woman
Robert Dwight Fenton, 23, changed his plea from innocent to guilty on a first degree murder charge. Judge John F. Molloy set sentencing for Friday afternoon. He is charged in the February 23 robbery slaying of Opal Keller Consad, 53, shot eight times in her Wilson Avenue home. Fenton, held without bond, and his defense indicated plans to present mitigation testimony at sentencing.
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Tucson May Get New Plane Plant
A Tucson plan to attract a single engine aircraft plant by Trans World Airlines ties to a $1 million financing goal and moving costs. If built, it would employ about 150 initially, rising to around 900. the project hinges on government contracts and government backing for the Safari and other designs led by Jack Frye.
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Civil Service Pay Boost Clears House For 10 Percent Raise
The House passed a bill giving a 10 percent pay raise to 1,021,000 civil service and other government workers, retroactive to Jan 1, with $250 million in back pay to be paid next month. The measure creates about 98 new top jobs, including around 300 scientists and engineers, and moves to the White House for signature by President Eisenhower.
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