Global shock as Soviet nuclear test provokes world outrage
World reaction to Sept 1 test grows as Japan Canada and Austria condemn the blast. Leaders warn of fallout risk and urge action while public protests and government measures spread across Europe and the United States.
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Soviet Union
Russia
Tokyo
Hayato Ikeda
Japan
John Diefenbaker
Diefenbaker
Nikita
Khrushchev
Sasaichi Yoshiyama
Nagasaki
Queen Elizabeth Announces Plan to Expand British Army
In a ceremonial address Queen Elizabeth II outlined a defense plan to nearly double Britain's army, targeting about 50,000 national service men and 140,000 reservists. The plan would extend active duty by six months for some service members and recalls for some reserves, with exact manpower figures not yet specified.
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London
UPI
Elizabeth II
Aew
War Office
Army
British Queen Seeks East West Settlement Amid NATO Ties
The queen linked Britain's defense buildup to stronger alliance ties with the United States and Western Allies. She pledged to continue increasing partnership and participation in NATO while pursuing an East West settlement to preserve West Berlin security and freedom.
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Britain
United States
West Berlin
Plane hijacker given life plus 25 years in prison
Leon Bearden was sentenced in El Paso to life plus 25 years for hijacking a Continental jet on August 3. He violated three federal laws in the hijacking. His son Cody, 16, pleaded guilty to related charges and faces an unspecified federal term until age 21.
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EL Paso
Texas
UPI
Leon Bearden
Continental Airlines
Cody
Navajo School Invites Parents To Sing Tomorrow
The Navajo School Parent Group invites all parents in the Navajo School area who enjoy singing to attend a meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the school cafetorium. For further information call Mrs Elaine Cressman. WH 6 9322 or 969 3663.
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Elaine Cressman
William Riley Local Rancher Dies Suddenly in Tuc son
William P. Riley 59 died suddenly yesterday morning in Tucson while flying to Arkansas on business. A Northwestern University alum and former football tackle, he owned a Granite Reef Road ranch near MacDonald and partnered in Bond Riley Realty. He is survived by his wife Martha, six children, three brothers, a sister, and his mother. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley Presbyterian Church. Interment in Green Acres Cemetery.
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William P. Riley
Tucson
Arkansas
Riley
Holstein Dairy Association
Granite Reef Road
MacDonald
Northwestern University
Bond-Riley, Realty
Martha
Frank
Scott
Patricia
Meredith
Kathleen
Scottsdale
Theodore
H. Frank
John
Kenilworth
Ill
Frances Clark
Deerfield
Halbert F. Riley
Wilmette
Valley Presbyterian Church
Herbert Landes
Messinger Mortuary
Green Acres Cemetery
Answer Sought In Tucson Bomb Shelter Dispute
In Tucson a University of Arizona scientist pressed Gov. Fannin's Civil Defense panel for an answer on how long residents would need to stay underground after a nuclear attack. Dr. James E. McDonald argued for a three month duration, citing his calculations, and warned that 350 megatons could be used with Titan bases at risk. He estimated $50 million to shelter 250000 locals and urged shelters on school property within a 15 minute walk.
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Russia
Vienna
Institute of Meteorology
Copenhagen
Turku
Rome
Vatican Radio
Soviet Union
Phoenix
UPS
Tucson
University of Arizona
Paul Fannin
Civil Defense Advisory Committee
James E. McDonald
Institute of Atmospheric Physics
Kennedy
Department of Defense
Air Force
McDonald
United Press International
Myers To Win Eagle Award At Kaibab Troop 268 Court
Edward Myers of 6601 E Calle Rondo will become Kaibab Troop 268 first Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor Thursday at 7 30 p m He is a Scottsdale High School sophomore A Kaibab School cafetorium ceremony welcomes troop members and invites boys over 11 with parents for potential scouts rechartering and other awards.
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Edward Myers
E. Calle Rondo
Scottsdale High School
Kaibab School
Scottsdale Elks
Arizona State Dance Planned
Arizona State University's Catholic Youth Center hosts a student dance from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the youth center on Eighth and College avenues. Rock and roll singer Del Shannon will perform. admission is 1.50 per person per dance chairman Jerry Cirou.
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Arizona State University
Catholic Youth Center
Eighth and
College Avenue
del Shannon
Jerry Cirou
Winter Storm Delivers Heavy Snow Across Arizona
Cold winds and heavy snow hit Arizona with the White Mountains receiving the heaviest falls. Snow totals reported include McNary 20 inches Show Low 13 Snowflake 12 Maverick 10 Holbrook 6 Williams 4 Flagstaff Winslow 2. Rain totals exceed an inch at Nogales Ft Huachuca Douglas 079 Prescott 045.
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Globe
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McNary
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Prescott
Safford Show Low
Tucson Winstow
Yuma Oa Dd
Show Low
Holbrook
Williams
Winslow
Nogales
Douglas
Soviet Congress Endorses Khrushchev Leadership and Program
The 22nd Soviet Communist Congress reelected Nikita Khrushchev as first secretary and reappointed him to the presidium alongside key figures like Leonid Brezhnev and Alexei Kosygin. The body approved a new party program aiming to raise living standards to world‑leading levels within 20 years, while trimming presidium membership from 14 to 11 full members.
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Moscow
UPI
Nikita Khrushchev
Russia
Khrushchev
Mikhail Suslov
Anastas I. Mikoyan
Nikolai Shvernik
Otto Kuusinen
Leonid Brezhnev
Frol R. Kozlov
G.I. Voronov
Russian Republic
Dmitri
Soviets Ask Finland for Talks on Joint Defense
Finnish and other Scandinavian cabinets were called to discuss a Soviet note requesting Finland join in talks on joint defense against a possible West Germany attack. Officials urged calm, speculating the move could be part of the Berlin crisis or a warning as Kekkonen visits the United States. The press floated ideas Finland might be pressured to curb Western ties or accept bases.
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Helsinke
Finland
UPI
West Germany
Foreign Office
Berlin
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