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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1961

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Arcadia Annexation Meeting Sparks Clash Tomorrow

A heated Arcadia annexation meeting is planned for 7:30 p.m. at Kaibab School. Residents including The Angry Taxpayers oppose Scottsdale annexation and seek Phoenix alternatives while Phoenix officials are urged to attend. Robert B. Williams represents residents north of the canal and west of 64th Street and aims to air sewer plans and options to remain in the county or join Phoenix. Col. E. B. Myrick tied to Scottsdale groups but Williams says independence.

Scottsdale Phoenix Arcadia Kaibab School N. No Ozna Robert B. Williams False Redondo Arizona Canal Williams Colonel Myrick Myrick Camelback Improvement Association

Congress Panel Approves Aid for Needy Children

The House Ways and Means Committee approved Kennedy’s public assistance program for needy children of jobless parents. The $305 million plan is optional for states and could aid about 750000 youngsters under 18, as part of the administration’s emergency relief push.

Washington API House Ways and Means Kennedy House Rules Committee Senate Ways and Means Committee

Court backs Red-Hunting House Group

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling, affirmed the House Un American Activities Committee’s authority to probe communism by upholding contempt convictions of two witnesses who refused to answer 1958 inquiries. Frank Wilkinson and Carl Braden were targeted during a southern propaganda and textile infiltration probe.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Today House Committee On UN Earl Warren Hugo L. Black William O. Douglas William J. Brennan Jr Stewart Congressional Power of Inquiry Lloyd Barenblatt Vassar College

Linda Craig Campaigns from Crutches for Student Body Treasurer

Linda Craig 16 daughter of the Earl Craigs of 6623 Paradise Dr plans a Scottsdale student body treasurer run from crutches after a compound fracture in her right leg. The injury occurred yesterday when her horse reared during a three gait Arabian show at Paradise Park. She is in good condition today and is expected to be hospitalized three to four days with a two month leg cast.

Linda Craig Earl Craigs Paradise Dr Scottsdale Linda Paradise Park

Harriman to Attend Morocco King's Funeral

Ambassador W Averell Harriman will fly from London to Rabat tonight to represent President Kennedy at the funeral of King Mohammed V of Morocco. He will depart after a dinner with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.

London UPI W. Averell Harriman Rabat Kennedy Mohammed V Morocco U.S Harriman Harold Macmillan

Kennedy seeks over two billion for school aid bill

President Kennedy sent Congress proposed legislation to fund part of federal aid to education. He asks for more than 2 billion dollars over three years for school construction and teachers' salaries to lift schools to a new level of excellence. He wrote to Speaker Rayburn and Vice President Johnson outlining the plan.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress Sam Rayburn Lyndon B. Johnson

Prince Hassan II Succeeds Dead Father in Moroccan Throne

Morocco swears allegiance to Moulay Hassan II as king after King Mohammed V dies from heart failure following nasal operation. Royal family and culemas pledge loyalty. seven days of mourning begin. Hassan faces delicate Western Soviet balance and volatile politics amid base treaty nearing 1963 expiration.

Rabat Morocco UPI Moulay Hassan Mohammed V Priace Hassan II Mediterranean Soviet Union U.S Moulay Abdullah Mohammed

U.S. Probes Reports of Soviet Arms Airlift to Congo

U.S. officials investigate claims that cargo planes airlifted Soviet and Czech small arms to the Congo Oriental Province. Reports say anti government forces backed by Gizenga march toward Leopoldville as trucks carrying arms enter Aba near the Sudan border. Confirmation remains elusive after three weeks of diplomatic notes.

Washington UPI U.S Leopoldville Congo Oriental Antoine Gizenga Patrice Lumumba Aba Sudan

House Rejects Immediate Liquor Action In Arizona

House Speaker W L Tay Cook announced no action on liquor license bills this session. A minority bloc push for action sparked a clash as majority and minority leaders met and caucused. Cook proposed a 10 member interim study committee with five from each side to review proposals and report next January. Rep John Haugh urged immediate action, deeming liquor reform urgent.

Cook House John Haugh Tucson Haugh

Students Push 40 Mile Relay For World Record

In Sacramento a group of 80 American River Junior College students moved a roller bed in relays 40 miles from Marysville to Sacramento in eight hours five minutes to claim a world title. They say they beat a University of British Columbia crew by 20 minutes.

Sacramento Calif American River Marysville University of British Columbia

Cycle Crash Kills Arcadia High Senior Stewart Hilton

Arcadia High School senior Stewart Hilton, 17, died from injuries after a motorcycle truck collision. Hilton, a wrestling standout, moved from Scottsdale to Arcadia, had a new motorcycle six weeks prior, and was struck at 34th Street and Oak by a pickup driven by Noma Joe Talley, who was cited for failure to yield. Survivors include his parents, sister Edith, and brother Gary. funeral services were held today at Paradise Chapel.

Arcadia Stewart Hilton Hilton A. S. Hilton E. Campbell Scottsdale High School Hilton 34Th Street Oak Noma Joe Talley Harvard Phoenix Talley Edith Gary Paradise Chapel Don B. Robinson St. Paul's Episcopal Church Greenwood Memorial Park

Kennedy to hold 8 a.m. conference tomorrow

President Kennedy will brief the press at 8 a.m. Arizona time tomorrow at the White House. The briefing will not be broadcast live on television or radio.

Washington UPI Kennedy Arizona White House

UN workers hurt as Congo clashes erupt in Leopoldville

Congo fighting flares as Congolese soldiers attack UN command injuring four Canadian troops and a white UN secretary. UN protests brutal acts and threats to use force. Premier Ileo and Kalonji plan talks with Tshombe to push for talks and a Congo round table in Geneva. Lumumba loyalists advance toward Leopoldville with gains across Stanleyville and Kasai regions. President Kasavubu halts cooperation as UN troops are accused of inaction.

Leopoldvillee Congo UPI United Nations Command U.N United Nations Joseph Ileo South Kasai Albert Kalonji Elisabethville Katanga Moise Tshoembe Geneva Tshombe Patrice Lumumba Leopoldville Lulumba Stanleyville Oriental Kikwit Antoine Gizenga Lumumba Equatorial Province Kasai Luduabourg Joseph Kasavubu

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