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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1968
Page
1
President Johnson has withdrawn from the presidential race and will not indicate any preference among Humphrey Kennedy and McCarthy. He said a formal announcement of his choice will likely wait until the Democratic convention in August.
Johnson keeps hands off campaign role as Paris talks near May start. Nixon urges moratorium on Vietnam debate while McCarthy, Kennedy and Humphrey campaign in Indiana and Kent State amid protests and student confrontations. Branigin endorsed by Teamsters as Indiana primary stirs politicking. Kennedy pushes inflation remedies and Vietnam burden shift.
Ruben Romero, new director of the Committee for Economic Opportunity, will address Young Democrats at their noon meeting Monday in the Fiesta Room of the Santa Rita Hotel about the future of local CEO programs.
Three patients received heart transplants within 24 hours, including in London, Houston, and Stanford. The London donor was Patrick Ryan, 26, who died after a fall. the Houston recipient was Everett Claire Thomas, 47, who received a heart from a 15 year old bride. the Stanford recipient was Joseph Rizor, 40, who got the heart from a 43 year old San Carlos man named Rudy Anderson. Doctors caution that the next days will be critical.
Rafael E. Arvizu and Lynn Radmacher named outstanding senior man and woman at the University of Arizona. They received the Nugent Award at the senior class breakfast where Barry Goldwater spoke. Faculty honors went to Dr. William C. Davis and Dr. Arthur Kemmerer.
Rep Morris K Udall tells League of Arizona Cities delegates that US population may rise 30 million in ten years and growth should favor smaller towns over large metro areas He warns about environmental strain and declining community trust urging funding for education and civic beauty.
The Department of Arizona Disabled American Veterans holds its 47th annual convention at Tide Lands Motor Inn in Tucson from Wednesday to Saturday. Over 500 veterans and wives are expected led by Past National Commander William G. Dwyer. Highlights include a May 8 executive committee meeting and May 9 opening session and banquet with further meetings and a grand ball May 10. Mrs Salley Wilton and Mrs Barbara Granatowski head the auxiliary.
General Bolt discusses air power in Vietnam from Khe Sanh to Saigon, noting reduced anti aircraft fire implies enemy dispersion, and praising air support in rugged jungle fighting. He recalls 27 000 sorties, explains procedures, and says ground troops benefited. Bolt predicts better conditions next fall and warns against abandoning allies.
The notice lists home delivered rates in Tucson 45 cents weekly or 23.40 yearly and outside Tucson 45 cents weekly or 15 per month. Mail rates in advance 2.75 monthly or 33 yearly with Canada and Mexico at 3.25 monthly or 39 yearly. Postage paid at Tucson address 208 North Slane Ave.
U S Attorney David G Bress said commercial money order blanks stolen during civil disorder in Washington last month could be worth five to ten million dollars. He urged people who are asked to cash such money orders to record the transaction in writing and require full identification.
Delegates at the Pacific Northwest American Water Works Association convention in Salem reported no complaints when the hotel elevator stalled. The water powered elevator proved a curious feature at the event.
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