Largest single defense bill introduced by Congress
The 11.9 billion defense measure for missiles warplanes and ships was unveiled by Rep Carl Vinson chairing the House Armed Services Committee. The plan adds 10 Polaris submarines bringing total to 29 with delivery of 12 subs yearly starting June 1963 and expands missile range from 1200 to 1500 miles with a third generation reaching 2500 miles.
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UPI
Congress
Carl @insey
D-Ga
House Armed Service Committee
Vinson
Eichmann Trial Opens With Tight Security in Jerusalem
Reporters from around the world observe as Adolf Eichmann prepares to stand trial for his life in a fortified courtroom. The hall of justice, a converted community center, features a glass box and stringent measures to keep Eichmann alive for justice. Israeli police deploy machine gun rounds against the box design as security is raised for the proceedings.
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Hall of ‘Justice
Eichas
Eichmann Trial Proceeds With Silent Prisoner Requests
The defendant faces execution by gallows as proceedings continue with guards under strict orders. Eichmann may ask a guard for water, heard only silently through headphones, while he remains isolated from his lawyer and surrounded by three judges.
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Eichmann
Legislators Open Liquor License Study in Arizona
Arizona state Senate and House committees began separate, public studies on liquor license laws. Leaders anticipate reviewing leasing and trading of licenses, with past prices reaching $60,000 after an initial $250 permit, and plan to compare laws across all 50 states.
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Phoenix
UPI
State Senate
House
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Harold C. Giss
Deane
Aolls Group
Giss
Rhodes Critiques Conservative Label At Civil Engineers Meet
Rep. John J. Rhodes of Arizona argues the term conservative has drifted from its meaning. He frames today’s politics as a clash between free enterprise advocates and those favoring greater government action, urging a balanced approach without dominance by industry or labor. He criticizes Kennedy era plans and cites missteps by past management and labor for regional economic woes.
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Phoenix
UPI
John J. Rhodes
R-Ariz
Rhodes
The
American Society of Civil Engineers
Two Candidates Talk Wednesday for Arizona 2nd District
Morris Udall the Democrat and Mac C. Matheson the Republican will debate at 5 30 p m Wednesday in the Phoenix Press Club. Udall seeks the seat vacated by his brother Stewart Udall Secretary of Interior, while Matheson, a Tucson radio executive and businessman, was defeated by Stuart Udall last November.
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Maricopa County
Phoenix Press Club
Morris Udall
Tucson
Stewart
Kennedy
Mac. C. Matheson
Matheson
Stuart Udall
State Oil-Gas Laws Studied in Arizona
A six member House study committee in Phoenix begins a review of Arizona oil and gas laws. Rep. F A Crane says the aim is to encourage oil exploration and protect investors while uncovering why no production exists. Tomorrow the committee will hear from Arizona attorneys.
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Phoenix
UPI
House of Representatives
Rep
F.A
Rocky) Crane
Dmaricopa
Arizona
Crane
Anti-Red Talk Set Tomorrow at Kaibab School
Dean Weldon P. Shofstall of Arizona State University will discuss anti communism at 7 30 p m in the Kaibab School PTA meeting where officers will be elected. Shofstall heads the Society of Sons of the American Revolution and sits on the steering committee of the Greater Phoenix School of Anti communism.
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Weldon P. Shofstall
Arizona State University
PTA
Dean Shofstall
Society of Sons of the American Revolution
Greater Phoenix School of
Kennedy pledges strong U S forces in Europe and NATO links
President Kennedy vows to maintain U S divisions in Europe and boost conventional war capacity while keeping nuclear deterrence under sensitive allied control. He says NATO is at a turning point and stresses continuous, responsible command and control from top to bottom before during and after any hostilities.
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UPI
Kennedy
U.S
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Lyndon B. _Johnson
Paris
Lauris Norstad
United States
NATO Council
Laos Cease Fire Still Delayed After Talks in Moscow
In Moscow British Ambassador Sir Frank Roberts met Deputy Foreign Minister Georgi Pushkin for 20 minutes to discuss Laos. A British spokesman said no agreed timing for a Laos cease fire and no definite Soviet reply to Britain's immediate cease-fire proposal.
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Moscow
UPI
Frank Roberts
Georgi Pushkin
Laos
Britain
Pushkin
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Soviet Union
International Truce Commission
International Supervisory Commission
Exiles Signal Drive Against Castro Regime
The piece reports Cuban exile leaders moving to marshal arms and support for an attack on Fidel Castro's regime. Secret bases and liaison networks across New York Washington Miami Key West and other capitals promise no turning back as fighters pledge to topple Castro before June with May Day cited as a potential trigger.
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UPI
Fidel Castro
Washington
Miami
Key West
Fla
New Orleans
Castro Scoffs At Arms Call But Warns On Sacrifices
Fidel Castro dismissed exile leaders as ineffectual and warned Cubans to prepare for more sacrifices in the fight to defend the revolution. He promised rationing may come but guaranteed basics like clothing shoes medicine and education even under full attack and blockade.
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UPI
Fidel Castro
Permier
United States
Castro
Tail gunner recalls swift Sidewinder hit on B52
S. Sgt. Raymond H. Singleton of Havre De Grace Maryland described the Sidewinder strike that shot down the B52 bomber Friday as so fast he could not see the missile. Singleton is 27 and served as tail gunner.
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Albuquerque
N.M
UPI
Raymond H. Singleton
Havre de Grace
Pass the Liniment Police Firemen To Duel
Scottsdale Rural Fire Department challenges the Scottsdale marshal's office to a benefit baseball game for the Scottsdale Girls Club. The event is April 22 at 1 30 p m in Scottsdale stadium with Mayor Mort Kimsey and City Manager Bob McNutt as umpires. Tickets at the gate or from fire or police members.
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Scottsdale
Valley
Mort Kimsey
Bob McNutt
Scottsdale Stadium
Scottsdale library steering group wins state award
The Scottsdale Public Library steering committee received one of two Arizona Library Association state awards at the Ramada Inn convention. Mrs. Philip Kent accepted the plaque for promoting municipal library sponsorship and a new building. Other committee members included Mrs. Harry Bolles, Mrs. Anne Knapp Chapman, Mrs F. M. Johnson, Mrs. Harry Wilson, head librarian Mrs. John Slocum, and Mack Ralston of Friends of the Library. A second award went to Mildred Ludecke of Yuma Library as outstanding librarian.
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Arizona State’ ‘Library
Ramada Inn
Philip Kent
Libary Comittee
Mack Ralston
The
Friends of the Library Board
William C. Smith
Irving Fladell
Alan’ Willemsen
Mildred. Ludecke
Yuma
Welch Defends Birch Society on Local TV Program
Robert Welch founder and leader of the John Birch Society defends the group against accusations of Nazism and control over members. The 61 year old former Belmont Massachusetts candy magnate spoke on a local TV show with Dr James W Fifield Jr and will speak at the Freedom Club event in Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium.
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UPS
Robert Welch
John Birch Society
Welch
Belmont
Mass
James W. Fifield Jr
First Conavo National Church
Freedom Club
Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium
Fifield
Sen
Joseph McCarthy
Rumors Swirl Over Soviet Space First as Khrushchev Vacations
Unconfirmed reports claim the first Soviet spaceflight occurred with a living cosmonaut though no official confirmation was issued. Moscow officials, Khrushchev's whereabouts at a Black Sea resort, and 24 hour network alert fueled the surge of speculation about a major space announcement.
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Russia
Nikita Khrushchev
Moscow
Black Sea
Pitsunde
Sochi
Caucasus
Khrushchev
Space
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Soviet Union
Kennedy Throws Opening Ball for Washington Senators Debut
President Kennedy delivered the ceremonial first pitches to open the 1961 baseball season in Washington. Jim Rivera and Hal Woodeschick made catches amid a Ground scramble, as Early Wynn and Dick Donovan took over pitching duties. It marked the Senators restart with new owners and Mickey Vernon as manager.
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Kennedy
White House
Jim Rivera
Chicago White Sox
Hal. Woodeschick
Washington Club
White Sox
William Howard Taft
Early Wynn
Dick Donovan
Washington Senators
Minneapolis
Mickey Vernon
Former Legislator Robles Begins Jail Term for Falsifying Documents
Former state legislator Frank G. Robles was turned over to U S Marshals in Tucson to serve three concurrent two year terms on falsification counts for aiding Mexican aliens entry, with two six month contempt sentences and five years probation on another count.
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Tucson
UPI
Frank G. Robles
U.S
Robles
James A. Walsh
United States
Walsh
Pima County
Tonto School Plans Evening Art and Band Program
Tonto Elementary will present its annual art and band program tomorrow at 7 45 p m in the school cafetorium. Carroll Wiley art instructor and Richard Childers band director lead the program which includes a band concert and student art displays. Admission is free.
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Carroll Wiley
Richard Childers
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