City budget calls austere but aims at new programs
City budget described as austere seeks to maintain normal services while funding new programs and a wage increase plan for employees. O'Mara trims Chamber of Commerce and Development Authority requests, allowing 3.5 percent raises over the current year. Focus includes youth services and police community relations to emphasize prevention over suppression. Council to tentatively adopt June 17, with final action July 1 after public hearing.
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Officer Dies Chasing Thief in San Francisco
Police officer Edward Torres died after pursuing a burglar at an automobile agency. His partner reached a roof edge, fell, and Torres found his fallen partner then discovered Heiko, a 90 pound German Shepherd, dead on the ground. Torres mourned the loss of his dog and partner.
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Medal of Honor Presented to Widow of Army Medic
The Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously to Mrs. Bonnie J. Evans of Montclair California the widow of Spec 4 C Donald W Evans Jr an Army medic who was killed while treating wounded buddies in Vietnam. The ceremony took place at the office of Army Secretary Stanley R Resor.
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Judges Here Say Retrials Are Likely
Greee jurors were rejected for opposing capital punishment sparking concerns that the guilt verdict jury could be legally impaneled to decide the penalty. Schafer and Boylston warned that Arizona law requires jurors to exercise discretion in death penalty cases, suggesting death row inmates may appeal and many cases could need new juries for penalty.
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Subscription rates and postal details for Tucson edition
Home delivered Tucson rates 45 cents weekly 23.40 yearly. Outside Tucson 45 cents weekly or 1.95 monthly. Mail rates in advance Arizona 2.75 monthly or 33.00 yearly. Outside Arizona Canada Mexico 3.25 monthly or 39.00 yearly. Second class postage Tucson. Published daily at 20k North Stone Ave by Citizen Publishing Co. 208 North Stone Ave, Tucson, Arizona.
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Timeless pearls adorn bridal attire across eras
Pearls remain a natural accessory for brides, with legends linking them to binding ties and love. Birthstone for Tune, pearls symbolize modesty and purity, historically used on garments and ceremonial robes, while etiquette in weddings favors pearls and diamonds as proper jewelry.
GM Reports Record May Sales
General Motors Corp. announced record May sales of 506,153 units, beating the prior May 1967 total of 471,531 and the old 1964 May high of 477,030. Passenger cars reached 428,956, up 5.2 percent. commercial vehicles 77,197, up 21.2 percent.
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