Ailing Puerto Rican Leader Stirs Nationalist Death Plot Fears
Federal authorities fear Pedro Albizu Campos may trigger an assassination wave as his health fails. FBI warnings, a Smith Act push, HUAC inquiry, and a 24 hour alert surround President Eisenhower, Secretary Dulles, and Hoover amid reports of a Puerto Rican Nationalist plot.
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Washington
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Pedro Albizu Campos
Nationalist Party
Puerto Rico
Albizu
U. S
United Press
Dulles
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
House of Representatives
Justice Department
House Un-American Activities Committee
Secret Service
Venezuela
Hoover
United Press Report
San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin
Federal
New York
Senate Backs Bill Forcing Utility Buying In Annexed Areas
Phoenix senate committee approves SB 197 to require cities to buy private utilities in newly annexed areas. An amendment to exempt substandard equipment was not offered. The bill advances to second and third readings before House action. The education budget limitation bill limits growth to ten dollars per student annually and seeks stricter accounting. governors and administrators oppose or seek changes. A public hearing on school finance and ADA payments is scheduled. four bills were sent to the governor yesterday including ham radio plates and appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Senate
Tucson
C. D. Miller
Maricopa
House
House of Representatives
House Education Committee
Arizona
Howard Pyle
Puerto Rico Governor Praises U.S. After Congress Shooting
Puerto Rico Governor Luis Munoz Marin arrives in Washington to commend Americans and Congress after the shooting. He notes Puerto Rican nationalists number under 500 and offers closer cooperation with President Eisenhower to combat terrorism and improve policing and migration issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Luis Munoz Marin
Washington
Congress
United Press
Mainland
Eisenhower
Commonwealth
States
FBI
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
United States
Bentley Still Listed Serious After Wounding
Rep. Alvin M. Bentley of Michigan remained in serious condition at a casualty hospital after being wounded by a Puerto Rican assassin’s bullet on Monday. Doctors noted a less restful night but reported satisfactory vital signs, improving chest function, and good morale as the congressman expressed desire to read newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alvin M. Bentley
R-Mich
Casualty Hospital
Ullet
Markets At A Glance Impacts From Oils Rails And Grains
Markets at a glance show stocks higher led by oils and rails while bonds gain with strong government debt. Cotton and wheat trade quietly with limited export business. Corn and oats ease with mild hedging and cattle steady to down slight on steers and top price at 27.50. Based on 2 pm New York reports.
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New York
Telegrams Back Eisenhower Praise on Fair Play Call
The White House said hundreds of telegrams praised President Eisenhower for urging fair play in congressional investigations, nine to one in favor. Senator McCarthy kept digging into army Communist coddling with a Capitol hearing and questioned an army doctor's jurisdiction. The White House sought to shore up GOP ties with McCarthy critics as side remarks about party unity surfaced. See Army Doctor, Page 28.
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Eisenhower
White House
Washington
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
New York
Leonard W. Hall
Eisenhower Nominates J Ernest Wilkins to Labor Post
President Eisenhower named J Ernest Wilkins a Chicago Negro attorney as assistant secretary of labor. White House secretary James C Hagerty said this marks the first known appointment of a Black individual to a cabinet or sub cabinet post. The nomination awaits Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Eisenhower
J. Ernest Wilkins
Chicago
White House
James C. Hagerty
Wilkins
Senate
Weather Forecast Mischief and Measured Rainfall
A light rain spurt drenched the official forecaster after a cloudy day. The weather pattern moved fast off southern California and across Arizona with unexpected speed. Last night’s rain totaled .07 of an inch, year to date 1.52, shy of the 1.67 normal by .15. High yesterday reached 77 with a 54 degree low. cooler tonight, warmer tomorrow. See Weather Table, Page 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arturo
California
Arizona
Rare Tucson-Area Tornado Near Sahuarita Reported
A brief tornado near Sahuarita 12 miles south of the Tucson airport was sighted at 11:15 a m and dissipated within about 20 minutes. Meteorologist Robert King classified it as a tornado, noting it caused dust and was first observed in the Tucson area. No damage was reported at the cotton gin or Oro Verde store.
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Tucson
Sahuarita
Municipal Airport
Robert King
U. S. Weather Bureau
King
W. L. Dean
Oro Verde
Track Probe Plea Planned To High Court
Pima county one man grand jury probe into Rillito race track to be challenged in Arizona Supreme Court. George T. Davis, counsel for Ruth Illions, seeks prohibition or quo warranto to halt further consideration of the record. The probe ended with no charges at this time and a clash over Illions testimony.
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Pima County
Rillito Park
State Supreme Court
George T. Davis
San Francisco
Ruth Illions
Rillito
High Court
Davis
Superior Court
Robert S. Tullar
Arizona
Tullar
Morris K. Udall
Stephen P. Moorhead
State Racing Commission
Billito Race Track
Rillito Loses Bid For Extension To Racing Season
Phoenix state racing commission denied a 10 day extension for Rillito Park racing due to date conflicts and to avoid new permit procedures. The decision blocks extending the 1953 54 meeting past 34 days and avoids clashes with Santa Cruz county and Tucson Greyhound Park. Rod Fenton spoke for Rillito before the panel.
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Phoenix
State Racing Commission
Ralph Boomer
Commission
Track Corporation
Boomer
Rillito Park
Tucson
Santa Cruz County
Tucson Greyhound Park
Pima County Fair
Sonoita
Rillito
Mel H. Haskell
Dennis Hunt
John Thompson
Prescott
Buell E. Tade
Frank Hobart
Yuma
Billito
Rod Fenton
Omega Loan linked to Dragonette in Rillito probe
Records tie Omega Loan Co to Fred A. Dragonette, president of Old Pueblo Savings & Loan, amid county state inquiry into Rillito track. Arthur Wien testified a $40 000 loan was negotiated Feb 5 with no security on an open note. Dragonette allegedly sole interest holder. license filed July 31 1953 and granted Aug 7 1953 at 30 S Fifth Ave, a now other business address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omega Loan Co
Rillito
Fred A. Dragonette
Old Pueblo Savings & Loan Association
Arthur A. Wien
Omega
Dragonette
Wien
State Superintendent of Banking
S. Fifth Ave
Clemente Realty Co
Modern Art Focus At UA Fine Arts Workshop
Tonight at 8 features a medical forum by Dr. Leo J. Kent on heart attacks at YWCA with free admission. 8:15 offers The Meanings of Modern Art by Dr. Raymond S. Stites at Liberal Arts Auditorium. Tomorrow 10 AM includes TV Theater by Albert McCleery and Current Trends in Art by Stites in Student Union.
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Medical Forum
YWCA
Leo J. Kent
Raymond S. Stites
National Gallery of Art
Liberal Arts Auditorium
T.V
Albert McCleery
Nbc-Tv
Student Union Ballroom
UA Workshop
Student Union
Herring Hall
Bisbee
Armory Park
Arizona
UCLA
UA Field
Life of
Christ
UA Auditorium
UA Fine Arts
UA Art Gallery
Army doctor before McCarthy committee
Army medical officer testifies before the McCarthy committee about concerns over security and loyalty in the armed forces. The hearing section focuses on the doctor’s observations and the impact on personnel.
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Ike
South Lake Shore Drive
39Th Street
Merriman Smith
Bentley
Bulletin
Army
Capitol Hill
Ariz
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