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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1968

Page

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U S Agrees To Viet Talks Aboard Ship

The White House accepts Indonesia’s proposal to hold preliminary U S North Vietnamese talks on an Indonesian warship in the Gulf of Tonkin. Jakarta says Hanoi has not replied yet. Indonesia’s foreign minister Adam Malik made the offer to help break the location impasse.

U.S Washington UPI White House Indonesia Gulf of Tonkin Jakarta Hanoi Adam Malik George Christian United States Sura Baja East Java Christian Malik Vietnam

High Court Okays Gas Rate Plan

The Supreme Court approved area rate making for natural gas producers and FPC ordered refunds for the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico. The 7 1 ruling favored California interests where most Permian gas is marketed, signaling millions in refunds to consumers and industry.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Federal Power Commission FPC Permian Basin Texas New Mexico California

Gas Rates May Fall for Tucson Consumers After Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court's area rate making for natural gas producers could lower costs for Tucson Gas and Electric customers. TG&E president Luther Davis warned any cut depends on multiple factors, noting gas enters via El Paso Natural Gas Co. and is sold by Pacific Gas and Electric in California.

Tucson Gas & Electric Supreme Court Tg&e Luther Davis el Paso Natural Gas Co California Trans- Western Pipeline Co

Inside Today's Citizen Dr. Alvarez 8 Bridge 3 Comics

Public Records and crosswords headline a page of features and notes. The section highlights editorials and weather alongside movie times and community notices. The Citizen presents a mix of columns, puzzles, and local information.

Dr. Alvarez IG Sports Young Citizen

Rockefeller wins Massachusetts GOP primary upset

Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York claims a surprise victory in Massachusetts over Gov. John Volpe with 99 percent of precincts reporting. Rockefeller leads Volpe by 1,240 votes and Nixon by 4,882, securing 34 delegate votes on the first ballot. Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy wins the Democratic race over Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.

Boston UPI Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Massachusetts John A. Volpe Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Robert F. Kennedy McCarthy Volpe Nixon

House Panel Endorses LBJ Budget Cuts in Economy Plan

The House Appropriations Committee backed a White House economy package aimed at breaking a budget deadlock and enabling an early tax hike. Treasury secretary Fowler forecast $18 billion in savings though final figures depend on $22 billion in cuts and rescissions. Mills suggested the plan may win support for the stalled tax bill while Mahon expected the move to ease the impasse.

Washington UPI House Appropriations Committee White House Johnson Treasury Henry H. Fowler Mills George Mahon Dtex Appropriations Committee

Hue battle thwarts May Day invasion and 1st Airborne gains

UPI dispatches report U.S. para troopers of the 1st Airborne Division killed 117 North Vietnamese in two days near Hue and captured 95 prisoners. The action, near Phuoc Yen, northwest of Hue, reduced Communist losses this week to 791. South Vietnamese leaders Ky and Thieu vowed to continue fighting as American resolve faces questions amid peace talks.

Saigon UPI U.S Hue Raymond M. Wilkinson 1St Airborne Division Phuoc Yen Thieu Washington Hanoi

Mt Hopkins land withdrawal rapped by copper interests

Copper producers mining associations and individual miners protested the proposed withdrawal of 4,700 acres on Mt. Hopkins in Coronado National Forest south of Tucson. A hearing is set for May 22 in City Council chambers to weigh opposition and support, with Smithsonian officials opposing mining near the Mt Hopkins observatory.

Bureau of Land Management Mt. Hopkins Coronado National Forest Tucson Smithsonian Santa Rita Mountains

Generally Fair Skies Predicted For May Weather

Generally fair weather is foreseen tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change. Isolated afternoon showers may occur in the mountains. valley rain chances under 10 percent. Highs 88 to 93 expected after a near 60 overnight. Yesterdays high 89 and mornings low 58. Pollen counts near Broadway and Tucson Blvd show mulberry olive rabbit bush bermuda privet mesquite. Temperature at 2 pm today 87 with 11 percent humidity. Full Weather Report on Page 16.

Bermuda Broadway Tucson Blvd

Prices on the New York Stock Exchange Today

Report covers closing prices on the New York Stock Exchange with notable gains and losses across major stocks. Key movers include industrials, utilities, and financials, while market hours and overall index movements are summarized for investors.

District 1 sports funds must be in budget

An attorney reviewed by the Arizona State Attorney General said School District 1 must include private contributions in its regular budget. Board member Harmon G. Harrison feared gifts from PTA groups or individuals could be counted against the district’s budget, affecting inter scholastic golf and swimming programs slated for elimination. He noted the district may consider non profit groups to continue athletic programs without altering the budget.

Harmon G. Harrison Albert C. Williams Pima al Larsen Harrison

Arizona Town Cats Athletics Plan Faces School Board Ruling

Harrison proposals for a privately run athletic program would operate with school board approval but no district ties funded privately outside the system. Superintendent Morrow cautions the matter remains unresolved until a written opinion is issued and hints at possible court action. He regrets the ruling complicates continuing behind the wheel driver training.

Harrison Robert D. Morrow

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