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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1961

Page

3

Tongay Gains Release After Prison Term

Rus sell Tongay, once a swimming prodigy known as father of the Aquators, was freed after six years of a 10 year manslaughter sentence for the 1953 death of his daughter Kathy. He planned to seek refuge in a Trappist monastery in California after a bus trip to Houston.

Raiford Fla UPI Russell Tongay Tongay Kathy MacFadden- Deauville Miami Beach Bubba English Channel DeWitt Sinclair Houston Tex Tongya Sinclair Vina Calif

Valley Zoological Park Proposed by Maytag Plans

Salt River Valley may host a multi million dollar zoo as promoter Robert E. Maytag pledges initial 100000 investment. He seeks a mile square site with lakes restaurants band-shell and children's zoo while William Cully of Swope Park Zoo will aid as consulting director.

Phoenix UPI Salt River Valley Robert E. Maytag Maytag Paradise Valley Hassi William Cully Swope Park Zoological Gardens Kansas City F. L. Maytag Sr The Maytag Co Newton Towa

Magma Copper buys Belmont copper mine near Superior

Magma Copper Co. announced the purchase of Belmont Copper Mining Co. for 800000 dollars. Belmont property lies two miles southeast of Superior and includes 120 unpatented and 12 patented claims, contiguous with 50 Queen Creek claims. The Belmont mine long supplied water to Superior.

Superior UPS Magma Copper Co Belmont Copper Mining Co Belmont Queen Creek Magma

Patti Carey to perform acrobatic acts at Phoenix club event

Scottsdale teen Patti Carey 15 trains at Jerry Doyle Ranch and competes in Mr Arizona Miss Valley Sun contests. She will exhibit acrobatic dancing and gymnastic numbers at the Phoenix Boys Club tomorrow night, with state weight lifting contests also on the slate. Carey has charity appearances and plans a third state gymnast meet at Arizona State University next month.

Patti Carey Jim Carey E. Coronado Scottsdale Patti Phoenix Scottsdale High School Jerry Doyle Children’s Hospital Veterans Administration Hospital Arizona State University

Soviet Union presses U.N. trusteeship independence demand

The Soviet Union demanded that United Nations trust territories gain freedom and independence this year, including Pacific islands once held from Japan and now administered by the United States as a strategic area. S. G. Lapin spoke as the assembly debated trusteeship and Congo, while Adlai Stevenson stayed silent in the Congo debate and froze U.N. Trusteeship Council membership, ready to explain Washington stance if Congo resolutions reach a vote.

United Nations N.Y UPD Soviet Union Pacific Japan United States S. G. Lapin Trusteeship Council Congo U.S Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Zenon Rassides Stevenbly U. N Counson Washington

Army officer pitches open aid to foreign guerrillas

A senior Army officer circulated a proposal to train and supply guerrilla forces aimed at overthrowing Communist regimes in Eastern Europe and elsewhere. The document argues the United States should act openly, noting Soviet risks in Laos and Kennedy's push for greater guerrilla capability, though officials gave it limited attention.

Washington UPI United States Europe Laos Arthur G. Trudeau Army Research and Development Kennedy Defense Department

Grenade hits U.S. official in South Vietnam home

A hand grenade, wrapped in a towel, exploded in the home of William C. Thomas, a U.S. International Cooperation Administration official, injuring him in one eye. Thomas, 47, of Fort Myers, Florida, was flown to Clark Air Base for medical care. his family was unharmed. The attack came two days before South Vietnam voted to elect a president, with Diem expected to win.

Saigon Viet Nam Thomas South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem

Scottsdale Ramada Inn Meeting On Arizona Business

The Scottsdale Ramada Inn will host a Tuesday 8 p.m. meeting of the Arizona Manufacturers' Representatives Association and electrical and electro mechanical manufacturers representatives. Boyd H Gibbons Jr special assistant for industrial development will speak on Arizona a Symbol for American Business and Private Enterprise.

Scottsdale Ramada Inn Arizona Manufacturers’ Representatives Association Boyd H.gibbons Jr Fannin Arizona

Soviet Seaman Seeks Asylum in Sweden

The captain of a 200 ton Soviet submarine tender sailed into Swedish waters and asked for political asylum. The nine man crew remained aboard as the Lithuanian-born captain went ashore. Swedish officials gave no immediate confirmation of asylum or identity and denied any submarine chase.

Hemsen Sweden UPI Supreme Command Maj. G. Westerlund Supreme 2 Command

Annexation Clash: Phoenix Gerrymanders Arcadia Split

The Scottsdale Daily Progress predicts Phoenix overreached by securing a Motorola plant to back a Phoenix petition. The plan would extend a strip from 52nd Street to Jackrabbit Road north of Camelback Mountain, claimed illegal and likely to be tossed. Arcadia residents show strong opposition to Phoenix control.

Phoenix Arcadia 62Nd 64Th Streets Scottsdale Motorola 52Nd St 52Nd Street Jackrabbit Rd Camelback Mountain Sam Marcian Scottsdale Daily Progress

Arizona Law Criticism by Rep Miller Over Textbook Control

PHOENIX Arizona legislator Rep Cecil Miller D Yuma questions the Arizona school law and urges reconsideration of textbook selection authority. He notes districts currently choose texts and asserts he has little faith in the present arrangement. County school superintendents attend the capitol meeting.

Phoenix API Cecil Miller D-Yuma Arizona Miller Capitol State Board of Education Yuman

Warrant Issued for Frazier in Tucson Slaying

County Attorney Harry Ackerman issued a first degree murder warrant for James Thomas Frazier 24 in the stabbing death of Wilfred Labrie 52 a service station attendant. Tucson police drew a composite of Frazier from a witness who saw the killing. Frazier is at large and wanted for burglary and grand larceny. He is described as 6 feet tall 165 pounds with green or blue eyes dark brown crew cut hair may have a heavy beard and unusually large arms.

Tucson UPI Harry Ackerman James Thomas Frazier Wilfred Labrie Bob Ellis Tucson ‘Police Department Asas State Police Frazier

Narcotics Bill Promised by Arizona Group

A large Arizona group pledged to seek narcotics legislation during the session. They discussed a breakfast meeting with officials and supported strengthening the liquor license quota system, which they urged to be abandoned.

Arizona Osly

Frontier Traffic Up 16 Percent in March

Frontier Airlines reports a 16 percent rise in passenger boardings for March across its 11 state system, compared with the same month a year earlier.

Frontier Airlines

Russians in Space Hit Spark U S Quest for Leadership

US space officials and seven Mercury astronauts say a Russian in orbit will not derail American plans. Russia’s early manned space planning dates to 1955 with Laika’s 1957 flight. The United States insists Mercury is not a race but a first step toward lunar and planetary exploration and leadership in manned spaceflight.

Washington UPI US S Mercury Russia United States Laika George M. Low National Aeronautics and Space Administration Low Moscow Space Agency United Press International

Sharp Words Continued from Page One

Evans challenged remarks about pay and status of workers who protected homes. Brewer called Phoenix officer Joseph Nemecek as a witness over the disputed Sokoloff signature. Judge McCarthy chastised Brewer for his argumentative style as Scottsdale and Arcadia witnesses testified. Brewer faces accusations of obtaining trial information from Phoenix city hall while representing Dr. Howard K. Brady.

Sokoloff Brewer City of Phoenix Joseph Nemecek Warren L. McCarthy Scottsdale and Arcadia Phoenix City Hall Howard K. Brady E. Calle Camelia

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