Draft calls to 48,000 in April top Vietnam draft figures
The Pentagon announced 48,000 men will be drafted in April the second highest draft call of the Vietnam era. March draft calls rise to 41,000 with 4,000 Marines slated for the first Corps drafting since 1966 amid ongoing political debate in Ottawa. In Florida a union leader disputes school funding figures and a broad divorce in Scranton hinges on a dead mouse in a lunch pail. President Johnson seeks looser tourist entry rules to boost foreign visits to the United States.
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Pentagon
Daylight Saving Time Bill Returns to Senate
In Phoenix the House approved 44 to 8 a measure to exempt Arizona from Daylight Saving Time without a public vote. The Senate could adopt the House amendment or send the issue to a joint committee for compromise, potentially leaving the state on standard time with a later referendum. If no compromise is reached, Arizona would remain on Daylight time under federal law unless an exemption is enacted.
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Phoenix
Arizona
House
Canvass of City Election Votes Set for Monday
The mayor and city council will hold a special meeting at 8 p.m. Monday to officially canvass votes from Tuesday’s city election. City Clerk Fern Anderson and staff will present tallies for legal review. Incumbent Mayor Bud Tims and councilmen were reelected by a large unofficial margin. Additional agenda items may be discussed in the city hall conference room at 60 W Indian School Rd.
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City Hall
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Missile race with Russia seen as senseless by US official
Walter J. Stoessl Jr. told the Arizona Foreign Policy Conference in Phoenix that the missile buildup costs are enormous for both the United States and Russia. He urged exploring cooperation avenues while maintaining military balance and sought talks to halt the race.
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Picket line greets Secretary of State Rusk in Phoenix
Fifteen people carried signs and distributed literature opposing U.S. policy in Vietnam outside the Towne House where Dean Rusk was to speak. Led by Dr. Morris Starsky of Arizona State University, the demonstrators planned a silent vigil and aimed to spark open discussion, while a lone pro-policy picketer appeared earlier.
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Candidates Split on City Fingerprinting Ordinance
Five former contenders for city office voiced views as the council weighs requiring candidates to submit to fingerprinting and police checks before nominating petitions. Quotes reflect caution about penalties, court likelihood, and transparency in backing or opposing the measure. Weather notes predict fair skies with high clouds. temps near 80 by day and around 46 at night.
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Fenton McDonough
Scottsdale
McDonough
Joe Meier
Herb Caywood
Tims
Leo Benedict
Lou Wasbotten
Scottsdale Mayor criticizes Scottsdale School District and pushes dialogue
Scottsdale Mayor Bud Tims blasted the Scottsdale School District for ignoring the public at a Scottsdale PTA Council meeting. He urged citizen involvement in school policies, proposed a city school district dialogue, and criticized hiring practices while stressing local governance as the community’s true measure. He cited the STEP committee as key to Scottsdale’s success and urged turnout for bond issues, warning that low participation breeds failure.
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Bud Tims
PTA
Coronado High School
Tims
Stanford Education
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Pye
Sumrall
John Jones
Scottsdale Police Use Candid Camera In Booking Process
Scottsdale police employ a closed circuit television system in the booking area to record detainees during fingerprinting and processing. Sgt. Richard Reed notes the setup helps document drunken behavior and is used for court preparation and in service training. The $1,700 system is unique among Arizona municipalities, with the highway patrol adopting a similar setup in Phoenix.
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Richard Reed
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Reed
Arizona
Arizona Highway Patrol
Phoenix
Scottsdale School Board Chief Responds to Mayor Criticism
Earl Sumrall the Scottsdale School Board president voiced bewilderment at Mayor Bud Tims criticism that board members failed to communicate with the public. At a PTA Council meeting Supt John Tanner and Asst Supt Thomas Townzen attended with two board members to defend the board and discuss ongoing public engagement efforts.
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Scottsdale School
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Tims
Sumrall
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Thomas Townzen
PTA
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Tom Larsen
Citizens Committee
Man Killed In One Car Crash Near Alma School Road
A 44 year old Phoenix man Dick Campbell was killed in a one car crash on the Indian Reservation two miles east of Alma School Road on Indian School Road. The vehicle traveled east at high speed when the brakes locked causing it to veer off and flip. No other occupants were present and funeral arrangements are pending.
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Alma School Rd
Indian School Rd
Dick Campbell
49Th St
Maricopa County
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