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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1966

Page

6

Newly Ordained Priest Vidal Receives Episcopal Blessing

The Rev. Vidal was ordained by Bishop Joseph M. Harte of Phoenix with family present including his sister and Mrs. M. L. Jones of Jackson Michigan. He graduated from the University of Arizona and Virginia Theological Seminary and is Gore Vidal’s half-brother.

M. L. Jones Jackson, Mich Vidal Joseph M. Harte Phoenix University of Arizona Virginia Theological Seminary Gore Vidal Citizen Mark Godfrey

Goddard May Name Bohannan Replacement on Welfare Board

The Arizona Supreme Court opened the way for Governor Sam Goddard to appoint a successor to Robert C. Bohannan Jr. on the State Welfare Board. The ruling clarifies the governor’s authority in delayed vacancy decisions.

Goddard Bohannan Phoenix Arizona Supreme Court Sam Goddard State Welfare Board Robert C. Bohannan Jr

University of Arizona Art Gallery Holiday Closings

The University of Arizona Art Gallery will close on Christmas and New Year’s days and otherwise open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. William A. Steadman, director, announced. Chief Justice Fred C. Struckmeyer Jr. informed Bohannan’s attorney of the court’s Dec 2 decision as the ouster judgment. Bohannan must resign from the Welfare Board for conflict of interest, with immediate ouster per Struckmeyer’s letter, though the governor’s action may wait until this weekend. In most Supreme Court appeals, the judgment takes effect after 15 days.

University of Arizona Art Gallery William A. Steadman Fred C., Struckmeyer Jr Jeter Ter Bohannan Welfare Board State Retirement Board Struckmeyer Goddard Act Supreme Court

Schafer Responds to Rehearing Bid in Rhee Case

County Attorney William J. Schafer II filed a reply opposing a motion for rehearing of the Arizona Court of Appeals ruling on the legality of the Pima County Grand Jury that indicted State Senator Sol Rhee. The court will hear arguments January 10 at 10 a.m. to decide whether to reconsider.

William J. Schafer II Arizona Court of Appeals Pima County Grand Jury Sol Rhee Rhee Lawrence D'Antonio Arizona Supreme Court Appeals Court Superior Court John Collins Ahee Collins Schafer D’antonia

Nine Men Promoted By SAB

Southern Arizona Bank & Trust Co named nine promotions in staff changes. Sherman Montgomery moves to vice president and continues leading the Nogales office since 1962. Eight other officers rise to assistant cashiers or advance within departments. Oscar Gonzales and Arthur M. H. Sossong shift to higher posts, while Clark W. Bishop advances in loan services.

Southern Arizona Bank & Trust Co Sherman Montgomery Nogales John W. Kenney Gary L. Grimes Speedway-Wismat Melvin E. Robbins

Prisoners write Santa in Cochise County jail

A small letter to Santa from seven inmates at Cochise County Jail asks for “some goodies” to boost Christmas spirit. Sheriff Jim Wilson received the note addressed to Santa Claus and noted the unusual holiday correspondence.

Bisbee Ariza Cochise County Jim Wilson Santa Claus Santa Seven Prisone Cochise County

Marines Open Fire After Start Of Christmas Truce

In Saigon a Marine company faced heavy small arms and mortar fire about eight hours into a 48 hour Christmas truce. The unit, from the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines near Da Nang, endured about 1 000 rounds of small arms fire and 20 mortar rounds from an unknown sized enemy force southeast of its position, then called in artillery with "good results." Casualties were light for Marines and unknown for the enemy. Other incidents including a downed helicopter guard being shot at and two Viet Cong found dead after a search. Aerial reconnaissance near Binh Thuan reported ground fire from two automatic weapons, one trooper wounded. helicopter damage light.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S 5Th Marine Regiment da Nang Binh Thuan U.S. 1St Cavalry Airmobiie

FTC Proposes Credit Cost Disclosure Rules for Retailers

The Federal Trade Commission urged a crackdown on deceptive installment credit practices. A staff proposal would require written disclosure of cash price taxes trade in allowance unpaid balance and all finance charges. Public comment closes February 24 before final commission action.

Washington Federal Trade Commission FTC Commission

Ruby lies test ruled out in Oswald killing case

Dallas AP report notes Jack Ruby, 55, seeks another polygraph to prove he acted alone in the 1963 Oswald murder. Truth Verification Inc head says drugs and cancer make a test unreliable. Parkland Hospital reports Ruby seriously ill but resting. Warren Commission findings earlier deemed Oswald acted alone.

Dallas Tex Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald Ruby Oswald John F. Kennedy Andrew L. Smith Truth Verification, Inc Smith Parkland Hospital Warren Commission

Grandfather dies after saving three children in blaze

Edward Block, 72, perished Friday aiding in the family escape from a two story house fire in San Antonio. His wife Florence, 57, was treated for shock. The three rescued children aged 2 4 and 6 were unharmed. Fire damage was pegged at about $12 000 and the cause remained under investigation.

San Antonio Tex Younsters Edward Block Block Florence Elmer Juelg

Snow Forecast Hits New England and Midwest Tonight

Snow and snow flurries are predicted for tonight in New England, interior sections of the middle Atlantic states, the Great Lakes region, the mid Mississippi Valley and the Rocky Mountains. The Dakotas and much of the eastern nation will be colder.

New England Middle Atlantic States Great Lakes Region mid-Mississippi Valley Rocky Mountains Dakotas

MVD Opens New Unit at Ajo Way Early This Week

The new motor vehicle division building at Ajo Way and Country Club Roads will open Wednesday, a day earlier than expected. The $181,978 single story structure doubles space from the courthouse offices and will issue vehicle licenses and drivers licenses. A scale for weight fees on trucks and trailers is provided. 1967 auto tab statements go out Friday, with December car buyers receiving mid January. Widows and veterans must apply at the assessor’s main-floor office to file affidavits beginning January 3. Non resident servicemen at Davis Monthan AFB must obtain a signed affidavit from the base commander or provost marshal.

Ajo Way Country Club Roads A. BE. Bade Bade Davis Monthan Afb Arizona

Blind Lawyer From Phoenix Named Judge

John E. Vanlandingham a 46 year old blind attorney from Phoenix was named Friday to the Maricopa County Superior Court bench. He has been blind since age six and is a Kansas native who earned a 1944 law degree from Washburn University. He moved to Arizona in 1947 and later served in the state legislature in 1963 64.

Phoenix Ariz John E. Vanlandingham Maricopa County Kansas Washburn University Topeka Kan Vanlandingham Arizona

Plane Crash in Da Nang Kills Sixty Civilians

U.S. military officials report a cargo plane crashed into a populated area near Da Nang airbase in South Vietnam killing about 60 Vietnamese civilians. The incident occurred at night and prompted emergency responses from local authorities and U.S. forces.

DA Nang South Vietnam U.S Daang

Public Records Mosaic of Marriages Divorces and Notices

Public records show numerous marriage licenses listed with Tucson area names and ages, including Arthur Morend Jr and Jean Smith, Stephen Weihs and Sherry Kornberg, and many others. Divorces named include Rothwall Jr vs Beverly, Glick vs Thelma Click, Dochtermenn vs Allen Dochtmann, with decree statuses noted.

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Tribute to McCormick Memorialized in UA Quarterly

The late Frederick Culver McCormick, longtime managing editor of the Arizona Quarterly since 1945, is memorialized in a fly leaf inscription of the winter issue. He taught in the University of Arizona English department from 1933 to 1945 before taking his duties at the quarterly. He passed away November 17 at age X.

Frederick Culver McCormick Arizona Quarterly University of Arizona McCormick The Quarterly

Your Stars By Sydney Omarr

A horoscope roundup listing sun signs with daily guidance. Aries through Pisces receive outlooks on activity, harmony, generosity, effort, relationships, finances, and personal growth, plus a birthday note and suggestions to stay balanced and optimistic.

Zodiac Health and Home Outlook for Your Birthday Signs

The reading notes mood shifts for today with improvement in domestic relations and possible relocation for Gemini and Cancer. Sagittarius is urged to study public image. Aries gains strength for contemplation while Taurus should sum up finances and avoid sharing major decisions.

Sagittarius

Booby Trap Gift Injures Man and Son in BC Parcel

A British Columbia Penitentiary guard remained in fair condition after a Christmas parcel exploded at his home in Surrey. The blast injured the guard, his 86 year old companion, and his son Norman who watched nearby. The parcel reportedly carried a booby trap device causing facial burns and shrapnel injuries.

New Widstminster B.C British Columbia Frank Newton Surrey Norman Atom Ten

Astrological Offer Ad From Sydney Omarr

An old newspaper ad promotes Sydney Omarr's astrology booklets and forecasts. It invites readers to order a 6 page booklet titled The Truth About Astrology for 50 cents, with further mention of a 50 page booklet and pricing, directed to a Grand Central Station address. It includes care of the newspaper box number and lists dates and a company line.

Sydney Omarr Omarr Grand Central Station New York N.Y Fer. Corp

Sing Sing Warden Denno Plans Retirement

OSSINING N Y AP Wilfred Louis Denno warden of Sing Sing Prison for 18 years will retire January 12. He will move with his wife to Fort Lauderdale Florida. He recalled a 1929 Auburn prison riot in which a coworker was killed and noted no escapes during his tenure. There are 1 781 prisoners at Sing Sing, a 55 acre Hudson River facility surrounded by walls.

Ossining N.Y Wilfred Louis Denno Sing Sing Fort Lauderdale Fla New York State Auburn State Prison Syracuse Hudson River Detino

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