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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1961

Page

2

Teens Train to Help Adults If War Comes in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas fifty four teenagers aged 13 to 17 prepare under Charles L. Williams to aid adults and children in nuclear war. The group named civilian atomic survival patrol plans a community fallout shelter for 800 people with monthly reserves and an 74 troopers to run a half track staffed shelter, funded by fees and intended to be moved between schools to respond to emergencies.

Las Vegas UPI Charles L. Williams Civilian Atomic Survival Patrol Williams

Eldest Catholic Cardinal Dies in Florence

Cardinal Elia Dalla Costa, 78, eldest member of the Sacred College and Archbishop of Florence, died here early today after influenza and years of frail health. He challenged Mussolini during his rise and led the Florentine church.

Florence Aly (Upid Elia Cardinal Dalla Costa Sacred College of Cardinals Benito Mussolini

Levee Project Prompts State Land Transfer Near Yuma

Arizona will relinquish a small parcel from a 2100 acre tract along the Colorado River so the U S Reclamation Bureau can construct the South Gile Levee near Yuma. State land commissioner Obed M Lassen said the land was granted to Arizona in 1894 and had been held by private parties and the state. The move follows a discovery by his department of the grant.

Phoenix UPI Arizona U.S. Reclamation Bureau Yuma Obed M. Lassen Colorado River

Theater Folks Pay Homage To Moss Hart

Moss Hart 57 died of a heart attack in Palm Springs after moving there to slow down. Jews funeral services set for 1 pm at Temple Isaiah. Celebrities including Bennett Cerf Ira Gershwin and Camelot team Loew and Lerner attended to honor the playwright director and producer.

Moss Hart Palm Springs Calif UPI World of the Theater Temple Isaiah California Desert Hart Hecker BeRn Bennett Cerf Ira Gershwin Frederick Loew Alan Jay Lerner

Phoenix to Build Health Laboratory for Public Health Service

Construction will start around January 1 on a $1 million government laboratory in Phoenix to replace the Adams Street lab. Dr. Melvin Goodwin says completion is slated for July 1. The facility sits on VA land near the Veterans Hospital at 4402 North Seventh Street.

Phoenix UPI Melvin Goodwin U.S. Public Health Service East Adams Veterans Administration Veterans Hospital North Seventh St

Churchill and Lady Churchill Plan Country Christmas

Sir Winston and Lady Churchill drove to Chartwell for Christmas. The 87 year old leader sat in the back seat with a fur rug and Union Jack lining his legs as crowds watched outside Hyde Park. A family spokesman offered no celebration details.

London UPI Sir Winston Lady Churchill Chartwell Hyde Park

Donations Sought for Cards and Tables by Scottsdale Parks

The Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department solicits playing cards and card tables for new classes starting in January. Donors may call WH 57890 or drop items at the Community Center 315 E. Second St Scottsdale.

Scottsdale

Jury Selection Underway in Barbara Baker Murder Trial

In Phoenix a jury is being selected for the first degree murder trial of 22 year old Barbara Baker accused of killing a traveling companion. The process continues Tuesday as prosecutors and defense prepare their cases.

Phoenix UPI Barbara Baker

Crashes at Houston Party Ended With Bay Turkey Incident

A UPI Old Tom turkey caused a bus windshield to shatter on a caravan bound for the Houston Veterans Administration Hospital Christmas party. The turkey flew from the roadside into the bus, injuring no one, and the windshield was replaced as hungry patients enjoyed the unexpected feast.

Houston Tex UPI Tom Houston Veterans Administration Hospitalpital

Scottsdale Candidates List for City Primary

Here is the complete list of candidates for Scottsdale city primary on February 20. Names include Dick Searles and Arthur T. Petersen among many independents and party slate players. The document notes Searles ticket and Cockrill slate distinctions.

Scottsdale Dick Searles N. Connelly Arthur T. Petersen S. Country Lane Thomas G. Felke W. Sheridan John Woudenberg Thornwood Acres Boyd Parker E. Lewis Trent O. Meacham W. 6Th Charles Budinger E. Piccadilly Bennie Jones E. Vernon Richard C. Nowell E. Bonita John W. Cramm E. Edgemont Searles Cockrill

Sertomans Have Yule Breakfast at Safari Hotel

The Sertoma Club hosted a Christmas breakfast in the Safari Hotel Kuda Room with 50 members and 22 wives attending. Rev. Phillip Gangsei spoke on the meaning of Christmas and community singing was led by Frankie Starr. Eric Lukas served as program chairman.

Sertoma Club Kuda Safari Hotel Phillip Gangsei Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Frankie Starr KWBY Eric Lukas

Cardinal Reports Kennedy’s Father Improves After Stroke

Cardinal Cushing visited Joseph P. Kennedy in St Marys Hospital Palm Beach and said the 73 year old, paralyzed then able to speak a few words, looks very much improved. He quoted Kennedy replying I know I am and urged rest to avoid tiring himself.

Kennedy Cushing

County Seeks Input on Hospital Plan

Maricopa County supervisors urge state board of regents to resolve hospital planning issues quickly. Regents president Lynn Laney notes time is of the essence as architectural work cannot be delayed.

Phoenix UPI Maricopa County State Board of Regents Lynn Laney Regents Board of Supervisors

Belgian Princess Paola Expecting Second Child

Princess Paola wife of Prince Albert is expecting her second child next spring a palace spokesman said. Albert Baudouin's younger brother and presumptive heir confirmed the happy event with a late May or early June due date.

Brussels Belgium UPI Paola Albert Baudouin

Airlines form MACA to police own ranks amid safety concerns

Eight major non sked carriers create the Military Air Carriers Association to enforce stricter standards, pool crew training and maintenance, and pull out of the IAA. The move follows the Richmond crash that killed 74 Army recruits and aims to restore public and government confidence in irregular flying. Overseas National leads MACA with George W. Topkins set to head, Clayton L. Burwell to serve as general counsel.

Independent Airlines Association IAA Maca Bega Imperial Airlines Richmond George W. Topkins Clayton L. Burwell MACA CAB Alan S. Boyd Federal Aviation Najeeb E. Halaby Federal Air Chiefs Boyd Halaby

U.S. Congo policy becomes election issue in 1962

Washington column argues Kennedy followed Nixon on Congo policy. It warns Katanga and Tshombe could become a major political issue with possible Soviet expansion and a U.S. push for a cease fire and negotiated settlement to prevent Katanga from becoming a Communist satellite.

Washington UPI Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Congo Nixon U. S.-Congo United States Moise Tshombe Katanga U. N Tshombe U. S Soviet Union Leopoldville Cyrille Adoula Antoine Gizenga Interior Africa Repub Lican Party Tshomae Adoula

Plane Search Resumed After Sightings Disproved

The search for a missing New Mexico plane in the Southwest is back on after an earlier sighting near Southern Utah proved false. Deputies in St George Utah confirmed the wreckage sighting was erroneous and investigators found only an unmanned fire left by land management crews.

Phoenix UPI New Mexico Utah Washington County Sheriff's Office St. George Bureau of Land Management

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