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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1968

Page

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Hijacked Jet Passengers Dine On Steak In Havana

Passengers aboard the Nashville to Miami Trans World Airlines flight ate steak during a nine hour stay in Havana while the hijacker and his female companion waited for Cuban authorities. Tex Ritter and Mason Rudolph reported the meal as the plane’s crew and 30 other passengers were ferried to Miami on separate aircraft. FBI questioned travelers on return. Eldridge Cleaver’s wife said her husband feared return to prison.

Miami Fla Cuba Havana Trans-World Airlines Tex Ritter Mason Rudolph Ritter Varadero FBI Eldridge Cleaver Nashville Cleaver Kathleen Manhattan New York Times Hidridge

Tex Ritter Involved As Plane Hijacking Occurs

Country star Tex Ritter sits with TWA staff and crews in Nashville before a flight to Miami. The aircraft was later hijacked and redirected to Cuba, with Ritter remaining on the ground as authorities investigate the incident.

Tex Ritter TWA Nashville Tenn Miami Cuba Ritter

Newspaper Classifieds Advertising Rates

The notice lists subscription and mail rates for home delivery in Tucson and outside areas, with annual and monthly pricing. It specifies in advance payment, second class postage, and publishing details for the Citizen Publishing Co in Tucson, Arizona.

Associated Press United Press International Tucson State of Arizona Canada Mexico Citizen Publishing Co Telephone

Stamps Scarce as Christmas Postage Nears

Postmaster Arnold R. Elias says stamp shortages are developing. Those struggling to find stamps are urged to try the main post office at Broadway and Scott Avenue, where supplies remain fairly good, while other outlets show limited stock.

Arnold R. Elias Broadway Scott Avenue

Too Late for Regular Mail Yule Parcels

Postmaster Arnold R. Elias urges mailers to use special handling to reach distant states by Christmas if sent by Saturday. After that air mail is required with a Monday deadline for Arizona and nearby states and for greeting cards to distant locations.

Arnold R. Elias Arizona Elias

West German-based U.S. paratroopers join Spanish troops in drill

About 1,000 U.S. Army paratroopers from West Germany participated with Spanish airborne forces in a joint training operation at ALBACETE Spain.

Albacete Spain UPI

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