Shepard Flight in Space Marks Open U S Triumph
International reaction hails Commander Alan B. Shepard for a real space flight as Western outlets note the contrast with Soviet claims. Press coverage ranges from praise in London papers to cautious statements by Moscow and Paris, while Nasser cables Kennedy. A Philippine drop in inspection at Motorola's facility highlights ongoing military tech interest.
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Motorola
Dan Noble
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Cuba
Luke Base
Washington
Motoria
Jerry D. McLain
Eichmann Trials Struggle Over Purpose and Procedure
In Jerusalem the Eichmann trial shows a clash between Chief Judge Landau and Prosecutor Hausner over whether the case is a historical pageant or a legal proceeding. Eichmann and his German lawyer Servatius sit passively as witnesses recount Nazi horrors and the court debates relevance. The trial resumed after a recess with Ben-Gurion's stated aim to educate the younger generation about Nazi terror.
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UPI
Adolf Eichmann
Moshe Landau
Gideon Hausner
Eichmann
Robert Servatius
Cologne
Landau
Hausner
Louise Shepard Celebrates Historic Space Achievement
Louise Shepard, wife of astronaut Alan Shepard, stands on her porch in Virginia Beach as crowds, reporters, and children celebrate the momentous mission. She expresses emotion while recalling her husband’s name becoming a lasting part of space history.
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UPI
Brave
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Frank Dusch
America
Weather and Space Flight Awe Spill Across Scottsdale
Sunny today in Scottsdale with a high near 86 and 54 Sunday morning. A Florida spaceflight added joy as Mrs. Shepard, watching in a resort town, celebrated her husband Alan’s brief orbital mission and awaits his Monday return to meet the President.
French Honor Gary Cooper at Cannes Ceremony
Gary Cooper received the French Officer's Cross of the Order of Arts and Letters for his contributions to world cinema over 85 years. Fourre Cormerai presented the medal on behalf of culture minister Andre Malraux, who was away due to the Algerian crisis. The medal was to be flown to Cooper, said to be near death at his California home.
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France
UPI
Order of Arts and Letters
Gary Cooper
Fourre Cormerai
French National Movie Institute
Cooper
U.S
Fred Zinneman
Cormerait
Andre Malraux
California
Be Kind to Animals Week Observance Set Tomorrow
Seven Scottsdale women and one man organize a benefit dinner and animal show at the Backstage Club and Sombrero Playhouse in Phoenix to observe Be Kind to Animals Week. Guests pay 10 dollars each for the Arizona Humane Society with proceeds aiding shelter, medical care, and cruelty prevention.
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Scottsdale
Sombrero Playhouse
Seventh St
Phoenix
Richard Charlton
Club and Playhouse
N. Edgewood Rd
Valley
Arizona Humane Society
Paul Fannin
Daschund
Truck Crash Brings Big Suit
Phoenix filing seeks 810500 in damages for 25 field workers injured when two Cal-Zona Co. trucks collided west of Buckeye on April 20. Plaintiffs allege negligence for overcrowded vehicles and improper hiring instructions supervision after both drivers were blinded by dust in Harquahala Valley.
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Phoenix
UPS
Buckeye
Cal-Zona Co
Glendale
Harquahala Valley
Virgil Nelson Named To Post At Arizona State Fair
Virgil Nelson 6121 Camelback Manor Rd was named superintendent of the new goat division at the Arizona State Fair. A Kansas City native who arrived in 1919, he has 22 years with Arizona Public Service and earned a 15 year service pin. Nelson founded the Arizona Goat Society in 1946 and serves as a nationally accredited show judge and captain of the Scottsdale Sheriff's Posse.
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Virgil Nelson
Camelback Manor Rd
Nelson
Arizona
Kansas City
Arizona Public Service
van Buren
Squaw Peak
Scottsdale
Arizona Goat Society
Navy Balloonist Drowned After Record Flight
A Navy board investigated the drowning of Lt. Cmdr. Victor G. Prather 34 and Cmdr. Malcolm Ross 41 after a high profile balloon flight. Prather died when he fell from a helicopter sling into the Gulf of Mexico as his pressurized suit filled with water through the open face plate.
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Pensacola
Fla
Cmdr
Victor G. Prather
Malcolm Ross
Gulf of Mexico
Naval Air Station
Here
Prather
New Frequency On Police Radio
The Scottsdale Marshal's office switched to a new Motorola central station, retuning seven radio units to a single frequency to reduce interference with other areas. It will monitor sheriff calls via county net and civil defense, with intercity contact by telephone as Mesa Tempe systems also move to single-dot frequencies due to higher call volume.
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Scottsdale Marshal’s Office
Motorola
Civil Defense
Mesa
Tempe
University of Arizona Hosts Summer Fine Arts Session
A June 11 to 24 program at the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts invites 250 high school students nationwide to study art music drama and writing. Applications due May 15 with a $5 advance fee. total cost $68.50 on campus $29.50 off campus. Registration June 11.
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University of Arizona
College of Fine Arts
James G. Souden
Tucson
Souden
Judge Rules Jurisdiction In Coronado National Forest
A Superior Court judge ruled that state courts have jurisdiction in the Coronado National Forest. Visiting Judge Smith Gibbons denied a motion to quash a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor against Fred Aaron Jr. The attorney argued the acts occurred on the Mt. Lemmon Air Force Station, a military installation, but the court held state jurisdiction.
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Tucson
UPI
Coronado National Forest
Smith Gibbons
Apache County
Fred Aaron Jr
Aaron
Mt. Lemmon Air Force Station
Monroney predicts early upswing after bottom of recession
Oklahoma Senator A S Monroney addressed the Lithographers and Printers National Association in Phoenix saying the economy may rise soon and that while business has been strong, there is fear of losing control and slipping into another major low mood.
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Phoenix
UPI
A.S
Mike) Monroney
Oklahoma
Monroney
Scottsdale Group to Attend Los Angeles Boys Clubs Convention
Five Scottsdale Boys Club directors and executive director Roy Ciappini will represent the club at the 55th annual Boys Clubs of America convention in Los Angeles from May 14 to 18. Attending directors include Lyle Hiner David G. McClelland Joe Wong Jim Stanzel and Mark Cockrill, with Ciappini serving on the games room and evaluation committees. Convention chair Herbert Hoover Jr. will preside. nationally known educators sociologists youth leaders and business and civic leaders will lead about 50 forums workshops and training sessions.
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Scottsdale
Lyle Hiner
Exeter Blvd
David G. McClelland
E. Camelback Rd
Joe Wong
E. Elm Dr
Jim Stanzel
E. Calle
Ciappini
Herbert Hoover Jr
National Organization
Stocks Rebound On Space Race News And Laos Peace
Stocks rebounded this week as the Laos cease-fire eased pressure and a U.S. manned space launch spurred optimism. The Dow rose 11.96 to 690.67, with gains led by blue chips, cyclical stocks, and rail shares after a midweek volume surge.
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David Deitch
New York
UPI
Laos
U.S
Ford
Supreme Court
Meeting Scheduled By Home Owners Association
A Scottsdale area meeting for home owners forming a committee to work on tax equalization is set for Monday at 8 p.m. at Tonalea school. James DeWitt leads the effort with committee members George Kathan Jim Priest and Lawrence Rhodes in Maricopa County. DeWitt says homes are assessed higher than almost any other property class except possibly utilities.
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Tonalea ‘School
68Th St
Oak
Arizona Home Owners Association
Maricopa County
James DeWitt
George Kathan
E. Sheridan
Jim Priest
Lawrence Rhodes
E. Palomino
DeWitt
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