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JAN 8 1968, JAN 10 1968 Thornton Gets Home Rule Council Thornton's first city council under its new home rule charter was sworn in Monday. In photo, Mayor Russell J. Hoswell, under chart, tells spectators their interest will help him and council in their jobs. From left, the men are, Max P. Loomis, Sam A. Wood, John J. Milne, councilman; Orrel A. Daniel, city attorney; Hoswell; Art Colby, city manager; James M. Shepard, James L. Carpenter, Raymond T. Paslay, Anthony E. Richter, and Joe F. Chav­ez, councilmen. Carpenter, who has served two terms as mayor, turned gavel over to Hoswell, joined council. Credit: Denver Post (Denver Post via Getty Images)