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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1961
Page
1
Tucson politics heats as Mayor Don Hummel declines re election ending his long tenure since 1955. Candidates from both parties weigh runs while F T Gibbings James L Kirk and others dodge definite declarations amid party strategy, court options, and ongoing city growth.
In Zurich three Lao rivals opened talks on a coalition government. Prince Sovanna Phouma, the neutralist candidate, claimed Prince Boun Oum will retire from politics, a claim denied by a Boun Oum spokesman who said there is no plan to step down.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors offered the use of the proposed 10.5 million county hospital facilities to establish a Arizona medical school in Phoenix. If accepted, the plan could cut the project cost by half and reduce annual maintenance and operating expenses for the state. Dr. Joseph Volker advised awaiting an official offer copy before commenting.
The Supreme Court, in a 5 4 decision, bans union dues being used for political purposes by objecting members, while another 5 4 ruling bars illegally seized evidence in state prosecutions. The birth control challenge to Connecticut laws was not ruled on, as the majority found no clear threat of prosecution against Dr Buxton or patients.
Tucson City Council tentatively adopted a 1961-62 budget of 13.238 million with a July 3 public hearing set. Councillor Kirk criticized the Parks budget share while Mayor Hummel defended planning a budget ceiling and delayed department detail discussions.
Tucson councilman James Kirk urged a police probe to locate and assess 35 items listed in the June 6 1960 bill of sale from Lloyd W Golder Jr and wife to the city. He found only two items visible in the San Pedro Valley property check, with others reportedly stored elsewhere. The equipment includes tractors manure spreaders pumps engines a boiler and rakes.
Police ordered an autopsy for Mrs. Jean Stratton Norton 46 after she apparently drowned in a pool at her home 3434 Calle del Prado. Her niece Barbara Wysong 13 found the body about 10 20 p.m. and alerted firefighters who treated her at the scene. The watch stopped at 10 01 p.m. Police said she slipped or fell into the pool while near it and they continue to investigate. The body was taken to Arizona Mortuary.
Kansas City Athletics fire manager Joe Gordon and name veteran outfielder Hank Bauer as his replacement in a sudden club leadership change. Bauer takes over duties immediately as the team seeks stability after the announcement.
A detailed report on ongoing negotiations over a maritime collision case features key figures from the port authority and shipping company. The page outlines dispute points, legal considerations, and tentative resolutions with statements from spokespeople.
The weather page notes scattered thundershowers over mountains but no measurable rain in the city. Forecast calls for mostly clear skies tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change. Yesterday’s high reached 100 and the low 75. tomorrow’s high about 103 and tonight’s low around 74. Humidity was 18 percent at 22 today. Full Weather Report. Page 72.
At Hickam Hawaii the Discoverer XXV data capsule was recovered by skin divers plunging 1000 feet into the Pacific. The capsule, ejected after 50 hours 3 minutes in orbit, was picked up by the Navy destroyer Radford and flown toward Honolulu in excellent condition. The Air Force hailed the recovery as proof it can retrieve objects from space.
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