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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1961
Page
4
In Washington lawmakers pressed to finish Kennedy foreign aid by week’s end. The House opened debate on a 4.5 billion dollar bill while the Senate reviewed a 4.3 billion version. Liberal Republicans urged controls on long term borrowing. a compromise would allow early review without veto power.
A forest fire crossed the Alaska Highway within 10 to 15 miles of Muncho village. Officials say the community 400 miles north of Prince George is not in danger unless winds shift. The highway remains open while a Findlay River blaze is investigated near Ingenika. About 62 fires burn in the area with 1,250 men fighting them.
Chester Anderson McGonigal, a fugitive who terrorized his family, was placed on the FBI ten most wanted list. Sought since April 12 for slashing his bride in an Aspen bar, he survived 80 stitches. Previously sentenced in 1948 for shooting a brother and convicted in 1980 for stabbing a former wife.
About 200 reserve army officers completed a two week artillery training course at Fort Lewis Washington. Five Scottsdale officers joined the group Capt Harlan Albany Capt Franklin Sturr 1st Lt Wesley Folsom 1st Lt Thomas McEntire and 1st Lt Wayne Stoltz. Colonel Marsh F Dunkin said the class was unusually serious due to world tensions. Highlights included modern warfare methods and equipment demonstrations plus talks by Brig Gen Norman B Edwards. A visit to a Nike missile site at Renton and a day for families were also offered.
A July review shows 97 major crimes reported to the Scottsdale police, including a fatal shooting. The year to date totals include 106 grand thefts and 175 burglaries, with many each then cleared. Traffic incidents dominated, with 246 speeding citations and 47 accidents, 16 motorists cited overall.
Robert E. Eardman of 9817 N 35th Pl is named manager of Money Oldsmobile Scottsdale at 302 S Scottsdale. He succeeds Harvey T. Money moved to Colorado Springs. Eardman has four years with Money and was assistant manager. William H. Hansmeyer of 429 W Monterey Way becomes Service Manager and replaces Tommy Eaves who moved to Colorado Springs.
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