Counties become urbanized power in rural America
At a National Association of Counties conference in New Orleans, county officials led by Hillock argued that counties may assume broader urban roles to solve area wide problems amid multiple municipalities. The Tucson and Phoenix regions illustrate jurisdictional tensions as counties seek regional services and potential home rule consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Association of Counties
New Orleans
Pima County
Dennis Weaver
Pete Rubi
Robert Hillock
Board of
Hillock
Tucson
South
Phoenix
Mesa
Glendale
Tempe
Scottsdale
Chandler
Peoria
Winds Wreak Havoc City Shattered Signs and Injuries
Heavy winds toppled trees, signs, and a window at multiple businesses including Thom McAn and 2 Food Giant. A 14 year old boy was treated for a cut from a shattered glass door at a 7 11. Race driver R C Whitwell suffered leg and hip injuries after a crash on Interstate 10 near Interstate 19. A fire started by a shorted wire at Redwood Gay Nineties neon sign and roof damage at O Malley Lumber. Flooding closed West Ajo Road for 40 minutes. Weather readings and forecasts follow with cooler temps and a 95 degree high planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iglass
Thom McAn Shoe
Arizona Mortuary
Bill Edel Motors
Speedway
Follom
Pima St
Bobby Mac Bocque
Whibwell
W. Lincoln St
St. Mary’s Hospital
E. Speedway
O'Malley Lumber Co
Wilmot Road
West
Ajo Road
Kinney Road
Catalinas
Mission Road
Indian Ridge
Wilmot
Broadway
Pantano
Tucson Green Valley
Yanks for Jordan Patton tanks deal reported
BEIRUT Lebanon Al Hayat reported the United States agreed to supply Jordan with 100 Patton tanks as part of a new arms package. The paper also said Jordan received 76 Patton tanks in June under an agreement reached last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
United States
Jordan
al Hayat
Four-Beer Man Avoids Jail in Albuquerque
William L. Mulvaney of Phoenix appeared before Dist. Judge Paul Tackett on a vehicle tampering charge after admitting he had four beers. The judge commended his honesty and allowed him to go free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
UPI
William L. Mulvaney
Phoenix
Dist
Paul Tackett
Tackett
Rat Drive Pays Off in Vietnam Extermination Contest
Local farmers in Quang Ngai, Vietnam killed 100,000 rats in an extermination contest. Tu Van Dao won first prize of a plow, rice, and fertilizer for personally killing 4,500 rats, according to UPI reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quang Ngai
Viet Nam
UPI
Tu van Dao
Vengeance Possible Police Probe Motive In Rampage
In New Haven police investigate whether vengeance sparked a shooting at the Olin-Mathieson plant cafeteria. Joseph Davis, 51, fired .38 caliber rounds, killing and wounding four colleagues after being fired for obscene remarks. A secretary, Elien Koeh, 41, was critically wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
UPI— Folice
Winchester- Western
Olin-Mathieson Chemical Corp
Thurs
Joseph Davis
Davis
Elien Koeh
Olin
Jury Convicts Waiter and Sets Death Penalty
In Scottsdale, 23-year-old Timothy Malumphy was found guilty on two counts of first degree murder for the fatal shooting of two waiters at a Scottsdale restaurant. The eight member jury sentenced him to death in the gas chamber after four hours of deliberation. sentencing by Superior Court Judge Donald Daughton is set for August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Timothy Malumphy
Scottsdale
Robert Lee Bartlebaugh
Constantine Karabogius
Malumphy
Superior Court
Donald Daughton
Bill Holden Charged In Auto Death in Italy
William Holden has been charged with manslaughter over a July 26 car crash near Piga by the Ligurian Sea that killed Giorgio Valerio, 42. Deputy prosecutor Angela Antofermo said Holden, 48, will face an investigating magistrate after the report is finalized. he was with two friends’ daughters, none hurt, and remains free to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucca
Italy
William Holden
Ligurian Sea
Piga
Giorgio Valerio
Angela Antofermo
Holden
Antofermo
Sarah West
Susan West
New York City
Goddard
Fire Had Good Fuel in Palermo Rail Yard
A flash fire swept a freight car in Palermo rail yards and destroyed its cargo of one million matches, causing extensive damage but no immediate injuries. Authorities investigated the blaze and its origin as workers reported the rapid spread of flames through the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
Sicily
Goddard Says Legislature Leaders Are Too Powerful
Gov. Sam Goddard calls for checks and balances to curb the Arizona House and Senate leaders power. He argues their control over committees and appropriations enables lobby pressure and policy abuses. He cites reforms and his record on unemployment, civil rights, and health to justify reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard
Dick Casey
Arizona
House
Senate
Sam Godard
Tucson
State Department
Arizona Highway Patrol
Appropriations Committees
Liquor Department
State Board of Pardons and Parole
Fire devastates Melbourne hostel killing dozens
Fire swept the Booth Salvation Army hostel on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne trapping about 40 people. Police reported at least 20 believed dead with another score escaping as flames spread through the back street building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
UPI
Salvation Army
Booth Salvation Army
Lonsdal Street
Tucson Daily Citizen Postal Rates Notice
Rates listed for city and outside Tucson mail delivery with 45 cents per walk and 40 per year, 4 cents per week or $1.95 per year for outside Tucson. Payable monthly at $27.00. classification and postage details appear in a partial telegraphic notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Daily Citizen
Tucson
Ticson
Lunar Orbiter Nears Moon In Precise Course Toward Target
STILl. ON COURSE Lunar Orbiter advances toward the moon with two midcourse corrections and an aim to stay within 50 miles of target. JPL spokesman says no further midcourse correction needed. Clifford H. Nelson projects successful photography goals as the craft prepares to enter lunar orbit tomorrow. The probe, launched from Cape Kennedy, faced Canopus tracking issues but used the moon as a reference to correct its path. Initial orbit expected at 11:23 a.m. with minor variances not affecting the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Clifford H. Nelson
Cape Kennedy
Canopus
Nopus
Nelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. C. Whitwell
Wrtten
John Hemmer
Arizona College of Commerce
E. Broadway
Goa
Bill Holden
AvWaterness
Glover & Miller
PCN LLC
Econ
Country Club Apts
Country Club Road
Mans Moquor
Howard A
Sa, Scott
P.O. Box
Mers Room
Mare Power
Wil
E. Broadwa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!