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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1968

Page

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Tucson Transit Boss Threatens Restart Amid Stike

Transit Corp may resume bus service without a union settlement. Union president warns that scab drivers won’t be tolerated as Robert Bonesteel, regional director, declares operation will proceed. William Bell and other officials work to arrange a settlement amid the strike.

Jay Hall Tucson ‘Transit Corp Robert Bonesteel Tucson St. Louis William Bell Amalgamated Transit Workers

Bonannos Bolster Bodyguard Ring With New Arrivals

Police report additional men, possibly two, have been brought into the Bonanno crime family’s inner circle to guard Joseph Bonanno and his son Salvatore. The latest arrival is believed from New York City, while Peter Notaro of the Bronx and Peter J. Magaddino of Western New York are also linked to the Bonanno home at 1847 E. Elm St. Authorities remain unsure whether another stranger is a gunman. The Bonannos avoid New York trips amid mafia bloodletting tied to a power struggle involving ex lieutenant Paul Sciacca and factions allied with Bill Bonanno.

Bonanno Crime Family Bill Bonanno Peter Notaro The Bronx Bonanno E. Elm St Peter J. Magaddino New York Mafia Bonannos Joe Bonanno Paul Sciacca

Britain Tightens Bank Loans to Curb Spending

London reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson's Labor government imposes new restrictions on bank lending to reduce imports and shift money toward exports. Bank of England orders ceilings at 104 percent of November level, targeting personal borrowers, car and home loans, and overdrafts as nonpriority credit lines shrink sharply.

London UPI Harold Wilson Labor Bank of England Britain

Dow Jones Edges Higher In Mixed Market Close

Dow Jones industrial average rose to 895.28, up 2.13 points, as the 30-stock index led gains amid a broad market session. The rail average advanced to 253.71, up 0.87, and the utilities index climbed to 123.02, up 0.45, with volume around 13.3 million shares.

Ragrer New York Dow Jones

Inside Today's Citizen Dr. Alvarez Bridge Comics Crossword Puzzle Deaths

A compact listing page summarizing features in the Citizen including Doctor Alvarez bridge notes, comics, a crossword puzzle, obituaries, editorials, financial news, movie times, public records, sports items, TV radio dials, weather and the Woman's View columns.

Dr. Alvarez Financial News Movie Times Public Records

De Gaulle Faces TV Plea as France Quakes With Unrest

Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle launches a major national TV address to win support for a new lease on his regime. Youth-led protests, factory slogans, and calls for his resignation sweep the country as critics argue France needs younger leadership. The aging general confronts a crisis of legitimacy amid student and worker action and memories of his wartime leadership.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle France

Senate OKAYS anticrime bill with 400 million boost

The Senate passed a tough anticrime measure 72 to 4, extending to House members a chance to join in stricter rules. It would provide 400 million for local police, regulate wiretapping, curb gun sales, and curb Supreme Court limits on suspects’ rights, with House-Senate talks likely.

House Washington Timent Supreme Court Senate Emanuel Celler House Judiciary Committee

Reds Reject U S Demand In Vietnam Talks

North Vietnam rejected President Johnsons call for mutual de escalation and insisted on an immediate end to U S bombing. Nguyen Thanh Le said Hanoi will not accept reciprocity and blamed Washington for stalemate in Paris talks as U S officials explore secret negotiations with Hanoi during a four day recess.

Paris UPI North Vietnam Johnson Vietnam U.S Pham van Dong United States

Birthday Fugitive Arrested After Jail Flight

Elmer Elliot Horton, 18 or 19, at 341 W Defensa St, fled custody on his birthday after a magistrate sentenced him to 10 dollars or two days for drunkenness and unpaid traffic fines. Patrolman Edgar Woolfson captured him ten minutes later three blocks from the jail. Horton faces arraignment on escape charges.

Elmer Elliot Horton W. Defensa St Mario Cota-Robles Horton Edgar Woolfson

De Gaulle seeks referendum powers amid Paris strikes

President Charles de Gaulle called for sweeping powers to reshape France and said he would resign if not granted a national referendum. He spoke as a strike by about 10 million workers paralysed the country and students joined in protests. Riot police guarded demonstrators as tensions rose in Paris, with clashes near the Sorbonne and a border crossing incident involving Daniel Cohn-Bendit.

Paris Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Lorraine Allana Priaulx Paris UPI

Generally Fair Skies Predicted in Tucson Weather

Generally fair weather is forecast for Tucson with little temperature change. Highs will reach 85 to 90 degrees tomorrow, following a tonight low around 55. Yesterday's high was 87 and this morning's low was 54. Pollen counts report Bermuda 2, privet 14, mesquite 2, Russian thistle 3. At 2 p.m. today, temperature was 85 with 12 percent humidity.

Tucson Broadway Tucson Blvd

Learn-To-Swim Free Lessons Begin In June

In Tucson the 48th annual Learn-to-Swim campaign runs June 10 to 14 at four YMCA sites Central Lighthouse South Branch and East YMCA YWCA. Registration opens for 8 to 13 year olds who cannot swim with a 50 cent fee, lessons are free. Registration blanks will circulate in schools and in the Citizen. YMCA certified instructors return to teach.

Tucson Central Fifth Ave E. 5Th St South Branch S. 6Th Ave Ymuca Ywca S. Prudence Rct

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