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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1973
Page
1
City attorney Williams seeks a superior court injunction to stop six Tucson retailers from selling magazines he deems obscene. The motion for summary judgment argues the materials fit hardcore pornography per Arizona law, aiming to bypass trial and grant the city relief.
The United States delays troop withdrawal until it receives names dates and places of the last Americans held prisoner. North Vietnam dismisses threats as it vows to honor the Paris peace accord while Nixon warns against cease fire violations. The Viet Cong accuses U S of war material shipments and demands proper inspection under the cease-fire terms.
The Viet Cong freed 3% more American prisoners. Col. Theodore W. Guy, from Tucson, praised President Nixon for ordering the bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong last December as the group arrived at Clark Air Base. Maj. Floyd Thompson, the longest-held POW, also was released aboard the hospital plane.
The sun returns after a week of rain and snow as skies clear. Temperatures rise toward the 70s with a near 40 degree overnight. yesterday hit 56 and overnight low was 33. Rain probability remains near zero.
White House sources say President Nixon will veto a $2.6 billion three year bill to aid handicapped programs, signaling a test of will among a dozen vetoed measures from Congress last year. The Senate and House passed versions differing in total funding and years. The House also moved a 1.22 billion urban aid bill tied to economic improvement, while other vetoed measures include airport development and veterans care.
A Gallup poll reports 42 percent of those surveyed say the 79 billion defense budget is too high, 8 percent say too low, and 40 percent consider it about right. The results reflect broad sentiment on national spending priorities.
AP reports the Senate Judiciary Committee shows reluctance toward L. Pal evick Gray for the PBL director post. Sam J. Ervin Sr indicates the panel may delay action unless White House counsel John W. Dean II testifies for questioning. Nixon says he doubts the committee will detain Gray.
The era of confrontation looms as Ervin chairing the Watergate inquiry may clash with the Judiciary Committee over Dean's testimony. Nixon rejects Dean appearing in person, offering a potential court test. Ervin hints at subpoenas and contempt if refused.
Two county supervisors urge the Air Force to shut down the local base. The ballot on editorial page 42 announces their position and calls for action by authorities.
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