Kennedy preparedness program sparks tax fears in Congress
Congress moves to approve Kennedy defense plan amid warnings of higher taxes. Senators Dirksen Jackson Keating and Tower weigh funding versus domestic cuts while leaders praise the address as necessary for national strength.
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Storms Shift Across Arizona Spreading Thunderactivity
Weather service warns of widespread thunderstorms across southeast and central Arizona today and tonight. Prescott and Globe report heavy rain and power outages from lightning while towns like Douglas Payson Gila Bend and Casa Grande see showers and Tucson endures a fifth storm with floods and wind. Two lightning sparked fires in the Catalina Mountains were contained.
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Kennedy seeks broad authority for rapid reserve mobilization
President Kennedy asks Congress for special legislation to expand armed forces by 217,000 and to authorize calling up to 1,000,000 ready reservists to active duty only with a national emergency. He proposes a joint resolution to mobilize units and members, with caps on active duty and compulsory service.
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Berlin Crisis Speech Signals Western Resolve
President Kennedy in a radio TV address declares Berlin the proving ground of Western courage and vows to defend the city’s rights. He asks Congress for 3.2 billion to bolster forces and mobilize reserves, while outlining civil defense upgrades and cautious tax plans.
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Scottsdale Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies and Gusty Winds
Cloudy today through Thursday with potential late evening storms in the area. Strong gusty winds accompany possible thunderstorms. Temperatures hold with little change, high near 107 today and a low around 80 Thursday morning. Next high near 105. Forecast covers 24 hour periods ending at 4 am.
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Pigeon's Mercy Flight Turns Into Local Misadventure
In Las Vegas a carrier pigeon named Sam was forced down by gale winds. A note claimed a rescue mission behind a cement factory well. The bird wandered three blocks before landing on a porch as authorities investigated a prank by local youths.
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UPI
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Carl Brenton
Outlook Brightens as Algerian Peace Talks Resume
In Lugan France talks between French and Algerian nationalists, both sides accept a plan to form five committees to address major issues in parallel. The move follows three weeks of failed rhetoric and aims to salvage negotiations held since Evian to settle Sahara sovereignty and European guarantees in Algeria.
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UPI
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Phoenix Police Move to Dismiss Harassment Suit
Attorneys for Phoenix police and the city filed counter motions against Salvatore Bonanno 28 seeking 100000 in an anti harassment suit. Kinney said Bonanno must answer to reveal evidence. Ferrin also moved to dismiss the suit amid concerns of alleged information leaks within the department.
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UPI
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City map changes stir dispute over right-of-way
County records show Scottsdale engineer J. S. Knight described a 1955 plat map approved by council and later altered after a court dispute over a 19-foot strip. Knight says revisions were not officially submitted for council approval and questions remain how Fourth Avenue right-of-way was affected.
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Fidel Castro Holds Plane and Plan to Charge Hijacker
FBI will charge Jose Marin with theft of an aircraft kidnaping and assault in the hijacking of an Eastern Air Lines plane carrying 37 aboard. Marin faces charges in absentia as the hijacked jet returned to Miami from Cuba.
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House Minority Attacks Liquor Bill Over Lease Date Issue
Arizona House minority leaders criticized the liquor bill for vague lease termination terms. Representatives John Haugh and T. C. Rhodes faulted leadership and said most House members favor lease termination, yet voted to legalize them, leaving the House weak in negotiations with the Senate which prefers lease extensions.
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R-Pima
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D-Maricopa
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Khrushchev Meets McCloy in Black Sea Talks
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and John J. McCloy met at a Black Sea resort amid disarmament talks. Diplomats saw possible signs of progress, expecting serious discussions on Berlin and broader world issues during the visit.
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UPI
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Berlin
Justice Department Sues To Desegregate Alabama Airport
The Justice Department filed suit in Montgomery federal court to desegregate Dannelly Field and Montgomery airport facilities. Defendants include the city of Montgomery its board of commissioners and Ranch Enterprises Inc operator of the white only restaurant. The action follows a request from the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Federal Aviation Agency.
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UPI
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Civil Aeronautics Board
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