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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
1
Phoenix UPI reports detectives questioned Senator Barry Goldwater regarding the bombing murder of Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles. The inquiry centers on connections to the high profile case and ongoing investigations in Arizona.
A Phoenix businessman Fred Porter Sr says he wants to buy the South Tucson and Amada dog tracks but faces permit refusals by the Arizona Racing Commission. Porter cites threats to his life after reporter Don Bolles was killed by a bomb, and says he discussed issues with Bolles eight days prior to the attack. The Funks and the Jacobs control Arizona’s six dog tracks. Porter would hire John Funk to run the tracks if approved.
Governor Raul Castro signed 62 bills after the legislature adjourned. Arizona voters will decide in November on the mandatory vehicle emissions inspection program in Pima and Maricopa counties, as part of the referendum modification package.
A couple stranded during a picnic north of the Catalinas were rescued after their buggy disappeared and a State DPS helicopter found them under a tree. They were airlifted to Tucson Medical Center for dehydration and minor injuries, then released.
Western economies study a multibillion dollar bailout similar to New York City's rescue. U S taxpayers could provide up to 2 billion though total aid may reach 6.1 billion with Italy first in line and Britain next. IMF funding and a new lending program are considered to backstop this effort.
A military court found S.Sgt Harold Bronson not guilty of all charges in the fatal beating of Pvt Lyan McClure during pugil stick training. The trial at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot lasted 11 days with Bronson claiming he acted reasonably under orders. McClure, 20, from Lufkin Texas, spurred a probe that helped end the Marines motivation platoon for problematic recruits.
New York AP reports Karl Thomas' transatlantic balloon voyage faces grim radio silence after more than 36 hours with no contact. Flight director Paul Johnson says ground crew remains concerned but hopeful as cloud cover blocks visual contact and Thomas nears a busier air corridor in the Spirit of '76 mission.
Palestinian hijackers demand the release of 53 prisoners in Israel, West Germany, Kenya, Switzerland, and France to swap for 256 hostages and an Air France jetliner. Uganda’s Amin relays the claim to Paris, with Israel saying no negotiations and France silent. About 80 Israelis and at least nine Americans are aboard the plane at Entebbe.
Public notice details Associated Press and United Press International membership. Subscription rates shown for home delivery in Tucson and outside Tucson, with December 1975 renewal timing and mailing addresses. Also lists mailing and publication details for the Tucson Daily Citizen.
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