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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1961

Page

2

Ulbricht Threatens To Block Refugee Flow From East Germany

East German leader Walter Ulbricht warned in a ADN interview that the regime may close the Iron Curtain to curb refugees fleeing to the West. He labeled the exodus as sabotage and warned Western Allies must negotiate over Berlin route use after a Russian East Germany peace.

Berlin UPI Walter Ulbricht Ulbricht East Ger East Germany Germany West Germany Russia

Senate Backers Push Ahead On Foreign Aid Bill

Washington supporters of foreign aid led by President Kennedy aimed to begin Senate debate today on a 4.3265 billion dollar authorization. Senator Mansfield said the measure would start after an ongoing appropriation bill is finished, with Fulbright urging strong passage of the five year 8.8 billion borrowing authority. However a possible sidetrack to the 47 billion military appropriations bill could delay votes until next week.

Washington UPI Senate Kennedy Mike Mansfield J. William Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mansfield

Indian Women Who Beat Men Face Charges

Four young Indian women from Phoenix face 16 felonies after luring two men to the desert beating robbing and abandoning them. Justice of the Peace Ida West arraigned Bonnie Quesada Gloria Mazon Laguna Ethleyn Wiki and Fayerene Talaktewe on counts of aggravated assault robbery and grand theft. They remain in Maricopa County Jail after bail could not be posted.

Phoenix UPI Justice of the Peace Ida Westfall Maricopa County Edward Jim Raymond Bacus Bonnie Quesada Gloria Mazon Laguna Ethleyn Wiki Fayerene Talaktewe

Street Lighting Action Tabled in Scottsdale Council

Scottsdale city council tabled action on a street lighting contract with Salt River Project for one week. Assistant City Manager Jim Smith said installing lights 300 feet apart on all residence streets would cost about 1400 dollars per month. A similar plan for areas served by Arizona Public Service Company will be brought to the council soon.

Salt River Project Scottsdale Zet Lighting Jim Smith Arizona Public Service Company Council

Council delays contract award for East Camelback improvement

City council postponed awarding the first district improvement contracts on East Camelback and Miller Road after receiving two bids on alternate soil cement proposals. Bentson Construction Company bid 81,973.75, under the engineer estimate, while John Iben Company bid 84,748.78. A bonding attorney opinion was sought due to a state law restricting awards on alternates before 15 days have passed.

East Camelback Miller Road Bentson Construction Company of Phoenix John Iben Company

Council Tables Police Car Buy For City Patrol

The city council tabled the purchase of two compact cars for police use after calling bids. Councilmen requested comparative bids for full size police cars. The low bid on a five-vehicle order was $2,140.34 from T and S Motor Company of Mesa for a more automatic transmission car.

T & S Motor Company Mesa

Scottsdale School Board Advances Street Improvement Plan

The Scottsdale School Board refused to withdraw from a street improvement district for Soloma School. After hearing from the Scottsdale Taxpayers Association and the county attorney, they kept their $5 per foot contribution for work on Second Street and Marshall. Taxpayer protests to block the district were reportedly sufficient to defeat it.

Scottsdale Soloma School Scottsdale Taxpayers Association Second Street Marshall Scottsdale Road Tayor Indian School

Ronan Reviews Charge Filing in Phoenix Death Case

Maricopa County Attorney Charles N. Ronan said he will decide whether to file charges after a fatal shooting in Phoenix. Leslie Smith, 15, was killed when Dennis, 58, says he shot the boy accidentally while suspecting theft. A coroner's jury found Jackson killed the boy but did not assign blame.

Phoenix UPI Maricopa County Charles N. Ronan Leslie Smith Dennis Smith Jackson Ronan

State Fair eyes 1962 National Finals Rodeo in Phoenix

The State Fair Commission mulls bringing the 1962 National Finals Rodeo to Phoenix as a centerpiece of the semi centennial celebration. Executive secretary Charles Garland said it would be one of the crowning events if the bid succeeds.

Phoenix UPI State Fair Commission Charles Garland Commission

U S and Nationalist China Reaffirm Stance on China at UN

Kennedy and Chen Cheng reaffirmed the US Nationalist China alliance and opposition to Communist China joining the United Nations. They disclosed no decisions on tactics for the upcoming UN showdown nor on submission of Communist Outer Mongolia. Chen vowed veto power to block Outer Mongolia’s admission as the US plans an abstention.

Dent Kennedy U.S China United Nations Kennedy Freda Chen Cheng UPI Chen Iommunique United States Republic of China Red China Outer Mongolia Mmunique Russia U.N Mongolia Africa Mauretania Security Council

City to finish alley cleanup in Scottsdale

The Garbage Service Company promises one final pickup of loose trash in Scottsdale alleys starting today. L. E. Redman says trucks will collect loose trash as well as boxed and bundled waste, but only if in containers or bundles per city law.

Scottsdale L. E.redman

Cloudy to partly cloudy with scattered showers forecast

Weather update notes cloudy to partly cloudy skies today and Thursday. Scattered showers and thunder showers possible today with a 50 percent chance of thundershowers Thursday afternoon and evening. Cooler today with a high near 102 and Thursday low around 80. Thursday highs near 105. Observations cover the hour ending 4 am.

Scottsdale Aims to Improve Indian School Road Corridor

City council declares intention to finance and construct street widening paving sidewalks curbs gutters irrigation and lights along Indian School Road Taylor Avenue Western Park Drive Orange Avenue Marshall Avenue Third Avenue Craftsman Court Fifth Avenue Burwick Court and Scottsdale Road. Authority to issue improvement bonds for a district under Arizona law Section 9 671 to 9 710. Emergency declaration included.

Common Council Scottsdale Indian School Road Taylor Avenue Miller Road First Alley Western Park Drive Orange Avenue Marshall Avenue Scottsdale Road Third Avenue Craftsman Court Fifth Avenue Burwick Court A.R.S

Roadway Improvement Item List with Various Base and Surface Works

The document details multiple items for street and road work including aggregate base courses 10 and 6 inches, soil cement base options, plant mix asphalt concrete, curb and gutter, Portland cement sidewalks, tree and fence removal, concrete valley gutters, fire hydrants and appurtenances, survey monuments, storm drain pipes and inlets, junction boxes, and sewer manhole and cleanout frame adjustments across Indian School Road and Scottsdale Road within defined limits. It specifies depths, alternates, and construction plans per item.

Indian School Scottsdale

Town of Scottsdale 1961 irrigation and street work plan listing

The document assigns changes and installations for valve boxes, gas street lights, irrigation pipes and concrete structures. It specifies itemized plantings and pavement replacements with limits per Item No. 1 and references to plans adopted July 24 1961 with copies on file in the Town Clerk and Superintendent of Streets offices.

Scottsdale Dorothy I. Ketchum Arizona

Arizona Air Guard Group May Be Called In Two Months

The 161st Fighter Group of the Arizona Air National Guard, based in Phoenix and flying F 104 Star fighters from Sky Harbor, was placed on a priority call to active duty with an expected call up in about two months. The group, activated in 1951 after Korean War service, consists of 650 personnel and includes five units led by Maj. Gen. J. Clyde Wilson.

Phoenix API Air Force 161St Arizona Air National Guard J. Clyde Wilson Arizona

Del E Webb Weds Toni Ince in Reno Honeymoon Trip

Financier and sportsman Del E Webb, 62, and Los Angeles millinery buyer Toni Ince wed in Reno on Tuesday and departed for the Southwest on their honeymoon.

del E. Webb Reno Nev UPI Toni Ince Los Angeles Southwest

Motto group picks August slogan

The Let's Have Better Mottoes Association chose August mottoes with the line All I want , an unfair advan tage. The abbreviation UPI reports this quirky pick reflecting playful language in the campaign.

Los Angeles UPI Ass’n

Scottsdale Improvement District Plan Boundaries Description

Legal description outlines the Scottsdale Improvement District No P 6009 including the boundaries and streets involved from the True Point of Beginning at the southeast corner of Section 22 to various reference lines in Scottsdale City area. It specifies streets, avenues, alleys, and canal right of way used to determine district costs and benefits for public works.

Scottsdale Town of G&srb&m Maricopa County Arizona Arizona Canal Scottsdale Road Winfield Scott Plaza Said Redell Subdivision East First Avenue South George Avenue First Alley Indian School Road First Avenue

Scottsdale Council approves district assessment and bonds plan

Scottsdale city council on July 24 1961 approves a special assessment district project. The city will contribute 30000 dollars and Salt River Valley Water Users Association 6043.30 to fund pavement irrigation work. Improvement bonds issued under ARS sections will be repaid from assessments in ten installments with four and a half percent interest. The town clerk to publish notices in the Scottsdale Daily Progress and prepare district diagrams for assessment. An emergency provision declares immediate operation for public safety.

Salt River Valley Water Users Association A.R.S Scottsdale

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