Kennedy Reports Grim World Tensions as Crisis Persists
President Kennedy gave the nation a sober outlook on international strife. He described the Berlin and Viet Nam crises as high hazard with no immediate hope for settlement and warned of a long, costly period ahead without clear signs of Soviet restraint. General Maxwell Taylor will assess Saigon's needs to defend territory against Communists.
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Dean Rusk
Andrei Gromyko
Berlin
Khrushchev
Vienna
X15 Pilot Aims For Speed Record Break Within Weeks
Maj Robert White, 37, prepared for another speed ascent after topping 215000 feet in a test at Edwards Air Force Base. The flight beat civilian Joe Walker’s 169600 foot mark by about 8 percent as White reached 99.9 percent of Earth's atmosphere and faced high pulse and breathing rates during the ascent. The aircraft is designed for speeds over 4000 mph at 50 to 100 miles high.
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Edwards Afb
Calif
UPI
Robert White
White
Air Force
Joe Walker
Smith Reflects on Annexation After Army Service
Smith, a new homeowner at 1328 E Plaza, discusses life after a recent explosion over annexation. He cites family duties with two young boys and lawn care as off duty, and notes recovery is hard to gauge until area re annexes. He served as forward observer in Europe and joined Scottsdale city staff two years ago.
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E. Plaza
Smith
Kennedy aims for moon mission and test disclosure
The report notes Kennedy’s stance on Soviet tests and the moon project. It describes White House acknowledgment that all detected Russian tests were not publicly announced and outlines Kennedy’s response to GOP criticism and his note on choosing a successor to Speaker Sam Rayburn.
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White House
U.S
GOP
Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Kennedy
House
Woman Reports Husband Missing in Scottsdale
A Scottsdale area woman told the sheriff that her husband Manuel DeCosta also known as Frank left for Las Vegas on Sept 1 with $4,000 and has not been heard from since. The 75-year-old retired lumberman disappeared in June for a month after marrying Mrs. DeCosta and has not received mail as expected from the American Legion post. He is described as six feet tall with brown hair and eyes, wearing a plaid sport coat, brown or black shoes, a western straw hat, blue socks and slacks, and a tan western tie. Deputy T. H. Melched is investigating.
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Scottsdale
Manuel DeCosta
P. O
Las Vegas
American Legion Post
de Costa
Frank
Scottsdale Chamber appoints nominating group for election
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce board selected a five man committee led by Jack Huntress to nominate ten candidates for five board seats in November. The group also announced distribution plans for the annual directory and accommodation guide set for Jan and Dec releases.
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Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Hoffa Sues Meany Over Libel and Slander Claim
In Lansing Michigan Teamsters Union leader James R Hoffa announces a $1 million libel and slander lawsuit against AFL CIO President George Meany. Hoffa challenges Meany to name any racketeers or gamblers in the Teamsters Union during a speech at a Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council meeting urging readmission to the AFL CIO.
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Lansing, Mich
UPI
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Teamsters Union
Hoffa
Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
Reds Detonate Another Blast
The Soviet Union detonated a low to intermediate strength nuclear device early today, marking the 20th publicly announced explosion by the AEC since tests resumed on Sept. 1. President Kennedy said the fleet had exploded more than expected.
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Washington
API
Soviet Union
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Kennedy
Auto Workers Council Expected To OK Contract
The UAW National Ford Council is expected to approve a three year national contract with Ford Motor Co. The agreement resolves the last two national issues production standards and union representation with money matters settled earlier. About 300 members booed President Walter Reuther at a Detroit meeting.
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Auto Workers Council
Detroit
UPI
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Council
Ford Motor Co
UAW
Ford
Walter Reuther
Reuther
National Ford Council
Dog Sought That Bit Boy In Front Yard
Anxious mother seeks light tan Pekingese that bit her 5-year-old son Michael on October 2 in the Sornberger yard to confirm rabies vaccination. The dog, tagged, fled before a close look could be taken, and the boy has shown no ill effects.
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Kenneth Sornberger
N. 48Th
Michael
Sornberger
Ford council approves pact as union seeks local vote
The Ford executive board approved a profit sharing AMC agreement but said final approval depends on ratification by Local 72 at the Kenosha plant and by the national unions. The strike could end only after both sides approve economic terms and plant disputes are settled. Walter P. Reuther aims to return Ford to full production by Monday.
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Ford Council
American Motors
Kenosha
Wis
AMC
Ford
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
Top consultant to address final sessions of alcoholism conference
A nationally known consultant and lecturer will headline the final sessions of the Third Annual Community Conference on Alcoholism at Phoenix College Auditorium. Mary Lu Schwarz, executive director of the Albuquerque Area Council on Alcoholism, will speak at 122 E Thomas. A public AA meeting follows at 8 30 with eight former drinkers sharing recovery stories. A 30 minute free film on alcoholism screens at 7 30.
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Mary Lu Schwarz
Albuquerque
N.M
Council On
Phoenix College
E. Thomas
Alcoholics Anonymous
Scottsdalian
Charles N. Ronan
Maricopa County
Maricopa
New Western Athletic Conference May Expand to Eleven
Denver Reuters United States. The Western Athletic Conference formed by six schools plans to set a constitution and code before expanding. The group may invite more than four institutions, with Colorado State University and Utah State named as eager members and Texas Western rumored. Brechler will head the league with offices possible in Denver Salt Lake City or Phoenix. A meeting in Phoenix on October 22-23 will finalize details and a six member council led by Tom Popejoy of New Mexico will oversee the effort.
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Denver
UPI
Western Athletic Conference
Paul Brechler
WAC
Skyline
Brechler
League
Salt Lake City
Phoenix
Tom Popejoy
University of New Mexico
Wyoming
Utah
Brigham Young
New Mexico
Arizona
Arizona State
Colorado State University
Utah State
Texas Western
Rayburn Recovers From Pneumonia Amid Cancer Fight
Dallas report says House Speaker Sam Rayburn 79, dying of cancer, showed miraculous improvement after pneumonia sent him into a coma. Doctors note he is awake, recognizes relatives, and has normal temperature, but the cancer remains advanced with no hope of recovery.
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Dallas
Tex
UPI
Sam Rayburn
John Holton
Rayburn
Bonham, Tex
Robert F. Short Jr
Short
Red Fallout Spreads Across World From Soviet Tests
Radioactive fallout from Soviet nuclear tests has spread over most of the world. The level of radioactivity in the atmosphere during the current test series generally exceeds early measurements, yet never with enough intensity to pose an obvious health danger. Scientists disagree on a safe radiation level.
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London
UPS
United Press International
UPI
20000 More Draftees Asked in November
The Defense Department asked the Selective Service to provide 20000 draftees for the Army in November. Navy Air Force and Marines would rely on volunteers through November. The October Army quota remains. Since August the draft quotas total 78000 across four months of the Berlin crisis.
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Washington
UPI
Defense Department
Selective Service
Army
Department
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Berlin
Stamler Heads Camera Club In Scottsdale Formation
Harry Stamler was elected president of the newly formed Scottsdale Camera Club at its organizational meeting last night. Officers include Charles Kendall as vice president Clay Agee secretary Mrs Bruce Schafer treasurer and Dr Donald Goley program chairman The first regular meeting will be November 1 at 7 30 pm upstairs at Western Savings and Loan Assn. Programs for beginners and advanced amateurs and professionals are planned and the Phoenix Saguaro Club is invited to join attendees should bring prints color slides and cameras for a clinic.
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Harry Stamler
E. First
Scottsdale Camera Club
Charles Kendall
W. Holly
Clay Agee
Bruce Schafer
S. Rose Circle
Donald Goley
S. Scottsdale Rd
Western Savings and Loan Assn
Phoenix Saguaro Club
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