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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1961

Page

2

Support for Two Chinas concept grows at UN

United Nations, N Y. Support developed in the General Assembly for a two Chinas plan with Peiping and Nationalist China each holding a seat. Nigeria's Jaja Wachuku noted the problem remains unresolved as speakers from Ghana Ukraine Australia Cuba and Japan prepared to discuss the issue. Thant accepted the Hungarian invitation with no date set for a visit. Cardinal Mindszenty remains asylum in Budapest after 1966.

United Nations, N.Y UPI General Assembly U.N Peiping China Ghana Ukraine Australia Cuba Japan Peter Mod Thant

Mrs Messner Heads UNICEF Card Campaign

Mrs Don Messner of Scottsdale leads the sale of UNICEF greeting cards used by the United Nations Children's Fund for 12 years to aid children in underdeveloped countries. Card designs reflect UN nations traditions and religious customs though the message remains peace on earth and good will.

Don Messner Scottsdale Unicef United Nations Children’s Fund

Local Woman Mourns Mother's Death Aged 74

Mrs. Victoria Sempinski died yesterday at her daughter Deloris Brugieara’s home at 7536 E Virginia. She was 74 and visiting from Chicago, a native of Poland. Survived by husband Alex and another daughter. Services and interment in Chicago. Messinger Mortuary in charge.

Victoria Sempinski Deloris Brugieara Virginia Stempinski Chicago Poland Brugieara Alex Messinger

Notice of bulk sale for China Pharma in Phoenix

Dollores Seidel and her husband A Eric Seidel do business as China Pharma Phoenix intend to sell all assets stock and goodwill in bulk to Gene Lazear and Sylvia Lazear. Sale on December 9 1961 at 10 00 am. Creditors to present claims to Harold W Price by December 9 1961. Published December 1 2 4 5 6 7 1961.

Pat Dollores Seidel A. Eric Seidel China Pharma Thomas Phoenix Arizona Gene Lazear Sylvia Lazear Harold W. Price West Washington Llorel Seidel State OF

Bumpy Thomas Road Survey Job Approved

City council approves private police survey work on Bumpy Thomas Road and adds 68th Place from Hub bell to 9th Place. Action includes permission for extra funds for the balance, transfer of Scottsdale Elks Lodge liquor license, final plat approval for Indian Shadows Subdivision Unit Two, and reinvestment of sewer bond monies.

State Tax Commission Scottsdale Elks Lodge

New Methods Seen To Fight Red Guerillas

United States officials report a general agreement with Vietnam on increased military aid and training to counter the Reds. Frederick E. Nolting Jr. and other high officials indicated both sides would define roles and coordinate the joint effort, with some details still under discussion.

Frederick E. Nolting Jr Sateath Aed Poral Sav

Castro Losing Hold On Cuba

A former Fidel Castro ally, Luis Baralt Jr., says Castro is losing control of the Cuban people. Baralt, ambassador to Canada until 1960, notes Castro’s Marxist stance may invite upheaval and cites economic decline and peasant discontent as proof of waning support. He suggests an invasion or revolution could have a better chance now than last spring.

Pittsburgh UPI Fidel Castro Luis Baralt Jr Canada Castro

Reds Worried Over Tito

Soviet Russia views Yugoslavia’s close working ties with the West as a danger to Communist unity. The State Department told Sen. Tower that U S aid to Yugoslavia has helped it shed harsh aspects of Communist rule and shown independence from Soviet imperialism benefiting the United States.

Washington UPI Russia Yugoslavia West State Department John G. Tower R-Tex Department U.S United States

Kennedy slips from patrols to visit friend in New York

President Kennedy, promising to return to the Carlyle Hotel, stops at 475 Park Avenue for a private party eight blocks north after a Park Avenue security watch is withdrawn. A crowd gathers as Frankie Avalon and Frank Sinatra are anticipated. Kennedy returns to the Carlyle with two on-duty officers.

New York UPI Kennedy Carlyle Park Avenue 79Th Street Waldorf-Astoria 49Th Street Waldorf John R. Fell Kennedys White House Chris Dunphy Ice Frankie Avalon Frank Sinatra Special Service

Is Nikita On Your Christmas Card Mail List This Year

New York readers are urged to mail Christmas cards to Nikita Khrushchev as a goodwill gesture. Newton Odell of Garden City proposes UPI says the idea aims to show peace and human kindness amid Cold War tensions.

Nikita New York UPI Newton Odell Garden City N.Y

Downtown shopping center plans face planning board delay

Wonder Bowl- Downey faces a city planning and zoning hearing that may push back construction to February. The project includes a department store, smaller shops, a hotel, and a buffer of apartments. Apartments must be completed within 90 days after the store, hotel is about a year away, and the hotel proposal remains controversial for exceeding the four story limit.

Wonder Bowl- Downey City Planning and Zoning Board Savory

Cuba Tightens Exit Rules and Property Seizure Policy

Havana reports a new Cuban decree allowing confiscation of refugees property for those who flee. The Interior Ministry will issue exit permits defining a stay abroad period and permits issued before Sept. 14 may seek permission to return. Raul Castro warned enemies to flee or face execution.

Havana UPI Fidel Castro Interior Ministry Cuba Castro Raul

Eastside delays in police hires and tax relief outlined

Eastside will not hire new policemen until the next fiscal year, yielding about one officer per 1,000 residents. County residents receive a three week property tax break starting July, retroactive to Jan 1. Scottsdale sewer users see a $1 monthly charge reduction, while the city loses roughly $150,000 in sales tax revenue from delayed annexation. The area was annexed after illegal petitions were uncovered.

Harry Walker Walker Scottsdale Jim Smith

Weather Wraps Temperature and Rain Totals

A 24 hour period ending at 4 am recorded measurable precipitation and temperature ranges across locations. Daily highs and lows varied by region with rainfall totals noted alongside wind conditions and notable deviations from average patterns.

East German Train Engineer Flees to West Berlin on Birthday Escape

An East German train engineer commandeered a passenger locomotive with a fireman ally and 24 refugees, speeding at 50 mph past Albrechtshof to West Berlin. The escape party included the engineer's family and friends, while an extra engine returned with seven returning passengers.

Berlin UPD West Berlin Walter Mitty Albrechtshof East Germany

Solon Scolds Army Brass Over Berlin Reservists

Rep. Bob Wilson of California criticized Army leadership over Berlin era reservists. He warned the Army should release those not needed and said reservists would serve if a genuine need exists. Wilson challenged Secretary Stahr on morale of the units.

Washington

Ghost of Mena confesses to haunting Shinns home

In Mena Arkansas, Elbert Schaeffer admitted he caused years of strange disturbances at the Shinns farmhouse. He described a prank that escalated, including throwing objects, moving furniture, and making noises, then tearfully apologized to his elderly grandparents after a three hour incident.

Mena, Ark UPI Mena C. E. Shinn Telsee En Praukish ZanUsun Sphere Elbert Schaeffer Bruce Scoggin Mrs. Shinn Shinns oe _Shaeffer

Continental Lunch Revived At Black Angus Scotts dale

Restaurateur Chris Carson of the Black Angus Restaurant at 7500 E Camelback Rd Scotts dale expands the Continental Lunch menu to boost luncheon business. He adds items including an appetizer wheel and classic cocktails the Martini and Manhattan for 50 cents each, with no price increase. Reservations at Whitney 6-6566.

Chris Carson Scottedale Black Angus Carson Petizer Wheel America Camelback Road Scottsdale Whitney

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