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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1961

Page

2

Lumumba Aide Ousted Amid Congo Power Struggle

In Leopoldville a former Lumumba aide appears deposed as Adrien Omari’s new Kivu government is approved by the Bukavu assembly. Anicet Kashamura, once Lumumba ally, says he will rest as Stanleyville and Kivu contest control amid unrest and talks with Kasavubu and Ileo.

Leopoldville the Congo UPD Patrice Lumumba Kivu Bukavu Adrien Omari Anicet Kashamura Lumumba Stanleyville Kashamura Joseph Kasavubu Joseph Ileo Ileo Victor Lundula Oriental Neo Elisabethville Katanga Moise Tshombe Geneva

Pickets Demonstrate at Arizona Capitol for Anti Communist Bills

More than 150 pickets, including men women and children, marched at the Arizona state capitol to press passage of House Bill 115 outlawing the Communist party and House Bill 35 requiring a loyalty oath for public employees. Rev Wesley Darby and Dr James V Ray led the protest as House Bill 115 cleared the Senate floor.

Phoenix UPS Capitol Arizona Wesley Darby Darby West High Baptist Church Senate House James V. Ray Arizona Alcoholic - Narcotics Education Association Mountain View Baptist Church

ASU Receives Nuclear Materials Grant for Training

The Atomic Energy Commission will loan 5 500 pounds of uranium and plutonium to Arizona State University for nuclear studies training. This marks the third AEC grant to ASU’s nuclear technology laboratory in 18 months. Dr Castle O Reiser says the materials will support instruction and research for senior and graduate students in nuclear engineering and physics.

TEMPE API Atomic Energy Commission Arizona State University ASU AEC Nuclear Technology Laboratory Castle O. Reiser

Wong Hing Chong Shapes Scottsdale Western Style

Wong Hing Chong, an immigrant from China who settled in Clifton in 1892 and moved to Scottsdale in 1952, envisions a new Western look blending native materials with contemporary design. His firm has crafted landmarks like the Kachina building, Earl's Market, and Hopi School, and he led or aided projects including the Boys Club and proposed Girls Club, the municipal jail, and a new library.

Asia America Behring Strait China Arizona Wong Hing Chong Clifton Wong Joe Wong University of California Scottsdale West California Territorial Offices Joe Scottsdale Board of Architecture Pioneer Jack Cummings Jim Fulton McCune Earl's Market O’brien Art Emporium Soloma

Union Refuses Wage Increase Drives Anti-Inflation Move

Los Angeles based Local 2 of the AFL-CIO plasterers union rejected a 12.5 cent hourly raise by a majority of its 1,376 members. The vote supports President Kennedy’s anti inflation campaign and aims to set an example for other unions and industries nationwide. President Burt Chapman called for others to follow suit.

Los Angeles UPI Afl-Cio Kennedy Burt Chapman

Scottsdale Council approves hydrants and leash law delay

Scottsdale City Council authorized the purchase of 15 fire hydrants to boost insurance rates and credit, but none will be bought until the new fiscal year begins July 1. The leash law repeal was tabled for two weeks as city officials assess the cost of establishing a city pound and enforcement. County humane officers will handle dog bite cases while the ordinance remains in effect.

Scottsdale Board of Fire Underwriters Bob McNutt

Willcox Receives Water Solution for City

Consulting engineer John A. Carallo of Phoenix presented a water solution to the City Council. The plan calls for new newswater facilities costing 430, including a new gas system. A 30-year revenue bond issue will be voted to finance the project with no anticipated water rate increase.

Willcox UPS John A.’ Carollo Phoenix

Dag Hammarskjold seeks 7000 more troops for Congo

United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold urged adding 7000 troops to the Congo operation, boosting strength to 20000. Malaya offered 800, India considered manpower, Japan discussed observers, while several countries weighed withdrawal. He met with the Congo advisory committee and prepared a force compliance note to Belgium and other nations.

United Nations N. Y UPI Dag Hammarskjold Congo Malaya India Japan United Arab Republic Moroc ‘Co Indonesia Guinea Yugoslavia Hammarskjold Belgium Security Council U. N Ham‘Tarskjold

Mineral Production Hits High in Arizona's Mining Output

Arizona's mineral production reached the second highest level in state history last year with a value of 410 million dollars. Copper accounted for most of the gain, making up 84 percent of output with a value of 345.152 million dollars, while other metals totaled 65.122 million.

Phoenix UPI Arizona

Birth Control Policy Adopted by National Council of Churches

Syracuse dispatch reports the General Board of the National Council of Churches approved a historic policy statement on birth control. The document endorses use of birth control devices as part of Christian family planning while opposing laws or practices that restrict information or availability. The move is described as a major stand by the nation’s largest Protestant church grouping.

Syracuse UPI General Board The National Council of Churches

Kennedy policy boosts dollar outlook amid gold sales data

Treasury officials cited Kennedy administration gold sales totaling 115 million in four weeks and 334 million in the prior month under Eisenhower as easing dollar uncertainty. British and German officials noted lower gold prices and stronger dollar quotations in Europe as support for Kennedy against devaluation. A separate Protestant consensus on birth control issued by seven churches amid abortion policy debates appears in this report.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Treasury Washington London Kennedy

Legislative bill proposes full time physician at Arizona prison

UPI reports Rep. M. D. Lindner proposes creating a full time physician position at the state prison in Phoenix. The bill, backed by Warden Frank Eyhan and others, outlines salary of 12000 dollars annually beginning July 1 and includes other measures such as appointing more court commissioners and judges.

Arizona

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