Kennedy urges unity on school aid amid parochial tusions
President Kennedy expressed hope that disputes over aid to parochial and private schools would not fuel religious prejudice or weaken national strength. He said Congress should pass the public school aid bill and would back studies on loans to nonpublic schools, stressing harmony among religious groups. He warned the issue goes beyond education and affects national unity.
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Washington
Congress
Heirare Kennedy
Teacers
Kennedy
Parade Held Here Before Rodeo Starts Tomorrow
The Phoenix Jaycee Rodeo Parade of 1961 will start at 10 a.m. from McDowell and First Street with a record 496 entries including 33 bands and 1,200 horses. It proceeds along First Street through Phoenix, ending near Roosevelt, followed by the first of six rodeo performances at 2 p.m. at the state fairgrounds.
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Phoenix
State Fairgrounds
Scottsdale Garbages Rates Hold At Old Level Briefly
Garbage service rates in Scottsdale remain at the former level for at least one more week. A city council and garbage company meeting, postponed from last night, will now occur at 8 p.m. Tuesday March 21. The SCC had granted a $2.75 monthly rate outside the city limits, while within Scottsdale the rate stays $1.75.
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Scottsdale
State Corporation Commission
Kennedy outlines policy pauses and aid plans in news conference
President Kennedy rejects a shorter work week backed by some unions and endorses a 40 hour five day week. He promises to push disarmament talks by August and directs defense contracts to favor small business. The export import bank will lend 25 million to Israel for agricultural and power equipment. He seeks funds to resume Libby Dam planning in Montana and supports Laos royalists against Communist aid.
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Israel
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Columbia Basin
Northwest
Retailers Pick 4 Committees in Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Retail Merchants Association formed four study committees yesterday to develop programs and set priorities for efforts. Bill Manghelli and Earl Staples joined the traffic committee. Norm Saba of the Scottsdale Parking Corporation became parking head. Paul Haldermann Larry Kahley and Richard Bayne were named to city beautification. Jack Goot Carl Leidner Bill Robb and Art Butler joined the cooperative business activities committee.
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Scottsdale Retail Merchants Association
Bill Manghelli
Earl Staples
Norm Saba
Scottsdale Parking Corporation
Paul Haldermann
Larry Kahley
Richard Bayne
Jack Goot
Carl Leidner
Bill Robb
Art Butler
South Africa Plans to Quit British Commonwealth
London UPI reports South Africa under fire for apartheid says it will sever ties with the British Commonwealth by withdrawing its application for continued membership when it becomes a republic May 31. Prime Minister Hendrick Verwoerd says the move follows criticism from other governments of racial policy.
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UPI
South Africa
British Commonwealth
Hendrick Verwoerd
Commonwealth
Huntress New Chamber Director Appointed
Jack Huntress, operator of the Sugar Bowl, was appointed Chamber of Commerce director and board secretary succeeding Chet Smith who recently resigned for a Phoenix job. Bernie Young announced advisory financial help for a Scottsdale master plan and Art Petersen will join him to meet the council. The chamber reports a city museum sponsorship list is being prepared and publicity about the Boston Red Sox activities was released. The membership rose with 48 new members since January and a 16 percent rise in revenue under the new fair share plan.
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Jack Huntress
Sugar Bowl
Chamber of Commerce
Chet. Smith
Smith
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Chamber
Bernie Young
Young
Art Petersen
Erma Carron
Boston Red Sox
Council Defers Sewer Tap Exemption For Private Systems
The city council refused to exempt homes with adequate cesspools and septic tanks from sewer connections. Ordinance requires 90 days after service availability. Connection cost about 100 dollars with a 2.50 dollar monthly fee. Council will continue individual hardship reviews.
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Bob McNutt
State Health Department
High-Handed Move Sparks Scottsdale Bridge Clash
Two Scottsdale horseriding groups clash over the moving of a four foot wide bridge spanning the Arizona Canal near Vista Road. Proponents of keeping the bridge at Vista cite a permit from Salt River Water Users and plan to relocate to Pima or Granite Reef roads. Opponents circulate petitions seeking restoration of the original crossing and accuse sheriff’s posse officials of hurried action.
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Paradise
Valley
Pima
Granité Reef
Lincoln
Phoenix and Scottsdale Charter Clash Sparks City Hall Alarm
An alleged Phoenix bid to erode Scottsdale's city charter is described as an all-out, well-funded attack led by lawyers and a Montana chiropractor. The piece accuses Attorney General Pickrell of aiding the effort and urges Scottsdale residents to organize, stay vigilant, and oppose annexation schemes.
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Phoenix City Hall
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Scottsdale
Robert Pickrell
Phoenix
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Big Brother
Charles Esser
Sam Mardian
Scottsdale Road
Paradise Valley
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Billings
Mont
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64Th St
Invergordon
Arizona Canal
Pickrell
Arcadia Citizens Committee
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Explosion Hits Top Secret Plant In Muskogee Rockets Fuel
An explosion ripped through a top secret plant in Muskogee where missile rocket fuel is manufactured. No one was injured though the blast shook houses within a ten mile radius. Paris reports De Gaulle government ready to open official peace talks with Algerian rebels.
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UPI
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Ambiguous Measure Sections Refer to Sedition Penalties
The text discusses actions by the governor or lower house and a measure aimed at defending constitutions against foreign and domestic enemies. It mentions penalties and convictions with a range from 1 to 14 and up to 500 dollars, reflecting a contentious anti Communist measure debated in a constitutional context.
Hidden Radio Network At London House Of Secrets
Testimony in Old Bailey claims a shabby suburban cottage in Ruislip housed a hidden radio setup that allegedly transmitted to Moscow and beyond at 240 words a minute. Prosecution argues the site functioned as the espionage hub and bank for stolen Portland Naval Base information relayed to Russia.
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London
Old Bailey
Ruislia
Portland Naval Base
Russia
Scottsdale Annexation Fight In Court Over Petitions
The Bob Mata Work and Citizens Committee report new signatures from property owners and claim over half the valuation, while Phoenix counters petitions are insufficient to annex the area west to Seth Street. The suit, filed by Brewer as assistant attorney general, will be revisited Tuesday with Scottsdale and Phoenix officials trading positions.
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Brewer
Arcadia
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Seth
Hoenix
Heck
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Sam Mardian
McNutt
Senate Panel Approves Revised Unemployment Bill
The Senate Labor Committee approved four amendments to the House bill on unemployment compensation delaying rapid action. If Senate changes pass, the bill returns to the House for concurrence and could slow final passage toward an April 1 start.
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UPI
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