1967 Toll Sets Tucson and County Traffic Records
Traffic fatalities in 1967 reached a record for Pima County with 92 deaths, and 1967 statewide tolls hit 568, down from 643 in 1966. In Tucson, deaths dropped to 28 from 41 the previous year. A California driver in Yreka was killed during a New Year weekend crash on Arizona 69 near Cordes Junction. Nationally, weekend fatalities lagged predictions, with 219 counted in a 78 hour period as forecasters expected 460 to 540 deaths.
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Pima County
Arizona
Tucson
the Safety Council
Chicago
Radio death in bath shocks local family
17 year old John Guelzon of 730 West Calle Lerdo died after electrocution when he picked up a small radio while bathing at home. Firemen say he leaned from the tub and touched the radio. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St Joseph's Hospital. He is survived by Mr and Mrs Harvey Guelow. Body sent to Adair Funeral Home for arrangements.
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John Guelzon
W. Calle Lerdo
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Rescue Unit 3
John
Harvey W. Gueltow
Adair Funeral Home
Tucson Medical Center
Feldon A. Holtz
N. Cloverland Blvd
Quints Born To Mother Of Four In Australia
Mrs. Roger Braham gave birth to five premature babies at Brisbane Women's Hospital. The quints Anna, Iris, Olive, Faith, Geoffrey and Richard were six weeks early and the mother, a 34 year old country lawyer, and the babies are reported in satisfactory condition. Only hospital staff and close relatives may visit for several days.
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Quints
Australia
Risbane
Roger Braham
Anna
Iroline
Faith
Geoffrey
Richard
Grantley
Patricia
Mother’s “Bank
Brisbane Women’s Hospital
Breezy Cool Weather Outlook for New Year in Tucson
Tucson forecasters predict a breezy cool day with partly cloudy skies and a 10 percent chance of showers tomorrow. The Old Pueblo saw a high of 55 and a low of 32 this morning, with similar temperatures expected. Mt Lemmon snow seekers advised to carry chains as Sheriff reports up to noon ascent with limited hours both ways.
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Old Pueblo
NAACP Calls for Todd Resignation in Tucson
The Tucson NAACP chapter urges Norman Todd to resign as executive director of the Tucson Committee for Economic Opportunity. The move, approved by NAACP directors, cites irresponsibility and lack of rapport, tied to Todd not backing Horn for a poverty program job and other prior actions.
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Tucson
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Norman Todd
The
Tucson Committee For Economic Opportunity Inc
Paul E. Laos, Jr
NAACP
Todd
Laas
Robert L. Horn
Tucson Branca
Horn Sa
Horn
Tceo Employment and Personnel Committee
David Herrera
Area Council
Tceo Board of Directors
Record Cold Grips Much Of Nation As New Year Opens
Bitter cold ushers in the year with eight state warnings from New York to Mississippi. Midwest records fall with Milwaukee and Columbus among those reporting sub zero lows. Arctic air, snow and freezing drizzle hinder travel from the East to the South while Pacific fog blankets coast regions.
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Associated Press
New York
Mississipni
Staats
Cease-Fire Violated 66 Times During New Year Truce
Saigon reports 66 cease-fire violations before the 24 hour truce ended. 26 Allied soldiers killed and 69 wounded across Vietnam, with a major human wave assault on Marine units in the Mekong Delta. U.S. jets reportedly denied bombing by American commanders. later statements dispute that claim.
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Saigon
UPS
Mekong Delta
U.S
Man and Woman of Year Named for 1967 in Tucson
George L. Rosenberg longtime Tucson Daily Citizen editor and Mrs Frederick H Lowry were named man and woman of the year 1967 by the Tucson Advertising Club for selfless service to the community. Rosenberg resigned as managing editor in 1953 and was praised for his health care work while Mrs Lowry focused on youth and the mentally ill through extensive volunteer activity and committee work.
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George L. Rosenberg
Tucson Daily Citizen
Frederick H. Lowry
Rosenberg
Mrs. Lowry
The
Tucson Advertising Club
Ralph Simons
Richard Durbin
New York Transit Strike Averted in Last-Minute Deal
Mayor Lindsay announced a settlement after 39 hours of talks involving the Transit Authority and TWU with a mediation panel led by Theodore W. Kheel. The old contract expired at midnight but workers continued to operate to get New Year’s Eve riders home.
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John V. Lindsay
Transit Authority
Transport Workers Union
TWU
Theodore W. Kheel
Stork Derby Winner Born At Davis-Monthan AFB Hospital
Twin boy arrives first of a pair at 1 12 a.m. at Davis Monthan AFB Hospital. Father T Sgt Nathaniel Hare, an office machine repairman, says he is in the market for an adding machine and another house after the 1968 Stork Derby win.
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Davis-Monthan Afb Hospital
Hare
Geneva
Nathaniel Hare
Davis-Monthan Afb Base Hospital
Tucson Medical Center
Dan Tortorell
Hare family welcomes twins in Tucson area birth rush
The Hare family, with five to twelve year old children, welcomed twins at 2:09 a.m. weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces. Parents plan names Y and Z after initial choices A and B, while preparing for a house expansion to accommodate two more children.
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Hares
S. Alandale Ave
Hare
Air Force
Pope urges fair talks to end Vietnam war in day of peace
Pope Paul VI called for fair negotiations to end the Vietnam conflict during a day of peace message read at St Peter's Basilica. He noted the symbolic 12 hour extension of the truce and urged all nations to preserve independence and liberty as a hopeful sign. President Johnson kept a quiet New Year at the White House as crowds in Times Square welcomed 1965.
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South Vietnam
Paul IV
Vatican City
Paul VI
Vietnam
St. Peter's Basilica
Paul
Johnson
Texas White House
Johnson City
Inside Today's Citizen Dr. Alvarez Bridge
Local paper section highlights Citizen features including Dr. Alvarez notes and a bridge column. The page lists Charlie Comics and Crossword Puzzle entries alongside obituaries editorials and financial news summaries. Movie times, sports scores, TV radio dials, and a Woman's View column round out the page.
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Dr. Alvarez
Bridge Citizen
Financial News
Movie Times Sports
Dials
Woman's View
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Summerhaven
Dave Acton
Highway Patrol
Gloria Hanford
Yreka
Calif
Robert
Arizona 69
Cordes
Junction
Hanford
National Safety Council
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Brahams
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Key West
Fla
Comunists
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Tyrcee Medi Fas Aere Sure BS Eaicae Center
F. H. Lowry
N.Y
D-M Hospital
Twin
Papa
Nathaniel
William Lenoir
E. First St
St. Mary's Host
New Cornelia Hospital
Ajo
Alfrzsd Garcia
el Paso Ave
St. Peter’s Square
Lbj Ranch
Times Square
Jerusalem
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