Baruch Dies at 94. Financier Helped Shape War Policies
Bernard M. Baruch, financier and adviser to presidents, died at 94 after a weeklong illness. Surrounded by family, he was lauded by President Johnson as a man who cared for his country. Baruch, born in Camden, South Carolina, built a fortune from a $3-a-week start and funded medical research and education. He chaired the War Industries Board in World War I and was nicknamed Dr. Facts for his pursuit of data. He attended Temple Shaaray Tefila in New York and left a legacy of philanthropy and public service.
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Woodrow Wilson
Bernard Baruch
War Industries Board
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Haugh Seeks Open Talks On Schools Policy
House Majority Leader John Haugh R-Pima proposes a joint senate house conference on school sid meetings open to the press. He suggests outside assistance if talks stall. The current conference session was described as pleasant with some hope for progress but no agreement for submission to caucus meetings.
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John Haugh
Pima
Heavy Red Scale Outbreak Reported in Phoenix
An outbreak of red scale, the worst in years, was found in Phoenix. W. T. Mendenhall, entomologist for the Arizona Commission of Agriculture, announced the discovery and noted the disease threat to crops and trees.
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Arizona Highway Commission approves record roads outlay
The Arizona Highway Commission unanimously approved a record 291,076,000 budget at a public hearing. Frank R. Goodman of Winslow, making his 38th annual appearance, spoke as the budget covered 732 projects with funds allocated to state and county systems and future plans. Federal funding shares range from 77 to 94.6 percent.
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Winslow Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Rhee Improves Slightly as Doctors Report Condition
In Honolulu AP report says 90 year old exiled former Korea president Syngman Rhee remains under guarded condition with some slight improvement. He was rushed to hospital after internal bleeding Saturday. Bleeding subsided, spokesman notes health has deteriorated since exile in Hawaii.
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Republic of Korea
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Resolution Aims to Speed NYC Penn Central Merger
Rep Robert Brewer and 22 House members introduced a resolution to President and Congress directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to expedite the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads merger. As an alternative it seeks ICC jurisdiction over leading Arizona newspapers and their commerce with state executives and Congress members.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Arizona
Memorial
United States
Bible Digest Reflections on Small Deeds and Rewards
H B Dean reflects on Mark nine forty one, stressing that small acts of kindness done in Christ's name matter. Caring for little things helps guide larger tasks, with divine reward tied to humble service.
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Taxes Devour Marilyn Monroe Estate In Tax Drain
New York AP reports actress Marilyn Monroe's estate, instead of leaving $1 million in bequests to friends, was consumed by taxes. The high tax bill reportedly reduced the remaining assets, affecting planned distributions and leaving heirs and beneficiaries uncertain.
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New York
Marilyn Monroe
House OKs Assassin Measure
Washington reports the House approved a Warren Commission backing bill to make assassination of the President a federal crime. The measure covers the Vice President and next in line for the presidency, passed by voice vote with two opposed. It now goes to the Senate.
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Phillip Burton
D-Calif
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Dcalif
Escapee Accepts Reduced Charge in Arizona Robberies
Donald Mesaros 25 pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and to a lesser robbery charge after a county jury convicted him on related counts. He was an escapee from Washington State Prison and had been accused in two Safeway robberies on Dec 24 and Dec 10, with over $1,000 taken. Officer John Cozad was lightly injured. Mesaros faces sentencing by Judge Thurman.
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Shaw
Bery
Fice
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Lerry Cronin
Mesaros
Robert Barcer
Washington State Prison
Pring
John Cozad
Thurman Set Cozad
Po Wanno
102-Year-Old Ship Bought for Waterfront Decor
The oldest documented vessel afloat named Alice S Wentworth, a 102-year-old schooner, has reached her final home port. Once an abandoned hull at Woods Hole Massachusetts, she was purchased by Anthony Athanas to become part of the waterfront decor.
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Alice S. Wentworth
Woods Hole
Mass
Anthony Athanas
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