Kennedy orders study on Taft Hartley option to halt maritime strike
President Kennedy directed a government wide study to decide if Taft Hartley emergency powers should be used to halt the nine day old maritime strike. Secretary Goldberg said a court injunction to force 75 000 seamen back to work could be announced Monday after quick impact analysis. The move follows union rejection of a 60 day truce as a White House commission weighs settlement.
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Winds Blow In First Measurable Rainfall
San Juan woke to clear weather this morning but last night a strong wind reached 65 miles per hour. The city saw the first measurable rainfall in 85 days in a small area, with wind driven dust halting traffic downtown around 9 p.m. Spectacular lightning lit the sky for nearly an hour and caused brief power outages as lines shorted.
Khrushchev Signals East German Peace Treaty Move
Soviet premier Khrushchev pledged a near term peace treaty with East Germany and promised a boost to the economy. He called the issue a main problem linked to disarmament while speaking from Alma Ata as Kazakh anniversary events unfolded. Weather and fires in Arizona reported alongside rainfall totals and forecasts for Tucson with lingering monsoon patterns.
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Man Slaughter Verdict Nears for Elmer Hess Jr
Elmer Hess Jr. found guilty of manslaughter in the death of labor official Howard D. Grant at a drinking party. Sentencing set for 9 a.m. Friday. Defense plans a motion for a new trial. Jury of eight women and four men deliberated seven hours.
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Scorched Rangelands Hit 86th Day With No Rain
Despite scattered showers, southern Arizona rangelands entered the 86th consecutive day without measurable rain. Christine R. Green of the University of Arizona Institute of Atmospheric Physics warned the record could rise to 87 days if rain does not occur today or tomorrow.
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California citrus truck overturns on Freeway near Congress
A tractor trailer loaded with 37,000 pounds of California grapefruit oranges lemons and grapes overturned about 6 30 this morning on the Freeway north of Congress. The two occupants, J A Sutton 40 and Louis Cruse 48 both of Dallas sustained only minor injuries. The load remained contained though the right side of the truck was badly damaged.
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Fidel Castro Sends Prisoner Delegation To United States
Fidel Castro dispatched a prisoner commission to the United States to swap captives from April's invasion. The move followed a Tractors for Freedom Committee claim that talks had collapsed after Castro rejected their proposal. The delegation sailed aboard the Arenal and was due to reach Key West, Florida, in the late afternoon.
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Tucson Selected for Fallout Shelter Survey
Tucson chosen by the national OCDM for a special fallout shelter survey the first non capital city. U S Rep Morris Udall said the survey aims to assess shelter needs and push cost sharing for private buildings and public facilities. The survey follows White House support for a 400 million shelter program, with a start planned next July. Col Ralph Redburn said no start date was available.
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Tucson City Magazine Highlights Local Hobby Railroading
Leslie Ernenwein profiles a Tucson resident who built a complete narrow gauge railway on his property. Bernie Sedley captures striking photos of Tucson’s growing new construction. Guatemala’s bid to attract tourists is explored by Tucsonian C. Gloria Paul. Ted Marshall describes a new quick draw gimmick in the art scene.
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Addicts To Lose Driver Licenses in Arizona
Arizona will seize the driver's licenses of 154 known narcotics users who fail to prove they have kicked the habit. Earl O'Clair, chief of the driver license bureau, announced the plan as state officers prepare to begin seizures.
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