23 Feb 1962
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1962
Page
1
A four day Tucson Rodeo event opens with 301 cowboys, over 45000 dollars in prize money, and weather concerns. Beutler Bros stock performs well despite rough footing while riders chase scores and crowd energy as names like Snappy John and Bob Swain post top rides.
The House Ways and Means Committee backed Kennedy's plan to withhold 20 percent on interest and dividends. It targets about 600 million dollars yearly and lets refunds offset overpayments. exemptions for under 18 and seniors with no liability. The plan would start next January.
Hollywood reports say Frank Sinatra and Juliet Prowse canceled their planned marriage after six weeks of engagement. The pair issued a joint statement citing career conflicts, with Prowse seen packing for a future without the wedding gown.
A citizen newspaper report asserts proven value of a manned flight concept with tests and early results. The article outlines potential applications and emphasizes public interest in aviation milestones.
Forecasters predict sunny and warmer conditions for the weekend at the Rodeo grounds. A cold Colorado front and moist California air may bring northern Arizona a cool start, while Southern Arizona stays sunny. Temperatures should rise to the mid sixties with previous rainfall totaling 1.54 inches this year.
Washington audience hears Adlai E. Stevenson urge Soviet American cooperation. He proposes Mrs Kennedy broadcast a peace message and Mrs Khrushchev conduct a televised Kremlin tour.
John Glenn returns to Cape Canaveral after orbiting Earth four hours and 56 minutes aboard Friendship 7. President Kennedy pins the Distinguished Service Medal and praises the team effort as a crowd of about 100000 cheers. Glenn thanks the Mercury crew and expresses pride at representing them.
U S officials warn Nikita Khrushchev may torpedo next month’s Geneva disarmament conference if President Kennedy announces renewed atmospheric nuclear tests. The note to Kennedy and Soviet terms at Geneva suggest propaganda aims and possible East West pressure to push a summit rather than a ministerial meeting. Kennedy prepared to reject the summit bid while insisting talks proceed at the foreign ministers level.
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