X15 Pilot Sets New World Altitude Record Above Earth
Joseph A. Walker, 40, piloted the X15 rocket plane from a B52 at Edwards AFB California to reach an altitude of 260,000 feet marking a world record. Ground control urged course changes but Walker reported weightlessness for about two minutes at the peak before landing at Rogers Dry Lake. Walker, an engineer and NASA test pilot with 16 years in service, surpassed Maj. Robert White’s 136,500 feet record set August 12.
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Doubt Cast On Suspect In Child Slaying In Tucson
A California state hospital spokesman casts doubt on the confession of 25 year old Colmenero in the killing of 8 year old Marguerita Bejarano in Tucson. Officials suggest Colmenero had access to the crime scene details and may require psychiatric evaluation while police say he knows more than released. Colmenero was picked up in Blythe California on a vagrancy charge and had a .22 rifle with him.
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United States pledges extra Congo funding at UN
In New York the United States promised a sizeable voluntary contribution to Congo operation costs beyond its roughly 40 million dollar assessed share of the 120 million dollar UN budget. Ambassador Klutznick did not specify the extra amount, while delegates prepared to approve delaying a disarmament debate until next fall.
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UPI
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U.N. Congo
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Klutnick
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United Nations
Senators Attack John Birch Society as Outrageous
Senate leaders Kuchel and Dodd denounce the John Birch Society as outrageous and call for a Senate investigation of its activities. They cite founder Robert Welch’s attacks on Eisenhower and others, while Rep Reuss says the House Un American Activities Committee declined to probe the group for lack of authority.
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Signs Steal Promos From Scottsdale Road and 62nd Thomas
Thief or thieves took two Daily Progress promotional signs with the slogan Scottsdale grows Tall in the Saddle. One sign vanished from North Scottsdale Road opposite Bashas Market and the other from 62nd and Thomas Road. Police seek juveniles in the incident.
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Thomas Road
United States imposes new Congo arms controls
The Commerce Department announced regulations making it a crime for U.S. commercial carriers to transport arms to the Congo from any point in the world without a U.S. license. Licenses would be issued only for arms shipments requested by the United Nations. The order extends controls to cover shipments from third countries by U.S. lines after disclosures by U.N. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson about three French jet trainers shipped to Katanga.
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Congo
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United Nations
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Adlai E.’ Stevenson
Katanga
Three Burglaries Reported On West Indian School Road
Three burglaries on West Indian School Road were reported to the city marshal. Alvin Minnis of Scottsdale Christian Science Church said a window and a church annex door were forced, causing 150 dollars in damage. A.F. Anderson of Western Market reported 25 cartons of cigarettes 25 dollars in cash and other items taken, with the back door pried open and the cash register damaged.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale faces new annexation suit may test charter
City manager Bob McNutt reported Scottsdale has sufficient petitions for the latest annexation despite a new lawsuit brought by Dr. Howard Brady. The filing questions Scottsdale’s charter and territory continuity and sets a 10 a.m. hearing before Judge McCarthy.
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Charles Brewer
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Fire Sweeps Cleveland Apartment Building
A four alarm blaze tore through a three story tenement on Cleveland's east side killing seven people and injuring ten. Victims identified include William Merriweather 58 who jumped from the third floor and Linda Joyce Carr five, custodians Ollie and Gus Arnold Naomi Simpson and her children Deborah Tommy and James. Firemen rescued two victims from a second floor fall, one man and one woman, both unable to walk.
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William Merriweather
Linda Joyce ‘Carr
Ollie
Gus Arnold
Naomi Simpson
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Tommy
James
Phoenix Woman Hurt In Crash at Scottsdale and Indian School
A Phoenix woman, Mrs. Bruce Colegrove, 1228 Echo Lane, was treated and released from Doctors Hospital after a two car collision at Scottsdale and Indian School Roads. She was driving on Scottsdale Road when her car collided with a vehicle driven by Marie Staats of Cactus at 4:50 a.m. before traffic lights were functioning.
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Cactus
Arizona watersheds soak under strong late storm
United Press reports that Arizona watersheds received heavy soaking as a late storm moved through the region today. Deep snow covered higher terrain, aiding moisture recovery after a dry spell.
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Missing Whiting brothers flight prompts Arizona search
Two prominent Eastern Sing aviation figures, Virgil Whiting and a co pilot, departed St Johns for Phoenix yesterday afternoon. A ground search by volunteers and deputies from the Fort Apache Reservation was launched as sheriff Merrill prepared aircraft to join once weather clears. Virgil Whiting is manager of Whiting Brothers Planning and Sawmill in Eagar, sons of E. I. Whiting of St Johns, head of the family businesses.
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Last Supper Observed in Holy Week Services
United Press International notes Maundy Thursday recalls Jesus Last Supper with disciples and the Eucharist. Good Friday marks the crucifixion at Calvary with noon to 3 pm services. Holy Saturday features baptismal rites, culminating Sunday with the Resurrection feast.
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Agriculture Secretary Freemen Raises 1961 Crop Support Prices
Agriculture Secretary Orville L. Freeman announced higher support prices for the 1961 crop, including dry beans and honey, in a move to bolster farm income. The action aims to stabilize prices and assist farmers amid market fluctuations.
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UPI
Orville L. Freeman
52 Military bases ordered closed in three years
The Defense Department announced closure of 52 domestic installations in 25 states and 21 overseas bases in eight countries over three years at a cost to shift 9,000 civilian workers. President Kennedy and Defense Secretary McNamara emphasized job relocation and a leaner force, with most closings delayed to minimize short term impact.
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U.S
Arizona
Levees Fail as Floods Hit Wisconsin and Canada Snowbound
City and state officials warned of rising water levels as Cedar and Wisconsin rivers flooded areas upstream. About 400 to 500 residents were made temporarily homeless in Wisconsin while emergency crews struggled to reach stranded people. In Canada Prince Edward Island faced heavy snow and 20 foot drifts with a state of emergency declared. Air drops ferried baby food cigarettes and medical supplies to trapped passengers aboard the Canadian National Ferry near North Sydney.
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Rhodes Pushes Secret Ballot Strike Vote Bill
Rep. John J. Rhodes of Arizona says he will introduce a bill for a strike vote by secret ballot at 45 day intervals during any prolonged labor dispute. He argues the measure would give workers a voice and counteract the economic hardship of prolonged strikes.
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UPI
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R-Ariz
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Nuclear talks edge toward Easter recess
Hic states and Britain urged Russia to withdraw demands as Moscow signaled restraint. US official H Dean spoke at the conference’s 281st meeting, its last before Easter, with Russia’s Semyon Tsarapkin hoping to reply to Western spokesmen soon after Easter recess.
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