21 Feb 1962
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1962
Page
1
AFL-CIO leaders prepared to launch a $750,000 campaign to register voters for the 1962 election. The nonpartisan effort aimed to counter an off year dip in Democratic strength in Congress as organized labor mobilized its membership.
The document lists voting tables with counts for Bethel Mark Cockrill Arthur Petersen and Schrader plus Searles and many councilmen candidates including Budinger Caywood Christakis Clayton Cramm Cross Felke Flanigan Gruntz Hunter Jones LaSota Marron Medtham Nowell Parker Ralston Short Southworth Weisberger Woudenberg and others across mayor and council contests with varying tallies.
The AFL CIO plans a large voter registration push to boost Democratic control in Congress. Walter P. Reuther and the UAW pledge at least 200000 dollars. George Meany backs the effort and aims for a fast start in a 1960 style drive. Focus areas include major industrial states with working class neighborhoods.
Arizona Public Service failed to win agreement to wheel Glen Canyon power to Phoenix. Interior Secretary Udall announced deals with five other utilities to transmit Colorado River Storage Project power, reducing federal investment by 27 million and adding 77 million to the basin fund by 2042. Lucking called the decision a great disappointment and not in national interest.
Phoenix report notes the house highways and bridges committee continued to hold a proposed county gas tax bill. Rep Bill Stephens leads the push with the majority side signaling votes to move the measure. The bill aims to fund road work via a fuel tax with support from key committees and leaders.
Boston players began spring workouts Friday around 11 am as Galen Cisco Tom Brewer and Russ Nixon led wind sprints and pepper drills. Coach Rudy York observed weather improvements while Tracey Stallard checked in. Angeles Angels faced a rough Palm Springs storm backdrop.
Fragmentary notes suggest concerns about practical steps and obstacles facing Khrushchev in translating policy into action. The text hints at cautions about timing and feasibility without detailed outcomes or dates.
Unable to determine readable facts from fragment. No clear events, names, or locations present. Summary not possible from provided text.
Aatangran gk oe e enn and Glenna ete join their mother in prayer as Lt Col John Glenn completes three orbits of the earth. David 16 watches with a stopwatch and two globes, calling it the biggest day of his life. The Glenn family celebration includes calm moments with Mrs Glenn hoping for no calls while at the grocery. Kennedy sends congratulations to the astronauts.
Mrs. Gideon and Mrs. Glenn express confidence about John Glenn's astronaut comeback. They say Annie and Ann are handling the news well and anticipate a hero's welcome and family reunion once John returns.
A historic item notes the death of Mesan in a car accident on the same date as a prior year incident. The fragment references highways and a dated comparison, with limited readable details on location or officials.
Dr Norman H Kurzer D C announces the opening of his new offices in Scottsdale with evening hours and a second location also available for patients seeking chiropractic care.
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