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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1962
Page
1
Fragments discuss clamping an air tight blockade around Cuba to halt Communist buildup and warn of a potential world nuclear war. The piece notes mixed Latin American and European responses, hints at aid leverage, and mentions shipment proposals and financial figures while implying continued uncertainty in policy and cooperation.
Coconino County will proceed with its Stop Polio Sunday program using Sabin oral polio vaccine starting with Type I on Oct 7 and then Type II on Nov 4, depending on vaccine supply. County Health Director Dr. Hugh Dierker says Type III vaccine will be delayed until cleared by health authorities. The plan aims to immunize about 25,000 people, with a cautious approach amid supply and safety considerations.
The text notes Barry Goldwater labeling JFK’s Cuba policy as a do nothing approach and questions its effectiveness beyond the three mile limit. It mentions new astronaut training, Nixon’s remark on California's election, and a tense campaign mood. The passage blends political banter with obscure family and personal anecdotes amid a heated year for Republicans.
Jaycees of Flagstaff say the annual Air Fair at Flagstaff Municipal Airport drew an estimated 5 000 attendees. The day featured scenic flights for 2 per person, airlift demonstrations, and displays from local pilots, Lake Air Force Base, and the Flagstaff Modelers club, with flights and exhibits drawing large crowds.
American soldiers in RAD HERSPELD Germany begin building a road along the frontier with East Germany amid fears that West German workers could be detained by border police. The action reflects security concerns as tensions along the border increase.
Health officials report mixed reactions as some states shift away from Sabin Type 3 immunization while Type 1 and 2 vaccines remain in use. Public Health Service notes 12 adult polio cases linked to Type 3 vaccines, urging limited use for young children while continuing routine programs for others. Celebrezze and Surgeon General Terry say local authorities will decide for adults, with further study and safety reviews guiding nationwide policy.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk testified before the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees as they met to draft a congressional stance on Soviet aided military buildup in Cuba. The panels, meeting behind closed doors, aimed to report by Thursday on strong action including potential troop use to stop a Cuban Red advance. The gathering followed Senate approval to authorize up to 15 000 Selective Service troops if needed, with Republican proposals shaping the Reservists measure and Mansfield proposing a broader pro Kennedy move to curb Fidel Castro’s regime from exporting aggression. Bundy, assisting McNamara, appeared for the Defense Department.
Four governors Arizona Colorado Utah New Mexico and Secretary Udall spoke at the dedication of the Navajo Trail Highway a $20 million border crossing project linking tribal lands and remote areas. Udall hailed conservation while Navajo leaders urged respectful use of the desert and urged jobs for Navajo people as locals traveled to view the new route and monuments marking the four state boundary.
Washington Post and other outlets denied reports of a secret Kennedy marriage as baseless. Rumors spread for over a year via gossip groups and pamphlets, with White House comment sought but not discussed. Parade magazine printed a query letter. the family genealogy claims a private history supports the tale, which historians say has no footing.
New astronauts including two civilians join the space team as President Kennedy sets a goal to reach the moon this decade. Robert Gilruth presents the group at Cullen Auditorium, University of Houston, with assignments for training at Edwards AFB and the Aerospace Research Pilot School. The seven Mercury project astronauts include four Navy officers, three Air Force officers, and two civilians, led by Maj. Frank Borman and Capt. James A. McDivitt, among others.
Three reservation Indians are in custody over two killings on the Navajo reservation early this week. Wren and Williams were shot near Whitriver by a .32 or .82 caliber pistol after an argument fueled by drinking. Brothers Dennis and Alvarez Boyle and another Apache, Leo Toro, face charges. The victims include Mrs. Wyn Daniels of Pinny and her husband.
A U.S. survey around Christmas and Johnston Islands reported no dangerous inactivity detected after a year of radioactive testing. The mission assessed radioactivity and found no harmful levels affecting the area or its operations.
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