Nevada hostage chase ends as ex-cons surrender
Two escaped convicts Carl Bowles and Wilford Gray surrender after 24 hours with a California state official and his family held captive. The crime spree spanned Oregon and California, including kidnap, bank robbery, and a deputy sheriff shooting. Victims included Hale Champion, his wife Marie, and daughter Katherine. The fugitives, wounded, were persuaded to release the car owner and later all hostages with no further violence.
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Tonopah
Nev
UPI
Mickly
California
Carl
Cletus Bowles
Wilford
Eugene
Ore
Here
Sacramento
Calif
Hale
Champion
Marie
Katherine
Bowles
Gray
Oregon
Portland
Springfield
Basalto
Coaldale
Mina
Benton Station
Montgomery Pass
Mt. Montsntgomery
Looge
Atrie Aeers
Sinsoo
Aramaniion
Coaldales
Nevada Desert
Reno
Las Vegas
Ex-convicts hold Sacramento couple hostage. go free
Hale and Marie Champion recount 24 hour ordeal as two fugitives Carl Bowles and Wilford Gray kept them and their infant daughter Katherine in their Sacramento home. Bowles and Gray treated them well, but authorities note the pair threatened with pistols and injured Champion during the standoff before flight to safety on Gov Brown's plane.
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Sacramento
Edmund G. Brown
Paradise Valley Approves 1965 Budget Increase and Police Expansion
Paradise Valley town council approved a tentative 1965 66 budget of 140 045 to establish a town manager's office expand the police department to three officers and two cars with 24 hour protection. The town plans a public works reserve fund of 35 051 for major reconstruction at intersections and arterial roads. Adoption is set for July 22. Mostly fair with afternoon showers and strong winds. Temperatures reach about 107 by day and around 80 at night.
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Paradise Valley
Senate Debates End Health Welfare Bill Amid Voting Rights Clash
The Senate nears passage of President Johnsons 6.8 billion health and welfare measure as the House moves toward approval of voting rights legislation aimed at protecting southern blacks. Senator Ellender attacks the package saying it will bring escalating demands. Senator Prouty offers a $700 million Social Security amendment.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Johnson
House
Winston
Prouty
R-Vt
Scottsdale Fire Protection Doubled With Eight New Hires
Eight new firefighters hired by Rural Fire Protection Co. raise Scottsdale staffing to 16 at two stations. The city approved 1965 66 fire protection funds of 108650, up from 40620, enabling expanded coverage and round the clock shifts. Fire safety inspections will begin city wide, and insurance rates may drop with more hydrants and manpower.
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Rural Fire Protection Co
Scottsdale
S. Brown
Witzeman
North
Iman
Central
Glendale
Fire Department
Transit firm questioned over finances for extended service
Twenty five witnesses testified as Scottsdale based franchise owner Valley Transit faced scrutiny. Peter Malavenda, president of Dessnieschiarter, was questioned at length by attorney Phil Hachmond who argued the small firm lacked funds to provide the extended bus service. Valley Transit disputed the claim and cited necessity to serve northern Scottsdale with federal aid support.
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Be. Dessnieschiarter
Scottsdale
Lo Tram
Peter Malavenda
Valley “Transit’s
Peace Corps Director Shriver Office Closes Gaps
Fragmentary text shows Peace Corps director Robert S. Shriver Jr directing reforms. The note implies action from the Shriver office to improve program operations and address administrative gaps.
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Aaron Ea Ee Robsistant
Peace Corps
Direcent
Shriver Oifice
Johnson Says More U S Troops To Viet Nam Needed
President Johnson told reporters the United States will send more troops to South Vietnam beyond the 75 000 target due to mounting casualties and intensified combat. He defended the policy as a matter of national honor and power. He also rejected speculation about Maxwell Taylor’s resignation and Henry Cabot Lodge’s appointment as ambassador in Saigon.
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Washington
Johnson
U.S
South Viet Nam
Maxwell Taylor
Henry Cabot Lodge
Saigon
Senate Defeats Miller Challenge to Health Program
The Senate today rejected Senator Jack Miller of Iowa's bid to strike the hospitalization and medical care sections from President Johnson's general health and welfare program. Approval of the overall program could come today.
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Washington
Senate
Jack Miller
Iowa
Johnson
Australian wins fifth British Open title in Southport
Péter Thomson of Australia captured his fifth British Open championship in Southport after firing a two under par 71 in the final round. Christy O’Connor Jr. and Brian Hvaiter Wall are mentioned among the field, with the report noting a low scoring finale and the link to the Cup.
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Southport
England
Péter Thomson
Australia
Christy ‘O'Con- Cup
Brian Hivaetter Wall Gett
STEP group plans $4 million civic center bond drive
The STEP group outlines a person to person campaign to sell a $4 million civic center and parks bond. City officials discuss site cost, land for a civic center, city hall, library, and multiple parks with funding over five years without raising the tax rate. Architect Bennie Gonzales proposes Main Street mall and sunken parking, keeping the Osborn Road ballpark for several years.
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Civic ‘Center
Carl Plumb
Tampaipa
Devplomivel
Vicucule
WII
Escuntion
Scottsdale
2Nd St
1St Ave
Hinton
George
Bill ‘Donaldson
Donaldson
Bennie Gonzales
Main St
Gonzales
Cole
Murder charge after coroner’s jury links husband to wife’s death
Edward L. Michael Jr. 40 was to appear in justice court for a preliminary hearing on murdering his 42 year old wife Florence. A coroner’s jury ruled the wife was killed by a bullet probably fired by her husband. The body was found in her bedroom in a chair with one rifle shot to the left cheek. A .22 pistol lay on a nearby bed and another pistol was found in a drawer.
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Edward L. Michael, Jr
Justice Court
Florence
Michael
High School Students Return From Harvest Duty
About 150 Corona high school boys who helped harvest Yuma melon crops were scheduled to return home this afternoon. Officials expect them to ride Continental Lines bus back to Scottsdale with no complaints reported as the harvest concludes.
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Coronado High School
Yuma
Continental Lines
Hary
Beare Goa
Bell Te Afcone
Scottsdale
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Geary Roberts
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Stan Whisenhunt
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the Central Station
Phil Hachmond
Attorne
the ‘Valley ‘Transit
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Vector
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Richard i Bauer
Bauer’ Tire :Co
Fred Limback
Villa Monderey
John Eichenauer
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Arizona
Ava Alten
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