Chicago Police Probe Links to Ku Klux Klan Member Rumors
Police investigate reports that members of the Chicago force belong to Black Muslims and KKK cells after a raid on Patrolman Donald Heath’s home uncovered weapons and KKK garb. Heath, named ringleader of six KKK-affiliated officers, remains suspended as officials pursue possible charges. Deputy Supt Mulchrone and Mayor Daley warn against hate group membership in city service.
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Chicago
UPI
Donald Heath
KKK
Illinois
James R. Venable
Atlanta
National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of America, Inc
Heath
Jon T. Johansson
West Side
John Mulchrone
Richard J. Daley
Venable
Ilfiness
Four Burglars Loot Tucson Country Club Pro Shop
Four burglars fled the Tucson Country Club pro shop with five laundry bags containing 3599 in cash and assorted gear after prying a safe and cash register. Deputies sought the suspects while nearby residents reported the escape late Thursday. Additional break ins included Jem Auto Service thefts valued at 900, Sidney Grant tools valued at 535, and William Utzinger shotgun theft valued at 500 from his car.
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Tucson Country Club
N. Camino Principal
Sheriff's Office
Jem Auto Service
Lester St
Sidney A. Grant
2Nd St
Bil Breck
Money Hidden in Pants Pocket Stolen by Woman
In Philadelphia a dry cleaning clerk found a growing pile of cash in a pair of pants she was cleaning. The money, starting with hundreds and fifties, totaled at least 4 000 dollars before the thief vanished after being spotted nearby.
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Philadelphia
Veronica Pomponi
Harry Weiner
Pomponi
Copper Talks Resume Between Phelps Dodge and Unions
Douglas Arizona Phelps Dodge Corp and striking unions with federal mediators plan resumption of bargaining talks January 8 after three days of negotiations ended without progress. Federal mediator William E Simkin will return with hopes of breaking the 614 month copper strike affecting about 50 000 workers including 10 000 in Arizona. A Kennecott official notes settlement may start with Phelps Dodge due to less access to foreign copper.
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Phelps Dodge
Arizona
Kennecott Copper Corp
Olav V to Make Official U.S. Visit Following April
King Olav V of Norway will travel to the United States for an official visit in April next year, signaling a strengthening of ties between Oslo and Washington.
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Oslo
UPI
Olav V of
Norway
United States
Judge rules Voyles statements inadmissible in murder case
Superior Court Judge Robert QC Boylston ruled that Mrs Rachel Voyles’s statements to sheriffs deputies cannot be used by the prosecution. Voyles faces murder charges in the Aug. death of her former husband William Atwood and remains free on 25000 dollars bond for health reasons. The ruling excludes statements by Anthony Atwood and a claimed meeting with William Atwood. The trial is set for February 6.
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Superior Court
Robert
Boylston
Rachael Voyles
Sheriffs Deputies
Arizona Band Prepares Bay Area Halftime Show Notes
University of Arizona Band Director Jack K. Lee reviews formations for Sabbar Temple Shriners Mack Baldwin and Thomas Roof as the band heads to California for the East West Shrine Game in San Francisco and the AFL title game in Oakland. The trip funds come from a $2,150 cash gift raised by Sabbar Temple with Cochise Shrine Club of Douglas and Tucson businessmen.
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University of Arizona
Jack K. Lee
Sabbar Temple
Oakland
Shrine Hospitals
California
Cochise Shrine Club
Douglas
Tucson
Dan Tortorell
Urban Riots Study Panel Eyes Long Range Proposals
White House advisory panel on civil disorders plans to recommend substantial long term measures to curb ghetto violence with possible quick implementions. Some sources say cost concerns and political climate will shape the final plan while rejecting a $20 to $25 billion attack and noting token short term steps.
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Washington
UPI
White House
Commission
Johnson
Thomas M. Tomlinson
Office Economic Opportunity
OEO
Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
David Ginsburg
Tomlinson
Fred Harris
D-Okla
UCLA
Los Angeles
Watts
Two Americans Killed Amid Vietnam Christmas Truce
Washington AP reports 7 allied forces and 33 Communists died during a 24 hour Christmas truce in South Vietnam. Defense figures show 118 incidents breaking the halt with 40 rated major including shelling a provincial capital. Communists moved large amounts of material as 850 trucks were seen on a highway stretch, most heading south.
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Washington
South Vietnam
Pentagon
Department of Defense
Department
Than Hoa
Dong Hoi
North Vietnam
Panhandle
Indian Craft Show at Tucson Indian Center Tomorrow
American Indian Association of Tucson hosts an arts and crafts open house from 1 to 5 p.m. at 120 W. 29th St. The event features a basket-maker silversmith rug weaver and other artisans with free admission and items available for sale.
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The
American Indian Association of Tucson
Tucson Indian Center
W. 29Th St
Suspect Charged in Downtown Bank Robbery Case
A 61-year-old transient, William A. McCutcheon, was charged in the January 8 bank robbery at Valley National Bank on Congress Street. He was arrested at the Trailways Bus Depot and held on a $5,900 bond with a preliminary hearing set for 1 p.m. January 8 before U.S. Commissioner Raymond Terlizzi. Authorities report a vial of liquid threatened teller Marilyn A. Ashburn. relevant clothing was found at the Westerner Hotel.
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Valley National Bank
William A. McCutcheon
Trailways
S. 6Th Ave
U.S
Raymond Terlizzi
Terlizzi
William Young
McCutchen
Congress St
Marilyn A. Ashburn
Westerner
S. Stone Ave
South Viets Praise M16 After Lopsided Battle
South Vietnamese soldiers credited the M16 rifle with the punch to kill large numbers of Viet Cong in a battle this week in Quang Tri Province. The 1st Regiment of the 1st Division had received the weapon two days before the fighting, and the battalion’s commander said the M16 was largely responsible for their strong showing despite prior weapon troubles.
Suspect Sought In Bar Beating
Tucson police hunt a suspect after a tire iron attack outside the Lucky Dollar bar at W 26th St and S 16th Ave. Joe Lopez, 35, of 232 W 4th St, is in satisfactory condition at St Marys Hospital with head injuries from the early morning assault. The assailant fled in an old model car after a dispute with another man.
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Tucson
Joe Lopez
W. 4Th St
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lopez
W. 26Th St
S. 16Th Ave
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E. Miramar Drive
State Fairgrounds
Phoenix
Copper
Olav
Atwood
E. Miramar Trive
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Horton Weiss
Vietnam
William McCutcheon
Remington
E. Alameda
TSN
Brees
Banko
Habla Espanql
Darema
Associated Tax
Burt L. Cocklin & Son
Jack Ellis
E. Alameda ST
Sabino
Tanque Verde RD
Peugeot Assurance
Peugeot
Guy Burns
Quintelas
Quinielas
Stone & Congress
Drachman
Miracle Mile
Oracle Oracle
Wetmore
First Avenue
Turf Club
Fey
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