Davis Faces Showdown With Demo Council Majority
Republican Mayor Davis faces a power clash with Tucson's new Democratic City Council majority as the first meeting opens Monday. Key items include naming Kirk Storch vice mayor, replacing G. Freeman Woods, and a dispute over mayoral appointment powers. Democratic members Morales Murphy and holdovers Corbett join Storch to form the voting bloc.
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Demo Council
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G. Freeman Woods
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James N. Corbett Jr
Battle over city power in new council foretold
The remaining Republicans M J Southard and Woods face a split on the council as Davis hints at waiting to see. The vice mayor seat looms as a power indicator while City Atty Calvin Webster’s Jan 20 term opens a plum for the Democrats to replace a Republican. Post auditor duties arouse political implications and August will end Norman Fenton's magistrate term as Democrats weigh their moves.
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Elderly Man Turns Fire On Tucson Apartment
John A. Rodgers, 67, started fires in a clothes closet and living room at 821 Lard Ave in Tucson. Firefighters forced him from the room after he refused to leave as smoke filled the building. Rodgers was uninjured and taken to Pima County Hospital for observation after a 5 p.m. blaze caused about 1200 dollars in damage to the apartment and contents.
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Pima County Hospital
Legion Dance Set Tonight at Porfirio Diaz Hall
The Cocio- strada Post No. 59 American Legion sponsors an anniversary dance to aid needy youngsters. Proceeds fund a Christmas party for the youngsters. Edward L. Pence says proceeds go to the event. The dance runs from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 225 E. 26th St. Tickets cost 1 dollar per person.
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Rhodes to Speak at Thunderbird Club Meeting
U S Rep John Rhodes will address the Thunderbird Republican Club tonight at Vince's Italian Restaurant located at 4866 East Speedway Boulevard. The event brings GOP leaders and local supporters together to hear Rhodes discuss party priorities.
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