Smog, taxes and politics in a Arizona city column
A loose editorial collage discusses rising state and county taxes, a Phoenix smog report, and local political chatter. It notes former Gov Ernest McFarland and ex Senate leader Mac’s possible return, orders on a new multi form traffic ticket, and views on civil rights concerns while urging tax reform and New Year resolutions.
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Phoenix
Ernest McFarland
Mac
Chanel 3
Leetsdale Progress
Jammary 7
U.S.A
United Nations
Progress
Ernest
Senate
Democratic Party
Carl Hayden
Lyndon Johnson
Don Reese
Don
Tay Cook
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Hot Time in Old Town New Year’s Eve Plans
Scottsdale supper clubs plan a lively New Year’s Eve with two bands at many venues and package deals including dining and overnight stays. Prices range from two fifty per person to twenty per couple, with champagne and late-night breakfast options. Music by Benny Woodworth and Paul Fox at the Red Dog and Ray Andrade at the Convention Center highlight a festive lineup.
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Scottsdale
Old Town
Benny Woodworth
Paul Fox
the Red Dog
Paul Shank
Lee Colvin
Safari Hotel
Ray Andrade
Convention Center
Frank Franklin
Lulu Belles
Devil-Aires
Holiday Toll Light Despite Tragic Start to New Year
United Press International reports 15 deaths from family tragedies during the New Year holiday period, but overall traffic deaths total 35 by 11:30 a.m. EST. A fatal highway crash near Cor dell Oklahoma, a fire at a California ranch home, and a Dallas apartment fire claim multiple child lives as the death toll rises across categories.
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United Press International
Cordell
Okla
Orinda
Calif
Dallas
1961 Was Good 62 To Be Better
The Progress camera records New Year views with residents pledging a better 1962. Personal goals include moderation, health, and world peace efforts. Dag Hammarskjold is named man of the year by Don Orton of Scottsdale and Miramonte High School student Orenda, California, tops his class as a year begins.
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Don Orton
P.O. Box
Scottsdale
Insurance
Orton
Dag Hammarskjold
Miramonte High School
Orenda
Calif
Jay Giielli
Jay
Outlook
New Years Celebrators Advised To Take It Easy
Police will be out in force to curb drunken driving and accidents this New Year’s Eve. Blakely Oil Co. offers a free licensed insured driver to get partygoers home safely. Police Chief Merritt Chafey urges careful sober driving and coffee as the road to a safer night.
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Scottsdale
Cven
Curtis Williams
Blakely Oil Co
Blakely
Williams
Merritt Chafey
Regents Bowed To Legislature On Med School
A Tucson regent said a 200000 exploratory budget for a medical school was withdrawn on advice of legislative leaders. George Chambers noted advisers feared a clash between Pima and Maricopa interests as the legislature opens Jan 8. The move slows UA groundwork, while some felt timing was improper.
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Tucson
UPS
Board of Regents
George Chambers
Chambers
University of Arizona
Regents
Leon Levy
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Jan 18
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual membership meeting at noon January 18 at the Valley Ho Hotel. Roland Feltman will present the year end report and install Jack Huntress as president for 1962 a special guest will be Charles Taft former mayor of Cincinnati and brother of Senator Robert A Taft reservations and tickets are available from the chamber.
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Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Valley Ho
Roland Feltman
Jack Huntress
Charles Taft
Cincinnati
Mr. Republican
Robert A. Taft
Death claims Paul Butler former DNC chairman
Paul M. Butler, 56, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, died of a heart attack at George Washington Hospital where he had been treated since December 5 for complications from multiple medical problems. His tenure drew Southern Democratic opposition over civil rights policy.
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Washington
UPI
Paul M. Butler
Democratic National Committee
Butler
George Washington Hospital
National Committee
Indiana
Eisenhower Couple Plan Quiet New Year Weekend
Palm Desert California January plans show General Dwight D Eisenhower and his wife intending a restful weekend with church services Sunday morning and dinner at a country club.
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Palm Desert
Calif
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Phoenix City Hall
Fred Struckmeyer
Arizona Supreme Court
Justice Struckmeyer
Toste
Kim Novak
Josephine Baker
Dent
California
Tarf Paradise
Kennedy
Barry Geldwater
Geldwater
Joe
Bruce Shaeffer
John Ford Evans
Jay Grielli
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Paul Butler
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