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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1968
Page
1
About 34 000 people attended the Southern Arizona International Livestock Show and Pima County Fair in the first two days. Daily events included open cutting horse competition and Hereford cattle sale with a full schedule for Saturday and Mexico Day on Sunday.
A $185000 damage suit was filed in Superior Court by Bernard and Mildred Bruns of Tucson after a December 23 automobile crash on U S 80 north of Tucson that killed Muriel Sue Edgel. Defendant is Ralph Stephen Edgel, administrator of Muriel Edgel's estate, with the Brunses claiming permanent injuries.
Former Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater warned that Colorado River beaches may disappear as silt stops arriving and beaches stop being built. He noted wind is already eroding beaches and in a few years river trips may need limits. He cited over 2000 canyon trips last year using beaches with sanitation and barbecues.
About 50 residents from Tucson Mountains to Tanque Verde Valley organized to fight Mayor Corbett Jr’s annexation plan affecting around 50,000 people. Parker Perry Jr. chairs the temporary committee with 16 groups planning a second meeting to elect officers and lead the campaign. Ivan Culbertson invites Corbett to a March 29 public meeting at Harelson School.
The mother of 9 year old Ted Prievo offers to pay kennel costs if the dog that bit him is located. Ted faces Pasteur treatment unless the dog is found by Monday. The dog, a large reddish brown collie with white nose and tail, wore a red collar with silver studs. Reports say the dog has been seen in Palo Verde Park before, but has not been found since the incident. Call Rabies Control Center or police with any tips.
The 28th Arizona Legislature ends with fellowship despite sharp debates. Senate Leader Chet Goldberg notes the session aimed high and invites critique only for overreach. Some GOP dissent emerges as Sen. Goetz and Sen. Kret oppose parts of the general appropriations and university funding.
On the third day of a student sit-in at Howard University the protesting students demand President James M. Nabrit Jr. and two top administrators resign. A negotiating session was planned as classes were suspended and dorms ordered emptied by midnight.
In Toole, Utah, authorities link 5500 plus sheep deaths in Skull Valley to Army nerve gas tests at Dugway Proving Grounds. Tests occurred March 13 near a distant herd with a flight and disposal of persistent nerve agent, prompting calls for a full investigation and potential losses over $300,000.
A mountain lion jumped a hedge and injured a French poodle at 4044 E Flower Ave. The owner Dick Robinson from Wyoming keeps lions for TV work, and the animal was rounded up quickly. The dog required veterinary care and was not reported seriously harmed.
Public notice from the Citizen Publishing Co Tucson lists home delivery prices 45 cents weekly 23.40 yearly and outside Tucson 45 cents weekly 1.95 monthly with mail prepaid 27.00 yearly. Addresses 208 North Stone Ave Tucson Arizona.
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