Vandalism list targets Tempe Scottsdale and Phoenix churches cars
Over two weeks three vandalism incidents shock Tempe Scottsdale and Phoenix. St Augustine Episcopal Church suffered food and ketchup spreadings. Temple Emanu El in Scottsdale was vandalized. about 80 cars had windows broken by juveniles in Phoenix. Police suspect youths but have not identified suspects. The piece urges constructive youth programs and community action to prevent further vandalism.
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Scottsdale
Temple Emanu-El
Phoenix
Williams Resigns City Manager Amid Health Crisis
Ken Williams, 40, Scottsdale city manager, has resigned due to a serious heart condition after years of demanding service. He lost a leg in World War II and has endured much, yet remained dedicated and hard working at the desk. The city must seek a new manager to guide Scottsdale through growth and ongoing governance challenges.
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Coffee price crisis tests Latin American ties in Senate
U S coffee price regulation faces Senate trouble as Latin American governments protest a possible rejection. Ambassadors report growing anger over U S participation in a world price fix, with plans for higher imports next month to ease tensions. Meanwhile Henry Cabot Lodge disputes linger over Oregon primary ballot disavowal as political maneuvering continues in Washington and Harrisburg.
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Dallas Chooses New Mayor To Lead Recovery Effort
Erik Jonsson, Texas Instruments chairman, becomes Dallas acting mayor after Earle Cabell resigns to run for Congress. The piece notes urban growth, leadership gaps, and calls for shared responsibility amid post assassination era in a city seeking reform.
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Khrushchev’s purge echoes late political boss moves
In commentary on Soviet leadership, Khrushchev ousts Molotov Malenkov and Kaganovich after Zhukov’s aid, signaling power shifts and fears of Zhukov’s challenge. The piece compares to U.S. political dynamics with Alf Landon and FDR in 1936 as a broader reflection on leadership and control.
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Khrushchev and Nixon referenced in wary political piece
The column recalls Khrushchev’s defeats and Nixon’s sharp post loss quips. It notes Dewey’s dramatic concession telegram reading in New York and Eisenhower’s rise by loyal guidance. It ends with a skeptical travel sketch of Dulles Airport in Virginia.
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New York
Truman
World Fair Fuss Over Santa Maria Ship Route and Ball of Twine
A letter mocks the New York World’s Fair for allowing a foreign ship through Queens and ignoring the speaker's offer of the World’s Largest Ball of Twine souvenir franchise. The writer complains of crowds and traffic and questions the ethics of selling 2 inch twine snippets for 75 cents each.
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Christopher Columbus
America
New York
Fair Grounds Debate Ball of Twine Shipment
A reader questions the necessity of the Worlds Largest Ball of Twine for a fair arguing shipping a 10 foot ball to New York would require tree limb removal through Queens while a replica Santa Maria was moved easily. The note cites local effort and costs and suggests the twine centerpiece is essential.
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Queens
Santa Maria
Season of Wonderful Nonsense Opens Election Year
Ralph McGill notes the election year brings charges and countercharges over political tactics. He cites Barry Goldwater and President Johnson, praising strong leadership while warning Congress against unchecked partisanship and excessive pressure on legislative votes.
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Sen. Goldwater
Johnson
Year of Nonsense Warns of Congress image Eroding
The piece laments 1964 as a year of political theater with raucous charges and filibusters. It criticizes committee arrogance and delays in civil rights reform, urging lawmakers to reform archaic procedures or risk voter backlash as major changes loom.
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