Tucson Council Keeps Transit Under Private Management
The Tucson City Council voted to continue running the transit system under a management contract with Tucson Transit Corp, avoiding direct operation. An annual cost rise of 345000 was cited if the city took over buses.
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Tucson
Tucson Transit System
Ment
Tucson Transit Corp
William Haly
Ramon Castillo
Ruben Romero
County Fair Opens With Wide Range Of Activities
The County Fair launches its 16th year with prize cattle from seven western states, open cattle judging, 4-H and FFA events, and entertainment including Bill Meigs and Claudia Genteel. The fair runs today through Sunday with expanded gates, parking for 250000, and round trip bus service from Vox Theater. Admission is 1 for adults and 25 cents for children under 16. service members enter free.
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Claudia
Sunnyside High School
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Polack
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Polack’s Circus
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Tucson Woman Killed Crossing Street in Front of Home
A 65-year-old Tucson woman Helen W Grambois was struck by a southbound car and killed near 3431 N Flowing Wells Road as she crossed the street shortly after 7 30 p m. The driver Elizabeth J Ray 42 of 4024 M Tuttle Ave was at scene. No crosswalks in the area. It was the second Pima County fatality in two days following a motorcycle crash.
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Flowing Wells Road
Helen W. Grambois
Elizabeth J. Ray
M. Tuttle Ave
Pima County
Richard Pannick
E. Sith St
Flowing Wells Fire Company Wins County Funds After Lawsuit Drop
The Flowing Wells Volunteer Fire Company agrees to drop a $500,000 lawsuit after the Board of Supervisors approves a $17,000 operating fund for the group through the current fiscal year. State law requires county funding when assessment procedures cannot be completed. The action followed a plan to form a fire district approved by residents on Feb. 4.
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Silver
Retirement home seeks parking variance for 430 units
The American Baptist Homes of the West proposes a 430 unit retirement complex at E St and N Wilmot Rd and may ask the City Board of Adjustment for a variance to reduce required parking. Rev Richard E Ice said they favor fewer spaces with focus on green areas, while meeting some standard.
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N. Wilmot Road
Richard E. Ice
American Baptist Homes
the West Inc
City’ Board of Adjustment
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Trinity Presbyterian Church
N. 4Th Ave
Walkers Seek Support for Israeli Immigration Aid
The Jewish Youth Council seeks hikers to cover 10 miles on April 1, with donors paying 25 cents per mile to aid Jewish migration from Russia to Israel. The Walk With Israel starts and ends at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. enrollment is by calling 102 WN Plumer Ave. A barbecue and swim party will cap the event.
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Jewish Youth Council
Russia
Israel
Tucson Jewish Community Center
Plumer Ave
Louisiana Tops Nation in Sulphur Salt Sweet Potatoes and Sugar Cane
Louisiana leads the United States in production of sulfur, salt, sweet potatoes and sugar cane syrup according to a UPI report. The state holds strong positions across multiple agricultural and mineral sectors, reflecting a broad industrial base.
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UPI
Louisiana
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