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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1963
Page
1
Work to start within weeks revamps at the Wilmot Speedway intersection and a mile long paving project from Wilmot to Craycroft Road. The plan accompanies local political notes and state highway actions.
President Kennedy and congressional Democrats propose a civil rights package that includes vocational education and worker retraining. Changes in classroom practices nationwide are linked to the Supreme Court Bible reading and prayers decision. Senators debate desegregation in private business within the plan.
Across the country disturbances loom as Harlem clashes with police in New York City and in Cambridge Maryland Negroes threaten renewed demonstrations by 8 p.m. The Boston boycott of junior and senior high schools is described as successful.
The Conservative party remains in office under Prime Minister Macmillan but begins searching for a successor as the Profumo affair rocks the government. The Soviet Communist party launches a campaign to purge Western influences from life in Russia.
Detroit Tigers fire Bob Scheffing and appoint Charley Dressen as the new manager. The Bengal management sweeps the coaching staff in a hard reset aimed at climbing from ninth place.
Across 39 states educators anticipate the Supreme Court ruling banning required Bible reading and Lord's Prayer will reshape thousands of classrooms. District of Columbia quickly halted daily Bible readings. some statesdelay until after summer vacation while others consider voluntary or individual actions by teachers. Local officials weigh constitutional limits and potential amendments, with many acceptant yet some defiant.
A UPI survey finds varied student views on banning required Bible reading and prayer in schools. Quotes from youths in Concord New Hampshire Austin Lubbock Tulsa Chicago and Atlanta show support and skepticism, with concerns about tradition, inclusivity, and time.
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