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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1968

Page

2

Victim Had No License Driver Killed In High Speed Chase

The 24 year old motorist Floyd James Thomas Encinas of San Xavier Mission died after crashing a borrowed 1960 auto into a power pole on South Mission Road during a chase with Deputy Ray Ybarra. Encinas’ license had been suspended until December 6 for a drunken driving charge. Eyewitnesses were Mr and Mrs Ownsby. The crash occurred about 8 53 a m with speeds around 90 mph. The incident raises Pima County road toll for the year to 964, five more than last year.

Sheriff’s Office Floyd James Thomas” Encinas Rt. 11 San Xavier Mission Pima County Encinas South Mission Road E.k.ownsby W. Quail Road Ownsby Mission Road Ray Ybarra Ybarra State Motor Vehicle Department Flores

Hamilton Finishes Four B 26 Planes From Brazil Overhaul

The first four B26 aircraft sent from Brazil to Hamilton Aircraft Co for overhaul have been completed and crews flew them home Saturday. The contract covers updating 15 B26s delivered to Brazil in 1957. Brazilian pilots and 20 crew members tested the four planes before departure. They will fly overland through Mexico Central America and Venezuela to Brazil. Timmermans said the overhaul included new armament radios and fuel systems plus color changes to green topsides and gray undersides. The total repair contract nears 4 million dollars.

Brazil Hamilton Aircraft Co United States Mexico Central America Venezuela H. T. Timmermans Hamilton Timmermans

Youth Wounded While Shooting near Davis-Monthan AFB

Donald Smolenski, 21, was taken to Davis-Monthan AFB hospital after accidentally shooting his left leg while holstering a .22 revolver. The incident occurred about 12:20 p.m. during a target shooting in a southeast desert area, per police.

Donald Smolenski Davis-Monthan Afb

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