22 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1966
Page
1
Washington observes that President Johnson dislikes televised news conferences partly because reporters ask stupid questions. The writer notes reporters cover many events, some questions are stupid, others are improvised, and aides may plant questions, suggesting blame may lie with staff as well as reporters.
A Phoenix boy Gary L. McAllister was seriously wounded when his older brother Larry, while cleaning and reloading their father's 38 caliber pistol, fired as he holstered it. The bullet pierced the boy's wrist, liver, and lodged near the heart. No charges filed against Larry.
Scottsdale leaders report more than 500000 pledged Valley wide to fund YMCA facilities including Scottsdale. Director Chet Chappell says pledges are three payment pledges and that Scottsdale is behind in outreach as workers in the region exceed 1000.
Clouds over Cape Kennedy threatened the unmanned Apollo launch planned for Wednesday. Officials warned the countdown could pause for a go no go decision around 10 p.m. EST as weather forecasters predicted heavy cloud cover at the launch site and better conditions in the South Atlantic recovery area.
The Phoenix Symphony delivered a strong performance with Brahms Academic Festival Overture and Mahler, praised for warmth and gusto. Soloists Shirley Verrett and Rich Cassilly impressed, while stage crew and lighting drew critique as the audience wavered.
U S 1st Infantry Division troopers probing two Viet Cong regiments north of Saigon faced a dense ambush amid booby traps and an underground Viet Cong hospital. They pressed on toward rubber plantations as air cavalry overran a stronghold near Rong Son, reporting heavy combat and enemy casualties.
In Mauleon France Timothy Cam aged 74 spent hours stranded in a tree after a sonic boom dislodged his ladder. A neighbor finally raised the ladder to free him, ending the long ordeal.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey told South Korean leaders there is no need to fear home security if Seoul sends about 20 000 more troops to Viet Nam. He planned talks with President Park Chung Hee and Premier Chung Il Kwon to finalize terms and to reassure allies while North Korea remains a potential target.
A damaged dispatch outlines refund eligibility for cotton growers and unsettled wage applications. It notes processing delays and mentions refunds tied to entries by handlers and applicants, with references to payments and potential eliminations of certain claims.
Recently elected Scottsdale branch YMCA officers were inducted at the board’s regular meeting. Richard Colville of Valley National Bank was inducted as chair man, Tom Cochran as secretary, George Deacreese as first vice chairman, George Sessions as second vice chairman, and Jim Longwaker as treasurer. Immediate past president is Bernie Young.
Senate leaders consider a budget director bill paired with a legislative financial analyst to help assess requests and cuts. Harold Giss, Senate majority leader, said the caucus discussed the finance department bill but no decisions were made. The measure faces further committee review.
Three immigrants from four countries were naturalized as American citizens in a ceremony held Monday in the U.S. District building. Local family members attended as the new citizens took the oath and received certificates.
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