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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1961

Page

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Offices Shifted at Municipal Building New Layout

New arrangement at the city hall complex relocates the police basement staff to the new municipal building. Engineering and building departments gain offices upstairs and downstairs with personnel reassigned, a new manager office, and a shared reception area. Remodeling was done by city crews at bargain rates with the city supplying materials and paying workers.

Steve Shewak Shewak Mason Hewitt Scotty Camp Hivira Jensen City Hall Jim Smith Elvira Jensen Sewitt, Sewak, and

Khrushchev Warns Kennedy Over Berlin Tactics

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev told President Kennedy that U S military measures on the Berlin crisis could trigger a tougher Soviet stance. McCloy relayed Khrushchev’s remarks from two days of talks at his Black Sea retreat, noting he was as tough as in Vienna and voiced vehemence toward the U S plan to boost military might, but left room for possible negotiation.

Washington UPI Nikita Khrushchev Kennedy U.S Berlin John J. McCloy McLoy Dean Rusk Black Sea Vienna

Kennedy Seeks UN China Policy Alignment With Nationalists

President Kennedy met Nationalist China officials in Washington but did not settle specifics to block Red China from the United Nations. Vice President Chen Cheng said broad principles were agreed, noting the talks were helpful for coordinating future policies against the Communist threat in Asia.

Washington UPI Kennedy Red China United Nations Chen Cheng Chen National Press Club Asia

House Committee OKs 4.3 Billion Foreign Aid Bill

The House Foreign Affairs Committee approves Kennedy's 4.3 billion foreign aid bill by 27 to 4 after a White House breakfast with leaders. The measure mirrors a Senate version and would authorize an 8.8 billion borrowing program for five years with no further action required. Kennedy rejects compromise on three year borrowing authority.

Washington UPI House Foreign Affairs Committee Kennedy Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate House White House Thomas E. Morgan D-Pa

Antique Silver Spoons Stolen From Car in Scottsdale

Mrs. Tom Barrett reported to Scottsdale police that 58 antique silver teaspoons were stolen from her car near Main and Scottsdale. The spoons in a Spaulding Jewelers Chicago case were valued at 200 to 500 dollars. several featured semi precious stones.

Tom Barrett Dromedary Rd Scottsdale Main Spaulding Jewelers Chicago

Call-Up May Be Ordered In About Two Months

Washington authorities say mobilization of the first military reserve units under Kennedy preparedness plans could be ordered in about two months with some units possibly alerted this month. No active duty likely before end of September. Air Force units likely first called. Congress has granted Kennedy mobilization authority by a 403 to 2 vote.

Washington UPI Kennedy National Guard House

JFK Names New Indian Official

President Kennedy designated Phillio Nash former Wisconsin lieutenant governor as Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Washington. Nash is set to oversee federal policy on tribal nations and relations with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

JFK Washington UPI Kennedy Phillio Nash Wisconsin

City Manager and Authority On Appointment

City board of freeholders votes 4 to 3 to let the city manager appoint department heads without council approval. They plan to enshrine the provision in a new city charter. Other actions include 5 to 2 for staggered two-year council terms and 4 to 3 for reducing residence requirement for public office from two to one year.

City Board of Freeholders Freeholders

Scottsdale School District Taxable Wealth Rises

Scottsdale School District reports a 20 percent rise in taxable wealth to 89 230 470 dollars, up 15 255 954 from last year, as officials note the tentative tax rate of 6 2 cents per 100 remains unlikely to drop amid enrollment growth and new schools.

Scottsdale John L. Ashe C. L. Sparks

Phoenix annexes corridor toward Paradise Valley split with Scottsdale

Phoenix annexed a half square mile at the east end of Camelback Mountain, linking to Paradise Valley and potentially blocking Scottsdale from reaching into the valley. Property owners paid for part of the valuation. the move follows a prior court attack over overlapping annexations.

Phoenix Paradise Valley Camelback Mountain Scottsdale Arcadia Para

Zoning Fight Delays Scottsdale Thrift City Plans

The Scottsdale and McDowell roads zoning clash stalls action as Holly Stores Thrift City seeks 10 acres annexation for a medium to upmarket center with a supermarket and junior department store. Protestors fear traffic and impact on property. county zoning may apply if city denies.

City Planning and Zoning Commission Scottsdale McDowell Roads Holly Stores Thrift City 70Th Street McDowell Russell L. Riese E. Granada WonderBowl Downey of California Monte Berman Holly Store Sheldon L. Pollock Berman Pollock McDowell Road Commission Irv McMahon Phoenix

East Germans Warn Refugees About Epidemic

East German authorities warned of a polio epidemic and hinted at travel restrictions between East and West Germany to deter refugees. West German officials noted a serious polio outbreak, listing 1,112 cases with 639 in North Rhine Westphalia and 31 deaths, while observers saw the move as fear politics and a prelude to stricter border controls.

Berlin UPI West Germany North Rhine- Westphalis Duesseldorf Democratic Bloc West Berlin

Macmillan Signals Western Summit On Europe

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan told the House of Commons there probably will be a Western summit on European problems. He said no meeting is arranged yet with French President de Gaulle but a heads of government gathering on broader European issues could occur, possibly in the fall to address Berlin concerns.

London UPS Harold Macmillan Macmillan House of Commons Hugh Gaitskell Charles de Gaullescan Berlin

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