03 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1961
Page
1
A nostalgic column recalls simple childhood pastimes from decades past. It lists jacks, beanies, willow whistles, marbles, kites, mumblety peg, and other make do games, noting how children entertained themselves before modern times and wartime disruptions.
The Flagstaff Indian Pow Wow enters its second day amid cool weather and approaching July rains. An estimated 20,000 to 30,000 attended opening day, with similar numbers expected today. The parade route traced through Santa Fe Avenue and Birch, with rodeo standings featuring 250 Indian cowpoke contenders for up to 320,000 in prize money. Additional visitors explored the Hopi Craftsmen show at the Museum of Northern Arizona as rain showers punctuated events. The three day festival continues with a full day Tuesday culminating in the largest crowd.
July rains reached the annual Allied Indian Pow Wow drawing thousands to City Park despite showers. Foresters and staff, including Chief Meteorologist Paul Sorenson, expected lingering moisture with intermittent sun. A mass of cool air from the Gulf is feeding a pattern of scattered showers and thunderstorms today and tomorrow, but the event continued after a half hour rain pause. Rain totals varied from 0.03 inches at the airport to higher amounts at Knob Hill and surrounding areas, with the most in the Mt. Valley region and west slopes of the Peaks. More than 6,000 attendees witnessed the night ceremonies before the downpour eased.
British troops pour into Kuwait with paratroopers and marines arriving at Shuwaikh and Cyprus. Sir Charles Kilworthy says balance of force exists and buildup will continue despite Iraqi concentration near the border. Reports cite Saadi Arab troops and a 1,900-strong movement, per local sources.
The Royal Canadian Air Force recovered the bodies of Phoenix men after a weekend plane crash. Pilot Tomer Mc Wood and passenger Harry Archer were identified among the deceased. Rescue teams confirmed the fatal incident occurred last weekend near the crash site.
Six Arizona Tadian tribal council chairmen met Flagstaff leaders at Hotel Manta Vista for a first annual gelacanaimed gathering. Robert W. Prochnow announced plans for yearly meetings to foster broader tribal participation with the Pow Wow committee. R. G. Babbitt welcomed the delegation as Chamber of Commerce sponsor, while Mayor Wheeler urged improved relations and urged tribal leaders to suggest further Pow Wow enhancements for communal benefit.
A deadly crash on US 66 west of Winslow raises Northland Arizona July Fourth toll to eight. The severe weekend headline notes six more deaths amid the holiday traffic disaster and a record toll for the region.
The nation faced a potential record Fourth of July weekend traffic toll of 500 or more as the first three days yielded 325 deaths. George Stewart of the National Safety Council urged drivers to take personal responsibility amid what he called an insane rush to deadly speeds.
Two people died instantly and two others were gravely injured in a morning event six miles west of Winslow on US 66. The crash occurred at about 5 15 a m near Winslow Memorial Hospital, with continued coverage noted on Page Two.
Lt Gen Chang Do Young resigns as premier and junta head, making way for Maj Gen Pal Chong hi who becomes chairman of the Supreme Council for National Reorganization. Song Yochang is named premier as the army chief of staff and Song leads the armed forces cleanup amid retirements and accusations of incompetence.
The federal government seeks a Taft Hartley Act injunction to end a maritime strike involving about 80,000 seamen. President Kennedy, vacationing at Hyannis Port, authorized the filing through U.S. Attorney Morgentau. Labor Secretary Goldberg urged action, saying delay imperils national health and safety. The move follows efforts toward settlement and aims to prevent further disruption of harbor and shipping operations.
Ernest Hemingway 4 died from a shotgun blast at Sun Valley Idaho. His wife Mary found him in pajamas in the living room. authorities called the death accidental. Coroner said the wound was likely accidental and no inquest is planned unless new information arises. The literary world expressed shock and condolences from officials and fans.
The ceremony, led by Judge J B Thownan and WW Wayland, admitted fifteen new U S citizens in Maricopa County. Speakers Miss Macy P Lewis and others praised American democracy as new citizens took the oath and pledges to civic duty. Participants included Mrs A C Kyoske and several local clergy and community figures.
A Tucson youth who suffered a knife wound died at St. Mary’s Hospital. Rohl Sulpada Gacca of Twc son died Sunday soon after being taken to the hospital after he collapsed. Authorities said the death resulted from internal hemorrhage due to a stab wound to the chest.
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