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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1961
Page
4
Torrential rains and floods in Japan and the Philippines caused extensive deaths and displacement. The official tally shows 249 dead and 212 missing, with 261 injured. 31 of Japan’s 46 prefectures affected and over 250000 people left homeless. In the Philippines, 18 dead and 30 missing were reported aboard a sunken vessel.
The 32nd annual All-Indian Pow wow begins Sunday for a three day event on Mars Hill east slopes. Between 10,000 and 15,000 Indians are expected to attend with about 50 tribes from Western states participating. Thirteen tribes will take part in night ceremonial dancing with 25 ceremonies nightly. A daily rodeo features Indian cowboys competing for up to 30000 dollars in cash and prizes.
Yvonne Tarr, once a hatroom worker at the Little Club, wrote the libretto and lyrics for The Decameron which recently opened off Broadway. To celebrate her advancement, her former employer staged a party.
State Department spokesman announced Iraq informed the United States that only peaceful means would be used to resolve Kuwait’s status. Officials noted Kuwait’s ruler faces security concerns and said Washington and London are consulting on the dispute while backing Kuwait’s independence. About 430 Americans are in Kuwait.
The Sunday New York Times will cost 50 cents this weekend in areas beyond a 200 mile radius from New York City. Cities within the range such as Boston and Washington, D. C., keep the 35 cent price. The Times cited a prior 50 cent increase in 17 Western states and Canada.
A Scout rocket failed to ignite its third stage after lifting off from Wallops Island Virginia at 1 07 p m EDT. The 72 foot solid fueled rocket carried a 187 pound Pickle Barrel satellite designed to study meteor particle impact on spacecraft skin. NASA said the cause of the malfunction was unclear.
Seven coin boxes from coin operated machines and a soda dispenser were broken into at Oracle Acres Miniature Golf on N. Oracle Rd. Police found no sign of forced entry and suspect a key or unlocked door. Owner Lloyd E. Phelps said all money is removed from machines.
Rochester Institute of Technology admissions director George Hedden warns that delaying work until college harms capable students who could excel but never apply themselves. He calls procrastination a major risk for college success.
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