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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1968
Page
1
Crowds filled Prague celebrating New Year with liquor scarce due to city stores selling out. Old and young sung Czech songs as posters referenced the Aug 21 1968 invasion. Western tourists flowed in while Occupation troops remained in the background.
Harry A. Slefkin, 34, pleads innocent to obtaining money by bogus checks. Trial set for May 15 in Superior Court before Judge John P. Collins. expected to last two days. Slefkin remains free on 2000 bond after a 9000 check cashed December 23, 1967 at Union Bank.
In Quincy Massachusetts a large cash haul from a Saturday Brink's armored car robbery largely recovered. Authorities say about 500000 in cash remains missing with 300000 in checks and money bags found in a wooded area near the MDC Water Division plant. Detectives had recovered a key and handcuffs earlier but offered few clues.
A 27 member party led by Paul Petzoldt retreated 300 yards at Grand Teton as 80 mph winds and subzero cold halted the winter climb. The strongest climbers planned to push back toward Middle Teton Glacier to reattempt the summit, a fourth yearly effort by Petzoldt since 1936.
A UPI report summarizes a large survey of 1,928 patients treated for stomach ulcers in nine Boston hospitals followed 8 to 18 years. Findings show mortality similar to general Massachusetts population, with lower heart disease, and no increased stomach cancer after surgical or medical treatment.
Western Savings and Loan sues Holiday Isle in Tucson and Holiday Village in Mesa for over 2 million dollars, claiming Holiday Mobile Home Resorts Inc. owes mortgage amounts plus interest. Plaintiffs name company president Marvin L Bainum his brother Donald Bainum Ronald Jolley C F Perdue and their wives.
The EEOC and FDA report progress in hiring more African Americans in the drug industry, with 50 percent of Negro hires at 22 firms in early 1968 filled with white collar roles. However 5.5 percent of all company jobs remain held by Negroes.
The Tucson Daily Citizen lists subscription prices for home delivery in Tucson and outside areas, with mail rates and advance payment terms. Rates include Arizona and outside states, with Canada and Mexico options.second class postage paid at Tucson and publication details are noted.
Phoenix Mayor Milton Graham says the Phoenix Growth Committee will consider a $170 million bond issue before summer. He announced this before his formal report to the City Council on Jan. 8 and urged review and expansion of poverty programs focusing on work oriented education and public housing amid red tape and inefficiencies.
In Phoenix, Daniel Schooley and Randall Coppi were convicted on kidnapping, rape, and assault charges after a five day trial. A jury of 11 women and one man deliberated under two hours, and Coppi pleaded guilty earlier. The victim, a 21 year old dancer, was forced into a car from a tavern and raped multiple times at Schooley's home, escaping while the men slept.
Massachusetts Attorney General Elliot L Richardson is expected to be named under secretary of state, the second highest post in the State Department, in the Nixon administration. Robert H Quinn, Speaker of the Massachusetts House, would likely succeed Richardson as attorney general.
Officials warn budgets could strain education funding as districts may not spend more than six percent yearly without voter approval. Flowing Wells and others fear potential harm while seeking a new formula for increases. Arizona faces an $8 million federal funds shortfall next year unless federal rules change. Sarah Folsom flagged the issue for the state board.
Firefighters blamed a devotional candle for a blaze at the home of Rev. W. H. Baker, 81, pastor of the Free Pentecostal Church, causing about 4000 dollars in damage. Baker said he was returning to the house on East Silverlake Road around 8 am when flames appeared. Neighbors reported the fire after 8 06 am.
Arctic cold from the Pacific Northwest to the Mississippi Valley brings record low temps and blizzard conditions. Northwest hardest hit with snow and wind. Seattle records record warmth near zero. Two Washington ranch hands die from exposure. Port lands iced in as blizzard closes interstate 80.
Viet Namese leader Thieu anticipates broader control of the southern population in the coming year. Captured Viet Cong lieutenant found in U Minh forest near Saigon, in an emaciated state, returned to friendly forces. NFL leader Tran Buu Kiem in Paris says more Americans may be released and warns of fresh Viet Cong offensives amid stalled talks with U.S. officials exploring new negotiation formats.
The new year brings higher Social Security taxes for wage earners and an expanded Open Housing Law affecting most apartments and new homes. Medicare patients face higher hospital cost shares, starting deductible increases and potential changes to the doctor-fee plan premium.
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