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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1965
Page
6
Gov. Sam Goddard told reporters a sharp rise in property taxes could trigger a strong voter backlash if the legislature fails to act on school aid and capital outlay funding. He urged careful bonding proposals and warned a fourth special session may be needed if no agreement emerges.
The Arizona House approved a 10 million dollar school aid measure after amending a Senate bill. The chamber also passed Senate proposals to raise cigarette taxes by four cents per pack and double restaurant sales taxes. A conference committee was expected to form as the Senate may reject House changes.
A Scottsdale officer and Weldon James of 7107 East Virginia Street helped lift a person from beneath a pickup truck at 68th and Latham Streets. The victim, Winni fred L. Cain, 20, of 4917 EB Holly Street, was thrown from the driver's side when the truck struck a light pole and skidded.
East Phoenix Justice Court begins a hearing to suppress alleged obscene movies confiscated from the Phoenix Continental Theater. Police and prosecutors arrested theater operator Ronald Fineberg, projectionist, and cashier on a misdemeanor charge for exhibiting the film Sex Plotters and Sexy Prohibifissimo, with Sex Perils of Paul ette seized as the next release. Defense argues arrest and seizure illegal. officers claim obscenity under a 1964 state statute after viewing the films.
Coastal ports from New York to New Orleans felt the impact of a three day old strike against major shipping lines. Negotiators reported little progress toward ending the dispute as scheduled actions disrupted cargo handling and traffic.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said all channels for Viet Nam peace talks remain open after a White House cabinet meeting. He noted no active interest from Hanoi or Peking or evident Russian effort, while calling Thursday's B52 raid near Sai Gon worthwhile. President Johnson announced no new decisions.
The Titan 3C, powered by two solid-fuel boosters and a central liquid stage, sent a 21,000 pound payload into orbit at Cape Kennedy. The 12 minute flight set records for thrust and size, with the solid motors marking the largest U.S. booster and a step toward a manned space station within three years.
The forecast calls for sunny weather with high near 97 today and about 60 at night. Saturday’s high around 99 degrees with continuing warm conditions.
Dennis DeConcini told Scottsdale Civitan Club that Gov. Sam Goddard backs a flexible tax program to raise state aid for education from 30 to 50 percent. The plan would fund $25 million by a five cent tobacco tax hike and higher sales taxes, with local tax relief and a state university bonding authority.
Colorado officials ordered the entire flood plain from Pueblo to the Kansas border evacuated as the swollen Purgatoire River advanced. The move aims to protect residents and property in the affected stretch along the Arkansas River.
At the United Nations Russia charged the United States sought to crush the Dominican rebellion by methods of Hitler's hangmen. Soviet Ambassador Nikolai Fedorenko repeated his comparison between U S action in the Dominican Republic and Nazi war crimes during a six week Security Council debate. Dutch President de Beus urged members to refrain from such comparisons as the council discussed the crisis.
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