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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
2
UPI reports Gen. Rafael Trujillo Jr. assumed control of the Dominican Republic with little visible resistance two days after his father’s 30 year rule ended. The 32-year-old strongman moved swiftly to consolidate authority and curb potential opposition.
Mourners fill the national palace as authorities pledge an all-out manhunt for Trujillo assassination suspects. The elder Trujillo lies in state before funeral in San Cristobal while a younger Trujillo assumed power amid warnings of unrest and a continued anti Communist foreign policy.
The president of Southwestern Glass & Millwork Co. in Phoenix announced an $8,000 cost and lost production during the switch from a non burning process to smokeless waste handling. Tom O Malley said cooperation with the city prompted the change as air pollution concerns rise statewide. Local officials praised the move as a model for industry.
UPI reports President Kennedy approved a broad reshuffle in the Air Force high command after Gen Curtis LeMay’s appointment as chief of staff. Thirteen officers receive new roles including Gen Samuel Anderson moving to air deputy to the commander in chief and Gen Lauris Norstad nearing retirement.
The Arizona Homeowners Association seeks another appearance before the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to push a plan for assessments at full cash value. Charles Stidham argues business property should be 10 to 20 percent and farm land 5 to 10 percent, while the association threatens a court test if rules are not changed.
Mrs. Vernon Elfbrandt, an Amphitheater Junior High teacher, filed in Superior Court to halt use of the loyalty oath. She argues the oath is morally wrong and unconstitutional under the U.S. and Arizona constitutions. Attorney W Edward Morgan represents her. Elfbrandt would sign a simple pledge but objects to the recent oath law’s unclear provisions.
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