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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1961

Page

2

Russian air power seen as overrated by Jane's report

Jane's All the World's Aircraft says Moscow's dramatic aviation displays created overestimation of Soviet strength. It notes a 113,892 foot altitude record by a Fishbed design and a 1,481.9 mph closed-circuit speed, while US records remain in distance and speed.

London UPI Russia Aviation and Rocket Moscow R.A.F USAF Jane's Aviation Tena United States Britain Mente Jane’s Ainst

Communist police shoot own man near West Berlin border

East Berlin guards fired on a fellow officer attempting to flee to the West near the French sector border. West Berlin authorities report Allied moves to arm local police with M2 carbines as border tensions rise after East German actions.

Berlin UPI East Berlin West Berlin East-West Berlin United States Babelsburg U.S

Local Kids Invited to 16th World Junior Rodeo

Fred Campbell announces Phoenix 2030 Club hosts the 16th annual World Championship Junior Rodeo at Western Saddle Club on 16th Street two blocks north of Glendale Avenue. Prizes and awards for ages 5 to 16. events include bronc riding steer calf riding calf roping team roping and calf scramble over two days with show times 9 am and 1 pm on Saturday January 2 and Sunday January 21.

Phoenix

Apartments dispute delays plat approval after annexation

The county zoning board questioned a revised eastside plat after re annexation to the city. Lusk pressed for approval, but changes in street patterns and a zoning dispute over a tract sparked debate. Roe noted the tract would not be developed now and could be removed from the site.

County Zoning Board Lusk Roe McMahon

Private Services Set for R C Reed Sanctioned by Messinger Mortuary

Private services will be held at 10 30 a m Friday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel for Robert C Reed who died yesterday at 76 He lived at 6740 E Thomas He was born in Lampasas Texas and came here 25 years ago A former ice plant operator Survived by brother Walter Lometa Texas two sisters Mrs Ella Hearne Scotts dale and Mrs Pearl Hearing Prescott and several nieces and nephews in Greater Scottsdale Friends may call at Messinger Mortuary Chapel tonight and all day tomorrow.

Messinger Mortuary Robert C. Reed E. Thomas John Atwood Camelback Cemetery Mr. Reed Lampasasa Tex Walter Lometa Ella Hearne

Education Group Meets Tonight at Hopi School

The Central District Industrial Education Association of Workshop Teachers will meet tonight at 6 30 for a dinner meeting at Hopi School 5110 E Lafayette Blvd Phoenix Following the dinner Richard H Snow Hopi shop supervisor will show a film of the Industrial Arts Exhibit from the state fair grounds last spring Commercial salesmen and shop men from the area are invited to attend the workshop

Central District Industrial Education Association of Lafayette Blvd Phoenix Richard H. Snow

Katanga Seeks Bunche Aid as UN Move Stirs War Fear

Moise Tshombe vows defiance as UN airlifted Ethiopian and Swedish troops flood Katanga. The assembly of foreign forces signals a major UN offensive. Katanga requests Ralph Bunche to travel to Elisabethville to expose alleged UN cruelty on Katangan soil.

Moise Tshombe Tshombe Katanga Air Force Globemasters U.N

Scottsdale Sales Tax Crackdown Targets Delinquent Businesses

Tilbrook explains Section 22 allows the city to shut down businesses failing to pay sales tax. He offers payment plans for hardship cases. The owed amount fluctuates, previously around $19,000.

Scottsdale Tilbrook Tillbrook

Temperatures and Precipitation Reported for Early Hours

The United Press International brief notes temperatures and precipitation for the two hours ending at 4 am. Data covers regional readings and notable changes from the previous period, highlighting frost, rain, or clear conditions as recorded by local observers.

United Press International

O Brien Heads Local Posse

O Brien leads a civilian defense Posse with Stan Pesk as lieutenant and Jack Hines as duty sergeant. The 24hour group stands ready for emergencies and local protection.

O'Brien

Navajo Youth Faces Sentence for Fatal Traffic Crash

A 19 year old Navajo, Harry Mc Cabe, will be sentenced December 18 in federal court on a charge of manslaughter for the Aug. 7 traffic deaths of three people north of Window Rock. He was convict in the fatal collision involving his pickup and the car carrying the victims.

Phoenix YPI Harry McCabe Window Rock McCabe

All Indian Art Exhibit Planned To Boost Museum Interest

An all Indian art exhibit is set as the opening event for Scottsdale Arts and Crafts Museum in March at the Safari Hotel convention hall. Ralph E. Davis announces invites via Philbrook Arts Center and other Southwest centers. judges include Jeanne Snodgrass James Parker Lloyd Kiva and others. Prizes cover Navajo Apache Pueblo non traditional and student categories with an award buffet reception March 2.

Scottsdale Harold August Paul Haldermann Ralph E. Davis Herbert C. Stauber Safari Hotel Convention Hall Philbrook Arts Center Tulsa Okla Jeanne Snodgrass Philbrook Art Institution James Parker The Heard Museum Lloyd Kiva Harry Wood Arizona State University Art Department Richard le Roy

Albany Protest Over Riders Trial Draws 35 Arrests

About 35 adult demonstrators were arrested in Albany as 74 hymn singing Negroes knelt on courthouse steps to protest the trial of 11 Freedom Riders. Judge Abner Israel cited leader Slater King for contempt and warned of further actions by police.

Albany, Ga UPI Recorders Court Abner Isreal Slater King Albany Laurie Pritchett South Georgia Israel King Georgia

Legend City Plans Groundbreaking for Western Themed Park

Legend City will break ground at noon Saturday for a $4 million amusement park on 56th Street between Van Buren and Washington. The project, described by its poet Louis E. Crandall, promises free entertainment rides and refreshments to mark the kickoff. Local TV radio and stage people will be on hand.

Legend City Amusement Park Louis E. Crandall Lay 56Th Street van Buren Washington

AFL-CIO Reaches Plan to Settle Union Feuds

The AFL-CIO executive council approved a binding arbitration based peace formula to settle inter union disputes over job rights membership raids and organizing tactics. Meany announced the plan would be submitted to the federation's convention for adoption and could end the rift between building trades and industrial unions.

Miami Beach UPI Afl-Cio High Command George Meany Federation Meany Afl-Cio Building Trades Executive Council

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