17 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1963
Page
1
United Press International reports Scottsdale faces a looming lawsuit over garbage collection policies. Legal action centers on city service contracts and waste disposal practices. Officials consider remedies while residents weigh potential billing impacts.
President Johnson spoke at the United Nations General Assembly promising a united, sober response to Kennedy's death. He urged an end to the cold war and a global push to eradicate hunger poverty and disease while reaffirming U S commitment to peace and human welfare.
Garbage Service Co claims a city franchise and plans a 449000 dollar lawsuit as the contract for municipal refuse collection nears termination on April 1. Mayor Schrader says the city will consider bids for new equipment and disposal, aiming to save about 1 million dollars over 10 years.
The Scottsdale School District board meets at 7:30 in Arcadia High School library to select architects for a high school and an elementary school plus additions to six elementary schools. They will canvass a $5.9 million bond passed by 7,966 voters and discuss construction timelines and staff hiring.
New York The U S Court of Appeals reversed the 1962 conviction of the Communist Party for failing to register as a Soviet agent under the Subversive Activities Control Act. It ruled self-incrimination claims valid and ordered a new trial with proof of potential volunteers to sign registration forms.
Property owners in the Paradise Valley district vote on a 740000 bond issue to finance 28 new classrooms, equipment, and the high school site. Polling at the high school 40th Street and Bell Road opened at 6 am and closes 7 pm. Superintendent Hankilan notes enrollment 775 with capacity 830 and warns next year may require double sessions.
The Paradise Valley planning and zoning commission will consider a complaint that resident Harry Silver at 6802 Valley Vista Lane is commercially boarding horses in violation of town ordinance. The panel previously discussed the issue but did not decide. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in the new town hall on Invergormdon Road at Lincoln Drive.
The forecast calls for fair weather with increasing high clouds and little temperature change. Expected high near 68 today, low around 37 tomorrow, with a high near 70. Moon has a 68 degree high and 37 degree low according to observer Willard L. Greene.
The article previews Bob Considine's series on the Vatican Ecumenical Council and Pope Paul’s January journey to the Holy Land. It notes the global Catholic audience and interest from other faiths and highlights the editorial page launch in the Daily Progress.
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