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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1961

Page

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Space Craft Escape Test Clears Way for Suborbital Flight

NASA reported a Mercury escape capsule passed a rugged final test at Wallops Island Va though it reached only 14 000 feet instead of 40 000. The capsule was recovered eight miles off Wallops and data showed a top speed of 1100 mph. If results hold an astronaut may ride an identical capsule next week from Cape Canaveral on a 115 mile downrange flight.

Washington UPI Suzou Neal National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Cabin Federal Space Agency Wallops The Space Administration Space ‘Agency Wallops Island Atlantic Space Agency U.S Cape Canaveral Fla Atlantic Ocean

Civil Defense Drill Underway in Phoenix and County

Arizona joins nationwide Civil Defense test. Phoenix and Maricopa County operate from Papago Park underground quarters. Reserve police and civil defense officials participate in the mock drill. Phoenix expected to receive a simulated bomb attack.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Maricopa County Papago Park Civil Defense

Two New Junior Colleges Discussed

United Press International notes plans under the new Arizona code to establish junior colleges in at least two counties. Communities consider sites and funding as lawmakers frame the initiative.

United Press International Arizona

Laos Cease-fire Appeal Ignores Rebels Artillery Attacks

Rebels of Pathet Lao ignored the Laotian government cease-fire appeal and opened artillery on several fronts. Royal Army Commander Gen. Bounleuth Sanani Shan reported prepositioning forces near Muong Sai and south of Luang Prabang as Communists pressed offensives. International concern grew as the United States and Britain trimmed officials’ travel to address the brewing crisis.

Pathet Lao Wial Addis Vientiane United’ States Britain Dean’ Riskras CENTO Turkey Washington Moscow U.S Llewellyn E. Thompson Andrei

Kennedy Holds Key Talks With Hoover MacArthur Allies

President Kennedy met for hours with former President Hoover and General MacArthur on the Waldorf Astoria floors and discussed Laos and global crisis as he seeks Republican backing. He also conferred with Adlai Stevenson Dag Hammarskjold and U.S. UN delegates over lunch on latest developments.

Kennedy Herbert Hoover Waldorf- Astoria “Tower Gen. Doulas MacArthur Ader Hoover Washington Laos Cmdr Tazewell Shepard Adlai E. Stevenson U.S United Nations Stevenson U.N Dag Hammarskjold

Kennedy urges voluntary press censorship in wartime

President Kennedy asked the American press to adopt voluntary censorship to protect national security. He warned that awaiting a formal declaration of war or a finding of clear and present danger could jeopardize security as enemies could learn secrets through newspapers. The appeal was made at the American Newspaper Publishers Association banquet.

New “York UPI Ennedy Bureau of Advertising American Publishers Association

Scottsdale Eyes Annexation North of City Limits

Scottsdale plans to annex a 414 square mile area north of current limits as petitions circulate extending to Jackrabbit Road and 64th Street. City Manager Eas McNutt says county supervisors must act on incorporation petitions before annexation moves occur, while Paradise Valley residents push for incorporation and face a counter group. A prior court restraint on East Paradise annexation was lifted after the temporary order expired.

Mort Kimsey Bob McNutt John Hall Scottsdale Park Granite Reef Road Coronado Granite Reef Pima Scottsdale Eas McNutt Toay Jackrabbit Road 64Th Street McNutt Jackrabbit Camelback County Supervisors Paradise Valley Scottsdale Road M -East Paradise ‘Valley Enrough County Board of Supervisors East Paradise

Rezoning Battle Over Corner of Shea and 48th Street

Neighbors protest attorney A T LaPrade petition to rezone 4.3 acres at Shea Boulevard and 48th Street from residential to commercial. He seeks a Circle K market drugstore and liquor store with a service station, arguing area lacks nearby facilities. Residents counter that commercial construction would lower property values. A meeting to discuss the proposal is set for 8 p.m. at Paradise Valley School, with county planning commission action slated next Thursday afternoon.

Shea Boulevard 48Th Street Tatum Boulevard Shea 48Th A. T. LaPrade LaPrade Michael Heymann Rale Scottsdale Camelback Roads Shea Wand 48Th Heymann Paradise Valley County Planning and Zoning Commission

Baby Parade Set Tomorrow in Scottsdale

Three hundred babies are expected to compete tomorrow afternoon in a parade at Papago Plaza to crown Scottsdale's king and queen of babies. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. with a Tonalea School band concert, followed by mothers parading with their babies before judges. First prizes are 200 dollars, a trophy, an 11 by 14 photo, and other prizes.

Papago Plaza Scottsdale Tonalea School Dal Tucker Parkway Jewelers Curt the Clown Jo Ann Carley Milk Gene L. Sundeen Ed Askmit John Reider George Sloane

Garroway Wife Found Dead in New York Town House

Pamela Garroway 37, wife of TV star Dave Garroway, was found dead in the bathroom of their luxury New York townhouse. A medical examiner ordered an autopsy and toxicology tests as police noted she spoke with her doctor minutes before the discovery.

New York UPI Pamela Garroway Dave Garroway Garroway Meyer Texon

County Delegates Examined Federal Medicine Control

A Kansas county delegation discussed federal control of medicine in several areas during a board of delegates meeting this afternoon.

Ning Kansas Copa Federal Control of Medicine Board of Delegates

Small Turnout At CofC Lunch

A disappointingly small turnout of Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce members attended the quarterly general meeting at the Valley Ho yesterday noon. Guest speaker Dean L. P. Thompson of ASU spoke on building the future, stressing that today shapes tomorrow. Chamber president Rollie Feltman announced plans for the Spring Roundup on May 5.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce The Valley Ho Dean L. P. Thompson ASU Chamber Rollie Feltman

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United Press International Royal. Army Bounleuth Sananishan Taanae Denhone Tn World Crisis Republican Party Hall Park Scottsdale Hallcraft Homes Tim King Chris Peddie John. Pinkney John Kitchell Tim Johns JFK Cofc
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