Arizona students pursue lost gold in Superstition Mountains
Two Arizona college students, Bill Johnson of Northern Arizona University and Tony Sweet of Phoenix College, returned from a four day trek in the Superstitions seeking a rumored mine and Spanish fort remains. They plan a larger expedition over Christmas to map canyons, water holes, and two caves, and may recruit more students for an Easter drill. Johnson also pursues an air survey to locate a canyon linked to Geronimo era loot trades before a foot expedition.
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Arizona College
Superstition Mountains
Bill Johnson
40Th Pl
Arizona
Tony. Sweet
E. Flower
Phoenix College
Annd
Johnson
Sweet
Geronimo
UC Officials Scramble as Berkeley Students Strike
UC Berkeley officials held emergency talks through the night to address the student strike and five demands from rebel leaders. Thousands boycotted classes, about 6 000 rallied at Sproul Hall in rain, demanding changes in disciplinary policies and the dropping of charges against nine arrested during protests. Mario Savio urged coercion to gain concessions. police actions sparked the campus clash.
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Berkeley
Sproul Hall
University
Student Union
Navy
Mario Savio
U.S
Associated Students of the
University of California
Expert blames water policies over Colorado River plan
Joseph Jansen of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California criticizes Arizona before the 23rd Colorado River water meeting. He cites an Arizona Interstate Stream Commission statement and notes past push to go it alone. Rep. Udall and Rhodes push for interstate cooperation and federal backing.
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Nev
UPI
California
Arizona
Colorado
Joseph Jansen
Arizona Interstate Stream Commission
Columbia River
House
Jansen
Stream Commission
Morris
Udall
John Rhodes
Arizona Stream Commission
Colorado River
Parker Dam
Metropolitan
Congress
Sub-Zero Snow Storms Hit Large U S Regions
United Press International reports a broad snow event from the Rockies to New England with a Canadian cold mass driving subzero readings in the northern plains and upper Midwest. Snow squalls affected the eastern Great Lakes while New York lake shore areas saw up to two feet. Ohio and Pennsylvania towns reported several inches. Temperature drops included 11 below at International Falls and 19 above in Kansas City.
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United States
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New England
Upper Plains
Oklahoma
Northern Plains
Upper Midwest
Dous
Great Lakes
Lake Shore
New York
Chautauqua County
Dayton
Columbus
Akron
Ohio
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Vermont
International Falls
Minn
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Montana
Idaho
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California
Washington
Oldest pupil Lillie Lester learns to read at 104
Athens Texas hear about Mrs Lillie Lester a frail 104 year old who has lived in the town since infancy She becomes the nation s oldest student in public education after seven months in Henderson County Junior College adult classes She learned to write her name and now attends classes twice weekly she vows no one will stop her education
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Athens
Tex
UPI
Lillie Lester
Texas
U.S. Commissioner of Education
Lester
Willie Mae Baker
Thomas R. Selmon
Arizona Highway Deaths Tie State Record for Year
United Press International reports Arizona's highway toll reached 589 for the year, tying the 1964 all-time high. One more fatality occurred on U.S. 60-70 near Salome after a crash involving a semi truck, with a fire breaking out. Victims named include Elgin C. Nickerson, 48, of Casa Grande, and 7-month-old Thomas Milan of Show Low.
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Arizona
Arizona Highway Patrol
Salome
Elgin C. Nickerson
Casa Grande
Thomas Milan
State may file suit over reduced tax for Inn in Apache Junction
Phoenix UPI The state may sue for a declaratory judgment against Pinal County supervisors over a delinquent tax case. Sandra O Connor questioned the Feb 10 1964 $9 000 reduction of a $40 000 tax bill on the Superstition Inn. The hotel, sold for over $1 million before the tax break and later to Reese Ranches Inc of Nevada for about $2 million, prompted the dispute.
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Phoenix
UPI
Pinal County
Sandra O’connor
Superstition Inn of
Apache Junction
Lloyd Brumage
O’connor
B.C. Ness
Ness Investment Corp
Reese , Ranches Inc
Nevada
Reedy to Address Democratic Nucleus Club Luncheon
George E. Reedy former press secretary to President Johnson will speak at the Democratic Nucleus Club luncheon in Phoenix on Tuesday. He served as Johnson's press secretary from 1964 to last fall and was an earlier Johnson aide. He will also address the Tucson Nucleus Club during his Arizona visit.
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Phoenix
UPI
George E. Reedy
Democratic Nucleus Club
Reedy
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Tucson Nucleus Club
Arizona
Liquor License at Jay's Tavern Suspended for Violations
A Maricopa tavern Jay's Tavern had its liquor license suspended for 15 days by state liquor superintendent Jack Sheik. The suspension spans December 5 to 14 and January 5 to 9 for permitting intoxicated patrons to remain in October.
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Phoenix
UPI
Jack Sheik
Jay’s Tavern
Sheik
Computer selects Oxford college beauty queen by data match
A computer will pick Worcester College’s beauty queen from 70 contestants by comparing them to 70 teachers’ ideals. Data including vital statistics will be entered on December 10 to determine the closest match and winner.
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Dudley
England
UPI
Worchester College
Give Little Help By Dr Walter C Alvarez
Emeritus consultant at Mayo Clinic offers concise guidance on aiding others with limited assistance. The note stresses practical, compassionate steps for assisting those in need without overstepping boundaries.
Salt free diets challenged by doctors and patients
A doctor questions salt free or salt poor diets for high blood pressure and heart or kidney disease. He notes historical cycles of interest and cites modern research by Dr Irvine Page. Readers are invited to request Dr Alvarez's Weight Control booklet for more diet guidance.
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Irvine Page
Alvarez
Walter C. Alvarez
Dept. SA
Des Moines
Iowa
Arizona highway chief weighs ban on employees running for school boards
Arizona highway director Justin Herman plans a Dec 13 review by the highway commission on a policy discouraging employees from serving on school boards. The move follows a complaint by Ben Nelson that the policy is discriminatory after Lyle McDonald faced reassignment. Nelson cites another employee serving on the Snowflake board, Ronald Larson, with two more cases in the state.
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Eing
Herman
Ben Nelson
Sanders
Nelson
Puerco
Snowflake
Lyle McDonald
Ronald Larson
Highway Department
Highway Commission
Phoenix private detectives charged with wiretapping
Two Fat Man Detective Agency operators in Phoenix were indicted on federal wiretapping charges. Jack L. Hilfinger Jr. and Nathan L. Simon, former Welfare Department workers, allegedly tapped phones and recorded conversations, releasing on $250 bonds after arraignment.
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Phoenix
UPI
Jack L. Hilfinger Jr
Nathan L. Simon
U.S
Charles Thomas
Hilsinger
Simon
State Welfare Department
Fat Man Detective Agency
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