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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1961
Page
2
Arizona lawmakers approve a liquor bill ending the quota system and license leasing. The measure, sent to Gov. Fannin for signature, liberalizes licenses, ends existing leases by Dec 31, 1963, raises fees, and allows new classifications for motels hotels and restaurants.
Bruce McRae Britt 40 from Columbus Ohio tried to hijack a Pacific Airlines DC3 at Chico Airport California. He fired at passengers and crew seriously wounding two before being subdued. He said the idea came from a Eastern Air Lines hijacking and hoped to reach his wife and daughter in Smackover Arkansas.
Weather outlook calls for fair conditions today and Wednesday with a few clouds. Valley thundershowers are possible this evening at about 20 percent and around 50 percent Wednesday evening. Warmer temperatures with highs near 102 and a low around 79. Forecast covers 24 hours ending at 4 am.
More than 10 000 residents in Creve Coeur Bartonville North Pekin and Marquette Heights fled before dawn to escape deadly ammonia fumes from a ruptured pipeline barge. Firefighters and volunteers evacuated homes as police blocked roads. hundreds of fish died and shore vegetation darkened while most residents returned by 1 a.m.
Three U S Geological Survey surveyors were hospitalized after an overnight search for plague exposure. Authorities later said tests found no bubonic plague. one scientist died recently from non plague infection, linked to a Harvard expert who had returned from New Mexico.
Governor Paul Fannin of Arizona said it would take at least two days to decide on signing the liquor bill after studying the measure approved by both houses. He noted he is reviewing constitutional questions with the attorney general’s office.
London reports a heated response to Prime Minister Macmillan's move toward full Common Market membership. Parliament schedules debates and votes while Labour seeks policy. critics warn of risk to Commonwealth ties and domestic interests amid mixed business reactions.
Six European Economic Community states welcomed Britain's decision to seek membership at a Western European Union ministers meeting. Lord Heath reported Britain's Monday decision to apply for EEC membership and said formal steps would await parliamentary approval expected Thursday night with a formal application likely the next day.
Knute Knutson formerly of Madison Wisconsin is named to succeed Larry Snead as field representative for Roosevelt Council Boy Scouts of America in Scottsdale. He has eight years as a Scout executive including Bloomington Illinois and Madison Wisconsin. He will organize adult leadership train and lead fund raising in Scottsdale area serving over 2000 enrolled boys. The Knutsons live at 224 Papago Drive with sons Gary nine and Tom six.
A fire Sunday morning damaged a storage shed at Enrico's restaurant located at Scottsdale and Second Street. Earlier reports misidentified the site as the Los Olivos restaurant at Second and Wells Fargo.
Four members of an Evanston Illinois family survived a late Monday crash at Grand Canyon Airport when a Cessna 170 left the runway and burst into flames. Piloted by Rev. Virgil A Kraft, the group including his wife and Mr and Mrs Richard Mitchell escaped with only bruises and were treated at Grand Canyon Hospital.
Scottsdale residents have five weeks remaining for public swimming at the Community center pool. The pool opens daily at 1 p.m. through Labor Day September 4 for open swim with morning classes continuing in most of that period. After Labor Day organized classes from Coronado and Scottsdale High Schools will use day hours, while public swim shifts to Saturdays and Sundays 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. A dust storm last Saturday forced a 12 hour pool cleaning, turning water to silty mud as attendants failed to cover in time.
Memphis report notes John ny Carter attends a gathering at a newly married couple's home to view their wedding gifts. A washing machine cools bottles of pink champagne with crushed ice.
State Atty. Gen. Ann X. Alpern seeks protective custody for five defendants in a 478000 burglary case. The move follows two gangland style killings and reflects fears for the defendants and public safety. Key figures include Lillian Reis owner of a Philadelphia club and Richard Blaney ex convict who was killed in a booby trapped car explosion.
Gov Grant Sawyer and two state officials face trial in Carson City on charges of violating Nevada open meeting law. Proceedings focus on alleged improper closed discussions and processing of public business.
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