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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1961

Page

3

Verde Vaqueros Trail Ride Begins From Scottsdale

About 85 riders from across the country start the Verde Vaqueros third annual trail ride from Scottsdale Tuesday. The fundraiser benefits the Scottsdale Boys Club with about 5000 dollars yearly contributions. Riders camp at Dos S ranch Potato Patch and Horseshoe dam with events at Mountain Shadows.

Scottsdale Verde Vaqueros Verde River Paradise Valley Fort McDowell Sunflower Brown’s Ranch Vaqueros Mountain Shadows Dos S Ranch Wednes Potato Patch Horseshoe Dam Vanqueros Lyle Hiner Bill Passey Carroll Pierce Dick Burgess Otto Gaare

House Moves to Pass Kennedy Jobless Relief Bill

The House Ways & Means Committee backed a 1 billion dollar measure to extend unemployment benefits and aid 3.125 million workers. a second bill would aid needy children of unemployed parents. A separate wage bill would raise minimum wage to 1.25 dollars and cover 4.3 million more workers.

Norman G. Cornish Washington UPI House Kennedy House Ways & Means Senate GOP Charles A. Halleck Indiana Halleck

News Experts Meet In June Conference in Washington

Editors and publishers from across the United States and Canada will gather June 8 and 9 in Washington for a UPI Editors and Publishers conference. More than four hundred delegates are expected as President Kennedy may address them, with reports from top officials on the new administration.

Washington UPI United Press International John F. Kennedy Canada Dean Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon

City Records First Scottsdale Traffic Fatality

The city’s first recorded traffic fatality within Scottsdale since August 25, 1955 occurred when William Patrick aged 37 died at Doctors Hospital after a Tuesday morning crash on Thomas Road. He was struck by a car and then hit by another. the first vehicle’s driver Frank R. Manley of Phoenix is accused of operating with faulty brakes.

Scottsdale William Patrick Thomas Road Doctors’ Hospital Patrick Charles Figueroa Frank R. Manley Phoenix Juan Carpio Sunset Loloma School

Alaska Purchase Price Stated as Two Cents Per Acre

The United States paid Russia $7.2 million for Alaska in 1867, a price equating to about two cents per acre. The deal, often called a bargain by critics, involved Secretary of State William H. Seward arranging the purchase.

United States Russia Alaska

New Dentist Moves Here In Scottsdale Office Opening

Dr. Richard J. Croft a Phoenix area dentist has moved his practice to Scottsdale opening offices in the 77 Third Ave West building. A Wyoming native he attended the University of Wyoming and earned his degree from Northwestern University Dental School. He served as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy before coming to Phoenix. The Croft family still lives in Scottsdale at 8517 East Cambridge with his wife and three children.

Richard J. Croft Phoenix Scottsdale Third Ave. West Wyoming University of Wyoming Northwestern University Dental School Evanston, ‘Ill U.S. Navy Dr. Croft East Cambridge

Queen Elizabeth Plans Visit Pope John XXIII

Vatican officials say the planned visit by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Pope John XXIII is certain to boost Catholic Anglican ties. The May 5 arrival will include pomp at the Vatican. Buckingham Palace says the couple will pay a courtesy call at the end of their Italian trip. The Church of England has appointed a Vatican liaison officer, Camp Bernard Pawley, following last year’s meeting between the Pope and Dr Geoffrey Fisher. Vatican sources hope British Protestant criticism will not resume.

Vatican City UPI Vatican Elizabeth John XXIII Prince Philip Buckingham Palace London Pope John Italy Church of England Bernard Pawley Geoffrey Fisher

Four Scottsdalians Attend Lions Meet

Four Scottsdalians represented the Scotts dale Lions at the mid winter Arizona Lions conference in Globe. John Utters was named as a candidate for international governor at the state convention in Nogales in May. Attendees included Bob Flors Bert Bellamy and Jim Boyd. The Lions association completed a caretakers cottage at the Show Low camp for crippled children and plans a 30 child summer program there next year.

Scottsdale Lions Club Arizona Lions Globe John Utters State Association Nogales Bob Flors Bert Bellamy Jim Boyd State Lions Association

Missile gap debate resurfaces in briefings and tests

Washington defense hearings erupt over what defines a missile gap as Rep. Van Zandt says briefings show no gap while others argue a gap exists in missile counts. Reports note Joint Chiefs recommendations favor Nike Zeus production, a decision pending McNamara amid test concerns.

Washington UPI Defense House Armed Services Committee Army Elvis J. Stahr Jr George Decker James E. van Zandt R-Pa Robert S. McNamara Lyman L.lemnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff United States Russia McNamara Defense Department

Kennedy Rejects Chinese Offer

President Kennedy rejected a congressman's idea to trade food to Red China for American prisoners. Lawrence F. O'Brien said China denied famine and showed no interest, noting such a plan would be seen as interference in internal affairs.

Washington UPI Kennedy United States Lawrence F. O.brien O’brien

Fort Apache Historic Site Proposal Draws Support

Rep Archie Ryan introduces a memorial to Interior Secretary Stuart Udall urging preservation of Fort Apache, established in 1870, as an official historical site to prevent further destruction and mark its significance.

Phoenix UPS Archie Ryan

Redwood and Block Fences and Planters Patios

Bud Hotchkiss presents Redwood and block fences and planters patios and patio covers with a free estimate offer. Representative contact in Cr 48108.

Bud Hotchkiss

Republicans Must Be Most Progressive, Hoyt Says

Palmer Hoyt, editor of the Denver Post, told a Stanford University press conference Tuesday night that the Republican party must be more progressive to survive. He added newspapers remain the number one medium of adult education.

Stanford UPI Republican Party Palmer Hoyt The Denver Post Stanford University Hoyt

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