18 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1962
Page
1
A 24 year old East German was killed when attempting to breach border barriers in a speeding truck. Police report say the vehicle hit zigzag obstacles at the Heinrich Heine crossing as it tried to escape to the West.
Ken McDonald acting city manager announced that improvements along India School Road to the triangle south of the Canal are to be completed by year end. The district includes roll curbing lights sidewalks and storm drains with work starting mid May. Arc lights will likely be installed and costs shared between residents and the city due to the road’s arterial status.
Three American governors visited Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and called the site a lesson to the world on the futility of aggressive war, underscoring a message of peace and reconciliation.
In Rome the foreign ministers of six European Economic Community nations failed to sign a treaty for a union of European peoples. Belgium Netherlands France Italy West Germany and Luxembourg debated closer integration vs sovereignty. The deadlock signaled a major setback though unity talks were not abandoned.
Beta Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets at 8 tonight at Janet Henshaw's home 5 Kachina Way Scottsdale. Mrs Alexander speaks on the topic How Is Your Conversation.
City council last night tabled for one week the proposal by builder Herbert B Graybill to authorize 1500 square foot units at Villa Monterey off Miller Rd The plan seeks to raise density on land developed under county Zoning R4B The $1 2 million two story apartments faced opposition from residents concerned about privacy from rear patios and second floor dwellers The council took the request under advisement as it considers the 6 foot maximum height proposal and density changes
George Hayduke of 6030 East Calle Camella in Scottsdale will again head the University of Chicago Alumni Fund Drive in Phoenix this spring for the fifth consecutive year. Hayduke earned an MBA from U Chicago in 1933 and is credit manager for the Arizona Agrochemical Company.
A fragmented line suggests discussion or debate about two Bilis occurring in early May. Readable details are scarce, but the item hints at timing and a potential comparison or event involving Bilis.
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