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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1968

Page

6

Man Trapped When Car Rolls Down An Arroyo

A 37 year old Tucson man William J Walker Jr was listed in guarded condition after his 1957 model hardtop overturned and trapped him. He was hospitalized at Tucson Medical Center with a fractured leg head injuries and multiple cuts following the single vehicle crash on North Swan Road near River Road. A second crash north of Tucson on Oracle Highway near St Marys Hospital left Holland P Williams 53 in satisfactory condition with head injuries.

William J. Walker Jr Tucson Tucson Medical Center Sonoita Ave North Swan Road River Road TMC Walker Oracle Holland P. Williams E. Mabel St St. Mary’s Hospital Williams

Shields Calls Constitution Outmoded and Seeks Reforms

Currin V. Shields, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, urged a constitutional convention in Arizona to revise the 1912 constitution. Speaking before the Retired Army Officers Association at the Davis-Monthan Officers Club, he criticized amendments as erratic and proposed a 25 member bipartisan commission to study changes before a delegate convention. He argued federal programs now fill gaps in health safety welfare and education and that the constitution must reflect modern needs.

Currin V. Shields Retired Army Officers Association Davis-Monthan Arizona

Arizona Delegation Has Small Hand In Democratic Nominating Fight

Arizona will send 19 votes to the Democratic convention with a mostly non elected slate including Papago Tribal Chairman Thomas Segundo as an alternate. The delegation, led by Richard Duffield, features 34 delegates and 100 or more attendees, with no current or former congressmen or governors among them.

Phoenix Arizona New Mexico Sam Goddard Thomas Segundo William P. Mahoney Jr Ghana James N. Corbett Jr Tucson Ralph Watkins Jr Buckeye Congress Cochise County Lloyd ©. Helm Robert Stump Polly Getzwiller Pinai County Richard Duffield Merle Farmer Prescott Chicago Duffield Pick Congress Hotel Michigan Avenue

Express Co Opens Phoenix Office as Regional HQ

American Express Co will create a regional headquarters in Phoenix with an initial payroll of 1.5 million dollars and about 300 employees, moving toward 2,000 staff and a 10 million dollar annual payroll. A new office building may be built in northeast Phoenix within two years, with temporary HQ opening January 1 in the old Roebuck building downtown.

Phoenix UPI American Express Co New York Os and Roebuck

Nixon Enjoys Casual Boat Outing Near Miami

Republican presidential nominee Richard Nixon, guarded by Secret Service, rode a houseboat cruise in Biscayne Bay off Key Biscayne before returning to his oceanfront villa. An aide said Nixon stays in touch with Washington on world events and Eisenhower’s condition. His wife and daughters may join him at the retreat.

Miami Fla Richard M. Nixon Secret Service Florida Nixon Biscayne Bay Key Biscayne Hotel Ron Ziegler Washington Czechoslovakia Dwight D. Eisenhower Key Biscayne

State Agency Lists Many Job Openings

Arizona State Employment Service lists wide job vacancies through referrals. Weekly job cast shows clerical openings including legal and medical stenographers, plus professional and sales posts such as manager trainees nurses and technicians. Also industrial and rural openings and domestic jobs. ASES at 403 W Congress X.

Arizona State Employment Service ASES Congress X

Goddard Defends Spending Over Arizona Budget Record

Former Governor Sam Goddard at a breakfast meeting criticized GOP claims of thrift, noting state funds rose by over 79 million while only 67 million went to schools. He accused Republicans of misrepresenting budget cuts and urged acknowledgment of pay raises and proposed increases for officials.

Willcox Arizona Sam Goddard Goddard

Holselaw urges aid for UA with Tucson merchants

Sen. Holsclaw urged Tucson merchants to back higher UA funding arguing the University of Arizona drives Pima County's economy. He cited 116 million last year and projected 152 million next year, with enrollments rising to 35 000 to 40 000 by 1975 and called for 27 million annually to 1975 plus bonds for facilities.

Douglas Holselaw University of Arizona Tucson Trade Bureau Holsclaw Pima County Tucson Board of Regents Arizona State Northern Arizona University

Mansfield Puts Faith In Long Senate Session

Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield of Montana believes the 90th Congress could stay in session through Christmas with a October recess for elections. He cites remaining legislative work as plentiful in scope and signals possible floor action on President Johnson's Supreme Court nominations Abe Fortas and Homer Thornberry, though debates may wait until after the elections.

Washington Homer Thornberry

McCarthy Backers Claim Wide Arizona Support

Dr. John E. Crow challenged Humphrey supporters to prove any real backing in Arizona. He noted Tucson registrations favor Humphrey and predicted McCarthy would win six Arizona delegate votes, with two pledged already.

Hubert H. Humphrey Arizona John E. Crow Phoenix Humphrey Guy Stillman Tucson Crow McCarthy

Venus Surface Hot and Heavy

Two scientists from JPL Pasadena report Venus surface conditions may have atmospheric pressure 75 to 100 times Earth's and temperatures above 900 degrees. Findings appear in the Journal of Atmospheric Sciences of the American Meteorological Society.

Washington Venus Earth Arodyas J. Khiore Dan L. Cain Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena Calif American Meteorological Society Journal of Atmospheric Sciences

Udall Faces McGinnis Challenge in Arizona Primary

Political writer notes Casey contrasts Udall and McGinnis as they spar over District 2 race. McGinnis jokes about eyelashes after a 21,000 vote loss, while Udall supporters seek momentum. Also previews Dr Currin Shields and Sam Goddard primary contest with 80,000 letter campaign push and 50 percent undecided vote in the governor race.

Dick Casey Mo Udall G. Alfred Arizona McGinnis Udall Currin W. Shields Sam Goddard Shields

Bowler Calls for Vietnam Win Opposes Czech Intervention

Republican candidate Rev. Bill Bowler told a Tucson Press-Club Forum he supports a rapid military victory in Vietnam to defeat Communists but opposes U.S. intervention in Czechoslovakia. He criticized Democratic policy, urged change in government ideology, and labeled soft stances on communism as dangerous.

McGinnis Tucson Bill Bowler Udall Rocky Marciano Dick Casey Vietnam U.S Czechoslovakia Bowler U. Ss Hungary Washington

Wallace to Fill Coliseum in Phoenix Rally

Wallace and his American Independent Party team plan a Phoenix stop Tuesday with a Window Rock stop in the morning. He arrives around noon, holds a 2 pm news conference, a 6 pm $25 dinner and an 8 pm rally at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Colonel Colquitt says 500 diners expected and the coliseum will fill. No plans for other Arizona campaigns.

Phoenix George Wallace Veterans Memorial’ ‘Coliseum Alabama Wallace Window Rock Joseph Colquitt

Sheriff Burr Defends Jail Store in Re election Campaign

Pima County Sheriff Walden W Burr defended the jail store during a luncheon with the Sahuaro Optimist Club. He argued the store saves hundreds of man hours and will be turned over to the county general fund. He highlighted his 20 years in law enforcement and said his department is big business and well run.

Pima County Sahuaro Optimist Club Bistro Walden W. Burr Burr Sheriff's “Department

Inmates Youth Alarms Officials

Washington AP report shows about half federal inmates are aged 17 to 28. Myril E. Alexander, director of the Bureau of Prisons, warned of a rising prisoner population after six-year decline as he cited more young violators entering federal prisons.

Washington Myril E. Alexander Bureau of Prisons

Demos Plan Big Rally Tomorrow

A Democratic primary rally is set for Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Park near S Mission Road and W Ajo Way. Precinct 65 sponsors announce the event with rally chairman Willie F. Thomas inviting the public to meet candidates for national state and county offices including District 7A. food and refreshments will be served.

Kennedy Park S. Mission Road W. Ajo Way Willie . F. Thomas

Humphrey Supporters Plan Picnic at Randolph Park

The United Democrats for Humphrey announce a public picnic Saturday at 11 a.m. in ramada No. 5, Randolph Park. Speakers include gubernatorial candidate Dr. Catherine Shields and former Gov. Sam Goddard. U S Senate candidate Roy Elson will also speak. Box lunches will be auctioned.

United Democrats Humphrey Hubert H. Humphrey Ramada No. 5 Randolph Park Catrin W. Shields Sam. .Goddard Roy. Elson Senate

Rally and Dance For Morales In District 2

A rally and dance to back Hector Morales for County Supervisor District 2 starts at 9 tonight at Salón de Latino 1103 W. St. Marys Road. Morales will speak briefly and a band will perform after.

Hector Morales

Maine Senator Muskie Endorses Humphrey for Nomination

Senator Ed Muskie of Maine backs Hubert Humphrey for the Democratic presidential nomination, moving from a leaning stance to a full 27-vote Maine delegation endorsement on the first ballot. Muskie may be among Humphrey’s potential running mates if he secures the nomination.

Chicago UPI Edmund S. Muskie Maine Muskie Humphrey

Ohio Senator Endorses McCarthy Bid for Democratic Nomination

Senator Stephen M. Young of Ohio endorsed Eugene J. McCarthy for the Democratic presidential nomination. Young praised McCarthy as an admired scholar and respected statesman who can lead the nation toward tranquility and prosperity, noting his prior endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy.

Washington Stephen M Young Ohio Eugene J. McCarthy Robert F. Kennedy

Kennedy Men Won Peace Stand At Democratic Convention

Kennedy backers press for a strong peace plank on Vietnam as the convention wrangles over platform rules and delegate seating. Sorensen and Kennedy supporters push for a tough stance, while uncommitted delegates from key states weigh future moves and possible floor fights.

Chicago Theodore Sorensen Sorensen Sen. Kennedy California New York Indiana Nebraska Kennedy Los Angeles Hubert H. Humphrey

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