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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1961

Page

2

Kennedy vows end to federal color line in jobs

President Kennedy told the 33 member Committee for Equal Employment Opportunity at the White House that the administration will act with firmness to end discrimination in federal hiring and in contracting. He said the committee will use its powers to remove any trace of race creed color or national origin bias from government work.

Washington UPI Kennedy Committee For Equal Employment Opportunity White House

Frat Brothers Offer Car Washes for YMCA Fund Drive

ASU Phi Delta Theta and its auxiliary Phi Delphins plan car washes at 7 stations in Tempe and Scottsdale to raise funds for the YMCA. About 67 members will wash cars at $1 each, aiming to handle 1,000 vehicles for a $1,000 total.

ASU Phi Delta Tate Phi Delphins Scottsdale- Tempe YMCA Tempe Scottsdale Blakely S. Scottsdale Shell N. Scottsdale Humble Chevron E. McDowell Mobile Mill el Paso E. Apache Richfield Sampson

False Teeth Fail death by own action

Real estate broker Greer B. Nelson of Tucson was in fair condition after an attempted suicide. Police said the bullet struck his dental plate, ricocheted, and caused his death by his own action was foiled by his false teeth. Nelson was reportedly despondent over finances.

Tucson UPS Greer B. Nelson Tucson Medical Center Nelson

Scottsdale seventh grader advances to state spelling bee

Kathyne Smith a 12 year old Tonalea seventh grader from 407 W Monte Vista, Scottsdale, earned district victory over 16 finalists to reach the state spelling bee. She studied Words of the Champion and will compete at the Westward Ho Hotel with 22 other finalists. Her parents and Tonalea staff cheer as she balances school work and cafeteria duties.

Bile Doyle Kathyne Tonalea Scottsdale Kathy Leonard Barcelona Walter Bright Kathy Smith Tonalea Elementary Phoenix

Harmony contest lights up ASU with 14 quartets

Fourteen entries from Arizona State University residence groups and Greek organizations compete in the ninth annual Harmony Contest on Monday April 17 at 745 p.m. in Cosner Auditorium Tempe. Fraternities and sororities West and South Halls and Gammage Hall join Alpha Delta Pi Chi Omega and others. Dr Gary Anderson dean of men hosts with judges from Sahuaro Chapter and the Sweet Adeline Society. Tickets at the door. open to public. Sponsored by Sigma Pi fraternity.

Arizona State University Cosner Tempe Alpha Delta Pi Chi Omega Kappa Delta Alpha Phi Gamma Phi Beta Delta Gamma Phi Delta Theta Sigma Phi Epsilon Theta Delta Chi Sigma Chi Delta Phi Gammage Gary Anderson Sahuaro Society For the Encouragement and Preservation of Barbershop Quartet Singing In America Sweet ‘Adeline Society Sigma Pi Fraternity

Scottsdale Progress Sunny and Warmer Through Wednesday

The forecast calls for sunny today and Wednesday in Scottsdale with occasional afternoon wind. Daytime highs near 80 today and around 84 on Wednesday, and a low near 48 Wednesday morning.

Scottsdale

Bankruptcy Costs Residents In Winton Heights And Mansfield Manor

UPI reports U S Bankruptcy Referee Stan ley E Jerman warns two Phoenix subdivisions may force extra down payments for homeowners who wish to keep their houses. Forty buyers paid 47 000 to Res Com Builders Corp before it filed for bankruptcy on Nov 27 1960.

Phoenix UPI U.S Stanley E. Jerman Winton Heights Mansfield Manor Res-Com Builders Corp Jerman Neal Roberts

Mounted Patrol Will Nominate Officers Tonight

Nomination of officers for the Scottsdale Mounted Patrol will be held at 7 30 p m today at 29 A Pima Plaza. Current officers are Norma Bell president Pete Palmieri vice president and Gene Wit treasurer. Ten head of wild horses visited the group during a chase from the Lazy Z ranch to the McDowell Mountains Verde River Black Lava and Granite Reef. None were caught and a return trip is planned. A barbecue was held at the Wien home Sunday night.

Scottsdale Mounted Patrol Pima Plaza Norma Bell Pete Palmieri Gene Wit Huck Charles Miltz Bill Martens Jim Busser Wren Waldorf and Bell Road McDowell Mountains Verde River Black Lava Granite Reef Wien

New Damage Suits Hit Electrical Firms in Antitrust Case

Justice Department filed a second round of damage suits against 11 of 29 electrical firms from the historic antitrust case. suits target six electrical equipment types sold to TVA, Defense Dept, and government agencies by General Electric, Westinghouse, Allis Chalmers, and ITT. Kennedy said damages not yet quantified but could reach millions. purchases dated 1956 to 1960. first round sought 12 million.

Robert F Kennedy

Re-Trial Requested in Tempe Murder Case

Maricopa Superior Court Judge Yale McFate heard a plea for a new trial for Lee. Roy Gallagher, sentenced to death for killing a woman found stabbed in a Tempe gravel pit. Defense argued prosecution prejudiced jurors by introducing a vial of blood claimed to be the victim’s and that prosecutor Arthur Ross hid four final witnesses not endorsed on the information.

Scottsdale Planning Commission Rezones Meadowview Tract Near Hall’s

The Scottsdale Planning and Zoning Commission renewed an application to rezone a 20 acre tract between Reef roads and Hall’s development. The plan seeks to designate the northwest MacDon pane area as a special use zone within a broader residential and commercial development.

Scottsdale

Cabinet Works Furnishings and Repair License Notice

Phoenix cabinet firm Shepard specializes in fine furniture and built in fittings. Licensed and bonded CR 46285 posted at Cavalier Drive with work estimate service and official assurances.

BREE Shepard Cavalier Phoenix

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