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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1954

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Senate Republicans propose income tax cut plan to head off Democrat amendment

Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Milliken, unveil a general income tax cut plan to counter the Democrats' $100 boost proposal. The GOP plan raises personal exemptions by $100 for lower and middle income taxpayers, delivering at least $20 a year for individuals and $40 for couples, effective tomorrow. It also halves the impact of the dividend tax relief. The closed-door session with all 48 GOP senators followed fears about the Democratic amendment. A Senate showdown on the Democratic measure looms, as the administration defends the broader $1.477 billion first-year tax package.

Washington Senate Senate Democrats Sen Milliken R-Cole Millikin GOP Eisenhower Treasury

Guatemala Ends 12 Day Civil War With Military Coup

The conflict concludes as a new military regime seeks arms surrender and immediate talks with anti communist insurgents. Col Elfego Monzon leads the junta while Col Carlos Castillo Armas urges civilians to turn in weapons. Former President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman seeks refuge in the Mexican embassy. President Eisenhower comments on the ouster as discreetly pleased.

Guatemala U. S Carlos Castillo Armas Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Col Elfego Monzon Arbenz Washington Eisenhower Com

Ex Tax Head Nunan Guilty

Joseph D. Nunan Jr., former top federal tax collector, was convicted in Brooklyn federal court on all five counts of income tax evasion for 1946 to 1950. He faces up to 25 years and a $50,000 fine, with sentencing set for July 22.

New York Joseph D. Nunan Jr Brooklyn Commissioner of Internal Revenue Nunan Walter Bruchhausen Franklin D. Roosevelt

Rain Tomorrow May Brush Mountains With Isolated Storms

Forecast calls for a chance of precipitation tomorrow with increasing clouds and scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers over the mountains. Temperatures ranged from a high of 103 in Tucson to mid 70s in the morning with warm readings elsewhere.

San Juan Tucson Yuma Douglas Phoenix Flagstaff Winslow Prescott

Wimbledon finalists set as Rosewall and Drobny win

Ken Rosewall of Australia and Jaroslav Drobny of Egypt reach the Wimbledon men's singles final after defeating Tony Trabert and Budge Patty. Drobny dominates Patty 6-2 6-4 4-6 9-7 while Rosewall ousts Trabert 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-1 6-1 in a two semifinal shock. Patty suffers blisters from a racquet mishap, while Rosewall advances as a rising force in the open era.

Wimbledon England Ken Rosewall Australia Jaroslav Drobny Egypt Tony Trabert Budge Patty Drobny Patty Rosewall Trabert Paris Los Angeles Sven Davidson

Flood toll climbs as Rio Grande floods isolate Laredo

Lt. Don E. McMains reported the Rio Grande flood could have 200 to 500 dead near Piedras Negras as floodwaters cut the rail bridge and shut Laredo water plants. Helicopters planned to search for bodies. Eagle Pass police doubted the higher figure.

Laredo Tex National Guard Rio Grande Piedras Negras Mexico 141St Infantry Eagle Pass State Highway Patrol Highway Patrol United States Texas Highway Patrol Nuevo Laredo Karl Keeler U. S International Boundary and Water Commission KVOZ

Kimball Seeks Governor Post in Arizona Democratic Primary

State Sen. William F. Kimball announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor, creating a two way race with Ernest W. McFarland to challenge Gov. Howard Pyle in the November general election. Kimball outlined his experience in the Arizona Senate and education policy, noting decades of service and leadership roles while highlighting differences with his opponent. He and his wife Maxine Christy Kimball reside in Tucson with four sons.

William F. Kimball Arizona Senate Tucson Arizona Kimball Mer U. S Ernest W. McFarland Howard Pyle University of Arizona U of A Law College Maxine Christy Kimball Via Guadalupe

Strike Ends as Phoenix Tucson Sheet Metal Dispute Near Settlement

A 44 day Tuscon and Phoenix sheet metal strike may end as a basis of settlement is agreed but union and contractors must approve before binding. Federal conciliator Halloran hopes work resumes by July 6 with details kept private. The 500 workers sought wage increases from 2.72 to 3.00 across schedule.

Phoenix Tucson AFL Sheet Metal Workers Union Arizona Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Contractors Association W. P. Halloran

Kimball Announces Candidacy for Arizona Governor

State Senator William F. Kimball of Tucson declares for the Democratic nomination for governor. He has served in Pima county since 1940 and says he has encouraging support across 14 counties. a formal announcement is planned for tomorrow.

William F. Kimball Tucson Arizona Kimball Pima County

Eisenhower seeks 1.5 billion farm price support increase

President Eisenhower sent to Congress a request for a 1.5 billion dollar increase in funds to back farm prices. In Indianapolis a psychiatric patient shot his wife and eight pursuing officers after a 24 hour siege, dying in the violence.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Indianapolis

Ike Expands World Peace Hope Ideas

President Eisenhower voiced hope for peaceful coexistence with the Communists but rejected any agreement that would enslave anyone. He commented on Oppenheimer, farm price supports, GOP prospects, and hydrogen bomb controls, outlining pacific aims and policy directions. The talk touched on Southeast Asia and postwar power development plans.

Washington Eisenhower Churchill Guatemala Oppenheimer Atomic Energy Commission J. Robert Oppenheimer House Congress Malenkov AEC Power West Memphis Ark TVA Southeast Asia Far East

Dulles to discuss Guatemala ceasefire and government talks

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles will speak on the Guatemala situation in a radio address tonight on KOPO at 8 15 and KCNA at 8 45. A delegation from Guatemala plans talks with Casillo Armas in El Salvador on armistice terms and a new government as the cease fire holds. Arrests of Communists continue while crowds gather near the Mexican embassy and loyal troops are kept apart from rebels.

John Foster Dulles KOPO KCNA Guatemala el Salvador Castillo Armas Monzon Juan Jose Arcevalo Arevalo Arbenz

House Approves Foreign Aid Bill With Nonaggression Clause

The House passed a $3,368,608,000 foreign aid bill and sent it to the Senate. The final vote was 260 to 125 with a 390 to 0 amendment urging the President to withhold aid from nations joining Locarno type treaties. Eisenhower signaled support for the restriction though not binding on the President.

Washington House Senate Eisenhower Eden

Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow Public Events List

Open to the public events include voter registration at Apartment 37 San Carlos annex and 205 N Fourth Ave. Baseball action Hi Corbett Field features Tucson Cowboys against Juarez at 8 PM, plus a UA summer session play and wrestling at Tucson Sports Center. Public book mobile stops and a Lodge on the Desert star event are noted.

San Carlos South Scott Avenue Tucson Cowboys Juarez Hi Corbett Student Union Tucson Sports Center TLT Fourth Ave Mission Manor Tucson Cow

Defense department blocks clearance for McCarthy committee aide

The Pentagon denies security clearance to a staff member proposed for the McCarthy committee, halting their assignment. Details show internal reviews are ongoing as party leaders seek alternatives.

Defense Department McCarthy Committee Eclipse Tucson Jack Underwood

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