City Officials Press State Action to Curb Government Suits
City Mayor Lew Davis and councilmen urged Arizona lawmakers to curb suits against governments and to grant powers for county building codes weed and trash removal and raise the scooter licensing age to 16. They pressed for state land for recreation and creation of industrial authorities. A February Phoenix meeting was planned with legislators to discuss these bills.
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Charles Gudaitis
Lew. Davis
Pima County
Ramada Inn
League of Arizona
Tucson
League
Supreme Court
Arizona
David Hawkins
Davis
Marie Keane
Herman Danforth
Pauw Beerman
Keane
Phoenix
California
Schools Face At Least 20 Dollar ADA Pay Increase
State Senate President Clarence Carpenter predicted schools would receive at least a $20 per pupil increase in state Average Daily Attendance payments. He noted education bills will be wide ranging next session and that tobacco tax proceeds should go to education if approved. He anticipated a long debate over capital outlay for state institutions.
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Senate
Clarence Carpenter
Gila County
Carpenter
Arizona Hi-Y
Tri-Hi
State Capitol
House
Agatn
Man Dies of Burns After Lighter Fluid Incident
Paul Wright, 64, of Mesa, died days after being burned at Elks Hospital on December 18 when lighter fluid ignited his pajamas. He suffered extensive second and third degree burns and was moved to St. Marys Hospital. The incident remains under investigation as hospital rules prohibit lighter fluids in patient rooms. Survivors include his widow Pauline Wright of Mesa.
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Mesa
Elks Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Lima
Chia
Wright
Ellis Hospital
Melcher Mortuary
Pauline
Legislator Pay Plan Opposed In Arizona Note
Rep Edward Chambers announces a bill to ban double public pay for legislators citing Tucson School District No 1 action allowing a teacher to draw both salaries while serving in the Legislature. The case involves Rep Tony Carrillo and another district, Douglas, with varied payments. Chambers reviews statutes for required vote.
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Edward Chambers
Pima
Tucson
Tony Carrillo
B-Pima
Arizona
Douglas
Chambers
Chou En-Lai Confers In Morocco
Chinese Premier Chou En-lai and Chen Yi meet Moroccan Prime Minister Ahmeed Bahnini and officials in Rabat during a Africa tour. King Hassan II hosted a banquet for the visiting leaders as talks focused on mutual interests, including trade and copper ore purchases.
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Rabat
Morocco
UPL
Chow En-lai
Ahmeed Bahnini
Ahmed Reda Guedira
Chou
Africa
Chen Yi
Hassan II
Hassan
U S Canada Agree on Border Air Traffic Safety
Ottawa announces a new U S Canada pact to provide greater safety during peak air traffic along the international boundary. It allows air traffic control services to extend 50 miles beyond the border when conditions warrant, with Canadian centers potentially routing all air traffic in the border strip. Central centers monitor radar and radio instruct aircraft on altitude speed and direction.
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Ottawa
U.S
New York Court Upholds Aptheker Lecture Rights
The Appellate Division unanimously ruled academic freedom allows avowed Communists to speak at State University of New York facilities. It overruled a lower court that barred Herbert Aptheker at the University of Buffalo, noting no law forbids abstract advocacy and that no statute directly covers the case. Attorneys will consider next steps.
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N. Y
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Third Judicial Department
Herbert Aptheker
University of Buffalo
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Aptheker
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Communist Party
William Epan
Ballston Lake
Congress
Russell G. Hunt
State Supreme Court
Dr. Aptheker
Egan
Appellate Division
Court of Appeals
UA Debaters to Compete in Redlands Tournament
University of Arizona debaters will travel to Redlands California for a four day tournament. Team one features Gordon Blount of Ajo and Leonard Bower of Merrill Wisconsin and Henry Kenskin with John Roberts both Tucson natives. Only 24 colleges attend and the event runs eight rounds. Dr Jack Howe UA forensics director will accompany the teams.
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University of Arizona
University of Redlands
California
Gordon Blount
Ajo
Leonard Bower
Merrill
Wis
Henry Kenskin
John Roberts
Body Returned to Reds In Berlin Protest Over Death
The body of 18-year-old Paul Schultz was returned from West Berlin to East Berlin after being shot on Christmas day while fleeing to the west. West Berlin police and civilians staged a rare protest as the hearse crossed the wall, with thousands traveling through checkpoints, and East German authorities conducting customs on the route. The incident sparked questions in the West over recognition of the East German regime.
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Berlin
Paul Schultz
East Berlin
West Berlin
East
Heinrich Heine
ADWN
Wall
Reds Hint At Bargain On Crossing Berlin Wall
West Berlin traffic may continue next year if West negotiates with East Germany. Gerhard Eisler, top East German propagandist, urged talks in Young World and Neues Deutschland. Officials say more cross border traffic could follow after the Christmas season passes expire January 5.
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Berlin
UPI
Neues Deutschland
Rose Parade Beauty Faces Allergies On Float
Miss Yakima New Year's Day Karen Kelley learns roses bring misery not magic. The 19 year old Yakima Washington entrant in the Tournament of Roses endures allergic reactions and relies on allergy pills during the Pasadena parade experience.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Karen Kelley
Yakima
Wash
Sabotage Hinted In Lakonia Fire
A 25 year old steward claims sabotage caused the Lakonia fire with flames erupting in the barbershop engine room and laundry. Greek figures show 91 dead and 64 missing among 1041 aboard. Crewmembers defend actions and blame rescue delays amid a pending court inquiry. The British government may order its own inquiry with Prime Minister Douglas-Home to consult on next steps.
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Faris
UPI
Lakonia
George Democrite
Democrito
Matteos Zarbis
Zarbis
Alec Douglas-Home
Ernest Marples
Winter Visitors Buy Verde Meadows Apartment Homes At Big Savings
Visitors spending part of the year in Tucson find Verde Meadows offers real savings over renting similar apartments. Witt Construction notes low monthly payments as low as 50 dollars attract retirees and part timers, with unique deeds and full real estate tax exemptions for veterans and widows. Model apartments open daily at 1338 East Irvington Road, call 294-9471 for details.
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Tucson
Witt Construction Company
Veterans
Veterans Hospital
East
Irvington Road
South Park Avenue
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