Tank Truck Righted After Titan II Fuel Oxidizer Spill
A 3500 gallon tank of nitrogen tetroxide used for Titan II missile fuel was toppled near Tucson, prompting evacuations within a mile as Civil Defense and police warned of potential danger. The driver escaped injury and the convoy moved the gas to Site 16, though officials stressed the risk remained only potential.
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Telstar-2 Orbit Delivers Live TV Prospects From Cape
NASA announced Telstar-2 is in orbit after a Delta rocket launch from Cape Canaveral. The 315-pound satellite could relay live television of astronaut L Gordon Cooper Jr.’s upcoming 34 hour space flight to Europe and the United States.
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Fair Skies Predicted For Texas And New Mexico
The forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and tomorrow with minimal dusty haze from weekend dust storms in Texas and New Mexico. Winds at Municipal Airport reach 30 mph today but will ease to moderate breezes tomorrow as the high near 98. Last night’s low was 73, with a daytime 2 pm reading of 93 in the shade and 17 percent humidity.
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New Mexico
Sub Fire Kills Three in Flasher Under Construction
Three men died and two were injured in a flash fire in the aft trim tank of the nuclear attack submarine Flasher, under construction at Groton. The fire’s cause was not determined and the victims’ names were withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Charlie Puzzle Promises $275 Jackpot This Week
Charlie in the Tucson Daily Citizen hints at a crossword puzzle on page 23 with a $275 prize for the solver. Deadline for all entries is Thursday at 9 am.
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Tucson Daily Citizen
Rock of Gibraltar
Birmingham Protests Rise as Racial Demonstrations Spread
Birmingham faced mass protests as about 3,000 Black residents joined singing demonstrations downtown and near a rally church. Police blocked groups with billy sticks and fire trucks, while Governor Wallace warned agitators to leave Alabama. King and the Atlanta integration leader urged continued, substantial desegregation efforts amid widespread jailing and national press scrutiny.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Wallace
Jackie Robinson to Lead Birmingham Demonstrations Next Week
Former Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson said he will lead anti segregation demonstrations in Birmingham Alabama next week. He spoke at a fundraiser for integrationists and declared he would go himself to show support for Martin Luther King Jr and the civil rights effort.
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Martin Luther King Jr
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Jackie Robinson
New York
UPI
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Ala
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City’s liability coverage canceled after immunity ruling
City of Tucson loses public liability and property damage insurance effective June 5 after Arizona Supreme Court ends governmental immunity. Ownbey- Smithe Insurance cites higher premiums and expanded claims. alternatives include self insurance or a policy with a deductible. City officials plan discussions at the upcoming Arizona League of Cities and Towns meeting in Nogales.
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Arizona Supreme Court
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Nogales
Ariz
Riots in Santo Domingo Over Government Strike
Street demonstrations in Santo Domingo turned violent as police used tear gas to disperse protesters described as Communist inspired. More than 50 people were arrested amid the unrest supporting striking government workers.
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Dominican Republic
UPI
U.S
Reprints On Water Offered By Tucson Daily Citizen
Reprints of the 15 part water series by Peter Starrett are now available. Ten cent copies cover costs of printing handling and mailing. Orders can be sent to Water Reprints Tucson Daily Citizen Tucson Arizona with 10 cents per copy.
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