Tucson Couple Funds Scholarships to Ease Racial Bias
A Tucson couple pledges 12 000 to send two Negro youths to the University of Arizona over eight years. Lorraine Hill, THS graduate, is first recipient, majoring in education. The program aims to combat prejudice and support students living on campus.
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Tucson
Lorraine Hill
Robert Shelton
University of Arizona
Sheltons
Tucson High
Shelton
Willie Hill
Elm St
Miss Hill
Old Tuec- Son Development Co
Lorraine
Poor People Drop Rustin Name Tucker
The Poor People's campaign drops Bayard Rustin in favor of Sterling Tucker as its new organizer. Rustin left after minor differences with Rev. Abernathy, and the June 19 march aims to press for jobs housing and welfare aid.
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Washington
UPI
Bayard Rustin
Rustin
Ralph David Abernathy
Washington Urban League
Sterling Tucker
Tucker
Austin
Abernathy
Verde Meadows Town House Homes Draw Quiet Attention
A Tucson Southeast side development, Verde Meadows, draws attention as 250 families move in over years. Prospective buyers tout affordable two bedroom units with Del Mar kitchens at 13 898 down under 325 monthly payments. Incentives include tax relief after May 1 1948 and late model homes opened daily except Saturdays. Calls for appointments at 294 9421 or model homes at 1301 E Iowa off Park and Irvington.
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Verde Meadows
Tucson
Mike Demko
del Mar
Demko
Iowa
Park and
Irvington
Pavilion Extension Permit Deemed Premature by County Board
The County Board of Supervisors has not granted or denied extending the Tucson-Mexico Olympic Pavilion beyond January 15. Chairman Thomas Jay called the request premature and said the board will await progress and impact before deciding. Sam Sneller, president of the commission, sought winter operation through Cinco de Mayo 1969, noting cost effects on the $3.1 million underground parking garage and the $105,000 pavilion slated to open June 22 and be torn down January 15.
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County Board of Supervisors
Tucson-Mexico
Thomas Jay
Sam Sneller
Cinco de Mayo
Tucsonan Fails To Get Senate Confirmation For Board
The Arizona Senate did not confirm Morris Marcus of Tucson to the expanded State Board of Economic Planning and Development. Marcus, a residential developer in Pima County, was rejected for lacking commercial development orientation, leaving Roy Drachman on the board beyond his term.
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Phoenix
Arizona Senate
Morris Marcus
Tucson
State Board of Economic Planning and Development
Marcus
Pima County
Jack Williams
Senate
State Board
Roy Drachman
X-Ray Mobile Unit to Visit South Tucson City Hall
A chest X-ray mobile unit from the Arizona State Department of Health will operate at South Tucson City Hall 1810 S 6th Ave Wednesday through Friday. Sponsored by Pima County Health Department, hours are Wednesday and Thursday 9 to 11, 12 to 2, and 3 to 5. Friday 9 to 11 only.
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Arizona State Department of Health
South Tucson
S. 6Th Ave
Pima County Health Department
State Guardsmen Begin Two Week Summer Training Tour
About 2,900 Arizona Army National Guardsmen start a two week summer training at five posts across Arizona California and Utah. The 258th Military Police Brigade travels from Phoenix to California bases Vandenburg and Camp San Luis Obispo before a truck convoy to California.
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Arizona
California
Utah
258Th Military Police Brigade
Vandenburg Afb
Calif
Camp San Luis Obispo
Phoenix
Tucson
Nogales
Bisbee
Douglas
Safford
Yuma
Winslow
Glendale
Flagstaff
Kingman
Sunnyslope
180Th Artillery
Yuma Proving Grounds
Bayless Markets Appeals to Brides With Wide Selection
Long after the wedding bells, Bayless Markets serve the average eighteen year old bride. They stock brands mothers used and welcome new products. Working brides find time saving options and a large selection suitable to their needs.
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Bayless Markets
Bayless
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Dick Alexander
LOS Latinos Orch
Cacal
North Stone
Robert F. Kennedy
Bill Breck Dodge
Sam Wiltz
City Recreation
Park & Irvington
United Press International
258Th Engineer
Camp Williams
997Th Medical Company
Ft. Huachuca
Oreo Joes
America
Green Valley
Ariz
the Tradewinds
N. Dodge
Direct Line
Bayless Market
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