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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1959
Page
1
The article traces mafia origins from 13th century legend to mid 18th century Sicily. It links the name to a bridegroom’s cry and describes mafioso as a cautious, ruthless fighter with a gun. Omertà emerges as a conspiracy of silence with five cardinal commandments guiding the brotherhood.
American Metals Climax Corp signs an option contract with five Safford residents for 254 mining claims north of Safford with up to four years to exercise and monthly payments after a five month wait. Kennecott Copper Corp paid 13 recipients about 3.88 million for 12 percent of north Safford claims. Phelps Dodge checks exceed one million to two attorneys.
Tucson Bay 16 year old David Ruehlen drowned yesterday at Rose Canyon Lake near Mt Lemmon. Anne Bowden 17 tried to reach him as Ruehlen swam across despite warnings. Recovered by four Tucson Divers. lake just completed by US Wildlife Service not yet open. Funeral arrangements pending.
The New York market closed higher with shares near day’s best, led by widespread gains of $1 or more. Investors cited favorable business news and a two week postponement of the steelworkers' strike deadline as supportive factors. The Dow Jones Industrials finished at 643.06, up 3.41.
Today’s afternoon shade reading reached 92 with sun warmer by 8 degrees and humidity at 29 percent. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with a high near 90 to 95 and a Thunder possibility near the mountains.
A gas tanker explosion on a Seaboard freight train near Meldrim Georgia sent butane into the Ogeechee River recreation area. At least 18 people were killed with many injured and unaccounted as responders search the murky depths. The five acre scene burned under swift river currents as wreckage was cleared by cranes. Authorities described the river as treacherous during the probe and rescue efforts.
The House approved a one year compromise tax extension sustaining wartime rates on corporations and on taxes for beer wine and cigarettes. The measure moves to the Senate with rates set to expire at midnight tomorrow unless renewed. Senator Russell Long signaled opposition and plans a 30 day stopgap to extend existing excise taxes.
Tucson barber instructors explain how teen styles like hood and waterfall shapes drive curriculum updates at the Barber College. They note a language gap between stylists and students and say cut choices reflect facial features and trends, with California influence and Elvis era sideburns fading.
The Arizona Board of Regents and opponents clash over using federal money for fraternity and sorority housing at the University of Arizona. ADL and Atty. Gen. Wade Church oppose leasing houses built with public funds to discriminating groups. Twelve fraternities and one sorority have applied for funds. four include discriminatory clauses. The plan targets an eight acre site at Drachnman Street and Mountain Avenue.
In Honolulu Democrats claim a huge turnout signals wins in Hawaii's first state elections. Frank Fasi and Oren Long lead the Senate slate while Daniel Inouye seeks the lone House seat. GOP contenders run largely unopposed as statehood votes overwhelm. Burns wins gubernatorial nomination with strong support.
A compact guide to vintage haircut terms. Terms include FLAT TOP with squared edges, HOOD A forward comb, FENDER thick sides above ears, DUCKTAIL rear tufts, WATERFALL front tail over forehead, BOOGIE flat top with fenders, CHECKERBOARD alternating shaved and hair, YUL shaved head, MOHAWK fringe, PINEAPPLE fuzzy crew cut, JELLYBEAN plastered back style.
Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion warned he would quit Israel’s government if the coalition rejects the sale of 250,000 grenade launchers to West Germany. Cabinet talks failed to resolve the issue amid party objections, with a no-confidence motion and an anti-arms agreement vote looming in Parliament.
A call to appropriate the first funds for a sweeping $3.5 billion nationwide forest program is presented. The piece notes ongoing debates and the scope of the proposed initiative across the Citizen National Forest system.
Two Tucson savings and loan associations, Pima Savings & Loan and Tucson Federal Savings & Loan, will raise the interest rate on savings accounts from 3 1/4 percent to 4 percent, effective July 1. Presidents cited alignment with loan and bond rates and nationwide rises. FDIC-insured banks pay a 3 percent maximum, while the two associations are insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation with no rate maximum.
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