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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1961

Page

2

Cuba Excluded From $20 Billion U.S. Latin Alliance

At Punta del Este, Uruguay, twenty Western Hemisphere nations backed a $20 billion poverty and illiteracy program while Cuba and its leader Ernesto Guevara denounced the alliance. Guevara refused to ratify the charter and called the plan an imperialist move, while U.S. Treasury Secretary Dillon defended the conference and the United States stance. The audience reacted with loud ovations to Dillon and silence to Guevara.

Punta del Este Uruguay UPI Latin America Fidel Castro Cuba Ernesto Che) Guevara Kennedy Alliance For Progress Inter-American Economic and Social Conference Guevara

East Berlin border show of flag and unrest continues

A three car convoy toured the border for 25 minutes in a show the flag demonstration. The British Royal Rifles guarded the Soviet War Memorial in the British sector to limit protests. East Berlin workers tore up rails on two of six elevated lines closed by the Communists. West Berlin papers warned Western Allies to act. Doctors fled East Berlin. Britain planned limited RAFJavelin deployments to bolster Germany’s defense.

British Royal Rifles 2Nd Green Jackets Germany British Army of the Rhine

Local Company Tops Arizona Army National Guard Camp

A Scottsdale man’s company earned a perfect score on seven field tests at the Arizona Army National Guard camp at Fort Huachuca. Headquarters Company of the 258th Infantry Brigade commanded by Capt. Russell Hall led opening day as the top unit. Hall becomes the first Arizona National Guard aviator to command a company size unit.

Scottsdale Arizona Army National Guard Fort Huachuca 258Th Infantry Brigade Russell Hall Moreland Hall Arizona National Guard

Fall Weather With Mild Warm Spikes Expected

Fall mornings give way to partly cloudy afternoons and evenings today and Friday. A 40 percent chance of late day or night thundershowers in the area. Temperatures rise from near 77 Friday morning to around 102 later. highs near 100 today.

Defected Soviet Scientist Mikhail Klotchko May Talk

In Ottawa UPI reports distinguished Soviet scientist Mikhail Antonovich Klotchko, Stalin Prize and Lenin Order holder, will decide today whether to discuss his defection to the West. He is in RCMP protective custody after asylum was granted Wednesday.

West Ottawa UPI Mikhail Antonovich Klotchko Royal Canadian Mounted Police Klotchko RCMP Soviet Union Canada E. Davie Fulton Mikhail Klotchko Tawa National Research Board C. W. Harrison Toronto Ford Hotel Queen City Niagara Falls Harrison Kletchko Igor Gouzenko

Staggs and Reese Speak Tonight to Young GOP

Ralph Staggs local builder and finance chairman for Maricopa county Republicans and Don Reese state legislator from Scotts dale and chairman for the Maricopa Republican Central Committee will speak tonight at 7 30 at a meeting of the Maricopa County Young Republican Club A panel on private versus public construction of transmission lines from Northern Arizona power sources will be featured Bruce Brown product planner for General Electric's computer division will moderate Reese and Staggs will outline Republican plans in Maricopa county and how they can be financed.

Ralph Staggs Maricopa County Republicans Don Reese Scottsdale Maricopa Republican Central Committee Maricopa County Young Republican Club Arizona Bruce Brown General Electric Reese Staggs

Chiropractors Offer Free Examinations In Phoenix Area

UPI reports Valley Chiropractic centers will provide free spinal and general physical exams for students from kindergarten through high school. Dr. A J Cook notes the program runs at the West center today and at the East center on Saturday with additional dates at 115 West Camelback on Aug 24 and at the Mesa Center on Aug 26.

Phoenix UPI Valley Chiropractic Center A. J. Cook Valley Chiropractic West Center East Center West Camelback Mesa Center

Local Doctors Named To New C of C Group

A health and education committee of three Scottsdale physicians was appointed by the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce directors. Members are Dr. John Martin II, Dr. William Mc Gahey, and Ian Turner. The panel will study sewage disposal and sanitation, develop a school health program, sponsor public health education, and prepare recommendations for congressional action.

Scottsdale Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce John Martin, II William McGahey Ian Turner

Western Allies prepare cautious stance on Berlin crisis

Diplomats advised against severe measures that could invite Soviet retaliation and escalate the Berlin crisis Khrushchev has threatened. The United States Britain and France appeared to steer West Germany away from strong steps though one diplomat said Allies might concede limited actions. Western powers blamed the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies in their note to Russia.

Berlin Nikita Khrushchev United States Britain France West Germany Russia Soviet Union

Doctors Warn Billy Graham To Slow Down

Philadelphia report notes medical advisers caution Billy Graham to pace his schedule after a Mayo Clinic checkup and four week crusade ahead. Graham, 42, recently completed a Minneapolis crusade and plans to open a Philadelphia event next Sunday at Montreat, North Carolina.

Philadelphia UPI Billy Graham Graham Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Minneapolis London Montreat N.C

Clay Beds Lead To New Industry In Scottsdale

The Comanche Clay Products Company and Tiger Enterprises led by Loyal Davis seek a manufacturing site near Verde Valley for gas fired kilns to produce vitreous sewer pipe from red Hohokam clay. They leased 2,880 acres of government land containing an estimated 100 million tons of high quality clay. Local production could reduce costs by serving a 200 mile radius and beat California Utah or Colorado prices.

Scottsdale Comanche Clay Products Company Tiger Enterprises Loyal Davis Mohave Gillwinds San Juan Verde Valley Davis Valley of the Sun California Uta Colorado

Charge Changed To Manslaughter In Slaying Case

A 73-year-old Phoenix man, Essan Davis, was initially charged with first degree murder in the June 3 killing of Henry Stewart Jr. A preliminary hearing led to a refile of the charges to second degree murder, but the case was dismissed when not refiled. The manslaughter charge was later filed before Justice of the Peace Charles Coppock, and Davis was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon and held to answer that charge.

Phoenix UPI Henry Stewart Jr Essan Davis Justice of the Peace al Flood Davis Charles Coppock

Powers Celebrates 32nd Birthday in Vladimir Prison

Francis Gary Powers marks his 32nd birthday and the one year anniversary of his Moscow trial on espionage charges from the U2 flight over Russia. He toils in Vladimir Prison 150 miles east of Moscow, receiving basic comforts and a chance at parole after two thirds of a 10 year sentence.

Francis Powers Moscow UPI Francis Gary Powers U.S.S.R Russia Vadimir Vladimir Powers

Burglary Suspects Nabbed By Police

Chandler police captured two men sought in five states for more than 30 burglaries. The suspects Thomas Byron Reed aged 20 of Spokane Washington and Gerald Alen Thomas aged 28 of Pendleton Oregon were caught while attempting a pharmacy break in on Wednesday morning.

Chandler UPS Thomas Byron Reed Spokane Wash Gerald Alen Thomas Pendleton Ore

Water Proposal Awaits Meeting in Scottsdale

Owners of the Indian Bend Water Company have not scheduled a meeting to consider the latest offer from the City of Scottsdale to purchase the water plant. Mrs Gray Ledbetter said so today. Principal stockholder Frank Gilbert was out of town and unavailable for comment on a council offer of 550000 dollars plus installation costs since March 1, 1961.

Indian Bend

Greater Arizona Savings Reopens In Phoenix Area

Arizona Savings and Loan Associa tion reopens as Greater Arizona Savings on August 25 in Phoenix Tucson Mesa and Glendale. President Maxwell E Greenberg says the Federal Savings and Loan Association will insure accounts up to 10000 each. The new firm starts with 34000 stockholders and 18 million dollars in assets and aims to pay 4 percent interest.

Phoenix UPI Greater Arizona Savings and Loan Association Arizona Savings and Loan Association Tucson Mesa Glendale Maxwell E. Greenberg Beverly Hills Calif Federal Savings and Loan Association Greenberg Greater Arizona Savings Superior Court Lorna E. Lockwood State Supreme Court Newsmen Albert Colby Colby

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