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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1964
Page
2
The Scottsdale Jaycees wrap up six months of planning for Parada del Sol. The Parada board of directors led by 1964 Parada Boss Erv Hanson and four past chairmen began planning last July with 13 committee chairmen named.
Six months of work culminates as Hanson and Jaycees push planning for a three day parade and rodeo attracting 20 000 spectators. Weekly meetings coordinate tickets contracts arena work and dozens of details with chairmen overseeing finance publicity and safety. The event started modestly a decade ago and last year grossed about 40 000 with profits funding Jaycees charitable projects.
Scottsdale resident Mrs. James F. McDonald wrote the song Scottsdale three years ago. The tune was played by the Parada del Sol band today and during rodeo performances and can suit marching or dance music.
Temperatures and precipitation for the 24 hour period ending at 4 am were reported across the country. Data show varied readings with regional differences as weather stations logged conditions overnight.
Nasser and Mansour Haghi ghi, 26, appearing in Phoenix court, deny theft claims and say most items in their Tempe apartment were purchased legally. The case centers on $5,000 worth of clothing and jewelry found after their arrest for kidnapping, later reduced to burglary and grand theft pleas. The judge took the matter under advisement.
Fred Jackson owner of the Pa Ja lounge on McDowell Road Scottsdale says Mrs. Marjorie May Berry, accused in her husband fatal shooting last week, is not employed there and had only formerly been employed at the bar.
The Sipe-Peterson Post 44 American Legion will observe the 21st anniversary of the four chaplains sacrifice with church services. Army chaplains Clark Poling Alexander Goode John P Washington and George Fox drowned after a German torpedo struck the Dorchester off Greenland February 3 1943. The chaps aided troops then linked arms in prayer as the ship sank saving more than 200 GI s. Six hundred others drowned. Post Commander Jay Gaskins urged Scottsdale residents to join the observance.
The Arizona Highway Commission unanimously endorsed the repeal of the motor vehicle safety inspection law after the House approved the repeal 55 to 21. The Senate will consider the bill next. Bryant Whiting of Eagar was named new chairman, replacing Wilbur Asbury. Forrest Braden of Yuma was appointed to succeed Asbury. The panel also reviewed adding a Route 73 Hawley Lake connector to the state highway system.
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