25 Jan 1962
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
1
The stock market steadied a technical rebound with the AP index up 1.2 points to 285.00 at noon. Industrials and rails rose while utilities gained. tobacco shares led a broad recovery as Pennsylvania Railroad climbed on news of December profits the highest since 1955 and New York Central also advanced.
Snow continued to intensify with recordings showing 38 inches of moisture and 30.4 inches of snow by 5 am today in January, well above normal 1.83 inches for the month. Since Oct 1, total snowfall reached 799 inches versus a 70 inch seasonal norm, as residents prepare for more snow and shovels at the ready.
Today's weather shows a high of 29 and a low of 26 with 2 hours of precipitation. Historical normals and records note a record high of SB in 1912 and a low of 17 in 1987. Precip totals to date are 2.18 with last year at 0. Normal totals to date are 1.69.
A dense compilation of TV listings for a Phoenix area broadcast day featuring multiple channels. Programs include news, weather, sports, various dramas, comedies, movies, and special reports with times and show titles such as Superman, Dr Kildare, The Untouchables, The Most Groucho, and Robert CBS Reports style segments.
In Phoenix the minority in the Arizona House has denounced the committee setup as irresponsible and harmful to good government. Republicans John Haugh and Marshall Wumphrey criticize rapid bill handling and lack of reading time, while others say they were sidelined from key committees and that bills were rushed through in minutes. A floor session on a sexual offenders bill raised further contention with adjournment and late desk letters.
CAPE CANAVERAL AP silent sentry guards John H Glenn during Mercury launch era. A tiny electronic monitor attached near the rocket engines senses pressure and circuits. If it fails, alarms trigger in fractions of a second and escape rockets pull Glenn and his craft to safety 2400 feet away from the blaze.
A Second Class hostage payment was reported at the Flagstaff, Arizona post office. Officials describe the item as a routine disbursement processed in the local postal office. The brief note confirms funds were received without incident.
The Southwestern section of the Society of American Foresters has mailed information for a $100 scholarship to graduating high school seniors from Arizona and New Mexico who plan to enroll in the 1962-63 year. Applications must be submitted to the principal or counselor by March 1, with each school sending its nominee’s application to the selection committee.
Flagstaff Civil Defense Director Ceril L. Matthews announced a city and eight northern county shelter survey will start in February. The contract was awarded to Henningson Dothan and Richardson of Phoenix in December. The survey of Flagstaff will take about four days with no costs. building capacity at least Ald square feet of floor space suitable for shelter should contact the office at 164 North.
World News In Brief reports Billy Graham planning Barranquilla meetings despite local stadium ban. Indonesia to seize Dutch firms over West New Guinea. Khrushchev's activities noted by Pravda with no detail. Oran hit by a general strike linked to European Secret Army Organization. Nam Tha fall would boost Communist control in Laos. Adlai Stevenson seeks moderation at the UN on Angola crisis, warning against drastic measures.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. in Show Low for Ida M. Despain 78 a Show Low resident daughter of William and Mary Willis long time Showflake pioneer. Burial followed at Shaw Lake cemetery. She died Monday at Josephine Goldwater Hospital. Survivors include son Donovan Heber eight daughters and many grandchildren great grandchildren.
A Monday at Flagstaff High School brought early dismissal amid exams and reports. Home nursing taught by the home management class, with 50 seniors in English IV in the craterica contest. Thespians presented Fright, director Mrs. Sugh rie, cast including Babbitt Lindemann Brechur Mall and Hamilton. The Eagles nickname chosen in 1925 by student vote. the Eagle Cagers remain undefeated in AA basketball.
In this devotional excerpt H B Dean reflects on the Lord's Prayer from Luke 11 2 urging believers that prayer creates access to the Saviour. The text emphasizes reverence, dependence on God's will, and the immediacy of God's listening presence for those saved.
A sequence of warranty deed listings records transfers of real property from Land Title and Trust Company and trustees to multiple buyers including Frank S. Campbell, Nicholas I. Novakovich, Albert L. Walker, Vincent Lee Pentecost, Kenneth Ragla, Joseph Crsier, John B. Goetz, Kenneth Kemper, Major Dansie, Louie Rader, John Compton, Ruth P. Cecil, and others. The items note trusteeships and multiple grantors across several parcels in the Coconino area.
Appointments of several new Northland men to new posts in the First National Bank of Arizona system were announced today by Board Chairman Sherman I Hazel-Hine. New managers include John T. Bork at Pine Grove Flagstaff, John I Fowler Jr at Williams, and C Franklin McClain at Sedona. New assistant managers are Lester G LeFevre Flagstaff, M L Johnson Cottonwood, and Gordon Huffaker Page.
In Phoenix a Senate proposal would again authorize quickie marriages pending voter approval. The measure, sponsored by Harold Gisy and senators Arnold, Morn, Thompem, Simms, and others, requires a public vote to become law. A concurrent resolution also seeks four-year terms for all state legislators starting this fall.
Winslow mayoral race narrows as attorney Denvis G. Tyler withdraws. Incumbent Gervase Hale and James L. Curtis remain, both active in campaigning for the Winslow High School leadership post.
An untrustworthy ad hawks OD RINEX diet tablets claimed to melt fat in seven days without exercise or laxatives. It guarantees a full refund if not satisfied and asserts easy swallowing, no appetite increase, and home delivery with a $3 price, urging readers to buy via mail order.
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