Shepard Returns as Nation Celebrates Astronaut Hero
America’s first space man Alan B. Shepard Jr., 37, receives a Distinguished Service Medal from President Kennedy in the White House rose garden. He is greeted by wife Louise and crowds along a Pennsylvan ia Avenue parade route from the White House to the Capitol.
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Shepard Says US Could Have Beat Russia In Space
Washington astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. said everything worked fine on his space flight and the United States could have launched earlier to beat Russia. He endorsed no further Redstone flights and called the five minutes of weightlessness very pleasant with no difficulty maintaining control.
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Scottsdale Jaycees plan All-Indian Rodeo and Ceremonial
The Scottsdale Jaycees and representatives from 15 tribes held a pow wow to organize the first All-Indian Rodeo and ceremonial. Events are set for May 27 and 28 at the Scottsdale arena with press preview next Saturday. Tickets will be sold at the end of the week and at the gate for adults 1.50 and children 0.75.
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Grocers End Convention in Arizona with Banquet
The 18th annual Retail Grocers Association of Arizona convention ends with a banquet and dance at the convention center on North Scottsdale Road. New officers elected Saturday include Milton Reay as president and Richard Leo as first vice president, with Walter Hagen and Wesley Baugh named as other officers. Vicki Sawaia of Globe retires as president. The event featured a trophy luncheon with over 100 awards and a morning program on check cashing and a report from the National Association of Retail Grocers.
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Pickrell weighs legal move to void Phoenix Arcadia annexation
Arizona Attorney General Rob ert Pickrell said he is considering action to void Phoenix annexation of part of the Arcadia district after Scottsdale attorneys filed a complaint with evidence from Robert E. Rhoten. Rhoten alleges fraud, illegal annexation, and improper value figures, with a hearing set under Judge Charles P. Elmer after a temporary injunction remains in place.
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Rebels threaten Luang Prabang as Laos cease fire falters
Pro Communist Pathet Lao forces near Luang Prabang move within about 14 miles of the royal capital after seizing Lat Hane and advancing along the Mekong. The International Control Commission headed to Vientiane to verify the truce amid questions of good faith and renewed clashes potential near Pak Ou.
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Kennedy policy backs Asia focus over Laos for U S stand
Washington lawmakers from both parties urged avoiding combat in Laos due to terrain and Lao reluctance. They favored using South Vietnam or Thailand to halt Communist advances in Southeast Asia and warned action only if SEATO allies cooperate.
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Paradise Valley Incorporation Hearing Sparks Debate
County supervisors hear conflicting views on Paradise Valley town status after a contested petition. Opponents argue signatures fall short of required 66 2/3 percent and withdrawals weaken the case, while proponents urge judgment on face value. The hearing resumes at 3:30 p.m. amid talk of a June law requiring city permission within six miles.
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Tornadoes and floods lash seven states leaving 34 dead
United Press reports deadly storms across seven states with 34 deaths including 16 in Oklahoma and 10 in Arkansas. Red Cross warned about 1 000 families affected and 113 injured as floods stranded towns in Illinois Kentucky and beyond. Helicopters and Coast Guard ferried homeless while economies and schools shut down.
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Home Builders Hurt Phoenix Outskirts Growth Pressures Belt Formation
Phoenix builders on the city edge are creating a semi barren belt around the capital as speculation shifts away from the urban core. The Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Department reports land cost drives development outward and slows downtown trade. John C. Bonnell of the County Planning and Zoning Commission spoke at a recent meeting.
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Melrose residents oppose $5 million apartment plan
Scottsdale planning and zoning will review a protest letter from 39 Melrose Meadows homeowners objecting to a 624 unit apartment development on Thomas Road. The letter, filed after a prior council meeting, warns the project resembles government housing and argues it would set a local precedent harming higher end homes.
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Horse Topples On Top Of Rider In Roping Accident
Charles J. Samsill state brand inspector for Scottsdale area was seriously injured Friday while roping a stray horse. The horse toppled his mount, causing a somersault that left Samsill with cracked ribs and multiple cuts. Deputy Bob Snyder assisted Samsill to his Canal Bank Road home before he checked into Doctor's Hospital Saturday.
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Local Center Attracts 2509 Citizens This Weekend
Parks Director Clarence R. Allan reported about 2,509 local residents used Scottsdale Community Center facilities over the weekend. The Scout Rally drew 300 Boy Scouts and parents in the Scottsdale stadium, while 300 boys participated in Pony League activities. About 900 people used the pool, 300 attended church and group picnics, and 500 used the library and Boys Club facilities.
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