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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1963
Page
2
A light columnist piece praises the Kennedy presidency family life noting benefits of White House travel. It humorously lists comforts like not needing to ferry kids, feed pets, or juggle car tops and pillows, while sparing the president from routine travel hassles.
Washington Republicans propose redefining the national debt limit to curb deficit spending rather than raising the cap. The plan would subtract cash on hand from the outstanding debt, lowering the limit to about 298 billion and delaying any need to raise the legal ceiling, while allowing Treasury to issue bonds as market conditions allow.
Boy Scout Troop 440 holds a court of honor Monday at 7 p m at HoHoKam School Cafetorium presenting three life scout awards and one star scout award along with advancements to second and first class and year pins. Pat Murphy Tom Rouleau Bob White earn life awards while David Rouleau receives the Star Scout Award. Scoutmaster Walter Rouleau passes leadership to Carl Meckstroth as Ben Jones leads a camping trailer project and plans weekend trips for the troop.
The Western Baptist Hospital Association, unaffiliated with the Arizona Baptist Hospital Association, assumes control of the 100 bed Children’s Hospital in north Phoenix. Russell Glasser states a lease purchase will be signed Monday, debts will be settled, and back wages paid. A 71 doctor pledge supported the hospital built with 8 percent bonds.
Four language clubs from Scottsdale High present German Spanish Latin and French segments with a Vibratos music group and lighting by Chris Cookson Paul Ernst and Tom Newman. Master of ceremonies Steve Albany introduces a meal of international dishes and a twist finale. Proceeds fund arranging a foreign exchange student if administration policies allow.
Scottsdale Junior Chamber of Commerce votes to back a $9.7 million bond for three junior colleges in the Scottsdale Phoenix, Phoenix Glendale, and Mesa areas plus Phoenix College. An ASU survey favors a Scottsdale Phoenix site while opponents from the Homeowners Association oppose the plan citing tax uncertainty. Building trades and Central Labor Councils support the bond, arguing it underwrites county prosperity.
A nationwide reading shows temperatures and precipitation values for the 24 hours ending at 4 am. Readings vary by region with pockets of rainfall and cooler conditions in some areas while others stay dry and warm.
A senior girl will be named Miss Camelback at a 7:30 p.m. May 9 ceremony in the Scottsdale High Auditorium. Nominees Beverly Boli Patricia Dowling Janet Reedy and Sandi Ripperton were chosen by a six member panel. The event includes speeches performances a reception and a yearbook feature. Admission is 25 cents.
Arthur H. Lowenstein a German teacher and head of the foreign language department at Scottsdale High has been accepted by Stanford University for a second level German institute in Germany from June 17 to August 17. Eighty one teachers from elementary and secondary levels will attend. The program sponsored by the U S Office of Education under the National Defense Education Act aims to improve language skills and teaching methods through study trips to Berlin Nuremberg Bad Boll Vienna Cologne Bonn and Munich. Lowenstein from Cleveland Ohio has eight years teaching experience including three at Scottsdale High and five in Cleveland schools.
Scottsdale motorists aged 16 to 22 applying for licenses must present a birth certificate or an age affidavit under a new Arizona Highway Department directive. George Carlin, head of the Scottsdale license office, said licenses will not be issued without proof of age.
Sharon Pavelda Lyn Bayer and Sue Ray Scottsdale High juniors are nominated for the National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Awards after an hour write on Violations of Innocence and presenting other writings. The process includes grammar tests biographies and impromptu pieces. state and national winners are selected with scholarships possible. Last year’s Scottsdale nominees included Pat Dowling and Jane Berrier.
In a survey by Laurie Robas, Coronado High students describe methods to find summer jobs. Sophomores Jim Riggs Sue Ripp and Merrilee Mangnall share daily applications or agency lists. Others target ranch work or candy striping while some plan for school and part time roles. Mary Juanita McKinney also visits offices and the Phoenix employment office.
Coro nado High School approves a new constitution raising student government participation. A court of justice will handle constitution questions and delinquent officers, with an inter club council for club projects. New officers include governor of social activities and governor of publicity.
The Scottsdale Civitan Club initiated 18 new members at a dinner at the Scottsdale Inn. Attending were Mayor Bill Schrader and his wife, with Jack Sinclair presiding as district governor. The club sponsors the Scottsdale Girls Club and Fowler School through Folies sponsorships.
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