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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

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Hess admits telling friend to forget phone call in Grant death case

Elmer R. Hess Jr. testified he told a friend to forget a telephone call the night labor official Howard Grant was killed. The defense pressed for details as Hess described the party at the Labor Temple on Jan. 16 and the subsequent injuries and alleged choking and falls.

Hess Elmer R. Hess Jr Howard D. Grant Grant John Ireland On Ireland's Party Inc Ireland A. Alan Hanshaw Podret Labor Temple

Arizona Supreme Court Bars Corporations From Liquor Licenses

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that an agent may not hold a liquor license for a corporation. The decision says a corporation cannot own a license and an agent cannot hold one for a corporation. The ruling cites requirements of capability and reliability and may influence upcoming legislative action.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Supreme Court Rent Jennings

Two SP Aides Indicted On False Records Charges

Federal grand jury charged Southern Pacific employees William Edward Kemp and Henry Norton Payne with conspiring to falsify SP records to purchase railroad merchandise without authorization. Arrested on 500 dollar bonds, Kemp, former secretary to the Tucson division superintendent, and Payne, Tucson chief clerk, have disputed the accusations while SP officials decline comment.

Southern Pacific William Edward Kemp Palo Verde Ave Henry Norton Payne E. Toole St

Planes hit by fire patrol crash in Tonto National Forest

Two planes checking a forest fire in the Tonto National Forest collide. two men feared dead from Payson were aboard the downed craft Constantine Kodz and Art Goodnow Forest Service workers. The other plane landed with Lew Parker and Howard Shupe aboard. Fire covers about 400 acres with 400 firefighters on site. Fire started by lightning near Dick Williams Creek southeast of Tonto Fish Hatchery. Forest Service building a rim line to prevent spread. Other Coronado National Forest fires largely controlled with Arivaca area seeing a 75 acre blaze and small, out of control Chiricahua fire remaining.

Payson UPI Tonto National Forest Constantine Kodz Art Goodnow Forest Service The Forest Service Said Dick Williams Creek Tonto’ Fish Hatchery Mogollon Rim Coronado National Forest Arivaca

Tucson District 1 may need new elementary schools by 1964 65

District 1 officials say all elementary schools will run full day this fall with no double sessions. By 1964 65 at least three new elementary schools are needed to handle rising enrollments while high schools face continued crowding and half or staggered day schedules. Plans include the proposed Sahuaro High School and Naylor completion in time for 1962 and 1964 65 respectively.

Tucson District 1 Herbert Cooper Catalina High School Rincon Palo Verde High School Sahuaro High School Cooper Vail Naylor Fickett and Townsend

Berlin Crisis Seen as Crucial by Dillon and Lawmakers

Dillon told the House Foreign Affairs Committee the Berlin crisis was crucial and serious amid deep divergences. He noted Soviet Premier Khrushchev denies seeking war. Rep. Chiperfield warned of possible outright war over Berlin by year’s end as Dirksen urged full disclosure to the public.

Dillon Berlin House Senate House Foreign Affairs Committee Kennedy Rep Robert B. Chiperfield R-I Wayne Hays Ohio Nikita S. Khrushchev Chiperfield

Top Brass Urges Test Resumption

Pentagon experts urged resuming nuclear weapons tests before a Congressional committee. Led by Gen. Lyman Lemnitzer, other witnesses included Vice Admiral Hayward Lt. Gen. Trudeau and Lt. Gen. Schriever. Senator Henry Jackson summarized committee sentiment.

Top Brass Pentagon Congressional Henry M. Jackson Dwash Atomic Energy Committee Lyman L. Lemnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm J. T. Hayward Navy Arthur G. Trudeau Army Bernard A. Schriever Air Force Systems Command

Producer Testifies TV Fare At All Time Low

Television producer David Susskind told the FCC that this year has reached a programming nadir and next season will be worse. He described the 90 percent of schedules as a travesty and said networks control decisions, with payola and ratings driving the industry.

New York David Susskind Susskind

Khrushchev warns of renewed nuclear tests if U S resumes

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev warned at a Kremlin gathering that Russia will resume nuclear testing if the United States ends its voluntary moratorium. He said several devices require practical testing have been developed and noted a separate peace with East Germany by year’s end.

Moscow UPI Nikita Khrushchev Russia United States Soviet Union Khrushchev Kremlin East Germany Berlin

Inside the Citizen Suspect 10 In Bank Theft

The Citizen reports a 10 year old suspect in a bank theft case and notes details on the page three feature. The incident highlights youth involvement in crime and invites reader questions about juvenile responsibility and public safety.

JFK Turns Key to Open Sea Water Purification Plant

President Kennedy formally dedicated the first U.S. plant capable of converting and purifying sea water to supply a city drinking water. Vice President Johnson and Interior Secretary Udall joined in the ceremony as a $1.255 million plant went into operation in Freeport Texas. Fresh water flowed from a 24 inch pipe as the plant began full operation after weeks of trial.

Freeport Tex UPI Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Interior Stewart Udall White House

Summer Weather Rolls On With Lethal Heat

The day opened with warnings of extreme heat as highs near 107 were forecast after yesterday’s 104 record. Off and on scattered showers possible over the mountains, but most of the region should stay dry with a 78 degree low last night and similar forecast for tonight.

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