Edwards AFB X15 pilot breaks speed record at 2650 mph
Maj. Robert White piloted the X15 at Edwards AFB to 2650 mph surpassing prior marks. The eight minute flight used a 640000 horsepower rocket, with half throttle for two minutes and speed brakes partly deployed. NASA aims to reach 100 miles high and 4000 mph in later tests toward a summer flight.
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Utah
Elizabeth Taylor improves in pneumonia battle in London
Elizabeth Taylor’s doctors report the actress is gaining ground against pneumonia at the London Clinic. Dr C H Goldman says she is improving as much as possible under the circumstances and may show more progress later. Friends note she alternated between consciousness and unresponsiveness but remains seriously ill.
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London
UPI
Elizabeth
Taylor
C. H Goldman
Goldman
Suzanne Cardoza
United Press International
Miss Taylor
Richard Hanley
City Manager Plans Reports At City Council Meeting
City Manager Robert J McNutt will present five items to the council including Monte Vista Improvement District work an engineer contract for the district sewer main extension policy on sewer work private property purchase near the sewage plant and a possible city service on municipal operations. The council also hears a county humane officer report on dog control services and reviews liquor license applications for the Black Sheep club and the Black Angus restaurant. Perspectives on three new business buildings will be discussed.
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Robert J. McNutt
Monte Vista
Black Sheep Club
Black Angus Restaurant
Negro leaders in Atlanta end sit in and boycott
Negro leaders in Atlanta halt sit in protests and boycotts of segregated stores after receiving pledges from major merchants to desegregate lunch counters in two department stores and 11 drug and variety chains. Reopenings occur Thursday on a segregated basis while integration of the public schools likely in the fall.
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Atlanta
UPS
Mainie Eisenhower Ailing At Scottsdale Resort
The Scottsdale Daily Progress reports former First Lady Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower is suffering a slight throat ailment at Elizabeth Arden's Paradise Valley resort. A spokesman says she is under a doctor's care and the illness is not serious. She will cut short her two week stay if needed.
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Elizabeth Arden
Paradise Valley
Scottsdale
Devils and Aggies Set for ASU Showdown in Border Conference
Arizona State University hosts New Mexico State in a Border Conference basketball final after a 9-1 tie. 8:30 p.m. tip at Sun Devil gym with $2.50 seats. A 6:30 p.m. preliminary features Sun Imps vs Kerr Sporting Goods. Track meet moved from Saturday to Friday to accommodate both events.
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ASU
Clyde Smith
Sun Devils
Occidental University
Child Drowns In Scottsdale Pool
A Scottsdale child 2 1/2 drowned in the family pool late Monday. Nancy Jane Fry, found unconscious by her mother Mrs K Donald Fry 6235 E Montecito, died despite efforts by family Rural Fire Department and an ambulance crew. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Thursday with Messinger Mortuary handling arrangements.
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Scottsdale
Sheriff's Office
K. Donald Fry
E. Montecito
Nancy Jane
Jonathan
Donald
Messinger Mortuary
Scottsdale School Board to review new district office plans
The Scottsdale School Board will discuss plans for a new district office building at tonight's meeting at 7 30. Superintendent John L Ashe said today.
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Scottsdale
John L. Ashe
Congo Bound Navy Force Heads Back to U S
A U S Navy task force of a destroyer an oiler two landing ships and 500 marines with helicopters was ordered to Congo waters then abruptly recalled. The group had been en route to Congo after visiting 11 African ports on a goodwill tour and would have reached Congo by March 10 if not redirected to return to the United States.
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UPI
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Congo
United Nations
South Africa
State Department
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Matadi
Congo orders stand against U N at Matadi and Banana ports
Congo government tells army commanders to bar U N troops from Matadi and Banana until a deal is reached. Interior Minister Albert Delvaux says U N flights require ministerial clearance. discussions to decide future control of the ports are to continue.
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UPI
U.N
Matadi
Banana
United Nations
Albert Delvaux
Mer
U.S
Eltinge
Delvaux
Three Cars Involved in Scottsdale Crash Damage
A crash at Scottsdale and Indian School roads caused 2100 dollars in damage to three cars. The marshal's office listed James Valenti Frances Barth and A L Peterkin as involved. No injuries were reported to any drivers.
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Indian School Roads
Marshal’s Office
James Valenti
Connally Dr
Frances L. Barth
N. 32Nd Pl
A. L. Peterkin
N. Rogers Lane
Auto Heirs Abduction Case Solved In Paris
French police announce two young men Pierre Larcher and Raymond Rolland confessed to abducting automobile heir Eric Peugeot and transporting him from Annecy. They admitted staging the plot after reading a kidnaping novel and pocketed 85 000 of 100 000 dollars in ransom before releasing the child unharmed in Paris last April.
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Serge’’ Larcher
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Queen
Rolland
Larcher
Annecy
Roland Peugeot
Raymont Rolland
Jean Verdier
Surete Nationale
FBI
Eric Peugeot
Prowler Awakens Sleeping Girl in Scottsdale Home
A 16-year-old Scottsdale girl named Shirley Smith woke at midnight to find a man kneeling beside her bed at her home on 135 West First Avenue. She screamed and the prowler fled. the marshal noted that the doors were unlocked.
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Scottsdale
Shirley Smith
First Ave
Economy Upturn Expected In April Upi Report
Secretary Dillon told Congress the Kennedy administration foresees an economic upturn sometime in the second quarter of 1962. He warned the recession has likely reduced federal revenues by at least 1.5 billion dollars from Eisenhower’s 1962 forecast and noted the administration believes long term rates can stay under 4 percent.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dillon
Joint Economic Committee
Eisenhower
Council of Economic Advisers
Joint Committee
Tornado Front Blows Through Midwest and South
A United Press International report notes a tornado forming low pressure center over the Midwest moved into Lake Erie causing four deaths and widespread damage in Indiana Illinois and Tennessee. Colder air moved into the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes while warmth lingered in the south. Floods and snows hit the interior with river flood emergencies easing but long cleanup ahead. Seven children were hospitalized and 16 injured when a bus carrying 48 tipped on a rain slick Bay City Michigan. Three people died including an 8 month old in Beaudonia West Tennessee and a 68 year old woman perished in a Kokomo Indiana home. Flood crests reported on the Santee rivers in South Carolina with lower flood risks imminent.
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Tennessee
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Virginia
Georgia
Florida
Bay City
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Santee
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Elks Granted Use Permit For Proposed Scottsdale Park
Scottsdale planning commission last night recommended a use permit for construction of Scottsdale Elks Park north of Indian School and west of 82nd Street. The project may include a lake crossing a wash as part of an extensive recreation area.
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Scottsdale
Kennedy urges Congress on new higher education scholarships
President Kennedy sent urgent legislation to aid higher education leaders. The package proposes $100 million immediate federal grants plus $250 million yearly for five years for college housing loans, dining halls, and student centers. A second bill would fund 212 500 four year undergraduate scholarships over five years totaling $577 million.
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Washington
White House
Money Campaigns For Scottsdale High Treasurer
A slate of 13 candidates runs for Scottsdale High student council positions with Penny Money and Linda Craig vying for treasurer. Other races include president Charlie Dunlap and Andy Sehan, vice president contenders Woody Dow and John Dumont, secretary hopefuls Mary Helen Martin Karen Wedge and Dena Sheinbein. Speeches at a special assembly precede elections tomorrow and results are announced Friday.
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Scottsdale High
Penny Money
H. T. Money
E. Whitton
Linda Craig
Charlie Dunlap
Andy Sehan
Woody Dow
John Dumont
Ken Geiser
Steve Hanson
Steve San Marchi
Stewart Morris
Mary
Helen Martin
Karen Wedge
Dena Sheinbein
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