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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1961

Page

2

Tunisia Blocks Move to Weaken Afro-Asian Resolution

At the United Nations the Afro-Asian draft criticizing France over the Bizerte crisis won backing as Tunisia resisted efforts to water down the text. Britain and the United States were expected to abstain, while France boycotted the debate. Ambassador Stevenson urged negotiated settlement to protect world peace.

United Nations, N.Y UPI Tunisia France Bizerte Britain NATO United States U.S Adlai E. Stevenson Washington

Annexation Delay Despite 3000+ Petitions In Scottsdale

McNutt reported 205 petitions with signatures of over 3,000 residents, property valued at 12.37 million dollars, aiding an annexation plan bounded by the city limits, Pima Road, the Indian Reservation, Van Buren and Coronado. The area would push Scottsdale toward being the state's fourth largest city.

McNutt Pima Road

Weather Outlook With Showers and Warmth Ahead

Considerable cloudiness today with showers this morning and a 50 percent chance of thundershowers this afternoon. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies, slightly warmer temperatures with highs near 99 and a low around 75. Temperatures and precipitation cover the 24 hour period ending at 4 am.

Aviation Chief Denies Report of Resignation

Washington sources say Federal Aviation Administrator Najeeb E Halaby denies rumors he will resign. He tells UPI the reports are unfounded and his job remains secure despite speculation of illness or a Senate run in California.

Washington UPI Federal Aviation Najeeb E. Halaby Halaby U.S California

Scottsdale evolves from town to metropolis as charter advances

The council discussed electing councilmen at large versus by districts with Christakis arguing ward elections invite pressure groups. Councilman Flanigan backed the charter though some points remain disputed. Whitey Kahlen opposed a six month residence rule for city employees moving to Scottsdale.

Daily Progress Scottsdale Christakis Bill Flanigan Per Whitey) Kahlen

Berlin border crisis prompts Allied border support

German police joined by Western military reserves at the East West border. It marks the first deployment of American troops to the divided border since the Berlin crisis began with the Communist closure of the border on August 13. Communist traffic limits reduce crossings to a single point between East and West Berlin.

Berlin East West Berlin

Robbery at Yuma Bar Nets $231, Two Suspects Sought

Yuma bar manager Glenn Hobbs reported two men robbed him at gunpoint early Tuesday as he emptied trash behind We Three bar. He was bound and forced into the premises, with $211 in cash and a $20 check taken. Police seek the suspects.

Yuma UPI Glenn Hobbs We Three

Notice of Award of Contract for Scottsdale Street Work

The Scottsdale Town Council awarded the street improvement contract to BENTSON CONTRACTING COMPANY for Camelback Road and Miller Road segments. Bonds will fund costs including engineering and printing, issued under Arizona statutes with annual installments and 4.5 percent interest, payable from assessments. Kenneth A. McDonald is Superintendent of Streets.

Arizona Indian School Road Scottsdale Bentson Contracting Company

Dillon Carries Foreign Aid Plea To Conference Group

Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon pushed Kennedy’s foreign aid borrowing request before Congress as a House Senate conference panel began work on a compromise between the Senate 4 billion and House 4.3 billion aid bills. The main issue: long range loans, with a three year program seen as possible.

Dillon Washington UPI Treasury Douglas Dillon Kennedy Congress House Senate Dean Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara Senate Appropriations Committee Rusk McNamara Senate House

Californians Die In Plane Crash Near Cibola

Three Californians died when their light plane hit the Colorado River near Cibola. Pilot James Melton Carson 34 Palo Verde owner and pilot, J F Logan foreman 3 Slas Ranch Davis Lake, Nada McGregor 39 National City P O Box 612 were identified. The plane reportedly buzzed Skips Landing before crashing in 20 feet of water. Deputy Wayne Sanasac and two locals recovered the craft and bodies early morning.

Yuma UPI Colorado River Cibola James Melton Carson Palo Verde J. F. Logan Davis Lake Nada McGregor P.O. Box National Yuma County Wayne Sanasac Skips Landing Arizona Cibola Bridge Sanasac Gene Cannon George Ogram Carson Blythe

Morse Attacks Cardinal On Failure Of School Aid

Sen Wayne Morse charged Cardinal Spellman with bearing responsibility for Congress not approving school aid. Morse, head of the Senate education subcommittee, insisted aid to public and private schools could be provided only as long term loans within the Constitution. He warned the First Amendment cannot be repealed, pending Supreme Court action.

Morse Cardinal Washington UPS Wayne Morse The Senate Francis Cardinal Spellman Congress Oregon Democrat New York Spellman Supreme Court

Kennedy and Rayburn Reach Tentative School Aid Plan

President Kennedy and Speaker Rayburn outline a tentative agreement to revive at least part of the stalled school aid program. Rayburn met Kennedy at the White House and will consult House leaders before releasing details of the plan.

Washington UPI Kennedy Sam Rayburn Rayburn White House

France proposes tunnel or bridge across the English Channel

Paris reports the French government will propose to Britain a fixed crossing linking Dover and Cap Gris Nez. A tunnel or bridge, about 20 miles long, could carry rail lines and highways with two wheeled-vehicle tracks. No cost figure given.

Paris UPI Great Britain English Channel Louis Terrenoire Dover Cap Gris Nez Calais

Sixteen Warships Join 7th Fleet in Major Move

In Manila the U S Navy announced sixteen warships will move to join the 7th Fleet in Far Eastern waters on Saturday. The carrier group includes the Ranger and Yorktown along with the Los Angeles cruiser the Coontz frigate and twelve destroyers in a normal rotational relief operation.

Manila UPS U.S 7Th Fleet Navy Ranger Yorktown Los Angeles Coontz

Model delays Channel swim in rough seas off England

Former New York model Jane Baldasare, 24, withdrew plans to swim the English Channel underwater until next year. She cited rough seas and continuing bad weather that ended her attempt several weeks ago and persuaded her not to try again this year.

London UPS New York Jane Baldasare English Channel Baldasare

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