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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1964
Page
2
The article discusses cancer heredity studies from twin data showing negligible genetic influence and notes a rise in tranquilizer use in mental hospitals from 1955 to 1960. It also reports reduced electroshock therapy and higher discharge rates, with tranquilizers aiding patient cooperation with psychiatrists.
Premier Khrushchev asked world leaders to agree on banning force in settling territorial disputes including Korea Viet Nam Germany. In a Moscow Radio broadcast he outlined a four point plan and said the Soviet Union will aid resolve such questions while urging disarmament and peaceful settlement under UN Charter.
Arizona state leaders urge expanded vocational education funding as the Department of Public Instruction requests a 61.191 million total for 1964 65. W. W. Dick argues for more technician training while Joseph R Cullison seeks an extra 226000 for vocational and technical programs beyond 500000, despite new federal aid signed by President Johnson.
Arizona Young Republicans plan their annual convention January 11 and 12 at Camelback Inn with former California Senator and Oakland Tribune publisher William Knowland as the keynote speaker. Knowland will give the main address at a Saturday dinner. Bob French of Alabama Young Republicans also speaks. The event was rescheduled from December due to the Kennedy assassination aftermath.
UPI report notes U S officials see little progress from Khrushchev’s multi nation non aggression draft proposal. They warn the plan is loaded with potential pitfalls and may restate UN charter pledges while sparking debate over force and nonrecognition in Europe Asia and Pacific flashpoints.
City officials say talks with Garbage Service Co. to terminate the April 7 contract stalled. President Larry Redman warned of potential lawsuits and denoted territorial rights amid a dispute over landfill fees and the six year deal signed in 1961. The city eyes alternatives including a municipal landfill and a Salt River Indian Reservation site while pursuing containerization.
The federal government and aviation industry launch a major research effort to prevent recurrences after a Pan Am jet exploded over Maryland on December 8. The CAB, FAA, airlines, aircraft makers, and the petroleum industry participate in the cooperative study.
About 75 visitors at Jokake Inn Paradise Inn and Royal Palms attended a night of colored slides and a film at Royal Palms on Camelback Road. Hafis Bertschinger of Lebanon gave a slide lecture on the Holy Land and the Middle East. Dr. Jon Tedford presented a color movie of Portugal.
The Phoenix Union High School District board elected Frank Haze Burch president for 1964 by a 3 to 1 vote. Rev. William D. Bostrom, who would have held the post under the usual policy, walked out and claimed the move was a liberal slant against him. John H. Armer defended the vote as a leadership suitability decision. Burch previously served two terms as board president.
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