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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1961

Page

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Castro Radio Claims 400 Rebels Captured After Cuba Invasion

United Press International reports Havana radio claimed 400 rebels were captured after the Cochinos Bay landing. Castro’s broadcasts denounced Kennedy as an imbecile and blamed U.S. fear of Russia for not aiding the exiles. The report quoted downed planes including a B29 and F86 and noted rebel prisoners sent to Havana.

United Press International Fidel Castro Kennedy Russia Cuba Havana U.S Cochinos America United States

Vision of Space Race Delays Boosters and Moon Goal

The official argued that spending up to 40 billion dollars on rocket boosters over the next decade would be folly without scientific proof of a best booster program conducted for chemical or nuclear rockets. He urged aiming for the moon before the Russians if possible, but warned Saturn would keep the United States behind in the race.

Lyndon B. Johnson Saturn

Zoo Plans Grow as Papago Site Chosen?

Jim Sexton was named temporary director of the proposed children's zoo in Papago Park, with a chance for a larger Papago Zoo by consolidating two zoos. Sexton serves as president of the proposed private development, signaling a pivotal step toward accessible local zoo access.

Jim Sexton Sexton Children's Zoo Papago Park

X15 Rocket Reaches 3140 MPH in Desert Test Flight

At Edwards Air Force Base Maj. Robert White flies the X15 rocket plane in a 67 second full power test reaching 3140 mph and 108000 feet. The craft, weighing 57000 pounds, aims for 4000 mph with longer engine burn as he endures a minute of weightlessness and Mach 4.8 peak.

Edwards Afb Calif Air Force Toa Maj Robert White Russia Yuri Gagarin Space

Lawyers Elect 2 Scottsdalians At Phoenix Convention

Robert H Allen Joseph S Jencks Jr and Calvin H Udall all from Phoenix were elected by lawyers. The convention covered bankruptcy probate and trust law and property development issues. Tonight features frontier justice dinner entertainment and dancing with tomorrow sessions including honors assembly committee reports and recaudings. F Trowbridge von Baur of Washington DC will speak on unauthorized practice of law at tomorrow luncheon. Jerry H Glenn presides at the closing banquet.

Phoenix Frontier Justice F. Trowbriage von Baur Washington, D.C Jerry H. Glenn

Bixler Resigns as City Magistrate

Marlin Bixler an Scottsdale attorney resigned today as city magistrate effective immediately upon action by the council meeting next Tuesday. He has held the post since June 1959 when he took over the office vacated by Ben Fox now justice of the peace. Bixler cited pressure of business as the cause.

Marlin Bixler Scottsdale Bixler Ben Fox Justice of the Peace

Cuban exile leader pledges support for invasion backs U.S. aid

Miro Cardona and Cardona described themselves as fighting a Cuban-only effort against Castro and said his son, brother, and relatives were captured. He denied mercenary claims, said hundreds participated, and urged material and moral help from the United States and Latin America as Castro’s forces face continued inland resistance. He warned that Cuba’s fate affects the hemisphere against Soviet influence.

Miro Cardona Castro Revolutionary Council Cuba Miro Cardona United States Latin America Kennedy Miro. Cardona

Kennedy Warns U S Action Possible Over Cuban Pressures

President Kennedy told a news conference that U S patience is not inexhaustible and the United States would act alone if necessary to block further red penetration of the Western Hemisphere He declined to discuss refugee training arms and fuel for Cuban operations and said facts will emerge in due time while noting ongoing consultations with other American republics on the Cuban situation.

Kennelly Kennedy U.S Cuba United States

Judge Orders Issuance of Liquor License in Flagstaff

In Coconino County Superior Court Judge H L Russell ordered State Liquor Superintendent John A Duncan to issue a Series 0 package store license to Kenneth G Haydis after his March 2 rejection. If upheld, the ruling could force issuance of at least three more licenses in Coconino County and licenses in Yuma County and possibly elsewhere.

Flagstaff UPI Coconino County H.L. Russell John A. Duncan Kenneth G. Haydis Russell Darrell Smith Duncan Supreme Court Yuma County

Nation urged to intensify fight against cancer heart disease

A conference report warns that environmental hazards including air and water pollution and tobacco smoke drive cancer and heart disease. Led by Boisseuillet Jones, the panel cites Dr. Tis Ravdin and Dr. Paul Dudley White among its experts in calling for stronger scientific effort.

Corfipasedt Boisseuillet Jones

School history text faces protests in Alhambra district

A Scottsdale School District notice this week answers parental criticism over a revised history book titled My Country's Growth. The text, first issued years ago and reissued recently, omits full ideologies of Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Tse-tung, drawing parental objection.

Alhambra Scottsdale School District Free China Republic Chiang Kai-shek Mao Tse-tung

Polish Indian and Canadian Truce Commission Convocation

A fragment notes a convocation involving the Polish Indian and Canadian Truce Commission. The brief item hints at a formal gathering or initiation related to a united nations context amid wartime or postwar diplomacy.

Polish-Indian‘ and Canadian ‘Truce Commission Init U-nation

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