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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1965
Page
2
Reclamation Commissioner Floyd Dominy defends the Bridge Canyon Dam plan in San Francisco addressing a convention of contractors. He argues opponents overlook the project’s needs and benefits for the region.
Exiled former ruler Farouk of Egypt dies in Rome after a military upheaval. The reports link his collapse to a life of luxury and scandal while commenting on current clashes among international political forces in Ceylon.
Arizona city leaders hear a call from City Manager Robert Coop for a pay increase for municipal employees. The report highlights municipal finance and labor considerations affecting city services.
Dr. Daniel Schreiber of Washington DC says studies in Louisiana and New York show two thirds of dropout parents hold a negative attitude toward education and doubt a high school diploma aids later success. He notes Arizona’s ninth graders dropout rate at 25 percent, below the national 33 percent, and cites a shift in the job market as a key factor. He criticizes Arizona’s compulsory attendance until age 16 or eighth grade and notes Arizona, Detroit, and Milwaukee lack free secondary textbooks.
Public Concerns Forum hosted by YWCA AAUW Jewish Community Center and League of Women Voters heard warnings from architect city official and business leader that without action Phoenix could become a third class city. Speakers included John W. Beatty planning director Calvin Straub ASU and Donald Mackay Downtown Development Corporation executive vice president.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors expected to approve a buy-back plan for six new graders at 25 100 each. Bidders would set a price and a guaranteed maintenance amount, plus a buy-back price at period end. The plan follows prior low-bid and lease-purchase methods.
Hundreds of Cairo University students marched on the West German and Tunisian embassies to protest Bonn's plan to recognize Israel and Bourguiba's opposition to retaliatory action. Police with clubs and shields halted the march amid minor scuffles and a few roughing of photographers.
Beloved, follow not that which is evil but that which is good. 3 John 11. The good things of life come to those who put God first, others second and self last. Jesus said follow me. Count the cost it pays to be a Christian.
Arizona House approved and sent Governor Goddard a senate bill aimed at curbing child molestation. The 70 to 0 vote followed the chamber accepting the milder senate version to avoid loss of the legislation. The bill includes registration of known offenders and had earlier passed a stronger house version.
Maricopa County Manager Joseph C Herrick announced a review of the county juvenile detention home. He will submit recommendations to the board of supervisors on proposed repairs to improve the structure and remove fire hazards. Juvenile Judge Jack D Hays asks for 52650 dollars to finance the project.
The New Mexico Senate voted 18-13 to increase its size from 32 to 37 with weighted voting. A companion measure to amend the constitution for this voting passed 21-9. Harding County would have one vote, Bernalillo County six senators with 141 votes, and other counties one vote each, creating a 509 total. The House rejected a weight plan, voting 51-23 to reapportion and reduce members to 70. Districting and residency rules tied to the plan are noted. Judge Caswell Neal previously ruled weighted voting unconstitutional on 23 points.
Queen Juliana of The Netherlands, 55, fractured a bone in her left ankle during a ski trip in the Austrian Alps. Doctors set the injury with a plaster cast and a spokesman said there will be no more skiing for the queen this winter.
The Arizona Supreme Court reversed three Maricopa County Superior Court actions. Inmates Carlton Haney and Monte Mack Wallace received rulings favoring reversal, with Haney freed due to illegal detention and Wallace’s conviction questioned over defense testimony. The court also awarded custody of two children to Gregory Andro, upending a lower court ruling favoring the mother Kathleen Andro Joiner.
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