Iraq Revolt Overthrows Government Fatally Injures Kassem
Rebels in Baghdad claim control and announce President Abdel Karim Kassem is fatally injured after attacks on the Defense Ministry Building. Brigadier Abdel Karim Mustafa named head of a new ruling junta as borders close and a 3 p.m. curfew begins.
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Iran
UPI
Iraq
Abdel Karim Kassemi
United Arab Republic
Cairo
Middle East
Ankara
Turkey
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Defense Ministry
Abdel Karim Mustafa
Erramadi
Baghdad
London
National Council of the Revolution Command
U.A.R
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Iraq Rebellion Seen Anti Red By Diplomats
United Press International reports the Iraqi rebellion viewed as anti Communist by diplomats. State Department press officer Lincoln White cites Kassem’s purge of nationalist officers for replacing them with pro Communists. Cairo reports corroborate the claim with former Iraqi ambassador saying officers in revolt are Communists. About 600 Americans in Iraq amid rebel radio assurances.
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Tigris
Euphrates
United Nations
Arab League
United Press International
Washi
Middle East
United Arab Republic
Lincoln White
State Department
Kassem
White
Cairo
Egypt
More Pressure On Russia Aim of President
President Kennedy reportedly steps up pressure on Soviet leader Khrushchev to remove Soviet armed forces from Cuba. Informed sources say a personal message may have been sent asking for a clear timetable. Kennedy called the 17,000 Soviet personnel in Cuba a matter of concern and said the issue is under discussion.
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Washington
UPI
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Cuba
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Bonding Obtained For Hoffa Teamster Bonds
The Teamsters Union announced an 11th hour agreement to provide bonding for president James R. Hoffa and other international officers to comply with the Landrum-Griffin Act. United Bonding Insurance Co. of Indianapolis will back bonds up to $500,000, with plans to obtain additional backing to cover larger amounts. The deal ends a noon deadline and smooths compliance with union governance requirements.
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UPI
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
Giant
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Landrum-Griffin
House Labor Committee
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Justice Department
Labor Department
Labor
United Bonding Insurance Co
Indianapolis
Ind
United Bonding
Frank E. Wright Jr
Wright
College Bills 13.7 Million for Arizona Public Institutions
Capital outlay bills totaling 13.7 million dollars were introduced in the Arizona Senate for the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Arizona State College with specific sums for capital improvements land purchases and future expansion. Additional funds were requested for Graham County Junior College District, the state hospital board, and juvenile institutions.
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UPI
Arizona Senate
University of Arizona
University
Arizona State University
Graham County
State Hospital Board
Board of Directors of
Arctic Cold Wave Sweeps Across Nation
A brutal arctic blast plunges temperatures below zero from Michigan to Maine, spawning rain and snow flurries and fog across much of the country. While western warmth lingers, the northeast faces cold wave warnings from New England to northeastern New York as a funnel cloud briefly appears near Medford Oregon.
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Maine
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Pacific
San Francisco
Medford
Ore
New England
New York
Hebert Leads After Nine In Phoenix Open Tourney
Jay Hebert, former co leader with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, moved ahead by nine holes of the second round at Arizona Country Club with a four under 32 front nine to hold a one stroke lead over Nicklaus and three over Player. Dick Hart fired a 30 on the back nine as Palmer Middlecoff and Clark posted 68s with late starts.
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Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Arizona Country Club
Hebert
Miami
Fla
Nicklaus
Player
Weather Summary Overview
The forecast calls for increasing high cloudiness today and tonight with cooler temperatures. Yesterday’s high was 89 and the low this morning was 50. Today’s high near 86 with tomorrow’s highs around 83 and lows near 49. Sunrise is 7 19 and sunset 6 06.
House Passes Mortgage Bill Advances to Senate for Review
The Kret bill to require mortgage firms to itemize home payments passed the House in final reading by 56 votes. It moves to the Senate with 66 yes, 10 no, and 4 abstentions. Sponsor Rep. Dave Kret of Scottsdale said he expects Senate passage without crippling amendments.
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Senate
Dave Kret
Scottsdale
Kret
Harold Giss
Yuma
DeWitt
Girl escapes from bus bumper drag in Athol mass
Seven year old Pamela Coffin clung to a school bus bumper for a half mile after slipping at Gale Brooks School. She escaped with minor cuts and bruises as driver Roy G. Blackmer and about 30 children remained unaware of the hold.
Equal Taxation? Discriminatory taxes in Maricopa County
County assessor files reveal two Scottsdale area homes with starkly different valuations. Home A sits on a mountain with land valued at thousands per acre and a total tax of 786.42 dollars. Home B in Park Scottsdale shows land 250 dollars, house 4,550, furniture 35,255 in assessed value and 653 dollars in taxes.
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Tondlea
Mesa
Mesa West Junior High
Maricopa
Scottsdale
Park Scottsdale
Rail Clerks Delay SP Strike Another Day
Rail clerks delay threatened walkout against Southern Pacific for at least one more day while unions in Philadelphia and Pittsburg show renewed action. Elmer Brown of the International Typographical Union joins New York negotiations as mediators rejoin Cleveland shutdowns.
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N.Y
Southern Pacific Railway
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Calif
Elmer Brown
International Typographical Union
New York
Cleveland
Florida East Coast Railway
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