Airliner Crashes Into Ocean Killing 74 People
A Linea Aeropostal Venezolana super airliner plunged into the Atlantic about 32 miles east of Asbury Park New Jersey killing 74 people including 20 Americans. The pilot said engines failed after dumping fuel and the craft dived into the sea amid flames. Coast Guard crews recovered some body parts and debris as officials described a rapid, fiery descent.
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Asbury Park
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Idlewild
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Wantagh
N. Y
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Linea Aeropostal Venezolana
Tucson School Budget Reveals Big Tax Hike Forecast
The Tucson Public School Board unveiled a 1956-57 budget totaling 12.124 million dollars, signaling a tax rate rise toward 6.50 to 7.00 per 100 with an estimated 1.85 to 2.00 increase in tax for homeowners. The plan adds 278 staff positions and funds new facilities to ease overcrowding as enrollment climbs from 30,442 to about 33,595 next year.
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Robert D. Morrow
Morrow
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Fire roars on Mingus Mountain near Prescott
Indian firefighters, after a victory over a 20800 acre blaze near Winslow, battle a spreading Mingus Mountain fire near Prescott. The 5000 plus acre blaze, started yesterday by an experimental brush burn, faces strong winds as 200 men and Indian crews work to save Mountain Meadow Ranch and nearby camp facilities.
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Prescott
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Sitgreaves National Forest
Drouth
Film Maker Testifies Before Licavoli Grand Jury
Twenty witnesses including a Hollywood film producer testified before a federal grand jury about Pete Licavoli s finances before recess until tomorrow. Ted Lewis a Hollywood producer and Costello associate spoke of his career in TV and film and denied buying horses from Licavoli.
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Ted Lewis
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Lewis
Lou Costello
House approves school aid bill amid southern opposition
The House Rules Committee approved a federal school aid bill despite southern Democrats objections. It would authorize 400 million dollars annually for four years to help states fund school facilities, and may face an amendment to bar grants to segregated schools before a House vote next week.
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Courthouse air conditioning unit steadies after repeated failures
At the Pima County Courthouse the main air conditioning compressor JZ 2538 runs today cooling courtrooms. An on site engineer said the unit seems to have the situation well in hand, though he cautioned his fingers may be crossed.
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Pima County
River water dispute widens as Arizona testament hits Calhoun
Arizona and California battle over Colorado River allocations in the Supreme Court. Witnesses Russell Ewing and AKIN described historic water use and basins, with Ewing citing 16th century as proof. The court ordered Rifkind to oversee a two week recess in St Louis for another case.
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Thompson hits first homer as Giants rout Cubs 4-1
Hank Thompson belted his first homer of the year with two aboard lifting the New York Giants to a 4-1 victory over Chicago. Al Worthington scattered five hits for the win while Kaiser Valentinetti Hughes and Landrith handled the Cubs defensively.
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Rain Lays Low Amid Heatwave Across Arizona
The forecast calls for scattered rain and evening thunder showers in the eastern mountains. Winds will blow and clouds vary tonight and tomorrow as temperatures hover near 105. Yuma hit 106 yesterday while Flagstaff recorded 40.
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Yuma
Flagstaff
Eisenhower Expected to Announce Second Term Plans Soon
A White House official said President Eisenhower likely will issue a public statement on his second term intentions between July 4 and July 15 while convalescing at his Gettysburg farm. He awaits discharge from Walter Reed Hospital after a good night’s rest and progress in recovery.
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U.S
John Foster Dulles
Gas Gun Blast Hits Glass Eye In Quarrel
Loyd E. Ritts aged 53 fired a tear gas pellet from a 32 caliber gun into Roy Cawthron’s eye after a debt dispute at a Tucson street corner. Cawthron, about 50, suffered eye irritation and minor facial cuts. Ritts claimed self defense and was booked for aggravated assault.
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Pima County to vote on $1 million parks and pools bond
The Board of Supervisors approved a $1 million bond election for park and pool projects to raise local recreational facilities to minimum standards. Voters will decide Aug. 16 at regular precinct polling places with registrations accepted through election day. The Parks and Recreation Committee proposed $250000 for five park areas, $100000 for Mission Manor Park, and $320000 for other park development plus future golf expansion.
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Lyle Allen
Gilbert Ray
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Wilmot Road
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el Rio
E. 22Nd St
Regina Clerk Seminary
Citizen Series Boosts Pima County Park Plan
Pima County Parks Director Gilbert Ray credited the Tucson Daily Citizen with guiding and enlightening the public about parks and recreational facilities. He thanked the Citizen for its editorial campaign which he said helped reveal inadequacies in the county’s parks and recreation programs.
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Yugoslav Aid By U S To Continue Amid Tito Khrushchev Ties
The Eisenhower administration will maintain economic aid and limited military help to Yugoslavia totaling about 65 million dollars for the year ending June 30. Yugoslavia also received 71.2 million dollars in surplus farm commodities paid in local currency. State Department officials say Moscow seeks to embarrass Tito as he meets with Western powers, while Zhukov praises wartime unity.
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Khrushchev
Moscow
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Tonight and Tomorrow Public Entertainment Schedule
Public program notes list sports calendar items and dances. Phoenix faces Tucson in baseball at Hi Corbett Field with an 8 PM start, followed by square dancing events at Catalina Junior High, St Ambrose patio, and a summer band concert at Amphitheater Junior High School.
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Tucson
Catalina Junior High School
St. Ambrose Patio
Mission Manor Park
Index shows local aircraft firm lands new contracts
A local aircraft firm secures fresh contracts boosting activity and potential job growth. Details indicate expanded orders across multiple sectors with implications for regional industry and future production capacity.
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McLeaish
Ariz
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