John Birch Society founded by 11 businessmen in Indiana
Robert H. W. Welch Jr founded the John Birch Society in 1958 after gathering 11 businessmen from nine states in an Indianapolis hotel. Welch, a North Carolina native and Harvard Naval Academy alumnus, calls Communists a long-range threat and says five million Americans support anti Communist groups. He envisions coordinated action to defeat communism.
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Robert H. W. Welch Jr
Massachusetts
Indianapolis
John Birch Society
U.S
Birch Society
John Birch
Washington
Welch
America
John
Alaska
Hawaii
Robert Welch
Lic
North Carolina
University
Harvard
U.S.’ Naval Academy
National Association of Manufacturers
Boston
Belmont
England
Syngman Rhee
Korea
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
Resort Clears Hurdle for Arizona Leisure Acres Plan
Scottsdale Planning Commission recommended to the city council approval of a 250 unit resort apartment complex named Arizona Leisure Acres on a 40 acre parcel at Scottsdale and Lincoln Rds. The project includes luxury single story apartments a restaurant and spa facilities and follows zoning updates to city standards. Changes consider converting county zoning to city zoning on several map sheets and align uses with the R4K zone.
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Scottsdale
Lincoln Rds
George Fretz
Indian Bend Rd
Indian Bend
Maricopa County
Scottsdale 2000
Camelback and
Miller Rds
Kermit Keeley
M. Tilton Keefe
Dentist Dr Gerald D Timmons Receives Henry Spenadel Award
Dr Gerald D Timmons of Scottsdale receives the Henry Spenadel award at the Statler Hilton New York for contributions to dentistry. He is past president of the American Dental Association and former dean of Temple University School of Dentistry, noted as a leading dental educator who spoke in the ADA House of Delegates.
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Gerald D. Timmons
Scottsdale
Henry Spenadel
Statler Hilton Hotel
New York
First District Dental Society
New York State
Timmons
American Dental Assn
Temple University School of Dentistry
American Dental Assn’s
House of Delegates
Association
Council On Dental ,Education
American Assn. of Dental, Schools
Johnsons drive for landslide wins eyes polls
Washington coverage notes President Johnson's intense focus on polls across state national and regional levels. Veteran reporters recall long briefings where LBJ steers conversations to his standing with voters and demands constant updates on polling data.
Johnson’s Poll obsession fuels Texas style campaign frenzy
A group of editors and reporters observed President Johnson’s relentless focus on poll numbers and national swing, likening his approach to a high stakes state championship. They noted his apparent confidence in a landslide while figures and regional shifts were cited, all amid a frenetic Texas political vibe.
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LBJ
Johnson
Texas
Folsom Misses Scottsdale Education Meeting
GOP state superintendent candidate Sarah Folsom did not speak at a Scottsdale Education Association meeting after her invitation arrived only at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Democrat incumbent W. W. Dick was set to address the group as Folsom campaigned in Tucson.
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Sarah Folsom
W. W
Skipper) Dick
Scottsdale Education Association
SEA
Jim Mayne
Tucson
Hugh Phillips
The
SEA Political’ Actions Committee
Folsom
Phillips
Mrs. Folsom
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Myron Feinsilber
United Press International
San Francisco
Birchers
Ku Klux Klan
Communist Party
Birch
Harold Kennedy
Scottsdale Baptist Hospital
Sockers Gray Club
By Lyle Wilson
United’ Press International
Washington, D.C
Washington News Corps
National’ Window
Levi
N. Brown
Chandler
San Marcos
E. Main YO
Jene
Prescott
Dan River
Sarah
Wame-Leny
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