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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1962
Page
8
Rep. Harry R. Sheppard and several California Democrats split from the rest of the delegation in opposing a bill to give the Pacific Northwest first call on regional power production. Sheppard cited concerns about impacts on California and alignment with other owners.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower criticized Kennedy's domestic program across taxes, budget, education, agriculture and health care during a fund raising dinner to back Republican House and Senate candidates. He urged a tougher Republican line in the 1962 campaign, praising vigorous political combat and questioning federal power expansion. His remarks drew loud applause from about 3,000 attendees at a $100 plate event.
UPI reports a fall in prices across markets after weeks of volatility as fears of credit tightening and slower growth dampen trading. Standard & Poor's index slid to its lowest since October with widespread declines in numerous stocks and reduced five day trading volume to about 20.9 million shares.
A Boeing 707 with an experienced pilot Andre Lesieur on board crashed into Dos d Ane mountain near Pointe a Pitre Guadeloupe during a tropical storm killing all aboard. French and American investigators were en route to determine the cause as rescue teams recovered bodies from the wreckage.
The Daily Mail argues the Court of Appeals correctly removed a British born boy from his American mother to be raised as a proper Englishman. It questions how an American raised child could become a genuine Englishman with the needed reserve and steadiness.
Capt. Edwin W. Martin completes his career course as the report notes his parents Mr and Mrs Edwin W. are mentioned in the family context.
In VIETIANE Laos, Prince resigns to clear the path for a coalition government under neutralist leadership. Souphanouvong to serve as non aligned figure after three rival princes agreed at the Plain of Jars. The United States used aid pressure to push Phoumi and Boun Oum toward joining the coalition.
Analysts note a weekly wipeout of about 16.9 billion in paper values and a four year low in the Dow and S P 500. Friday session saw 5.64 million shares trade with many leading issues unable to resist the decline. Industrials slipped to 539.19 and the S P 500 fell to 52.68.
Three bids were opened for the Arizona 87 and Pionch-Fewence Junction Road work. The low bid came from Kaeneth A. Ethridge Contracting Co. of Tucson at 290,998.15 dollars.
The report from Washington notes an official plan at a state university for a scientist to undertake an extended research period of fifteen months related to lunar studies. The item outlines the assignment, location, and expected duration.
Washington officials announce reconciliation to extend the current stopgap farm program instead of enforcing rigid wheat and feed grain production controls. Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman says the plan returns to low price supports of 1958 and could save the government about one billion dollars annually for four years. If no new program or extension occurs, policy would revert to the 1936 act, allowing wheat to expand to 55 million acres and other grains to receive unlimited low supports.
Fifteen demonstrators were arrested on disorderly conduct charges as they sought to picket inside the Pentagon. They were arraigned and released on personal bonds for trial next Tuesday.
Registration for a beginner swim class runs through August 17 at the pool. Limitations include youngsters who have completed at least first grade. Register mornings from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
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