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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1961

Page

5

Scientists to Gather for ASU Confab Across Six States

Tempe ASU hosts annual meetings of four regional science groups drawing more than 300 scientists from six states. Events include four major addresses and 150 plus research papers over six days. Russell A. Nidey to speak on Astronomy from Balloons Rockets and Satellites.

Tempe Arizona State University Rocky Mountain Division American Association For the Advancement of Science Arizona Academy of Science Beta Beta Beta National Honorary Biology Society Arizona Junior Academy of Science Life Sciences Center Russell A. Nidey Space Division Kitt Peak National Observatory Tucson AAAS AAS Physical Sciences Life Sciences Memorial Union

Injured Man Dies Twice in Funeral Home Rescue

John C. Griffith, 46, was buried by a collapsed gravel mound while working with a tractor shovel. A rescue team freed him, he was declared dead, revived on a funeral prep table, and later died at Erlanger Hospital due to head injuries.

Chattanooga Ton UPI Erlanger Hospital John C. Griffith Griffith Putnam-Whitt Whitwell Harry Hooper Norwood Erlanger

Indian youth admits shooting in federal case

A 17 year old Papago boy pleaded guilty in Federal Court to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of 8 year old Loiutise Harris near Sells. Donald Harris had faced first degree murder charges after admitting he shot his cousin with a 22 caliber rifle on January 21.

Tucson UPI Donald Harris Loiutise Harris Sells

Discharged U of A Professors Appeal Dismissals

Two University of Arizona professors filed appeals with the faculty grievance committee. Alan Macewan an assistant botany professor and Larne Chapman supervisor of the Safford experiment station asked for hearings the first appeals since 1955. Macewan argues political activity led to his firing while the university cites teaching ability. Chapman says incompetence was given as the reason but he believes they want to replace him.

Tucson UPI University of Arizona Alan Macewan Larne Chapman Safford Experiment Station University Macewan Chapman

Scottsdale Annexation Ordinance Annexes Contiguous Territory

Scottsdale Council passes Ordinance 15 annexing a described tract contiguous to the town. The measure includes map certification, street dedication, and emergency clause effective upon mayoral approval, with signatures dated April 11 1961 and official seal.

Scottsdale Arizona Canal Maricopa County Arizona Scotsdale Scottsvale M. B. Kimsey M. E. Kimsey M. E. Kimshy

Judge Clears Cotton Growers In Avra Valley Case

Four Avra Valley Marana cotton growers Cecil Anway Carrie Hale Cecil Payne and W Glad den were found innocent of violating an Arizona regulation on disposal of cotton crop remnants aimed at eliminating pink bollworm. Justice Norman Green dismissed the charges stating the regulation serves the public good and should be enforced.

Tucson UPD Avra Valley - Marana Arizona Cecil Anway Carrie Hale Cecil Payne W.€.Gladden Justice of the Peace Norman Green

Kennedy confronts press glare on Caroline at school

Mrs Kennedy says media attention harms her 7 year old daughter Caroline's privacy. She describes photographers and public scrutiny outside the White House affecting ordinary moments like taking Caroline to ballet class or the circus. The First Lady vows to keep Caroline's routines private whenever possible.

Caroline Kennedy White House Siagle Washington Jacqueline Kennedy Caroline

Haugh assails Arizona legislature as mob like at Tucson club

Tucson report cites Rep John Haugh blasting the legislature's majority faction for ignoring minority views and favoring inexperienced appointees. He warned the body can act like a mob, responding only to signals rather than voter needs.

Tucson UPI Pima County John Haugh East Side Republican Club Haugh

Senator Thelma Bollinger resigns from liquor study panel

Thelma Bollinger, a Kingman senator, withdraws from the Senate liquor study committee due to ownership of a liquor license. Her departure follows political tension over potential conflicts of interest and rule adherence in the chamber.

Phoenix UPD Thelma Bollinger Kingman Senate Liquor Study

Kennedy college aid bill faces major changes in committee

Washington reports a House education subcommittee is continuing closed door work on Kennedy's college aid bill with major changes expected. The plan shifts emphasis from financial need to academic merit, prompting speculation about administration support and overall impact. Other congressional news notes Kefauver drawing up a plan on drugs.

Washington UBI Sen. Estes Kefauver D-Tenn

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