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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1961

Page

2

Liquor License Rules Proposed by Arizona Committee

The House liquor study committee approved a resolution for the state superintendent to draft regulations for his office and set public hearings for license applicants. It directed amendments to bar license sales or leases and to require residency within half a mile to testify, while considering issuance for local convenience and community interests.

Phoenix UPI House Liquor Study Committee State Superintendent of Liquor Licenses and Control John A. Duncan Legislative Council Bill Stephens D-Maricopa State Fair Commission

Judge Grants Tough Tucson Child Support Decision

A Tucson justice of the peace sentenced a man for failure to provide for minor children to 180 days at public works. He ordered $2 a day to be split among three mothers with five children, allocating two-fifths to the first mother, one-fifth to the second, and the remaining two-fifths to the third.

Tucson UPI

Cuba Reports U S Plane Shot Down Over Cuba

Castro and Cuban officials claim a North American military plane was shot down over Matanza Province. The pilot's identity is disputed between Leo Burney of Boston and an unnamed U S aviator per Havana and New York statements. Body reportedly in Cuban hands.

Cuba Leo Francis Burney Burley Boston United Nations New York Raul Roa Bell Roa General Assembly Havana Matanzas U.S Australia

United States condemns Cuban executions of two Americans

The State Department labeled the Cuban government action as a violation of elementary justice and asked Switzerland to protest the executions of Howard F. Anderson of Yakima Washington and Angus McNair Jr. of Miami Florida. Officials said inquiries would also be made about reported arrests of Americans in Cuba.

Washington UPI United States State Department Switzerland U.S Cuba Howard F. Anderson Yakima Wash Ant Angus McNair, Jr Miami Fla Lincoln White

Scottsdale Retail Sales Rise Amid City Growth

Scottsdale reported higher retail sales over the past two months while Phoenix saw declines. City Manager Bob McNutt noted Scottsdale sales tax revenue reached 21 554 21 in February and 21 858 12 in March, up from 10 828 in February 1960 and 14 314 in March 1960. Phoenix returns dropped from 351 497 in February to 347 037 in March.

Scottsdale City of Phoenix Bob ‘McNutt McNutt

Scottsdale Council Delays Action On Garbage Rates

Scottsdale City Council postponed action on proposed garbage and trash collection contracts pending clarification of commercial rates. An agreement with Garbage Service Company sets a 2.95 per residence charge for both trash and garbage collection, with city funds covering most of the cost and homeowners billed 150 monthly. Final action on rates expected next week. The council also set pool rates and approved bronze trash can displays for downtown use, while approving a Hallcraft homes plat over objections to two story units and zoning intensity.

Scottsdale Gar‘bage Bob McNutt Tomers Parks and Recreation Commission Old Civic Coordinating Council William Flanigan Hallcraft Homes Coronadgq Granite Reef Flanigan Arizona Korner

Mary Agnes Hursig 79 Scottsdale resident dies

Mary Agnes Hursig 79 longtime Scottsdale resident died Monday in Doctors Hospital. She lived at 1948 E Camelback Rd and was born Sept 18 1881 in Milne. She leaves three daughters Lorraine Avritt Mildred Adams and Gladys Kelleher a son Edgar DeWard a sister Margaret Wurzer and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at Inglewood Memorial Park Inglewood California Messinger Mortuary in charge.

Mary Agnes Hursig Scottsdale Doctors’ Hospital E. Camelback Rd Hursig Milne Lorraine Avritt Scotiedale Mildred Adams Garden Grove Calif Gladys Kelleher Columbus Ohio Edgar DeWard San Francisco Margaret Wurzer Kansas City Inglewood Park Messinger Mortuary

Second Trial Denied in Killer Gallagher Case

Lee Roy Gallagher, convicted of killing Mrs. Pauline Stephans in a Tempe gravel pit last November, has been denied a new trial motion by Superior Court Judge Yale McFate. Gallagher faces the death sentence in the gas chamber at Arizona State Prison in Florence.

Phoenix UPI Lee Roy ‘Gallagher Superior Court Yale McFate Gallagher Pauline Stephans Tempé Arizona State Prison Florence

Ex Fire Chief Faces Charge Involuntary Manslaughter

Former Phoenix Fire Department chief George L. Simpson, 67, faces involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the death of 57 year old William G. Riemach at Simpson’s tavern. He was released on 2500 dollar bail after a preliminary hearing.

Phoenix UPI George L

San Diego Youth Dies In Highway Crash

Mrs. Cynthia Ellen Miller, 19, of San Diego, died in Holbrook Arizona after her 1961 two door sedan overturned eight miles east of Holbrook on Interstate 40. The car left the highway struck a wash and embankment. Arizona Highway Patrolman Carl Back reported multiple injuries on arrival at Holbrook Hospital.

Holbrook UPI Cynthia Ellen Miller 42Nd St San Diego Here Arizona Highway Carl ‘Back Miller Holbrook Hospital

Dispute Split Not Break in Soviet Chinese Rift

The essay traces a year of Sino Soviet quarrels over policy means and aims. It notes a split in methods and goals rather than a total break, highlighting Khrushchev’s peaceful coexistence versus Mao’s violent revolutionary path and the struggle over non Communist movements.

Phil Newsom UPI Moscow Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Mao Tse-tung Stalin Peiping Prague East Berlin Soviet Union Red China Lin -Piao Egypt Iraq India Indonesia Lenin Red China Pacific

ASU Sees Record Graduation Class In 76 Years

ASU reports 1,797 students applied for graduate and undergraduate degrees for the upcoming commencement. President Dr G Homer Durham notes many will not complete requirements on time, but he expects the largest spring class in the university’s 76 year history. Of the total, 1,317 seek undergraduate and 480 graduate degrees.

Tempe Arizona State University G. Homer Durham ASU

Phoenix UPI summary of governor defense on legislature

The Phoenix report outlines Gov. Paul defending the legislature as a reader from the House Republican perspective. Bill Stephens comments on Tuesday emphasize real estate and remaining costs, with focus on legislative majorities.

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Petition Signatures Under Review By County Officials

The legitimacy of the petition signatures is being checked by the county attorney and county assessor. The issue may go before the board of supervisors on Monday.

Parsitet Simian Conan

Father Of Five Man Kills Wife Then Self in Phoenix

Phoenix police report Fred Scott, 54, owner of the Zanzibar Club, shot and killed his wife Anastasia, 37, outside their family home after years of quarreling and then killed himself in the heart. Two of the couple’s five children witnessed the mother’s slaying from outside.

Phoenix UPI Fred .Scott Zanzibar Anatasia Scott

Scottsdale forecast pulls cooler, windy patterns

The Scottsdale forecast warns of partly cloudy conditions today tonight and Thursday with winds and a cooler spell. Highs near 90 today dipping to the upper 80s and a Thursday morning low around 58. Rain chances are not specified.

Scottsdale

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