Council in Dark On Street Lights
The City Council eyed a test of new mercury vapor street lamps after Public Works Director Ken McDonald demonstrated one on a wall socket. The lamp failed to reach expected brightness even with the room darkened as council members noted the automatic operation not working as planned. The lamp was moved to the mayor's office for closer observation, and the council decided to test the lamps on one city block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken McDonald
Bill Schrader
McDonald
Cochran
Burton
Hallcraft
Granite Reef
McDonald Road
Lawyers Clash Over Use Of Camelback Mountain Site
In Superior Court Judge R C Stanford heard disputes over a Phoenix Board of Adjustment decision permitting a Mountain side project. Attorneys argued over board authority procedures and secret staff reports while neighbors contend the plan misuses the site and violates city limits. The case centers on a proposed 45 apartment complex, with developers claiming 15 may be built legally.
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Frank
R. C. Stanford
Board of Adjustment
Robert J. Backstein
Phoenix
Corbitt
Backstein
Stanford
City plans first annual report with modest cost
The City Council discussed issuing a first annual report covering July 1962 to June 1963. A printed report could cost up to 875 dollars with a possible newspaper supplement option to cut costs. Council members favored a council data driven approach and urged timely completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pine
William Arthur
Tom Cochran
Cochran
Tom Hunter
A-Ban Talks Start In Moscow Nuclear Test Ban Talks
In Moscow, U S Britain and Russia held the second straight day of nuclear test ban negotiations at the Spiridonovka Palace. The three-hour session ended at 6 p m with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko taking over leadership from Khrushchev and light remarks during a pre conference with W Averell Harriman and Lord Hailsham observing.
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Moscow
UPI
United States
Britain
Russia
U.S
Spiridonovka Palace
Andrei Gromyko
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Trustees to Meet Tonight on Calendar and Transcript Fees
The school board convenes at 7 30 p m to hear distributive education teachers from three high schools. They will discuss the 1963 64 calendar and a proposed policy to charge a fee for transcripts mailed to other schools and colleges.
Variable clouds and hot spell with scattered storms
Weather brief notes variable cloudiness today through tomorrow with brief afternoon or evening thunder showers possible in the east mountains. Temperatures stay hot with highs near 106, lows around 80. U S Weather Observer Willard L Greene reported Monday's high at 106 and this morning's low at 85.
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U.S
Willard L. Greene
City officials plan four city sewer deal with penalties
City officials meet to wrap up details on a four city sewer plan with a proposed 25 percent penalty to spur compliance. Phoenix has backed down on requiring voter authorization before proceeding. The meeting covers financing, a motor pool site, and a revised city budget structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix City
Osmond Burton, Jr
Scottsdale
Public Works
Ken McDonald
Tom Cochran
Phoenix
Death tied to heroin in Irving case at St Josephs Hospital
Robert Lee Irving aged 28 was found dead outside St Josephs Hospital from heroin poisoning per county medical examiner Dr Daniel Condon. Police report a May slaying linked suspect remained at large. a construction worker recalled buying two packets of heroin with Irving earlier Friday afternoon and aiding in his hospitalization.
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Robert Lee Irving
St. Joseph's Hospital
Daniel Condon
Irving
Glendell XI
Scape
E. Wilshire
Scottsdale
Seymour Nealis
Robert L. Irving
Nealis
Wallace backs civil rights rulings in federal hearings
Wallace testified for a second day before the Senate Commerce Committee amid Kennedy civil rights package hearings. A Kennedy appearance before the Judiciary Committee was postponed to allow committee members to hear first. Kefauver urged Kennedy testify earlier, but Eastland ruled members had first opportunity. Ervin noted Kennedy had spoken at prior hearings.
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Liliud
Wallace
Senate Commerce Committee
President Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Senate Judiciary Com
Mittee
Kennedy
Sen
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Judiciary Committee
James ©. Eastland
D-Miss
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Kefauver
Valuation Shortfall Hits Maricopa County Budget Plans
Maricopa County’s total assessed value rose by about 59.3 million but fell short of the 60 million increase expected. County assessor Sparks reported 899,727,907 in valuation. Supervisors based a 33 million 1963 64 budget on a 60 million rise. County Manager Miller said the shortfall won’t raise the tax rate beyond 14 cents.
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Phoent
UPI
Congress Only Path Seen To End Rail Strike
103 U S railroads through the Association of American Railroads say only legislation can stop a nationwide strike over work rules. They blame five unions for blocking settlements and forecast Congress won’t penalize management in a law to end the crisis. The statement comes as a fact finding panel prepares a report for President Kennedy ahead of a Monday deadline.
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Washington
UPL
Congress
Association of American Railroads
Kennedy
Summit Prelude Hints at 1965 U N Summit Meeting
The Soviet Union proposed that heads of state attend the 20th anniversary UN General Assembly in 1965, suggesting a possible East West summit amid broader calls for nuclear free zones and end to colonialism. Thant polled members while Kennedy may oppose a summit now, Macmillan favors an early meeting if Moscow talks show progress.
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United Nations, N. Y
UPI
Soviet Union
U.N. General Assembly
U.N
Tass
Andrei Gromyko
Thant
Nikolai Fedorenko
Gromyko
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
General Assembly
United Nations
Moscow
London
Kennedy
Nikita Khrushchev
Harold Macmillan
Macmillan
Khrushchev
Brando to Join Maryland Race Demonstrations
Marlon Brando told Cambridge integration leaders by phone that he would join their protests in defiance of a National Guard ban. He said he would arrive by Saturday as demonstrations continued amid militia enforcement of state law.
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Cambridge
Marlon Brando
Maryland
Brando
George M. Gelston
National Guard
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Redden Construction Co
East Main
L. B. Space
Jim Barrows
City Finance
Don van Dyke
Finance Dept
County Falls
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Germany
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