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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

Page

7

Missile Killer Passes Test Of Strength

At Point Mugu California a Nike Zeus missile killer passed a test of strength over the Pacific. The 48 foot solid fuel missile was tested at low altitudes and high speeds showing violent maneuvers with the skin glowing red hot. The Army credited a third consecutive success in the Nike Zeus development program and noted six straight successful tests overall.

Point Mugu Calif UPD Pacific United States Army Pacific Ocean

Thurmond says Goldwater could carry the South in 1964 bid

Senator Thurmond notes Southern voters favor Goldwater’s views and could back him for president in 1964 under either party. He declines to declare support but says his stance aligns more with Goldwater than with President Kennedy.

Washington UPI Strom Thurmond Ds.c Barry Goldwater Ariz South Sen. Goldwater Thurmond CBS Goldwater Kennedy

Veteran Patrolman and Aide to Governor Dies in Phoenix

John Perica Jr. 4 aide to Gov. Paul Fannin and veteran Arizona Highway Patrolman died in Phoenix Saturday night. He served 20 years with the patrol and was a Globe native who moved to Phoenix in 1945. Funeral services were pending.

Phoenix Arizona Highway

Soil Cement Road on Miller Road Proves Durable

Miller Road to the Arizona Canal bridge opened to full traffic after a new soil cement road surface was laid. The project, designed for Scottsdale by Robert S Knight Engineers and built by Bentson Contracting of Phoenix, reduced costs by about $5 000 versus the original estimate.

Scottsdale Miller Road Dick Lantz Arizona Canal Bridge Robert S. Knight Bentson Contracting Company Phoenix

ASU Secures $94900 AEC Grant for Rare-Earth Oxide Study

Arizona State University receives a 94900 one year contract from the Atomic Energy Commission for basic research into the fundamental structure of rare earth oxides. Dr. LeRoy Eyring will lead work on kinetic thermodynamic electrical and surface adsorption properties with high temperature oxide reactions.

Arizona State University Atomic Energy Commission LeRoy Eyring ASU Chemistry Department Eyring AEC

Local Arabians Sweep Prizes at Tucson Show

Scottsdale Arabian Horse breed ers won multiple firsts at the Tucson Horse Lovers Show at Copper Towers Ranch Tucson. Tiszi owned by Bardon Arabians took top mature stallion. Niwrad of Desert Arabian Ranch led geldings and placed second in Western Pleasure. Desert Arabian's Bellaz ridden by Johnny Hayes won stock horse. Brutally Ranch entries Skordon Skorsta and Nedsryn topped colts fillies and Native Costume. Lasma Arabians earned two firsts with Andries in Factish Pressure and Andriel in Uiree gaited class.

Scottsdale Tucson Copper Towers Ranch Tiszi Bardon Arabians Niwrad Desert Arabian Ranch Desert Arabian Bellaz Johnny Hayes Brutally Ranch Skordon Skorsta Nedsryn Andries Andriel

AFL-CIO Rejects Hoffa-Bossed Teamsters

The AFL-CIO rejected readmission of the Teamsters while James R. Hoffa leads the union. Meany stated the teamsters can exist without Hoffa, urging the Executive Council to assess reentry under anti corruption standards. Reuther urged unity to boost organizing and recruitment.

Afl-Cio Miami Beach Fila Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa Giant Truck Union Teamsters Hoffa George Meany AFL Cio Meany Walter P. Reuther Organized Labor Auto Workers Reuther

Welfare Board Finds Illegal Public Payments

Maricopa County Welfare Board uncovered more than $64 000 in illegal public welfare payments over several years. Chairman Frank Magin cites 113 recipient basic flaws in the welfare system, including lax follow up procedures and overload of caseworkers hindering case review.

Phoenix UPI Maricopa County Welfare Board Ilegal Frank Magin

Superior Mine Fire Controlled

Fire at the 2900 foot level on December 3 led to 700 workers laid off as concrete openings were created to the area of the blaze after the fire was brought under control.

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