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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

Page

2

Berlin Crisis Spurs U.S. Reserve Call Up to 76500

The United States orders 76,500 reservists to active duty by Oct 1 as Berlin tensions rise. Army numbers rise to 46,500 with Navy 6,400 and Air Force 23,600, total 2,743,000 in planned force expansion under Defense Secretary McNamara.

Washington UPI United States Berlin Europe Kennedy Defense Robert S. McNamara Russia McNamara Army Navy Air Force

Arizona Unit Is Called To Duty

The 222nd transportation company of Winslow Arizona National Guard is ordered to active duty October 1. Commanded by First Lieutenant James Chester Freeman the unit has 3 officers and 69 enlisted men. The company, reorganized from an engineer unit in 1959, trains 48 times yearly and now finishes two weeks of summer camp at Fort Huachuca equipped with 2 and 5 ton trucks.

Fort Huachuca UPI Arizona National Guard 222Nd Transportation Company Winslow Arizona James Chester Freeman 222Nd Defense Department Defense Robert McNamara Kennedy Navy Berlin John Bickell 250Th Ornance Company Marysville Kan 250Th Bickell 102Nd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron Cranston R.I Korea Maj Jack Walker Reseda Calif 146Th Air Transport Wing

Water causes road damage at new Yavapai school site

City officials report sprinklers irrigating a lawn around the Yavapai School at Miller and Continental caused minor flooding and road damage on Miller Road in Scottsdale. Run-off seeped under pavement saturating the dirt beneath a water line, leading to pavement collapse under vehicle weight. Hal Kramer, the school's contractor, will be asked to repair the street.

Yavapai Miller Continental Miller Road Scottsdale Hal Kramer City of

Arabian horses compete at Utah All-Arabian show

Eleven purebred Arabian horses from Scottsdale will compete among about 250 entries at the Utah All Arabian Horse Show in Salt Lake City September 1 3. Lasma Arabians trainer Jerry Smola and McCormick Ranch trainer Harold Daugherty will travel Monday to Salt Lake City with six and five horses respectively. The event is held at the Murray County Fairgrounds and sponsored by the Arabian Horse Assn of Utah.

Scottsdale Salt Lake City Lasma Arabians Jerry Smola McCormick Ranch Harold Daugherty Murray County Fairgrounds The Arabian Horse Assn. of Utah

Cuban Leader Corticos Planned Moscow Visit Next Month

Moscow reports that Cuban President Osvaldo Corticos is expected to travel to the Soviet Union next month. The announcement comes as Cuba maintains close ties with the USSR amid ongoing Cold War diplomacy.

Moscow UPI Osvaldo Corticos Cuba Soviet Union

Reserves Respond With Duty Mindset Across Nation

United Press International reports the first U S armed forces reserves called to active duty since Korea accepted orders with a pragmatic, duty minded attitude. Many had been alerted by Berlin crisis and expect mobilization though some were surprised by October call ups.

United Press International

Burger Chef Café Opens in Scottsdale on McDowell

Burger Chef Cafe opens at 238 W McDowell west of Papago Plaza with a grand opening today and tomorrow. Edward G Woodbridge operates the drive in with gifts for children and plans to open four to six more in the Phoenix area.

Scottsdale W. McDowell Papago Plaza Edward G. Woodbridge Amarillo Texas Gerry Judy Terry Cindy Woodbridge Phoenix

Chamber Plans Publicity Meeting

The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce publicity committee led by Erma Carron will meet Wednesday at the Safari Hotel for a luncheon to discuss a national advertising and publicity campaign planned for the coming winter season.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Erma Carron Safari Hotel

JFK Relaxed at Cape Cod While Monitoring Berlin and Brazil

President Kennedy spent a relaxing weekend at the Cape Cod summer home with family. He maintained vigilance on Berlin and Brazil developments, planned boating with Jacqueline and Caroline, and awaited courier reports and intelligence briefings.

Hyannis Port Mass UPI Kennedy Cape Cod Berlin Brazil Jacueline Kennedy Caroline Godfrey T. McHugh Air Force Nantucket Sound Washington Janio Quadros U.S White House

Scottsdale Weekend Weather Forecast With 104 Degree Highs

Fair today and Sunday with a few afternoon clouds and little temperature change. Highs near 104, lows around 73 Sunday morning. Partly cloudy afternoons and evenings with isolated thunderstorms in central and eastern mountains. Temperatures and precipitation cover the 24 hour period ending at 4am.

Brandt and Ulbricht Clash as Rival German Leaders

Berlin reports compare Willy Brandt and Walter Ulbricht, two exiled Germans now leaders of West Berlin and East Germany. Brandt, 47, enjoys wide popular support among 2.2 million West Berliners, while Ulbricht, 69, wields power over 16 million East Germans with ruthlessness. The two spar over communism amid the Berlin crisis, with Brandt denouncing Ulbricht as a “Hitler Ulbricht” and Ulbricht retorting “Slave Trader Brandt.” Brandt, born Herbert Frahm in 1913, fled Germany in 1933, later becoming a Norwegian citizen before returning to politics in Berlin.

Berlin UPI Willy Brandt Walter Ulbricht Germany Brandt Ulbricht West Berlin West Goateed Luebeck Herbert Frahm

Allstate Motor Club Names Scottsdale Representatives

James P. Fallis Jr and Robert F. Hainlen of Scottsdale named local agents for Allstate Motor Club announced today. The club operates as a subsidiary of Allstate Enterprises, wholly owned by Sears Roebuck and Co, with operations starting July 25 in Arizona.

James P. Fallis, Jr West First Street Scottsdale Robert F. Hainlen Kachina Way Allstate Insurance Companies Allstate Motor Club Allstate Motor Club, Inc Allstate Enterprises, Inc Sears Roebuck and Co Arizona

New Hammond Organs Shown at Studios Display

The first two Hammond spinet organs to be delivered in the nation will be on display tomorrow at the Hammond Organ Studios. Edwin C. Heath, owner, says $400000 and 35000 man hours were spent on research development and tooling of the two instruments.

Hammond Organ Studios E. Thomas Rd Edwin C. Heath

Safety engineers cite speeding for conditions as top crash cause

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. safety engineers say driving too fast for conditions remains a leading cause of traffic accidents, underscoring the need for cautious speeds in poor weather and road conditions.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co

Bookies Use Electronic Gizmo to Cheat Tax Treasury

Senate investigations reveal bookmakers dodge a 10 percent gambling tax using a device called a cheese box that automates long distance bets. Witnesses include Arthur Spring and Walter Shaw detailing a Westchester factory mass producing 100 units in Miami area.

Gations Subcommittee New York Ast Miami Sunshine Arthur Spring Westchester County N. Y Spring Archie John Gianunzio Mamaroneck Miami Telephone Company Walter Shaw Miami McClellan

Fallout Shelter Building Halted in Phoenix

City halts fallout shelter construction after engineers question sidewalk strength. Samuel Vickers says permits paused last Wednesday and shelters remain in planning, while Fred Glendenning notes public demand and safety concerns about water pressure and child safety.

Phoenix UPI Samuel Vickers Fred Glendenning City Public Works

Maniac Slays Elderly Lady in Phoenix Desert

An 83-year-old woman, Mary Essa Boyer of Phoenix, was found beaten and stabbed to death on a desert road near Cave Creek and Greenway. Investigators said the murder appeared the work of a maniac, with sexual assault suspected and the throat cut along with multiple knife wounds. The body was found about 9:30 p.m. by Don Tellis and Linda Rimbey.

Phoenix UPI Mary Essa Boyer North 14Th Place Cave Creek Greenway Don Tellis Linda Rimbey

Search Called Off For Flood Victims In Tucson

A three day search for two missing Tucson residents, Marian Sanderson aged 52 and Peter Vondergem aged 58, swept from their cars during Tuesday's storm has been called off. Police Captain John Breglia doubts the bodies will be found, suggesting they were carried beyond city limits.

Tucson UPI Marian Sanderson Peter Vondergem John Breglia

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