Police Foil Cuba Raid On Soviets
In Havana police repelled an armed attack on the Soviet Embassy residence by anti Castro bandits. Maj. William A. Morgan of Toledo was executed nearby at La Cabana prison about 90 minutes after the raid began. Soviet Ambassador Serguei Kudriatsev was away at a reception at the Chinese Embassy.
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Soviets
Havana
UPI
William A. Morgan
Toledo
Ohio
Fidel
Swank
Miramar
Morgan
la Cabana
Congo confederation formed to stabilize postwar nation
Western diplomats praised a summit near Madagascar where Congo leaders agreed on a loose federation of eight states to replace the republic. Joseph Kasavubu was chosen president with Leopoldville remaining the capital. Moise Tshombe and Albert Kalonji attended. Antoine Gizenga did not attend and denounced the conference.
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Tananarive
Malagasy Republic
UPI
Congo
Congo Republic
Joseph Kasayvubu
Leopoldville
Indian Ocean
Madagascar
Kasavubu
Katanga
Moise Tshombe
Kasai
Albert Kalonji
Antoine Gizenga
Patrice’ Lumumba
Oriental
Gizenga
Mobutu Forces Capture Lumumbist Troops in Congo Offensive
The Congolese Foreign Ministry said Mobutu units trapped one Lumumbist company in Mondombe near Coquilhatville and, with about 1,200 troops, moved to Ikela disarming two more Lumumbist companies. Dispatches report Lumumba loyalists seen in the bush.
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Fil
Oriental Province
Tony
Mobutu
Stanleyville
Antoine Gizenga
Patrice Lumumba
Mondombe
Coquilhatville
Equatorial Province
Ikela
PV Meeting Set Tonight
Paradise Valley residents gather at 8 in the Kiva School cafeteria to hear experts discuss incorporation. The meeting is organized by a citizens committee led by Pat Downey, PVIA president, to pursue official town status for zoning control. Scottsdale denies plans for a new town but offers nonprofit services if formed.
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Paradise Valley
Kiva
Pat. Downey
Paradise Valley Improvement Association
Cme
Incorpora
City of
Phoenix
Camelback Mountain
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Schools Dismissed For Rodeo Parade
Scottsdale schools will be dismissed Thursday and Friday for the Phoenix Jaycee rodeo and parade. Over 15 000 students from first through high school will be dismissed. Dr John L Ashe head of schools said
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Scottsdale
Phoenix
Rocks Thrown at Car Reported by Resident
Harry Pierce of 709 West Sheridan reported to Scottsdale marshal’s office that juveniles threw rocks at his car on Jokake Road near Lafayette during Saturday evening. Police investigate the incident and seek information from witnesses.
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Harry Pierce
W. Sheridan
Scottsdale Marshal’s Office
Jokake Road
Lafayette Ted
Kennedy and Rusk Discuss Foreign Aid Proposals
President Kennedy and Secretary Rusk held an extended high level briefing after Kennedy returned to Washington from Virginia. He prepared a 5 500 word statement on Latin American policy to be delivered at a White House reception with 250 Latin American diplomats OAS officials and Congress members in attendance.
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Aid Ae
Kennedy
Washington
Middleburg
Rusk
Senate Kills Lettuce Bill in Arizona Senate
In Phoenix, the Arizona Senate killed SB 202 the proposed lettuce and cantaloupe marketing bill. Nine Yuma area growers and shippers urged senators to oppose action. Senator Harold C. Giss D-Yuma moved to re refer the bill to the judiciary committee, ending the measure for the second year in a row.
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Phoenix
UPI
Senate
Yuma
Harold C. Giss
D - Yuma
Judiciary Committee
Money Stolen From Vending Machine At Bob's Richfield Service
Cash about 50 dollars vanished from a vending machine at Bob's Richfield Service located at First Street and Scottsdale Road Sunday evening. A police report lists the incident as theft with no suspects at this time.
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Bob's
Richfield
First Street
Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale Marshal's Office
Battle over Arcadia petitions splits Phoenix Scottsdale areas
Volunteers circulates pro Scottsdale and pro Phoenix petitions amid misrepresentation claims. An Arcadia resident alleges a petition circulator lied about signing requirements while funds for legal fees top $900. Officials deny knowledge of pro Phoenix petitions beyond Scottsdale’s western limit.
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Arcadia
64Th Street
Invergordon
Coronado
Jack Evans
Scottsdale
Arizona Canal
Evans
56Th Street
Phoenix City
Ribicoff Opens Door on Kennedy School Aid Plan
Secretary Ribicoff signals opposition to private school aid and questions a $2.3 billion Kennedy education measure. Senator Dirksen vows a stiff fight on another aspect of the program as Ribicoff cites constitutional concerns. He stresses teacher pay and committed pupils as key to solving education issues.
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Ribicoff
Start On Blind Project Ground Opens at Scottsdale Center
The Fragrance Garden for Blind Children at Godfrey Tittle School will begin within 30 days at the Scottsdale Community Center. Sponsored by the Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs, the garden will feature aromatic plants with distinct shapes that can be touched and smelled by blind children. Construction costs are funded entirely by the federation. planting and maintenance were approved last fall by the Scottsdale Council.
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Godfrey Tittle
Scottsdale ‘Community Center
Arizona Federation of Garden ‘Clubs
Federation ‘of Clubs
Scottsdale Council
Tucson Daily Citizen Faults Governor Fannin Leadership
The Tucson Daily Citizen endorsing Governor Paul Fannin says he has failed to exert leadership amid a legislative clash in the state house. The paper urges a stronger executive role on Arizona issues, noting few actions since his inauguration and limited public statements.
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Tucson
UPI
Tucson Daily Citizen
Paul Fannin
House of Representatives
Fannin
Kennedy
Arizona
Stevenson asks Gromyko for meeting at UN session
Adlai Stevenson requested a meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko this afternoon but sources say no agreement to shorten the General Assembly session is likely. A late winter storm blankets southern Wisconsin with snow while sleet and rain affect parts of Michigan. Gale warnings issued for Lakes Michigan Huron Erie and St Clair.
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UPN
America
Adlai Stevenson
Gromyko
General Assembly
Chicago
UPI
Wisconsin
Michigan
Detroit
Flint
Gale
Lakes Michigan
Huron
Erie
St. Clair
Rhodes Says JFK Erred in Indian Education Claim
Rep. John Rhodes criticized President Kennedy over a Navajo education claim. He noted 17,000 Navajo children reportedly without schools in 1953 and argued most affected were not Navajos. Rhodes described Udall family political conflict and accused the figure release of manipulation to imply Navajo impact.
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Washington
UPI
John Rhodes
R-Ariz
Kennedy
Rhodes
Interior
Stewart Udall
Morris
Patterson Remains Tonight's Favorite in Johansson Title Fight
Swedish Ingemar Johansson holds an 11 percent weight edge over Floyd Patterson at the weigh in for their third heavyweight title bout. Patterson enters as a 18-5 favorite as 13,000 fans pack Convention Hall in Miami Beach for an 8:30 p.m. Arizona time ring showdown broadcast by KOY.
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UPI
Ingemar Johansson
Floyd Patterson
Johansson
Patterson
Ingemar
Floyd
Convention Hall
Bill MacDonald
Feature ‘Sports, Inc
MacDonald
Rockville Centre
N.Y
Sweden
Switzerland
Arizona
KOY
Hooker Patterson
Ingo
Legislature Heads Toward Liquor Study Committee
Phoenix reports the House minority and majority clashed over a parliamentary fight lasting two weeks. Rep. John Haugh announces the end of the battle as a motion from the minority reasserts focus on liquor licensing problems. An interim study committee will investigate issues before the next session. Rep. T C Rhodes leads a further motion, passed by the minority.
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Phoenix
Thol Study Committee
John Haugh
R-Pima
Haugh
Rep
T. C. Rhodes
D-Maricopa
Hospital Guild Plans Meeting
The Women's Guild of Scottsdale City Hospital will hold its first meeting in the sudu room of the Safari tomorrow morning at 10 00 o clock. Volunteer workers are needed for hospital projects including public relations decorations library and Book Cart junior guild and social functions.
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Women’s Guild of
Scottsdale City Hospital
Safari
Pony Express Welcome Planned in Scottsdale
Arrangements are under way for a western welcome to the 1961 Pony Express in Scottsdale at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Riders from the Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse of Navajo County will ride the mail run from Holbrook to Scottsdale to publicize the Phoenix Rodeo.
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Pony Express
Scottsdale
Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse
Navajo County
Holbrooks
Phoenix
Five indicted in UK spy ring case over naval secrets
London's Old Bailey hears a five person ring including a Russian posing as a Canadian stole vital naval secrets and sent them to Moscow from a shabby bungalow. The FBI identifies two defendants as Americans. Sir Manningham-Buller opens the crown case detailing a radio transmitter found under a kitchen floor in a Ruislip cottage.
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London
UPI
Britain
Moscow
Old Bailey
Klaus Fuchs
Reginald
Lord Parker
U.S. Housing Status Improves in 1960 Census
The Census Bureau reports one in six American families lacked full plumbing or lived in dilapidated housing last year. Despite this, overall U.S. housing improved markedly in the 1950s, with the 1960 housing census findings released alongside the population count.
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Washington
UPI
Census Bureau
Nixon States Future Plans and Political Prospects
Nixon outlined plans to practice law in Los Angeles while building the party in California and nationally. He will not seek the 1962 governorship, intends to work long hours, and said his future beyond 1964 or 1968 depends on unpredictable events, with no firm pledge to run.
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Nixon
Edmund G. Brown
Brown
GOP
Kennedy
Los Angeles
California
Fire damages Scottsdale architect home in Arizona
A stove burner left on started a morning fire at architect Charles Mon tooth's residence at 6440 E Cheney in Scottsdale. Fire damaged the living room and kitchen with total losses around $7000 and smoke and heat caused additional damage upstairs and elsewhere.
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Charles
Montooth
Cheney
Scotty
Ithe
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