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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1961

Page

3

Motorola opens major Scottsdale transistor plant addition

Motorola Inc inaugurates a $4.8 million addition to its semiconductor products division at 5005 E McDowell Scottsdale. Robert W. Galvin and Dr Daniel E Noble speak as Dr Lloyd V Berkner of the Institute of Radio Engineers attends. The firm also announces an $841,500 plus up to $2 million Air Force contract for semiconductor research and development.

Motorola, Inc Scottsdale’s Arizona E. McDowell Motorola Robert W. Galvin Daniel E. Noble Lloyd V. Berkner The Institute of Radio Engineers Air Force Les Hogan

Funds Presented To Scottsdale Girls Club At Luncheon

A $310 donation from a benefit Fire Police ball game proceeds was presented to the Scottsdale Girls Club at a Ramada Inn luncheon. Club directors discussed a summer schedule for girls 6 to 19 and appealed for volunteers. those interested should write Box 202 Scottsdale or call Harold Moritz Jr. at WH 6 5407.

Scottsdale Ramada Inn Box Harold Moritz, Jr

American Astronaut Set For Space Trip

America's first astronaut is set for a space flight next week from Cape Canaveral aboard a Redstone missile-like craft. The 2400 pound cabin will reach 115 miles altitude and 4500 mph before landing 290 miles from the pad. NASA chief James Webb calls it a new era with measured risks and confidence in Mercury program precautions after a successful escape-system test.

Cape Canaveral Fila UPI America’s Redstone Atlantic Ocean Lake Champlain Washington National Aeronautics and Space Administration Wallops Island

Should Crossed Eye Be Straightened in Children

Dr Scholz of Johns Hopkins notes one in 50 children are born cross eyed and urges early eye care. Glasses may correct refraction errors, with patching or exercises if needed. surgery is rarely required and normally safe for restoring straightness. Mount Rushmore memorial features the largest presidential busts.

Roy O. Scholz Johns Hopkins University Scholz Washington Jefferson Theodore Roosevelt Lincoln Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Defense Alert Highlights Public Unpreparedness and Protests

Civil defense chief Frank B. Ellis said many would have died in a Friday nuclear attack if people lacked fallout guidance. The 1961 operation faced opposition from protesters across New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and other states with several arrests for refusing to take cover. Ellis noted the drill proved the warning system fast and reliable.

Washington UPD Civil Defense Frank B. Ellis New York Connecticut Trindie Pennsylvania New Hampshire Iowa New Jersey Ellis Ene

Rotary To Hear ASU's Alisky at Camelback Inn

Dr. Marvin Alisky chairman of the Arizona State University mass communications department will address the Scottsdale Rotary Club at Camelback Inn Monday noon. He will discuss Come Back, Mexico, blending sentimental recollections with current economic analysis of the country.

Marvin Alisky Mass Communications Arizona State University Scottsdale

UofA Professor Withdraws Appeal During Dismissal Hearing

Tucson report says University of Arizona botanist Alan M. Macewan was dismissed for incompetence after a three day grievance hearing. L C Chapman, superintendent of the Safford Experiment Station, withdrew his appeal stating the faculty committee would not help. President Richard Harvill supported administrators, Chapman said he would not hire a lawyer, and the issue centers on job replacement.

L.C. Chapman Chapman Safford Harvill Strong Richard Harvill Alan M. Macéwan

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Scottsdalians Hogan Walter C. Alvarez, M.D Rotary Asu Alisky Uofa Tucson University of Arizona Agit
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