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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1961

Page

2

Kennedy Reaches Palm Beach For Rest After Latin Trip

President Kennedy returns from a Latin American tour and plans rest in Palm Beach Florida for a heavy cold. He will not fly to Washington until Tuesday. Officials tout strong ovations in Bogota while warning against Communist influence in the Americas.

Palm Beach Fla Kennedy Washington Americas Bogota Pierre Salinger Salinger Ramey Air Force Base San Juan Puerto Rico West Palm Beach International Airport Mrs. Kennedy Bermuda

Reuther urges federal rules to curb drug industry

Labor leader Walter P. Reuther calls for federal licensing of all drug firms and loosening patent protection to curb high costs. He says drug prices, driven by waste and monopoly, raise medical bills and limit access to proper treatment.

Washington Walter P. Reuther Dustry Reuther United Automobile Workers Afl-Cio Senate Estes Kefauver Dtenn

Weather roundup for 24 hours ending 4 a.m.

A 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m. brought variable temperatures and precipitation across the region. Readings ranged from cooler overnight lows to higher daytime highs with showers reported in several areas. Data shows localized rainfall totals and fluctuating humidity.

ASL Bankers To Stand Trial In Phoenix

James R. Heron and Chuck 0 Lee, former officials of the Arizona Savings and Loan Association, face 33 felony counts in Superior Court. Judge Warren L. McCarthy will preside as jurors are selected amid extensive publicity and a 39,000 shareholder base.

Phoenix UPI James R. Heron Chuck 0. Lee Arizona Savings and Loen Association Superior Court Warren L. McCarthy

Kelley To Address Phoenix Gathering

Archie P. Kelley, new director of advanced research at AiResearch Manufacturing, will speak on Metallurgy and the Nuclear Navy at 7 15 p.m. at Desert Hills Motel in Phoenix. Call William Fischer at AL 45904 for details.

Scottsdalian Archie P. Kelley N. 68Th Pl AiResearch Manufacturing Company Desert Hills E. van Buren Atoning William Fischer

Supervisors Push State Level Aid for Mentally Retarded

Arizona county supervisors from 14 counties back legislation to shift funding for mentally retarded children from counties to the state. They cite rising costs and potential tax burdens, noting Maricopa County could lose about 325000 and taxes over four cents per $100. The bill also targets broader support for all mentally retarded persons and seeks longer terms for elected county officials.

Phoenix APS Arizona Maricopa Arizona Children’s Colony Arizona State Supervisors and Clerks Assn

Brazil Circus Fire Kills 323. Arson Suspected

A flash fire swept Circo Americano in Brazil trapping 2,500 spectators. Celso Pecanha said 323 died and 600 were injured as the main tent collapsed amid mass panic. Police probe considers arson. workers rush to bury victims in heat.

Brazil Interoi UPID Celso Pecanha Rio de Janeiro Ringling Brothers Circus Hartford Circo Americano Pecanha Medi Big Top Danilo Estavanovich Estavanovich

Indian forces push into Goa as island outpost falls

Goan radio reports resistance continues near Diu and Damao while Indian units press toward Pangim. Anjediv Island reportedly captured. Pangim airstrip damaged. Mapuca reached. troops approach Panda from the east as a scorched earth defense unfolds.

Damao Diu Lisbon Rangim Goa Sanquelin Sarvona Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Defense Ministry Anjediv Island Anjediv Anjediva Arabian Sea Pangim Afonso de Albuquerque Mapuca Panda Margao

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight Honors Mrs Kitchen

The American Legion Auxiliary Sipe Peterson Unit No. 44 gathers at 6:30 p.m. for a dinner at Papago Lanes after a meeting at the Legion Hall on First St. Dinner honors Mrs Melva Kitchen president of the Department of Arizona. The meeting reviews the year's progress and plans the Christmas party co sponsored by the Legion and Auxiliary.

American Legion Auxiliary Sipe Peterson Unit No Papago Lanes Legion Hall First St Melva Kitchen Department of Arizona The Legion Auxiliary

Kiwanis Club Sing Scheduled Tonight

The Scottsdale Kiwanis Club hosts a Christmas carol sing at 8 p.m. at Pima Plaza led by Rev. Lee Smallsreed of the Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ with Mrs. Smallisreed at the organ. Local church choirs are expected to participate.

Scottsdale Kiwanis Club Pima Plaza Lee Smallsreed Scottsdale

Coronado High School Christmas Program Set for Tomorrow

Coronado High School will present its Christmas program at 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria tomorrow. The Progress had mis dated the event as tonight in error.

Coronado High School

Green Acres Gardens Lights Up Nativity Panorama Display

Scottsdale's Green Acres Memorial Gardens stages a grand Nativity panorama viewed along the Garden of Flowers drive. The five life size asbestos figures, wood framed and hand painted, include No Room at the Inn and Shepherds in the Field. The display runs nightly until 10 and closes January 6.

Green Acres Memorial Gardens Hayden Road McDowell Scottsdale Cathedral Arch Garden of Flowers Egypt

Local mayor and council candidates rush late filings

City Clerk Dorothy Ketchum reported no filings yet for mayor or council. About 50 petitions have been issued with a 5 p.m. Thursday deadline. Primary set for February 20. Petitions require 16 to 32 signatures from registered voters. Only incumbent Art Petersen had filed. several people have picked up seven petition packs suggesting team entries.

Dorothy Ketchum

Phoenician Killed In Auto Accident in Phoenix

A Phoenix woman, Pearl Herm, was killed in a two car collision at Cave Creek Road and Saguaro Drive Saturday night. Her husband Myron Herm was hospitalized with multiple internal injuries, and Maurice Lewis was also injured. The death marked Arizona’s 480th traffic fatality of the year, up from 473 a year earlier.

Phoenix UPI Cave Creek Road Saguaro Drive Pearl Herm Myron Maurice Lewis Lewis

Local Man Opens Office In Phoenix

Walter Winius Jr. announces opening of real estate appraisal and consulting office January 2 at Suite 900 Union Title Building 222 N Central Phoenix. He recently earned the M A S professional designation from the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers of the National Association of Real Estate Boards.

Scottsdalian Walter Winius Jr Union Title Building N. Central Phoenix Winius American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers National Association of Real Estate Boards

Vacations Yield To Service Calls

About 140 young men from the Valley, including seven from Scottsdale, will give up Christmas vacations for 14 days of active duty aboard navy ships. They depart December 1 and return December 30. Scottsdale listed leaves include Gary K. Braunie Samuel W. Cowan John M. Gunnison John D. Braswell Brian Stanners Richard G. Sweinhagen and Paul R. Davis at various addresses.

Scottsdale Fighting Ships of the Navy Gary K. Braunie E. Cambridge Samuel W. Cowan E. Almeria John M. Gunnison E. Monterone John D. Braswell S. Kalarama Brian Stanners W. Moreland Richard G. Sweinhagen E. Meadowbrook Paul R. Davis W. and St

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