McNamara to quit defense post after war
President Johnson faces resignation rumors as Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara considers stepping down. Detractors led by Rep Samuel L Devine criticize his decisions while Senate leaders express mixed views about his impact on Vietnam and military policy. Mansfield notes McNamara restrained escalation.
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Valley Fog Delays Travel as Weathermen Warn of Rain and Snow
Fog blanketed the Salt River Bed with zero visibility for nine minutes after moving in at 7 09 am causing motorists to complain. The Sky Harbor weatherman says the fog is rare for the Valley and formed from moist air after overnight rain. He predicted rain and snow across Arizona with a weak low pressure system moving through today.
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Mac's Band To Lose Man
Scottsdale Progress staffers discuss possible resignation of Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Neophyte reporter Ken Bacher quips that he once had a remarkable band, hinting at past ties to the figure.
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Commission to reconsider rezoning at 6145 6155 E Indian School
The city planning commission will again review Ed Thirkhill and Dr Kermit Davidson rezoning request to commercial residential on 6145 and 6155 E Indian School Rd. Previously denied, council sent it back after site plan changes. Thirkhill seeks a real estate office while Davidson plans a medical office.
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Scottsdale Voters Set Emergency Bond for Mohave School
Scottsdale voters face a $1,380,000 school bond in an emergency measure to relieve Mohave Elementary overcrowding. The Scottsdale School Board approved the election 3-1 after discussion, with two parts funding a new K-8 on Rose Lane and future expansion. If defeated, Mohave faces longer days or split sessions.
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Three Scottsdale residents treated after gas fumes incident
Three Scottsdale residents, Mr and Mrs James Wilson and their nine year old daughter Patsy, were revived by firemen and treated at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital after inhaling natural gas fumes from a faulty heater at 7038 E Willetta. Wilson called police about 1 am and ambulance and Rural Fire Department responded. The Wilsons recently moved into the home and both work in local businesses. Variable cloudiness and possible showers expected with windy conditions and temperatures near 70 today.
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Scottsdale Community College eyed as 1970 opening option
Officials of the Maricopa County Junior College District pursue federal funds to finance a Scottsdale campus on 160 acres at Pima and Chaparral, with an opening date possibly in 1970. The plan envisions a district inclining Scottsdale and Paradise Valley high schools, with a timetable from 1968 site plans to 1970 completion. Financing would mix revenue bonds and state and federal funds with no cost to property owners.
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Kret questions low mine valuations in reevaluation plan
State Sen. Dave Kret of Scottsdale discusses the seven year effort for a property tax reevaluation program. He notes flaws in timing and cost but says new valuations are more equitable while highlighting underassessed underground reserves and dual valuations for utilities.
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Greece weighs Turkish ultimatum on Cyprus
In Ankara Greece debates an ultimatum to accept Turkish terms for Cyprus settlement or face possible war. U.N. and NATO mediators seek peaceful talks in Athens as the Cyprus crisis looms. Nationalist China keeps seat at the U.N. versus a Peking bid. Washington notes a drop in the trade surplus aiding tax hike arguments.
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Arizona legislature works on tax reform plans
Senate President Marshall Humphrey says progress is being made on tax problems as both houses meet briefly then adjourn for committee work and caucuses. The reform focus includes classifications and land assessment percentages. Arizona Supreme Court grants Frisby mandamus to challenge barber license denial in Scottsdale.
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Kush denies Missouri coaching rumors for ASU coach Frank Kush
ASU football coach Frank Kush dismissed circulating talk that he is a candidate for Missouri. He said the first he heard of the idea was today and called it only a rumor. Kush noted his long success at ASU and said a real offer would be needed to lure him away.
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Government rates smokes for tar nicotine contents
The federal government released nicotine and tar ratings for fifty nine cigarette brands based on FTC measurements. A congressional panel is examining displaying the rankings at points of sale as part of potential new warnings.
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Tobacco nicotine rankings spark debate on health warnings
The table on page 2 discusses nicotine rankings seen as interim steps toward stronger health warnings. Senator Magnuson argues rankings could help smokers pick less hazardous brands, while the Tobacco Institute cautions against inferring health effects from tar and nicotine data.
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