UPI: Brooks presses for speedier U S space program
Washington reports chair Henry Brooks of the House urged a faster U S space program as NASA head James Webb testified that current plans meet American needs not Russia's. Webb welcomed Kennedy budget boosts but warned speed depends on Congress funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Chairton Brooks
House
U.S
Prographe
Louisiana ‘Democrat
United Press’ International
Brooks
James E. Webb
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States
Webb
NASA
Kennedy
Congress
Dryden
D ‘Tie
Giant -Space
Russia
Laotian Soldiers Join Water Fest For New Year
In Vientiane soldiers and royal troops laid aside rifles to spray water on civilians as Laos observes its New Year. Government offices closed and King Savang Vathana festivities drew crowds while probes of rebel activity loom over the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wienti Laos
UPI
Aes
Royal Army
Vientiane
Luang Prabang
Savang Vathana
Castro Aide Flees Cuba Amid asylum claim
Fidel Castro’s top aide and private secretary Juan Orta reportedly broke with the leader and sought asylum in a Latin American embassy. He headed the prime minister’s office and had overseen imprisonments of those suspected of disloyalty to Castro. Reports cite opposition to Cuba joining the Soviet bloc as a motive, though some say he previously supported Castro’s foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
UPI
Fidel Castro
Juan Orta
Orta
Castro
Agrarian Reform Building
Cuba
Arcadia Citizens Rename to Greater Scottsdale Citizens Committee
The Arcadia Citizens vote unanimously to rename as the Greater Scottsdale Citizens Committee. The group includes many Scottsdale area members and aims to push annexation decisions tied to the Arcadia district near 68th to 56th streets. The arcadia annexation cases await Superior Judge Warren L. McCarthy’s ruling after hearings. Jack Evans remains chairman with Robert Rhoten and Ott Boettcher as co chairs of different committees. The next meeting is planned for 8 pm next Wednesday, with a 50 resident membership cap for the Greater Scottsdale area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Scottsdale
Arcadia
City of
Phoenix
68Th and
56Th Street
Arizona Canal
Jack Evans
Pima Plaza
New Citizens Organization
Robert Rhoten
E. Calle Rosa
Ott Boettcher
D. R. Kidd
N. 83Rd St
Arthur W. Beverage
N. 83Rd
Scottsdale
Low Guess On Tax Take May Make Rate Soar
Phoenix UPI County Manager Charles W. Miller warned Maricopa County taxpayers could face a 50 percent tax increase for 1961 1962 if state sales tax revenue is underestimated The Tax Commission underestimates by 1.5 2 million dollars and the county must base spending on that estimate The county would have to raise the rate from 90 cents per 100 of value if the pres eee tax formula had been used last year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
UPI
Charles W. Miller
Maricopa
Miller
Maricopa County
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Phoenix Clerk Challenges Annexation Claim District Dispute
Phoenix City Clerk Stanton von Grabill disputes Scottsdale annexation efforts saying petitions cannot be withdrawn after action and questioning continuity of Scottsdale city limits amid recent annexations of three Arcadia area lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix City
Stanton von Grabill
Phoenix
Arcadia
Grabill
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Arcadia High to Attend Arizona Boys State
Fenton J. McDonough announced today that six Scottsdale and Arcadia High School delegates were selected for Arizona Boys State in Flagstaff in June. Delegates include Charles Dunlap Phil McCombs Kim Udall Steve Helmer Ken Geiser Woody Dow Jeff Reidenour Michael Case Robert Fukuchi Carl Granzow Tom Henze. Sponsors from the local Legion Kiwanis Optimist Sertoma clubs total six with more sought at $40 each. without funds some scholars may be unable to attend.
Elks To Hold Sunday Picnic at Scottsdale Center
Scottsdale Elks Lodge No 2148 hosts annual family picnic at the Scottsdale Community Center starting at noon Sunday. Emblem club plans games and contests for all ages and a barbecue beer dinner. Larry Bower serves as picnic chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
Wife of Yuri Gagarin Tells of Space Flight Joy
The wife of Yuri Gagarin Valentina describes the first manned spaceflight. Neighbors crowded in as radio and television carried news of the historic landing. Tass called her a simple modest young woman of medium height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentina
Gagarin
Yuri
Russia
Yelena
Galya
Tass
Kennedy To See Navy Maneuvers Off Florida Coast
President Kennedy will ride the Navy attack carrier Independence to observe maneuvers off the east coast of Florida. He will travel to Mayport near Jacksonville to board in the morning, the ship will depart at once, and he will return to Washington the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Independence
Florida
White House
Pierre Salinger
Mayport
Fla
Jacksonville
Warning on unauthorized fund solicitations by door to door groups
The Better Business Bureau warned Scottsdale residents to verify solicitations with the Scottsdale City Clerk or Phoenix Committee on Charitable Solicitation before giving to door to door fundraisers. The National Gospel Army, previously denied permits in Phoenix, has worn Salvation Army like uniforms and solicited in the area. Salvation Army officials stated they are not conducting any fund appeal in Scottsdale at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
Phoenix Committee On
Better Business Bureau
Maricopa County
The
National Gospel Army
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Glendale
Phoenix
Salvation Army
Lincoln Upton
Judge McCarthy Urges Backlog Settlement Move
The judge praises efforts to settle cases citing a clogged docket and backlog. He notes ongoing advocacy for a practical approach to reduce court congestion and improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udge
McCarthy
Paradise Valley Days Open With Flower Show and Talent Night
Paradise Valley Days festival kicks off Thursday at 5 p.m. on Sand Street and Bell Road with a flower show. A talent show follows at 7 p.m. and a jiujitsu exhibition. Saturday features a pet show at 9 a.m., a children’s little cowpoke parade at 12:30 p.m., a hobby show at 2:30 p.m., and a pie and cake contest at 7 p.m. Sunday offers an open gymkhana at 10 a.m., Arabian costume riding by Kathey and Jean Le Croix and Jerry Smola from Lasma Arabian Ranch of Scottsdale, and jumps by the Phoenix Sky Divers from 4:30 to 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
Kathey
Jean LeCroix
Jerry Smola
Lasma Arabian Ranch
Scottsdale
Phoenix Sky Divers
Airlift To Laos Edges Upward in Report
Washington reports a slight increase in the Russian arms airlift to pro Communist rebels in Laos, according to the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Viet Nam
National Assembly
Hanoi
Laos
South Viet Nam
Viet Minh
Washington
UPI
Tax reform push at Tonto School meeting in Arizona
DeWitt rep Reese and House member Kret led a Arizona Homeowners Association session at Tonto School requesting tax refunds and funding for a property revaluation ballot measure. Reese noted House Bill 156 on professional statewide reappraisal failed, urging a Republican majority to back Gov. Paul Fannin’s tax reform agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonto School
DeWitt
Don ‘Reese
Dave
Kret
de Witt
Reesé
Paul Fannin
Boys Club Offers Program Tonight In Scottsdale
Members of the Scottsdale Boys Club stage a public program at 7 30 tonight in the club gym at Hinton and Osborn to observe National Boys Club Week. Tomorrow night at 7 parents and friends may attend the annual awards program where the basketball trophy and national contest awards will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
Hinton’ and
Osborn
Senate Debates Kennedy Minimum Wage Bill Clash
Senate floor confrontation opens over President Kennedy minimum wage proposal raising to 1.25 per hour. Southern conservatives join Republicans to trim the measure amid amendments and GOP criticism. Russell leads bloc citing 4.1 million workers affected and Goldwater stresses harms to unemployed and unskilled workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Kennedy
Richard B. Russell
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Sturgis
Phoenix Symphony
Soviet Russia
Army Hospital
Arcadia Citizens
Arcadia Citizens Committee
Warren L. McCarthy
Tron
Scottsdale High School
Arcadia High School
Arizona
Navy
Scottsdalians
Arizona Homeowners Association
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!