Flu Epidemic Hits Arizona Schools and State Agencies
The Hong Kong flu reached epidemic levels in Arizona with 4 099 cases last week versus a five year average of 422 for December. Schools including Agua Fria Pomerene and Tolleson closed early due to absences while others planned closures. Vice President Humphrey is sidelined by flu in Phoenix as the Phoenix Chamber cancels its 23rd annual tourist tour.
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Arizona
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State Health Department
Hotchkiss
Agua Fria High
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Pomerene Grammar School
Benson
Tolleson
Tucson
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
U.S
William Benton
Connecticut
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Diphtheria Cases Reported in Maricopa County
The Maricopa County Health Department reported three diphtheria cases last month, all among children aged 7 to 18. One child died and two recovered. Health Director Dr. Stanford Farnsworth noted it is the first county case in several years and urged parental vaccination.
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Phoenix
UPI
Maricopa
Stanford Farnsworth
P D Names John A Lentz to Western Operations Leader
John A Lentz will become vice president and general manager of Phelps Dodge Corp western operations on January 1. He succeeds Walter C Lawson who retires after a long career in Arizona dating back to 1926 and will remain on the board living in Phoenix. Lentz rose from mining engineer at Ajo in 1935 to chief engineer at New Cornelia in 1946 and to general superintendent of Ajo in 1956 before leading Morenci and other properties.
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Phelps Dodge Corp. Western Operations
Lentz
Walter C. Lawson
Lawson
Arizona
Pd’s
Phoenix
Phelps Dodge
Ajo
University of Arizona
New Cornelia
Morenci
Tucson Debaters Sweep Sun Devil Invitational
Debaters from Salpointe Rincon Palo Verde and Rincon High Schools won top honors at the Sun Devil Invitational Debate Tournament held at Arizona State University. 125 participants from 16 Arizona and California high schools entered the weekend event in junior and senior divisions. John Beck and Terry Brady of Salpointe won senior division honors. Debby Mickey and Phyllis Peterson of Rincon were second. In junior division Palo Verde teams tied for first with Robert Gonzales Irvin Minder Ray Price Anita Bernstein. third went to Bert Rotter Jay Roth Michael Hanson and Ross Horwitz of Rincon. The topic: Resolved that the United States should establish a system of compulsory service for all citizens.
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Arizona State University
Arizona
California
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Terry Brady
Salpointe High School
Debby Mickey
Phyllis Peterson
Rincon High School
Palo Verde
Robert Gonzales
Irvin Minder
Ray Price
Anita Bernstein
Bert Rotter
Jay Roth
Michael Hanson
Ross Horwitz
Rincon
United States
Ole Magazine Holiday Preview Highlights Tucson Scene
The Cursor Baily Citizen Magazine showcases Ole! with a wacky King’s English version of A Visit From St. Nicholas and humor on Old Santa’s image. Features include the University of Arizona Art Gallery holiday show, J. H. Waddell sculptures, Satchmo Armstrong jazz, UA bicycle racing, a housing development cliff hanger, Los Changuitos Fees mariachi tale, and gift guides.
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Rently
University of Arizona Art Gallery
J. H. Waddell
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Los Changuitos Fees
Tucson
Liven Olemanana
Mobil Oil Drops Annual Economy Run
Mobil Oil Corp will discontinue its annual Mobil Economy Run a seven day Los Angeles to New York road test of fuel consumption for stock American cars. The 26th competition slated for next April is cancelled due to shifts in motorist attitudes and Mobil advertising strategy, says Richard F. Tucker Mobil VP marketing North American division.
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Mobil Oil Corp
Mobil
Los Angeles Times
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Richard F. Tucker
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