23 Jan 1961
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1961
Page
1
A report details major retailers and manufacturers planning to return most advertising to newspapers in 1961. F. W. Woolworth, Sears announce heavy newspaper spend. Woolworth targets over 75 percent of ads in papers, about 10 million total. Local merchants feel retail dynamics hinge on newspaper readership.
The article records Tuffy voicing strong disapproval amid Mountain Men figures, with a note of ongoing friction. Specific names or places are unclear, but the tone signals a local dispute or rhetoric aimed at Tuffy and the group. Further details are obscured in the fragmented OCR text.
Ex President Eisenhower's private plane lifted from Gettysburg amid snowbound roads for warm Georgia weather and bird hunting. The party included four reporters, Maj. Gen. Howard M. Snyder, and Dick Ploth from the White House staff on annual leave.
Washington ap court upholds prior censorship of motion pictures before public screening. Times Film Co appealed after Chicago barred exhibition of Don Juan. Justice Clark authored the controlling opinion with dissent from Warren Douglas Week Brennan.
AP reports Senator Robart W. Prochnow, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, calls for higher state employee wages as a fiscal plan aims to ease pay and wage gaps. He cautions plans face uncertainty with a projected yearend gap and political resistance.
Three major observatories led by Dr. John Hall of Lowell, Dr. Arthur Hoag of Naval Observatory Flagstaff, and Dr. Arson Ado of Arizona State College demand action Tuesday at City Hall to curb growing smog. They warn clouded skies threaten observations and may force relocation unless air pollution ends. Support comes from Dr. Edward Danson of the Museum of Northern Arizona and forest supervisor Jay Cravens, who cite heavy research investments damaged by haze.
City Council faces a full agenda with hearings on the large animal ordinance proposed water rate increases for outside-city areas and a policy on securing land from the U S Forest Service and Arizona state lands. Other items include rezoning Forest Industries property and a trailer broadcasting facility application.
A Phoenix spokesman said the State Board of Nursing Registration and Education will delay the resurvey for a two year school of nursing at Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff by about one month. The board initially rejected the plan but agreed to reassess due to improved facilities and hospital support from community partners and institutions.
Coconino County Supervisors and Kane County School Board reached an agreement to allow Page area children to attend school in Glen Canyon City. Kane will pay 533 dollars per student annually, with 99 miles from Glen Canyon City, replacing a 126 mile round trip. The bond covers costs and will adjust to actual expenses, with monthly payments considered. Officials from both counties and education boards attended the meeting to finalize details and discuss enrollment figures and school costs.
Washington AP reports Senate leaders aim to confirm 14 Kennedy nominees with two facing opposition. Senator Warne Morse opposes John B. Connally Jr for Navy secretary over oil ties, while Senator Norris Cotton opposes Bowles for secretary of state. Bowles, a former congressman and Kennedy adviser, cautions on Red China policies.
President Kennedy and top defense and diplomatic officials began a wide review of the national security program. The session in the White House Cabinet Room included Rusk McNamara Bundy Bowles Nitze and Lemaitre with Salinger saying the talks could extend into the afternoon and a broader White House staff meeting was postponed. A lunch with Mrs. Kennedy followed and resumption was set for 9:40 p.m. The talks aim to ease East West tension while boosting defenses amid cautious signals from Moscow via Ambassador Thompson indicating Khrushchev’s hard line remains.
The U S aircraft carrier Saratoga reported a fire in the western Mediterranean. Seven dead and many injured were indicated as repairs and investigations followed. Navy officials in Naples sought details while a prepared statement referenced the ship’s size and capabilities.
The Daily Sun previews upcoming Winter Carnival plans with notes on local events and arrangements. The page highlights city and regional participation, with community groups and sponsors listed for coordinated activities.
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