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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
8
United Press International reports Lawrence F. O'Brien, former Postmaster General, may join Hubert H. Humphrey's 1968 presidential bid. The aide from the Kennedy circle is reportedly ready to switch allegiances to Humphrey's campaign.
Phoenix attorney Tom Roof 46 with 14 years private practice announces Democratic primary bid for Judge of the Superior Court Division 18. He lists extensive Bar Association service and a wide campaign committee of 58 lawyers led by Robert H. Allen and Paul Roca.
John A. Foote, Maricopa County treasurer since 1960, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for re election. His campaign notes say county office volume nearly doubled and staff rose from 30 to 36 with data processing. The office reports a $500000 profit on taxpayers money in 1967 and 1968.
C L Spark announces his candidacy for re nomination as County Assessor in the September Democratic primary. He pledges equity and fairness in applying the State revaluation program and notes his experience with the county tax rolls. Attorney Joe F Walton will head campaign HQ at Suite 8 Luhrs Arcade Phoenix.
Richard F. Harless a Phoenix attorney with 15 years in public service announced his candidacy for Superior Court Division 24 subject to the September Democratic primary. A former congressman and long time legal official he held roles from city attorney to county attorney and helped pass key water legislation and voting rights for American Indians.
President Johnson named Abe Fortas for chief justice and Homer Thornberry to fill the Warren vacancy. Fortas would push liberal leadership. Thornberry, seen as liberal by southern standards, had backed hard line desegregation in the Fifth Circuit. Senate leaders signaled potential but manageable opposition.
France reports a drain of over 1 billion dollars from foreign currency and gold reserves to support the devalued franc. The IMF aid and ongoing weekly losses exceed 300 million dollars, with June alone showing a 313.6 million draw and May losses around 300 million.
In Phoenix, GOP leaders announced they will drop efforts to block a July 16 special election while pursuing a probe into petition practices. House Majority Leader Burton Barr said eight Republican women examined 2000 signatures aimed at keeping the constitutional amendments off the ballot. Democrats pushed to place the questions on the November 5 general election.
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