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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1968

Page

6

Crime Check Begins in Tucson January First

Tucson launches Crime Check on January 2 to speed crime reporting by calling 791-4444 without identifying the caller. Police Chief Bernard L. Garmire says the aim is citizen cooperation to deter crime and bolster respect for law enforcement. Exchange Clubs of Tucson fund publicity with Eller Outdoor Advertising and Sunbeam Bread aiding the phone line.

Bernard L. Garmire Exchange Clubs Tuckson Eller Outdoor Advertising Co Sunbeam Bread Co Tucson R. L Dick” Brickell Southern District of Exchange Clubs International Richard Greer Roger Sedimayr Police Community Relations Office

Tucson Girl Drinks Fluid After Accidental Ingestion

A two year old Tucson girl drank cleaning solvent from a 2gun container and was treated at Tucson General Hospital. Fire Rescue Captain Chester Adams said very little could have been fatal. nurses expected release after stomach pumping.

Tucson Tucson General Hospital Robbin Deal Blackridge Chester Adams

Woman Finds 72 Year Old Bread In Attic

Mrs Sylvia Rapson of Cowley England discovered a 72 year old loaf wrapped in linen in an attic trunk. The bread carries the mark Made on Good Friday April 3 1896. She notes it may be edible but will keep it for sentimental reasons.

Cowley England UPI Sylvia Rapson

City Council Redistricts Webb Castro Ward Changes

The Tucson City Council redistricted wards with two councilmen swapping numbers. Webb becomes Ward 6 while Castro shifts to Ward 5, with Ward 1 and Ward 2 gaining area and Ward 4 losing territory. Webb’s ward expands to include the University of Arizona area and Castro’s adds land south to the city limits and 2 square miles northwest of Davis-Monthan AFB.

James D. Webb Rudy Castro Tucson Daily Citizen G. Freeman Woods Richard Kennedy Woods Drexel Road Kennedy 22Nd Street Joyner Webb University of Arizona Castro Davis-Monthan Afb

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Shared in List

A long mixed list of crossword clues is presented with across and down entries, including borders, harness parts, abbreviations in multiple languages, time terms, and various noun and verb hints spanning natural terms, titles, and common puzzle fodder. The item appears as a reader puzzle page fragment with scattered clue numbering and partial phrases.

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Brownie Post Office Shut Down by Local Officials

In Orton Waterville England the Brownie Girl Scouts were halted after setting up a hand delivered Christmas card post office. Officials cited illegality, saying the improvised post office violated postal rules while the girls collected and delivered cards with their own stamps.

Orton Waterville England General Post Office

Six Ex-Liquor Agents Seek $66,000 Back Wages

Six former state liquor agents fired during the 1966 investigations sue for more than $66,000 in back pay and damages. Named defendants are the State Board of Liquor License and Control the state auditor and treasurer. The ex-agents include William Doonan Pete San Angelo John Cates Joe E Gulaskey Bert Arce and Les Gadare. They say salaries were $600 a month when dismissed on May 10 1967 after suspensions by acting Superintendent John F Sheik on Aug 10 1966. Each seeks $6,000 back wages plus $5,000 in damages. The suspensions followed a grand jury probe into licensing practices. grand jurors were later freed after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled improper impaneling.

Joseph Soble Harold M. Cole State Board of Liquor License and Control William Doonan Pete San Angelo John Cates Joe E. Gulaskey Bert Arce Les Gadare John F. Sheik

Maximum Security Ward Exceeds Capacity at Arizona Hospital

Phoenix. The maximum security ward of the Arizona State Hospital houses 43 patients though built for 24. Hospital director Dr. Willis Bower called conditions dangerous and inhumane and said no solution or emergency funds appear available. An auxiliary unit has 25 patients and a new children’s ward will open with $70,000 state aid.

Phoenix UPI Arizona State Hospital Willis Bower Bower

Doctor Ruth Ewing Dies Tucson Gynecologist at 69

Dr Ruth Ewing 69 longtime Tucson gynecologist died yesterday at St Josephs Hospital She practiced in Tucson since 1959 and was a University of Kansas Medical School graduate with study in Vienna and at Long Island Hospital She leaves widow C William Mahnken sister Mrs Dorothy Hurlburt and numerous nieces and nephews Her funeral will be private She published medical articles and served on boards for Family Service Agency and Girl's Living Home She belonged to multiple medical and social organizations in Tucson and Kansas

Ruth E. Ewing Tucson St. Joseph’s Hospital University of Kansas Medical School Vienna Long Island College Hospital C. William Mahnken Dorothy Hurlburt Nevada Ewing Medical Family Service Agency United Community Campaign Agency Girl’s Living Home Tucson Country Club Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority University of Kansas American Medical Woman’s Association American Medical Association Pima County Medical Society American College of Surgeons Southwest Obstetrical and Gynecology Society Tucson Obstetrical and Gynecology Society

Hawaii hotel rooms abundant for R and R travelers

R and R rooms are plentiful for Vietnam era military personnel visiting Hawaii this Christmas. Robert N. Rinker of the Hawaii Hotel Association says about 2,000 rooms are available, most in Waikiki, easing family reunions over the holidays.

Honolulu Vietnam Hawaii Robert N. Rinker The Hawaii Hotel Association Waikiki

Brewer Will Sell Still For Church

An 80 gallon copper still from a furniture donation will be auctioned tonight to raise funds for a new church. The item described as an antique may not work and will be offered alongside 1,000 other items at a fund raising auction conducted by Olsen Brewer of Knoxville Tennessee.

Globe (Ap Church of God of the Union Assembly Olsen Brewer Knoxville Tenn

Atlantan Nabbed With Books and Art

An Atlanta man was indicted on larceny and receiving stolen goods charges after police found 180 books and 14 art prints stolen from the public library in his home. Five overdue library books were also recovered.

Atlanta, Ga Atlanta

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