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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1961

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Adenauer Seeks Peace on Berlin Crisis Warns on Soviet Strike

West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer urged a peaceful Berlin solution and warned Moscow that a Russian atomic attack would trigger a counter strike capable of destroying the Soviet Union. He called on Europe and NATO to prepare security measures while favoring negotiated settlement. Mayor Willy Brandt echoed calls for nonmilitary Western actions and urged concrete steps, not vague threats, in a session marked by bipartisan Berlin border concerns.

Bonn Germany UPI Konrad Adenauer Berlin Moscow Soviet Union Europe North Atlantic Alliance West Germany West Berlin Willy Brandt Adenauer Bundestag Brandt Potsdam Square Vladivostok

Scottsdale launches Arcadia annexation drive for 1% square miles

Scottsdale city officials move to annex 1% square miles in the Arcadia District, targeting 56th to 64th streets from the Arizona Canal to Coronado. City Manager Bob McNutt and coordinator H. E. Camp lead the effort, urging full force to win support over Phoenix as residents face a county exit.

Scottsdale Arcadia 56Th County Phoenix

Army to Rescue Bridge Cuts Travel for Scottsdale Kids

World War II veterans Ted Collins and Ken McDonald will guide a U S Army Reserve unit to install a temporary footbridge over Crosscut Canal at Osborn Avenue. The $200 project saves Scottsdale School District about $5000 and will be usable by September 5, easing trips for Paiute and nearby students. The district had canceled a prior contract. a permanent $15,000 bridge is planned pending rights of way and district participation.

Scottsdale Ken McDonald Ted Collins U.S. Army Reserve Engineering Corps Collins Osborn Thomas ‘Er Paiute School McNutt

Scottsdale North Scottsdale Road protection resolution backed

The Scottsdale city council passed a unanimous resolution preserving high standards for the area north of the Arizona Canal, aiming to prevent commercialization and avoiding pledges to rezone north of the canal. Absent were Councilmen Marron and Shrader, with Dorothey Ketchum noting no rezoning applications on file. A second item reports a Tucson dairy worker receiving a stab wound when a pitchfork struck him after a bale of hay was tossed by a 14 year old.

Assec & Resolution Péradige “Valley Scottsdale‘Road The Arizona Dorothy Ketchum Flanigan Council Scottsdale Road Tucson

Government Lets Businessmen Sell To Reds

Washington sources report American businessmen received government permission to export about 9 million dollars of materials to Soviet bloc nations in the last five weeks. An additional 2.5 million dollars in goods were cleared for Yugoslavia. Delegations led by Secretary Rusk and Secretary Hodges briefed about 20 House members, signaling displeasure with any new congressional action on trade with the Iron Curtain. The House Rules Committee is expected to review a resolution to form a select committee to probe the issue next week.

Washington UPI Yugoslavia Dean Rusk Commerce Luther H. Hodges House Rusk Hodges House Rules Committee

Violent Youths Held After Glue Sniffing Rampage

Phoenix authorities detained three teens aged 14, 17 and 15 after a glue sniffing and alcohol fueled outbreak near Coronado Park. A 13-year-old was released to parents. Officers quelled the youths as they screamed and fought, then transported them to hospitals due to their condition.

Phoenix UPI Maricopa County City Coronado Park 12Th Street Coronado Jerry Jimmell

Cuban seamen seize ship and seek asylum off Norfolk

Captain Jorge Navarro and 10 crewmen pistol whipped 23 sailors on the Soviet bound Cuban ship Bahia de Nipe off Norfolk and took asylum in the United States. The ship remained 300 miles east of Bermuda when the plan developed. the Coast Guard landed the defectors at Fort Story Virginia.

Norfolk, Va UPI Pistol Point United States Navarro Bermuda Coast Guard Fort Story 5Th Naval District

City Managers Agree On New Sewer Lines

City managers of Phoenix Mesa Tempe and Scottsdale approved a resolution urging councils to back a cooperative sewer interceptor line. The plan arose at a breakfast meeting in Tempe with city engineers. Scottsdale aims to discuss contracts for disposal service and potential participation in the interceptor later.

Phoenix Mesa Tempe Scottsdale Sands Hotel Bob McNutt North

Scottsdale Moves to City Status and Other Charter Changes

Scottsdale will become a city under a proposed charter approved by the freeholders 111 to none with a 5-5 tie on the penalty issue. The measure also keeps the marshal term for the police chief, defines a zone for western architecture, and sets mayor and council salaries at 400 and 800 dollars annually with increases only by future ordinance. The freeholders meet again Monday to finalize the charter.

Scottsdale Board of Freeholders

Fire damages Indian School restaurant. minimal loss

A grease fire in a stove pan at the House of Pancakes near Indian School and Scottsdale Road was contained in the stove flue by Rural Fire Department crews. Damage totaled 12 dollars with no spread to wiring or attic. Business continued with one range shut off.

Indian School Scottsdale Road

City To Renew Water Effort

City to renew talks with Phoenix to buy part of its water system within Scottsdale. City Manager Bob McNutt to write next week seeking a meeting and discussion on revising Phoenix water rates for Scottsdale customers. Phoenix previously refused access to its water records to appraise the system, citing legal barriers to sale.

City of Phoenix Phoenix Water System Scottsdale Bob McNutt

Tempe Opens New Street Mill Avenue Apache Boulevard

Completion of the $1 million four lane divided Mill Avenue Apache Boulevard sector was celebrated with a ribbon cutting. A large crowd gathered at Tempe Bridge near Hayden flour mill, Tempe's oldest business.

Tempe UPI Mill Avenue Apache Boulevard Tempe Bridge Hayden Flour Mill

Kennedy sends Johnson to Berlin to assure West German leaders

In a show of support for West Berlin amid the crisis, President Kennedy sends Vice President Johnson to Berlin with a message to Mayor Willy Brandt and a meeting with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. Retired Gen Lucius Clay accompanies Johnson to reinforce U S resolve with West Germany.

Washington UPI Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Germany U.S Johnson West Berlin Willy Brandt Konrad Adenauer Lucius Clay U. S Berlin

East Germany Expands Military Readiness Amid Berlin Blockade

East Germany signs up young men for army service and strengthens border barriers as part of long term enforcement of its Berlin blockade. Factory guards are expanded to quell unrest from refugee restrictions while border fortifications at Potsdamer Square are reinforced. Existing soldiers face extended two and three year enlistments.

Potsdamer Square West Berlin

Federal School Aid Advocates Find Path To Revive Bill

Washington reports a revived push for Kennedy era education aid. Senate whip Hubert Humphrey vows passage this session as backers align with Ribicoff for an economy model of the multibillion Kennedy program. Details remain in flux amid House and Senate leadership reviews.

Congress United States Senate Hubert H. Humphrey Ribicoff House of Senate

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