Legends of Arizona parade marks state history in largest horsedrawn pageant
The Parada del Sol in Phoenix will feature 400 entries and 2 000 horses on a 24 hour parade themed Legends of Arizona. Grand marshal Oscar Strobel leads 80 000 to 100 000 spectators with 40 floats 60 western vehicles and 4 000 marchers. Telecast by KTVK channel 3 begins at 10 a m with a three state hookup Phoenix Tucson Albuquerque and El Paso. portions air Feb 9 on ABC Wide World of Sports.
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Wide World of Sports
Record 320 entries mark rodeo as Wide World of Sports filming
The Parada del Sol rodeo opens with a record 320 cowboys racing for portions of a $20,000 purse. notable entrants include Casey Tibbs and top broncs Cheyenne Short Fuse Red River Nu tri Bio Calgary Pretty Socks. Performances start 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Parada del Sol Events Schedule Highlights Parade Rodeo Dance
The Sunday Parada del Sol schedule lists a 10 a.m. parade followed by a 2 p.m. second rodeo, an 8 p.m. square dance at the Boys' Club, and a 9 p.m. annual rodeo dance at the Safari Hotel. A final 2 p.m. rodeo concludes the next day with route details on Page 2.
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Notable figures in 1962 world championship rodeo entrants
Debs Copenhaver is a two time world champion saddle bronc rider. Dale Smith is a two time world champion team roper and runner up in calf roping in 1959. Harry Charters Jr is runner up for steer roping in 1962. Other prominent entries include Buddy Peak Joe Green Anson Thurman Winston Bruce Mel Potter Bob J Robinson Dick Johnson Bill Hamilton KK D Rutledge Don Adams Elmer Robinson and Andy Miliate. Stock contracted by Andy Juaregzui of Newhall California.
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Dale Smith
Buddy Peak
Joe Green
Anson Thurman
Winston Bruce
Mel Potter
Bob J. Robinson
Dick Johnson
Bill Hamilton
Kk. D. Rutledge
Don Adams
Elmer Robinson
Andy Miliate
Macmillan Probes Britain Europe Ties in Rome Visit
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan arrives in Rome for talks with Premier Amintore Fanfani and Foreign Minister Attilio Piccioni as Britain seeks paths to Europe after France blocks entry. Heath joins the discussions as Britain’s common market negotiator amid a tone of cautious optimism.
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Grandmother Ruby Hammond Watches Granddaughters at Parade
Mrs. Ruby Hammond of Houston Texas will watch granddaughters Laura and Sandy Sahlin march in the Parada del Sol parade in Scottsdale. Laura, Coronado High School sophomore and twirler, Sandy, a Pima Navajo School Band twirler, and Nancy a second grader will participate. Sandy has performed in the last three parades and Laura returns for a second year.
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Little Sandy
Speaker Sees Gas Tax Boost for Street Construction
Phoenix reports House Speaker W B Barkley noting considerable support for raising the state gasoline tax by one cent per gallon to fund street construction. He spoke after four city chief executives urged more state aid to address municipal street projects before the Ways and Bridges Committee. Representatives of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns also appeared.
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Kennedy Orders Nevada Nuclear Test Preparations Resumed
President Kennedy orders resumption of preparations for underground nuclear testing at the Nevada Proving Grounds after the breakdown of three power talks in New York. State Department notes that negotiations were terminated at Russia’s request and will resume at the 18 nation Disarmament Conference in Geneva on February 12.
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Rusk urges West to advance great tasks amid Europe Cuba issues
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged Europe and France to pursue multilateral nuclear force and economic unity as Western policy amid Soviet threats. He said Kennedy prepares for resumed underground tests in Nevada and called for tightening Cuban agent controls while easing Canada tensions over Bomarc missiles. He noted 17,000 Soviet troops in Cuba raise concern but argued no sustained buildup. The Senate panel prioritized Cuba probes as Rusk warned of slow progress on troop withdrawals.
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Hoffa Testifies On Bond Pressure Against Teamsters
James Hoffa told the House Labor Committee federal officials pressure insurers to deny surety bonds for Teamsters officials. He said bonds are required by law under Landrum Griffin. Hoffa admitted he lacks direct knowledge and relies on reports, while committee members pressed for named sources.
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Private Parking Wars Spotlight City Street Sprawl
Businessmen complain of all day parking by motorists in private stalls. A restaurant on E Main St and the Arizona license bureau face similar issues. The state spent 3000 on rear and side blacktop but workers use lots all day. Signs threaten towing and residents report driveways blocked.
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Cooper to Place Floating Sphere in Orbit for Spaceflight Test
NASA said Gordon Cooper will eject a 10 pound flashing sphere from the capsule during the April flight to test a pilot’s ability to observe objects in space. He will photograph the sphere with a movie camera and also repeat a balloon visibility experiment from the prior mission.
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Local Weather Report From Eighth-Graders
Eighth graders using scientific instruments report variable high cloudiness today and tonight. Breezy this afternoon with little temperature change. High near 78 today and tomorrow, low around 47 tonight and 49 this morning. Sunrise 7 24 a.m. Sunset 5 59 p.m.
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