Jury Still Out In Baptista Case
The jury in the Baptista bank robbery case remains deadlocked on guilt after a three day trial in US District Court. Prosecutors argued Baptista was the lone gunman who forced the Dossett cash heist, while defense said the description and identifications were unreliable. Deliberations resumed after a long day and a night in lockup, with mistrial possible if no verdict emerges.
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Floyd Award Baptista
Westerner
Wavelock
Broadway Village
Southern Arizona Bank
Prescott
James A. Walsh
Baptista
Eunice Dossett
Tatedis
Tan Hear
Rap
Sta
Dossett
Benjamin Lararow
U.S
Robert Royle Tom
Troyiston
Bank Robbery Case Hinted At Possible Accomplice
Prosecutors in closing arguments on the Baptista case described a Feb 15 robbery at Broadway Village Bank where 15 083 was taken and suggested a possible accomplice. A lone gunman was cited, with uncertainty about the second person, while U S attorneys discussed a $20 bill recovered on March 26 and its implications.
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Broadway Village
U. 8
Baptistarial
Hood
Rosiston
Baptista
Mary Ann Reimann
U.S
Lup
Licavoli Lawyer Again Hits Probe
Atty Joseph W Louisell fights Tucson grand jury authority over the Licavoli inquiry linked to Michigan proceedings. He argues the Tucson probe aimed to gather information for use in another jurisdiction and seeks a rehearing while noting ongoing relocation of records to Detroit. Judge Walsh previously found no standing to quash and no clear cause to halt subpoenas. Louisell notes Licavli's claimed Michigan residence despite eight years in Tucson.
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Fner Carson
Joseph W. Louisell
Arizona
Pete Licavoli
Detroit
Michigan
Rand
Louisell
Tucson
Lewir
Min
Walsh
Licavell
Amphitheater High seeks school pool amid bond plans
Citizens in the Amphitheater area gathered petitions with 364 signatures calling for a swimming pool on school property. The move came as the Board of Supervisors proposed a $1 million recreational bond issue, aiming to fund facilities nearby.
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Ounty Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
W. K. McNerney
Lawrence Cross
Amphith Dorses
Die On Air Tanker Catastrophe Near Walker AFB
A four engine Air Force KCW7 tanker with 11 men aboard crashed and exploded five minutes after takeoff from Walker Air Force Base New Mexico while on a refueling flight. The wreck burned intensely as officials awaited official word on the missing crew. The crash occurred ten miles from the base. investigators began to assess the incident.
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Romed
N.M
Air Force
Jef
Southeastern
New Mex
Walker Air Force
Walker Tower
California Wins Access to National Archives for Water Case
California secured permission to study national archives records on defense in a dispute over Colorado River water with Arizona. Simon J. Mifkind signed an order directing Wayne Grover to provide access. Interior Department and Bureau of Reclamation records dating back to 1902 are involved.
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Cas’ Francisco
California
National Archives
Arizona
Colorado
Simon
Mifkind
U. S. Supreme Court
Wayne ©. Grover
Interior Department
Bureau of Reclamation
Weather update calls for humid day with scattered storms
The forecast notes humidity rising to 37 percent from 20.8 with a mix of sun and clouds. It predicts showers and thunderstorms in the mountains tomorrow afternoon, with no major temperature change and a continued high fire hazard due to very dry conditions.
New Steel Offer Presented to United Steelworkers Union
In New York the nation’s Big Three steel firms presented a new three year contract proposal to the United Steelworkers Union to avert a potential industry strike set for midnight Saturday. Details were not immediately released, but the offer reportedly raises pay by 7 percent in year one and may align with a broader three year framework. Negotiators appeared amiable as talks opened and a postponed session followed the morning meeting.
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New York
United Steelworkers
Pitts
Postinity of & Etre
Arizona Wins $13 Million Share in Big Highway Bill
Arizona will receive 23.7 million for 1957 for primary, secondary, urban and Interstate highways with 11.5 million from new money, plus 13 million for interstate system roads. For 1958 the state gains 20.7 million with 19.9 million for interstate routes, and increases for forest and Indian reservation roads are noted.
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Urna
Arizona
Congress
William Ky Wilesate
Wik Ald
Cort Tagen
Darin
Willey
Wartime veterans bill clears House for Senate action
The House passed a disabled veterans and widows benefits bill targeting World War II veterans. The measure, trimmed of some provisions, now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Washington
We Today
Senate
Ipoweet
Locreoes
Auto Hits Pedestrians In South Tucson Fatality
Delmar E Newsman may face negligent homicide charges after his auto struck two elderly women near County Hospital on South 6th Avenue. One victim, Mrs Eilen Roof 65, died after emergency surgery. Mrs Kuta May Highfield 65 is seriously injured with a broken leg and other injuries. Police cited excessive speed and alcohol before the crash. coroner will decide on inquest.
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Delmar E. Newsman
South 6Th Avenue
Newman
County Hospital
Spain
Eilen Roof
Kuta May Highfield
Niine
South Tucson
van T. Martin
Fticlo
Clark H. Johnson
Southgate
6Th Ave
Owl Lodge
Henson Hwy
Rome
Pima County
Root
Thomas J. Root
E. Silver St
Glover Cleaners
Lack Of Proper Stretcher Delayed Hospitalization
Report notes delay in hospital care after last night’s accident due to absence of suitable stretchers and unclear hospital policy. Two doctors urged permission to move two women on nonstandard stretchers, but high type hospital stretchers were only available and policy prevented action.
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Porto
Band concert in the park tonight open to the public
A park concert is unscheduled with public access this evening and a sports calendar reference on page 1. The event appears under Tom B urges and Paul J. Grimes PML Corral Theater prints. Anastasia is listed for tomorrow at 4 20 PM in the Renew Room of the Santa Rita.
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Restant
Tucson
Imme! Park
Tom Burges
Paul J. Grimes
Corral Theater
Anastasia
Police blotter and theater note headline summary
Police blotter items appear on Page 3 with a note about Corral theater play on Page 10. A Brave win streak is halted. Worldwide news, editorials, and financial weather map sections are listed across pages 1, 14, 23, and 30.
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Superhighway
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