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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1961

Page

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Cuban and Soviet Fire Powers in Cuba Invasion

Reports from UPI describe Premier Fidel Castro using MIG jets and tanks against rebel forces advancing from a beachhead in Cuba. In Moscow protests grew as thousands demonstrated outside the U.S. Embassy, while Cuban ambassador Chomon claimed rebel bombers were shot down and reinforcement flights were attacked.

United Press International Fidel Castro Cuba Moscow Faure Chomon

Soviet Accusation of U S Invasion of Cuba Sparks Protest

Moscow accused the United States of planning and starting a Cuban invasion and threatened possible aid to Fidel Castro if armed intervention continued. The statement, read on Moscow Radio, urged U.N. action and denounced the move as a dangerous provocation. Simultaneous campus demonstrations and embassy restrictions accompanied the reaction.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union United States Cuba Fidel Castro Moscow Radio U.S Friendships University Patrice Lumumba Soviet’ Union Republic of Nikita Khrushchev Castro

Papago Park Development Nears Reality

Phoenix plans rapid Papago Park development as the city takes over from the state. An 18 hole golf course and large picnic area should be ready by summer 1962 with other facilities by 1963, as part of a $6.1 million five year parks and recreation push.

Phoenix UPI Papago Park Scottsdale Mesa Tempe Phoenix Growth Committee

U N Awaits Proof Of Cuba U S Invasion Charge

United Nations diplomats await Fidel Castro's spokesman to prove his accusation that U S forces at Guantanamo Bay aid Cuba's invasion. U S and Guantanamo officials deny the charge. U S ambassador Stevenson attacks Soviet arms and advisers aiding Castro with figures of tanks guns and personnel.

United Nations, N.Y UPI U.N Fidel Castro U.S Guantanamo Cuba Raul Roa General Assembly Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Roa Florida United States Castro Russia Bloc

Annexation meeting draws cold reception from eastside residents

About 60 people attended at Tonto School as City Manager Bob McNutt explained Scottsdale services for annexation. A similar session is planned at Pima School for residents of Hallcraft No. 4 tract where Home Owners Association members oppose annexation, though no organized opposition appeared. One person filed a petition to annex.

Eastside Tonto School Scottsdale Bob McNutt Pima School Hallcraft No. 4 Home Owners Association

Scottsdale Charter Ruling Leaves Council Powers Intact

City Manager Bob McNutt states that all official acts in Scottsdale during 13 months of charter government remain valid unless illegal for reasons beyond charter validity. He notes judge Warren L. McCarthy’s ruling does not erase the status of the common council, which acted until two weeks ago when three new members joined.

Scottsdale Bob McNutt Warren L. McCarthy Common Council McNutt Carl W. Roe Roy R. Petch George Long Phil Messinger John Knudsen Knudsen Art Petersen Bill Flanigan Bill Clayton Moya Kelley Bob Hutchins John Pickrell

Scottsdale Moves to Void Phoenix Arcadia Annexation

Scottsdale re enacted Ordinance 115 annexing a strip along the Arizona Canal and filed it with the county recorder. A Phoenix lawsuit by Robert E Rhoten seeks to halt the Arcadia annexation claiming lack of owner consent and non contiguity. Judge E R Thurman expected to hear the case this afternoon as Phoenix pledges services to Arcadia residents.

Scottsdale County Recorders -Office Phoenix Arcadia Robert E.rhoten E. Calle Rosa Rhoten Scottsdale Law Duecy 60Th Street Arizona’ Canal Kelly Moore Court House County Recorder’s Charles Duccy Kelly Turner E. R. Thurman Scottsd Arizona Canal 56Th Street Samuel L. Vickers

Scottsdale School Budget Seeks 9.6 Million For 1961 62

The Scottsdale School Board will consider a proposed budget of 9 606 712 for 1961 62 announced by Dr John L Ashe superintendent. The plan adds 2 415 380 or 33 58 percent to last year’s 7 191 332. The tax rate is not yet set but will likely rise. Salaries account for 76 percent of the budget with teachers getting 54 percent. A new 160 000 line item covers school textbooks due to state aid changes.

Scottsdale Ashe Arcadia

Forest blaze in Santa Rita Mountains grows near Tucson

The season s first major forest fire burned over 400 acres in Madera Canyon near Tucson. Coronado Fire Chief Don Jirsa said a 300 fire fighters force should contain it if winds ease. Rangers, prisoners from Mt Lemmon and Saf ford camps, and New Mexico Indians help battle the blaze.

Tucson UPI Santa Rita Coronado National Forest Madera Canyon Coronado Don Jirsa Mt. Lemmon and Safford New Mexico

JFK Wage Bill Survives First Senate Test

President Kennedy's $1.25 per hour minimum wage bill withstood a key Senate vote as conservatives failed to pass a substitute 63 to 64. Debate continued with amendments to be considered, and final action was not expected until Wednesday. The Dirksen substitute, aimed at middle ground support, failed despite concessions.

Washington UPIU Kennedy Senate Everett M. Dirksen Everett M. Dirksen, Inl Dirksen Thruston B. Morton R-Ky

History of World-Wide Communism film program

The Anti-Communism Movement of Arizona Scottsdale chapter presents a film titled The History of World-Wide Communism. The Armed Forces in formation film runs about an hour and will be shown Friday at 7 p.m. in the community room of the Western Savings Building.

Western Savings Building

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