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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1961

Page

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Postal rates urged to curb deficit under Kennedy plan

The administration asked Congress to raise postal rates including a one cent rise in first class regular mail and air mail letters and post cards to trim a projected 843 million dollar deficit for the new fiscal year. Day outlined proposed hikes affecting magazines newspapers advertising circulars and small parcels with additional savings from parcel post special delivery and administrative actions.

Washington Tpi Congress Pacmactar General Wolwar Moullam Uwe Nase Te Mene Eisenhower Kennedy State of the Union Day Congress Today

Teens tied to season of car theft in Scottsdale

Sheriff rounded up 17 teenagers and three neighbors after a spree stealing and abandoning nine or more cars. Juvenile Court Officer Robert Schardt blamed double school sessions and idle time, noting many faced school dissatisfaction, while some held after school jobs. One teen came from a fatherless home with a mother working two jobs.

Gene McLain Scottsdale Area Robert Schardt Tfhe Scharat Coronado High Schardt

Incorporation petitions target Arcadia area amid zoning debate

Residents and the Citizens Committee for 4 Supervisors are seeking incorporation to gain zoning control and protect a minimum one acre lot size. Petitions, backed by 85 to 90 percent of eligible property owners, were filed as Phoenix annexation efforts stretch to Jackrabbit Road and Mountain Shadows Resort wins a lawsuit enabling smaller lots. Scottsdale denies annexation while offering a service agreement worth about 20 000 dollars annually.

Aradise - Talleyficial Couty Jowney Downey Cemelback Road Phoenix Arcadia Jackrabbit Road Mountain Shadows Scottsdale Scottsdale Road

Rich ard Zebell family wins Miss Housing Development 1961

Scottsdale housewife Mrs Zebell of 7433 E Thomas Road claimed last night on the Groucho Marx TV show as Miss Housing Development of 1961. She won 500 dollars and a station wagon after a panel of three judges chose her from three finalists for beauty poise and personality. The show was taped in Hollywood in February. Only Cindy her daughter who had tonsils out yesterday did not see her mother on television.

Richard Zebell E. Thomas Road Zebell Scottsdale Hollywood i Cindy

Cuban press brands Kennedy arsonist after store fires

Havana controlled papers accuse President Kennedy of setting the El Encanto blaze and a Santiago store fire as part of an imperialist strategy to topple Castro without invasion. Revolucion calls Kennedy an arsonist and terrorist while pledging resilience and eventual condemnation of the U.S. leader.

Havana UPI Today Kennedy Cuba el Encanto Santiago Fidel Castro Revolucion Estrat Egy Emedy el Encato United States

New Bank of Scottsdale Construction Awarded

Construction will start Monday on the independent Bank of Scottsdale on Scottsdale Road. Herman Chanen Construction Co. won the $236,000 bid to build a two story modern facility in 120 days with a target opening of August 1. The bank will be federally insured to $10,000 per deposit and offer drive in services with office space on the second floor.

Bank of Scottsdale Scottsdale Road Thomas J. Sillersi Herman Chanen Construction’ Co Sillers Scottsdale James G. Edmiston Richard L. Taylor Raymond A. Thon Herman Chanen

NASA faces 1967 moon goal as cost warned by Seamans

Robert C. Seamans told the House Space Committee that a two to three year speed up could cost the taxpayer an extra 4 to 5 billion dollars annually. He noted Kennedy’s 1.2 billion dollar NASA authorization request for the next fiscal year and said the administration trimmed NASA funding by about 182 million, including a 50 million cut to Apollo. He argued a moon mission by 1967 would require an all out effort.

Robert C.“Seamans NASA House Space’ Committee House ‘Committee Kennedy Seamans Earth

Colorado man reports theft of Rolliflex camera in motel

Joe William Kingsley of Denver told Scottsdale officers a $300 Rolliflex camera was taken from his motel room drawer between March 31 and April 9 after a trip to Mexico. He had placed the camera in a dresser drawer March 31 before moving to another motel April 9.

Colorado Scottsdale Marshal’s Office Joe William Kingsley Denver Mexico

JFK Appeals For Progress

President Kennedy urged Latin American nations to set a summer deadline to begin projects raising economic and social standards. He spoke on Pan American Day and said the U S delegation to the Inter-American Development Bank meeting in Rio de Janeiro should push the next step in the alliance for progress. He also proposed a meeting of the Inter-American Economic and Social Council.

Washington API Kennedy U.S Inter - American Development Bank Rio de Janeiro Council of the Organization of American States Inter-American Economic and Social Council

Spaceflight Victory Highlighted by Khrushchev Welcome

Readable fragments describe a Soviet leader Khrushchev receiving a welcome at an airport and a ceremonial speech at Red Square. The text mentions a space hero and praise for spaceflight achievements, noting greater distances and a climactic shrine event.

Geenee Poe Red Square

Building Permits in Scottsdale Hit $130000 in April

Building permits issued in Scottsdale during April totalled more than $130,000. The largest permit was $35,000 for the American Baptist Church on Papago Parkway. Three permits for Industrial Park projects for Radiator Chemical Co. added up to $38,000.

Scottsdale New American Baptist Church Papago Parkway Radiator. Chemical Co

Goldwater challenges Douglas on diet and wage bill

Barry Goldwater ridiculed a proposed minimum wage plan by Senator Douglas at a press conference waving a cellophane wrapped chicken and a week’s diet for a working girl. He claimed he does not need a diet and urged Douglas to push for a $2.50 wage, arguing the humanitarian standard.

Douglas Goldwater

Laos Ceasefire Plan Outlined by US Allies

Department spokesman Joseph W. Reap said a cease-fire proposal backed by the United States and Britain could be discussed this week to settle the Laos problem. He would not confirm a deadline.

Les Rissia Pune Laos Department Joseph W Reap Cine

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