U N General Assembly Calls Immediate Independence Worldwide
The United Nations General Assembly urged immediate independence for remaining colonies in a 97 to 0 vote with 38 nations sponsoring a study committee. A Dutch New Guinea compromise failed 53 to 41 with 9 abstentions as other motions did not pass. Cuba pressed a U S intervention condemnation but faced no action in the Security Council.
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General Assembly
Holland
Indonesia
West New Guinea
United States
South Pacific
New Guinea
Pasage
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India
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State Approves 113 Mile Cutoff For Motorsists
The Arizona High Commission approved a 113 mile Phoenix to Brenda cutoff along US 670 bypassing Wickenburg and other towns. The route would run through Harquahala Valley to north of Tonopah, connect with Interstate 17 near Durango Interchange, with estimated $35 million construction and $2 million land rights. Completion expected in about 10 years as part of the interstate network. US 60 77 would remain the main Phoenix to Los Angeles route for now.
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UPI
Arizona High Commission
Brenda
California
Wickenburg
U.S. 670
Cros Harquahala
Tonopah
Buckeye
Durango
Highway Commission
Milton Reay
Safford
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Los Angeles
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Wenden
Salome
Hope
U of A Builds Electron Tunnel in Engineering Block
The University of Arizona constructs an underground accelerator vault and control room at the north end of the College of Engineering in Tucson. Dr. Lyan E. Weaver says the 4 by 16 feet facility will house a 968000 volt dynamitron to study radiation effects on materials. The shield uses feet of concrete and three feet of earth. Operational in February, funded by National Defense Education Act and manufacturer discount.
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College of Engineering
Tucson
Lyan E. Weaver
Weaver
U of A
Sixty F 104 jets and 1200 troops reach Europe for Berlin crisis
Sixty F-104 jet fighters and 1,200 air force personnel have arrived in Europe to complete the Berlin crisis deployment. The Air Force totals about 260 planes and 11,500 men in Europe, with the Army adding over 40,000 troops. The latest fighters traveled aboard C 124 Globemaster transports, joined by elements of three National Guard air squadrons called to duty on Nov 1: 161st Fighter Group Arizona, 169th South Carolina, and 134th Tennessee.
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API
Europe
Berlin
Continent
Air Force
National Guard Air
161St Fichter Group
Arizona
169Th
South Carolina
134Th
Tennessee
ASU Offers Evening College Credit Courses in Phoenix and Mesa
Arizona State University extension division offers state constitution and government courses through January 16. Each course grants one semester hour and runs 7 to 9 40 p.m. Tuesday nights at Mesa High School and North Phoenix High School.
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Arizona State University Extension Division
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Mesa
Mesa High School
North Phoenix High School
Bowles Takes New Role on Africa Asia and Latin America
President Kennedy appoints Ches ter Bowles as special adviser on African Asian and Latin American affairs with a focus on long range planning and policy. Bowles will push improved operation and representation in developing countries and lead a special policy planning council. Bowles gains higher pay and protocol rank, replacing him with George W. Ball as under secretary of state.
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UPI
Chester Bowles
Kennedy
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White House
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George W. Ball
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Salinger
Judge Issues Puckett Ruling
In Phoenix UPI report, Superior Court Judge E R Thurman reversed a dismissal of charges against Peoria Justice of the Peace Harmon S Puckett Jr. A mistrial from October 24 remains in dispute as his attorney argues double jeopardy could apply if retried. Thurman will decide if Farley’s mistrial was legal while Puckett faces 13 counts of nonfeasance and one petty theft count.
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Puckett
Thurman
Farley
Scottsdale Casey Club Luncheon Meeting Planned
The Scottsdale Casey Club will meet tomorrow at noon in Papago Lanes dining room for its weekly luncheon. Civic minded Scottsdale Catholic men are urged to attend.
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Scottsdale Casey Club
Scottsdale
Gunman Nabbed After Slaying Two In Spree
In Gary Indiana Paul Kennedy 20 a former Marine and ex con killed two men wounded another and was found asleep in his brother in law’s home Deputy Edward Blakely 47 was killed when Kennedy shot at him after being startled while trying to steal a car Kennedy was identified by a victim’s wife and later captured after providing the address of his brother in law
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UPI
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Kennedy
Foley
Edward Blakely
Chesterton
Ind
Blakely
Valparaiso University
Michael Tomaasich Jr
Gary
Benny Heller to Share Stage at Israel Bond Dinner
Dr. James G. Heller, longtime rabbi of Isaac M. Wise Temple in Cincinnati and chairman of community relations for Israel Bond, will speak at the December 10 Israel Bond dinner in Phoenix. Guest of honor is Jack Benny. event hosts include Harry Rosenzweig.
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Israel
James G. Heller
State of Israel Bond Organization
Dr. Heller
Isaac M. Wise
Cincinnati
Westward Ho
Harry Rosenzweig
Costs Rise to Record High in October
The Labor Department reports October consumer prices up one tenth of a percent to 128.4, a record high for the fourth time in five months. Auto price increases and smaller dealer discounts boosted costs while factory wages and take home pay also rose to new highs. About 30,000 workers will gain cost-of-living raises, with major auto and farm equipment firms employing roughly 825,000 workers and aircraft missile plants adding about 75,000 more. The index is expected to reflect October seasonal pricing without signaling broad inflation.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Majo Auto
Driver's License Office To Close In Scottsdale
Scottsdale's driver’s license bureau will close next Monday through Wednesday noon for a mandatory yearly refresher course. Bureau chief George Carlin urged early renewals for licenses expiring during the closure. Licenses may be renewed 60 days before expiration, and the office is located downstairs at city hall on Main Street.
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Scottsdale
George Carlin
City Hall
Main Street
Supervisor cites waste in welfare program
Maricopa County Supervisor Barney Burns accused a breakdown in communication between the County Hospital and the Welfare Department of causing thousands of dollars in welfare overpayments yearly. He said administrative snarls prevent learning when hospital confined recipients should receive reduced grants, leading to continued overpayments.
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Phoenix
UPI
Maricopa County
Barney Burns
State Welfare Department
Burns
Airport Seeks Funds to Extend Sky Harbor North Runway
Phoenix officials plan to request 1.2 million dollars in federal aid to extend Sky Harbor Airport's north runway and fund taxiway and shoulder improvements. The plan, part of a long range project, aims to boost jet airliner handling capacity, according to Airport Superintendent William J. Ralston.
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Phoenix
API
Sky Harbor
William J. Ralston
Rockefeller Heads Home Believing Son Is Likely Dead
Nelson A Rockefeller and Mary Rockefeller Strawbridge returned from Merauke to the Netherlands and then fly to Manila and Amsterdam amid uncertainty over Michael Rockefeller's fate after a week of search efforts in New Guinea. Local governor Pieter J. Platteel supported the return journey.
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Dutch New Guinea
UPI
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Michael
Rockefeller
New Guinea
KLM
Manila
Amsterdam
New York
Mary Strawbridge
Merauke
Pieter J. Platteel
Hollandia
Arafura Sea
Dauther
U S Infantry Unit Enroute To West Berlin
The U S Army dispatched an infantry company from its West German base to West Berlin on the crisis anniversary to demonstrate Western access rights. The unit travels along a 110 mile road route through the Soviet zone and is due to arrive in Berlin on Wednesday. East German leader Ulbricht called for eradicating the West Berlin war center and urged a peace treaty ending Western rights in the city.
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Berlin
Soviet Zone
West Berlin
Walter Ulbricht
Ulbricht
Party
Fannin Plans Statewide Civil Defense Conference
Gov. Paul Fannin said he would call a statewide meeting of city and county officials to discuss Civil Defense. He aims to hold it next month or in January to explain local government responsibilities and boost acceptance of duties. He returned from a federal CD hearing in San Francisco with California and Utah governors, noting limited preparedness on key topics and promising more information in December and January.
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UPI
Paul Fannin
San Francisco
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Department of Defense
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