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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1963
Page
2
Toronto marks the opening of Canada's first Yonge Street subway line costing 55 million. Since opening, 914 cars contributed to a downtown reduction of 10,000 cars.
Tucson businessmen discuss downtown growth and a proposed city audit of the central business district. They urge a community wide study, note parking and convention needs, and stress private investment should drive plans for an auditorium complex and retail development.
Marina Oswald widow of Lee Harvey Oswald expressed desire to become an American citizen. She cried upon learning about at least 7700 dollars sent by Americans while an unidentified guard protected her and her children.
Palo Alto California doctors report a dog heart valve transplanted to a donor dog has functioned for two years. It is the first study in dogs suggesting an animal valve might work indefinitely. Next tests compare living tissue grafts with synthetic materials and artificial devices. Continuous use risks include blood clots and wear.
At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base civilians and an officer remember Pearl Harbor on its 22nd anniversary. Sea man First Class Jack Ellison aboard USS Nevada recalls hearing of the attack and the ship aiding survivors near the Arizona. Evelyn Ferry, once a patient at a Honolulu hospital, describes rumors and damage from that day. Cpl. Fred Lenz, later an Air Force major, recounts bombs at Schofield Barracks and guiding the first Japanese POW to the United States.
Chicago Tribune reports Barry Goldwater and John Tower faced abusive telegrams and letters after Kennedy’s assassination. Associates say both are deeply disturbed by rightwing hate and pressure on Goldwater’s presidential prospects.
Nashville attorney T Osborn Jr linked to two jury tampering efforts in Hoffa trials. Indictment cites arranging a payoff to sway a juror on the 1962 case and a plan to contact another juror’s spouse to influence verdicts. FBI and Justice Dept gathering further data.
Fort Worth Texas. Oswald's mother Marguerite Oswald says she will keep the body of Lee Harvey Oswald buried in Rose Hill Cemetery where police had urged exhumation. She insists he is innocent but remains the accused assassin and notes security costs and public interest.
Louisiana Democrats choose their governor nominee in the first statewide election since President Kennedy's assassination. If no majority emerges, a runoff will be held January 11. Kennedy's death reshaped a Deep South race as candidates shifted from Kennedy rhetoric to roads schools and efficient government.
The Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles will meet condemned killer Cozzie Merrill Jones next Wednesday to hear his plea for reprieve commutation or pardon. Jones faces execution in the state gas chamber on Jan. 10 for killing Carl Quast of Tempe. He pleaded guilty later sought to withdraw the plea, was denied, and then admitted to two more killings.
The Citizen reported Ersel O. Wilson 59 of 58 W Blacklidge Dr was cited for failure to control speed in a two car collision on N Alvernon Way near E 25th St. Palice said the other driver Mrs Carol L Small 19 of 2509 E Warwick Vista received the citation. Miss Carol Ebert 19 of 1300 N Craycroft Rd a passenger with Mrs Small was injured.
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