Marshal recalls Ole Miss riot as lesson in tolerance
Former Tucson federal marshal John Roberts described the September 30 1962 campus riot at the University of Mississippi when 400 marshals protected James Meredith. He noted tear gas and rioters estimated at 2500, with gunfire injuring a sergeant. outsiders fueled the unrest while students withdrew.
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Bill Would Bar Reading Test At Polls In Arizona
A proposed bill by Pima County lawmakers would prevent requiring voters to read the Arizona constitution at the polls. Rep. Richard Herbert said the measure targets dilatory tactics used in the last election. He cited heavy challenges in Pima and Maricopa counties and a near riot in the Bethune District of Phoenix.
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Graham Seeks Unity and Fire to Revive Church
World famous evangelist Billy Graham told the Convocation that unity is essential as religion struggles in tense times. He urged revival through authoritative preaching, experiential faith, and disciplined living to recapture the churchs influence and fire in a divided world.
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Man Sought Food but Got Beating
Police arrested Arthur N. Bell for aggravated assault after a man identified as James Thomas said he broke into Bell’s condemned Sabine Alley apartment seeking food. Bell, 43, of 64 Sabine Alley, claimed the intruder triggered the attack. Thomas, unknown age, was treated at Pima County Hospital for facial injuries and a compound fracture after the incident.
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Woman Shot by Husband in Ajo Court Hold
Hilda Ochoa mother of five was shot three times in the left side and twice in a leg and is in critical condition after a shooting in the couple’s home. Wilford Garcia, 25, admitted the attack and is detained on suspicion of assault with intent to murder as investigators describe a marital dispute escalation.
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