Kennedy Says Cold War Favoring United States
UPI reports in Hong Kong that U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy said the Cold War trend favors the United States and that the Communist world faces greater problems. He noted optimism for Japan American relations and urged partnership with Washington to meet dynamic challenges. Francis Gary Powers’ parents react joyfully to his release from a Russian prison in POUND Virginia.
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High School Menu Highlights Classic Lunch Items
A cluttered menu lists soup detour tostados beef and gravy over rice and a breaded pork chop with cranberry sauce. Side dishes include hashed browned potatoes buttered carrots cabbage lettuce wedge with thousand island dressing cottage cheese and pineapple salad. Desserts feature hot biscuits peach slices tapioca pudding Dutch apple pie and chocolate cream pie.
Savings Trial Nearing Close
Final arguments were to close in the trial of former Arizona Savings and Loan officials James Heron and Chuck O Lee. The defense painted them as honest men harmed by circumstances while the state alleged embezzlement of millions from Arizona Savings funds. Judge Warren McCarthy warned he would give lengthy jury instructions and noted a possible delay beyond today.
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Mail Destroyed In Rail Flames
Considerable mail destined for California was destroyed in a Southern Pacific baggage car fire in Tucson. Fire crews fought the blaze two hours after the car rolled into town near East 22nd Street. The car, out of Ft Worth and headed for Los Angeles, was believed started by a carelessly discarded cigarette.
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Gold Rush Days At Wickenburg Begin With Effigy
The annual Gold Rush Days festival in Wickenburg opens with an effigy burning on Friday signaling the start of festivities. Organizers expect crowds to watch demonstrations and reenactments around town.
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Glenn's Selection Questioned as Political Expediency
Maj. Alexander P. De Seversky told the Tucson Air Force Association crowd that choosing Marine Col. John H. Glenn for the first American orbital flight was driven by political expediency. He urged that Air Force should lead space operations, warning that politicized decisions threaten U.S. leadership.
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Record Column Spotlight on Rock and Roll’s Lasting Power
The column argues rock and roll remains strong into a new decade, praising its enduring style while noting a shift toward softer, violin and drum influenced music. It observes rising European sales and the fading peak of hard rock as radio stations trend to gentler melodies.
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Elvis Presley
Paul Ae
Freddy Cannon
Ernie
Rhodes Warns on Indonesia Threat to New Guinea
Rep. John J. Rhodes warned that Indonesia could seize Dutch New Guinea and compare it to Cuba if the United States and Australia do not stand firm. He criticized peaceful negotiation as baseless and asserted Indonesia has no valid claim to the western part of New Guinea.
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Probate Notice in Maricopa for Estate of Phillip R Dirod
Legal notice from the Superior Court of Arizona Maricopa County regarding the estate of Phillip R. Dirodis also known as Bint R. Dirodis. This filing involves the petition for letters testamentary for will and for issuance.
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Negotiations Knot In Phoenix Bus Strike
Phoenix bus strike enters week two with drivers seeking a 16 cent hourly raise and overtime pay. Sun Valley Bus Lines owner L A Tanner offers 17 cents over three years with no overtime. Federal Mediator W P Halloran to rejoin talks amid service disruption affecting 20 000 to 30 000 riders daily.
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Romney Figures To Enter Race For Michigan Governor
Romney decides to seek the Republican nomination for governor in Michigan ending 14 years of Democratic rule. AMC chairman George Romney plans a press conference after fasting and prayer. A Romney win could boost national prominence and a possible 1964 presidential bid. Griffin also eyed the lieutenant governor post as Republican leaders weighed candidates.
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George Romney
American Motors Corp
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John B. Swainson
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Oakland County
Bids Due for Graveyard Wash Flood Control Dam
Bids must be received by March 5 for the Graveyard Wash dam project as part of a five million dollar flood control effort. The dam will channel flood waters into the Gila River and the work is currently under construction.
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Bank robbery suspect held at Somerton
Nine minutes after the First National Bank was robbed of 5000 dollars on a Friday, John Thomas Benton, 42, was spotted and arrested by Somerton police. Teller Margaret Lopez, 23, said the robber handed her a note and took fives tens and twenties rolled in a newspaper. A police officer found Benton’s car with a flat tire and recovered the money. Benton faced weapons possession claims.
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