Scottsdale Strikes Dual Annexation Blows Over Arcadia
Scottsdale annexed two parcels on the Phoenix Arcadia dispute triggering legal opinion that Phoenix Arcadia annexation may be illegitimate. The first three lots lie north of Thomas Road along Tangerine Avenue near the Arizona Mena Club, complicating Phoenix’s pending action. The Daily Progress attorney cites state law on annexation of parts of another municipality as a basis.
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Cosmos voyage described by Yuri Gagarin in dark sky
A fragmentary report depicts Yuri Gagarin as the world’s first traveler to space. His remarks describe the sky as very dark and the earth as a blue light, with his eyes reflecting starlight during the historic voyage.
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Earth
Cosmos
Tevestia
US and Russia Race to Orbit as Space Plans Unfold
US officials acknowledge Russia likely to be first in orbit after decades of space push. NASA notes Russia’s heavy boosters, dating to 1946, give a lead before Saturn engines in 1964. Mercury program aims for brief tests and chimpanzee flight before manned orbit.
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Joseph L. Myler
Washington
UPD
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United States
National Aeronautics
Sand” Space Administration
NASA
Hugh L. Dryden
Soviet Piloted Space Mission Triggers Global Jubilation
The article recalls the 1961 launch of Yuri Gagarin, detailing world reactions from Moscow crowds to Kishinev's renamed Gagarin Boulevard. It notes Soviet officials announcing timings of ascent, overflight, retroactive braking, and landing, framing the flight as opening a new era for mankind and inspiring many to name children after the hero.
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Fannin Calls July First Special Session on Liquor and Narcotics
Governor Paul Fannin announced a July 1 special session of the Arizona legislature to address liquor licensing and narcotics control. He notified Senate President Clarence Carpenter and House Speaker W L Tay Cook and said committees will have time to study proposed bills before convening. The call follows earlier deadlock and the creation of study groups by both houses. Per diem rules for the session are outlined, with pay available for non Maricopa County residents only.
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Building Code Changes Hit Council Snag
City council delayed enacting special building code changes for developers building more than five homes in a tract. The ordinance, tied to an agreement with Hallcraft Homes before annexation, was tabled for study amid protests by Councilman Bill Clayton who urged uniform rules for all builders and warned against permitting shoddy construction.
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Coronado
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GM indicted in bid to monopolize diesel locomotive business
The Justice Department reports General Motors faces indictment by a New York grand jury on charges of attempting to monopolize the diesel locomotive sector.
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Washington
Two Buildings Break-Ins Reported by City Marshal
Forcible entries were reported last night to the city marshal. The Money Oldsmobile office on South Scottsdale Road was entered by ladder access to the roof and roof breach. A D. D. Castleberry Construction model home at 5941 E Windsor was entered by kicking the front door. Damages totaled 30 dollars at the office and 10 dollars at the home. no losses were reported.
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Council Approves Water Resources Survey for Scottsdale
The Scottsdale City Council voted four to three to hire hydrologist Heinrich J Thiele to survey groundwater in the city and surroundings at a cost of 3000 dollars. The six week study may lead to future work at 125 dollars per day, with three advocates arguing for foresight in water planning.
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Art Petersen
Bill Flanigan
John Knudsen
Mort Kimsey
Bill Clayton
Bill Schrader
John’ Marron
Bob McNutt
Heinrich J. Thiele
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Bank Design wins approval for Scottsdale bank site
The Scottsdale Board of Architecture and the City Council unanimously approved the two story Bank of Scottsdale design. Architects suggested minor changes to rock planters ground floor glass areas and western brand accents along roof edges. A pictorial guide to Scottsdale architecture will be prepared and submitted Monday evening.
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Bank of Scottsdale
Scottsdale
Local Postal Receipts Rise in Scottsdale Third Quarter
Receipts for the third quarter ending March 81 rose 17 percent from 1960. From January 7 to March 31, receipts totaled $134,878.25 versus $115,678.14 last year. In the tenth counting period finished, receipts increased 7 percent from $41,036 to $44,079.
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Space triumph shadows US return as Soviet lead widens
After the cosmonaut's return the announcer hailed Earth as welcoming the traveler while American scientists congratulated the Russians on another first. Yet officials admitted disappointment that the United States lagged in space achievement, with Soviet propaganda quickly shaping world opinion.
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United States
U S Tracking Soviet Rocket Marks Early Morning Flight
The White House said American tracking stations tracked the Soviet man in space rocket after launch from Asia. Press Secretary Pierre Salinger noted the president was informed shortly after 8 am, confirming the success of the mission.
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