Mystery shrouds Firefly project at White Sands
The Firefly aerospace effort near White Sands Missile Range remains secret with officials citing classified details. Rumors link it to a special purpose vehicle testing from White Sands and Pacific Ocean routes, sparking concern among residents in California Arizona and New Mexico.
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UA Alumni Gen Spicer Dies In Texas
Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Henry Russell Spicer, 59, of 6032 E Miramar Drive West, died of bronchial pneumonia at Wilford Hall Hospital Lackland AFB Texas. Survived by wife Louise Lenard Spicer. Funeral planned for Friday in San Antonio. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Spicer, UA 1932 economics graduate, commanded 36th Fighter Group Panama Canal Zone 1946 and 25th Air Division 1962.
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Judge Questions Timing Of Walker Riot Report Release
UPI Chicago William J Campbell chief federal judge says a special grand jury may examine the timing and motivation behind the Walker report on riots at the Democratic National Convention Campbell notes the 345 page document reflects one individual's view not the commission and questions releasing it before grand jury work is done. He cites hysterical TV coverage and says Walker telephoned him Saturday before the press had the report.
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Humphrey says Nixon offered post. declined in party remarks
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey told a National Democratic Women's Club farewell event that President-elect Nixon offered him a post in the incoming administration, but he declined. Nixon aide Ronald Ziegler later said the offer was for U.N. ambassador, declined so Humphrey could return to his home state after the Florida meeting.
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Pine Box Threats in Coronado Foothill Rezoning Case
Tucson real estate developer Donald W. Depugh testified that a Chicago investors group threatened his life and offered bribes to secure rezoning for two Coronado Foothill Estates tracts. He admitted paying 3000 to County Supervisor Pete Rubi, now star witness in Rubi trial. Dozens of records and letters were admitted as evidence as cross examination continued.
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U N General Assembly Committee Votes to Expel South Africa
The economic committee of the United Nations General Assembly voted 49 to 22 with 23 abstentions to expel South Africa from the UN Conference on Trade and Development over its racial segregation policy. The proposal must still pass the full assembly. Western delegates warned of a dangerous precedent.
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Zoning Variance Denial Stuns Levy's Expansion Plans
Superior Court Judge William C. Frey ruled the City Board of Adjustment erred in allowing Levy's Department Store to exceed the 85 foot zoning limit for a proposed three story addition at the El Con shopping center site. The decision blocks the taller building and the store has not signaled whether it will appeal. Gordon Kipps represented El Encanto Estates residents in the case.
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