Hospital Wing Dedicated To Women of Flagstaff
The Flagstaff Community Hospital dedicated a $207000 obstetrical wing to the women of Flagstaff in a three and a half hour open house attended by more than 600. Dr Charles H Sechrist, founder, led the ceremony with Dr John Currin accepting on behalf of staff. State Health Commissioner Clarence Salsuary and other dignitaries spoke as Robert W Proknow presided. The event highlighted community funding and private support for the hospital now operational.
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William Hoyt
Flagstaff Community Hospital
Flagstaff
Charles H. Sechrist
John F. Currin
Clarence Sals
Tather
Robert W. Proknow
D.cucuninu
Wallace Gibbs
Federated Community Church
Neil J Christensen
Christensen
Dr. Sechrist
Drastic T treatment and political scramble described
A clipped dispatch reports tribal conflict in Pondaland South Africa with chiefs and councilmen slain amid rebellion. It notes: Kennedy appoints Udall, triggering special elections and possible federal vacancy, prompting party maneuvering and potential scramble in Congress.
France Boycotts Algerian Debate at UN Session
At the United Nations a group of France boycott the debate on the French Algerian conflict while Algerian rebel supporters pressed for a UN supervised referendum on the territory. Tunisia's Mangi Stim, a leading spokesman for the rebel government, attacked the palace of French President Charles de Gaulle amid the uproar.
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United Nations, N.Z
U.N
Tunisia
Mangi Stim
Charles de Gaulle
Report on Defense Reorganization Aims for Instant Nuclear War Control
Palm Beach Florida July report to President-elect Kennedy from Senator Stuart Symington proposes abolishing civilian Army Navy and Air Force secretaries and creating a unified defense secretary. It would strip current departments to streamline Pentagon for the nuclear space age and save about 20 percent of military spending in a shift toward advanced weapons and arms control, while retaining services as separate entities.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Juli F. Kennedy
Defense Department
Army
Navy
Air Force
Secretary of Defense
Kennedy
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Pentagon
Symington
Ater
Te Symington
Restrictions on Spending for Chambers Funds Discussed
Richard Ewing deputy state examiner told Coconino County Supervisors that immigration budget funds may be used only for advertising and not salaries. Chambers manager Hal Jackson urged spending flexibility with receipts to satisfy legal requirements. Also discussed was repairing a leaking water line near the Fort Quarry track area and county engineer action.
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Breech
Patton Richard Ewing
Coconino County Board of Supervisors
Chamber of Commerce
Hal Jackson
Playsaff Chamber of Commerce
Ewing
Jackson
Flagstaff
Williams
Sedona
Fredonia
Page
Fort Quihll
Lar Poriride
Pine Dell Subdivision
Harold L. Huffer
Tragic Bronx Explorer Dies By Flickering Flashlight
In the Bronx a young boy named Robert Ingraham died after spending days exploring dark basements and stairwells armed with a flashlight. His fascination drew him to a vacant basement apartment where a battery burned out as his body was found beside the device. Authorities traced the tragedy to the boy’s curiosity and a missing battery life.
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New York
Bronx
Robert Ingraham
Friendly
Robert
John Ingrakagt
Pol
Christopher Kelly
Kelly
One Death and Several Minor Mishaps From Snow Weekend
A weekend snowstorm in Flagstaff brought subzero night temperatures and several minor accidents. Four Arizona State College students were found after being lost near Hay Lake, while one fatality occurred near Holbrook on US 66. Richard Douglas Henderson of St. Louis died when his car left the highway and overturned. A 26 year old man perished. another passenger was slightly injured. The week end traffic toll reached 462 across the state, nine more than last year. Sheriff’s deputies found the students near Mormon Lake after their car broke down and they walked about 23 miles. They were tired but unharmed after staying at a Bar T Bar Ranch camp overnight.
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Ipss Gan
Flagstaff
Arizona State College
Halbreak
St. Louis
Holtrook
Highway Patrol
Richard Douglas Henderson
Henderson
James T. Henders So
Wana
Arizona
Stte
Sheriff's Department
Hay Lake
Sheriff's Office
Moradie
Talakey
Mormon Lake
Cottonwood Angus Field Day Draws 40 Adults and 83 Youths
Thirty-eight PPA and 4-H youths plus about 40 adults attended the third annual Angus Field Day at Flag Angus Farm. Stuart Houston led a fitting demonstration, while Carl Safley spoke on ear tag classing and reasons with contestants. Top scores went to Steve Travis 282 in FFA, Bill Gilpin 261, and Jimmie O’Hare 241 in the FFA division. Kings Way led with 761.3 points, with Camp Verde No. 1 high among 45 clubs at 46.2. Wanda Fuller and Becky Keithly were top girls in the 4-H, under Mingus PRA Chapter supervision by Tom Dees.
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Flag Angus Farm
Russell
Sweitzer
Walter Duncan
Stuart Houston
Flagstaff
Kelly Keithly
Angies
Carl Safley
Brescott
University of Agona
Stave Travis
Mingus Ffa
Bill Gilpin
Ching Valley
Jimmie O'Hare
Winslow
Kings
Camp Verde
Orme Ranch
Yild
Wanda Fuller
Becky Keithly
Tall Pines Aggies
Javich
Mingus Pra
Civil Defense in Flagstaff Civil Defense Week overview
Civil Defense in Flagstaff emphasizes public awareness and preparedness for a potential nuclear attack. The article highlights city planners volunteers and city officials led by City Clerk Harry Piestley coordinating training, cooperation with agencies, and a nationwide push culminating in Civil Defense Day on December 7.
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Flagstaff
Las Pling
Chiat
Civil Defense Organization
Herry Piestley
Narly
Field
Theividunla
Kennedy plans Udall for Interior secretary post
Palm Beach reports President-elect Kennedy intends to name Rep. Stewart Udall of Arizona secretary of the Interior. Informed sources say Kennedy plans to announce the cabinet choice Wednesday in New York as he spends the weekend in Florida. Udall chairs the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and has conferred with reporters.
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Kennedy
Stewart Udall
Arizona
Udall
Congress
Palm Beach
Fla
John F. Kennedy
Stewart L. Udall
D-Ariz
Kenedy
New York
House Tilerior and Insular Atfiirs
Tle Press
Stevenson in Line for UN Ambassador
President elect John F Kennedy reportedly plans Adlai E Stevenson as ambassador to the United Nations. Reports cited Daily News and New York Times dispatches from Washington. The same sources said Kennedy considered Sel. J William Fulbright for secretary of state but had not finalized cabinet choices.
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John £. Kennedy
Adlai E. Stevenson
United Nations
Daily News
New York Time
The
Neves
Washington
Shennnedy
Kennedy
Sen. J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Lumumba Backers Stage Reprisals in Congo Clash
In Leopoldville and Stanleyville rebels blamed for reprisals after the capture of deposed premier Patrice Lumumba, white residents faced threats and forcible departures as clashes and anger spread across the northeastern stronghold. Local authorities struggled to restore order amid the turmoil.
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Lopoldvile
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