This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1968
Page
1
State librarian approves a feasibility study on creating a technical services library center in Tucson funded by District 1 and the Tucson Public Library. Phase I costs 15000 and should finish by May 4. the project could lead to a million dollar operation and regional expansion if successful.
Pima County Planning and Zoning Commission approves rezoning of 37 acres at Tucson National Golf Club between the 14th and 11th fairways to CR-5 for a multi million dollar project. Developer William Nanini plans about 100 units of townhouses and apartments with a large recreation area a pool and possibly a clock tower. The measure advances to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.
Francis testified he loaned Tucson businessman Joe Paul Juhan 6500 dollars in 1966 and lent it to Neavitt to invest in Gregorio. Neavitt would repay principal plus 1000 within 90 days but missed the deadline. Neavitt accused Slefkin Spinelli of threats at the Three Sovereigns bar East Broadway. Neavitt repaid in 1967. The loan funds were placed in a trust for cross border money moves connected to the movie.
UPI reports Gov Nelson A Rockefeller was officially named New York's favorite son candidate for the Republican presidential nomination by the Republican State Committee. The action endorses Rockefeller as the state’s preferred contender.
In High Ridge Missouri a crowd of about 75 armed residents compelled volunteer firefighters to extinguish a fire at a house lacking a $7 fire protection tag. No injuries reported though two residents were hurt earlier. Police and sheriff deputies stood by during the confrontation.
Former presidential candidate Barry Goldwater told reporters in Harrisburg that the Vietnam War probably will be over before November. He suggested bombing dockside supplies and Red River dikes to force a ceasefire, and dismissed concerns over civilian casualties. He also commented on race relations and Kennedy's presidential bid.
The Tucson Country Club Estates Association board votes unanimously against annexation. Directors say the city is not prepared to provide complete facilities and services and oppose any annexation at this time. The subdivision contains more than 200 homes.
Stephen Hitchman, 21, received the Purple Heart for wounds from combat on March 16. He served with B Company, 11th Infantry Regiment, in Vietnam near Chu Lai and was hospitalized for leg injuries before returning to active duty. his wife Susan resides at 431 E. Yavapai St. The American Red Cross notified her of his return to duty.
Historian John Gilchriese of the University of Arizona told the Tucson Chamber of Commerce that the city’s rich history should be developed into a major tourist draw. He compared Tucson to Los Angeles, arguing Tucson’s even richer and more colorful past warrants proactive preservation and promotion.
Senator Carl Hayden welcomes Interior Committee action on the $1.3 billion Central Arizona Project bill, noting expected House floor debate. He cites potential conference resolution and praises Rep. Rhodes and Udall for leading the effort. Governor Williams deems the move encouraging and timely for Arizona.
Scientists plan a historic laser communication test at night aiming an argon laser from Goddard Space Flight Center to the Explorer 36 satellite to send Morse coded message NASA laser test and receive a reply. The satellite orbits between 671 and 976 miles above Earth.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.