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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1961

Page

3

Eisenhower denies Mundt JFK criticism in Palm Springs

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower rebutted Karl Mundt’s claim that he criticized the Kennedy administration. Eisenhower said Mundt’s report is inaccurate and he has not judged the new administration. Mundt released the newsletter after a one hour Palm Springs meeting.

Palm Springs Calif UPD Dwight D. Eisenhower Desert Eisenhower Mundt South Dakota Kennedy Washington

U S Envoy Returns To Kremlin With New Negotiating Powers

U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson flies to Moscow from Washington carrying a personal Kennedy message to Premier Khrushchev. He will outline the president's stance on East West issues and seek improved relations amid expectations of a lengthy, cautious diplomatic process.

Moscow UPI U.S Llewellyn Thompson Washington Kennedy Nikita S. Khrushchev Thompson Woul United States Russia Thompson United Nations Congo Dean Rusk

Four Killed In Arizona Traffic Smashups

Four people died in Sunday traffic crashes in Arizona. A one car wreck north of Nogales killed Cecil Jinks Bernice Ludwig and Katherine Rowney all residents of Phoenix when the car struck a bridge abutment. In Phoenix Frank Arenas died in a two car collision at 7th Street and Broadway after his car ran a red light. John Wayne Moore of Phoenix was uninjured in the other vehicle. Death toll for the year rises to 64, four more than last year.

United Press International Arizona Nogales Phoenix Highway Patrol Cecil Horace Jinks Bernice Marie Ludwig Katherine E. Rowney Frank Arenas Tempe 7Th Street Broadway Jinks Arenas John Wayne Moore

Haugh Attacks Legislature Over Do Nothing Sessions

Phoenix Rep. John Haugh Tucson Republican floor leader criticizes the legislature for inaction in a personal privilege speech. He pledges a resolution to push even year sessions for budget matters and odd year sessions for changing laws, but as a minority member his move is unlikely to advance.

Phoenix UPI John Haugh House Tucson Haugh

Tax Proposal Would Aid Investments

Washington reports the administration is crafting a tax package that could provide business with more than $1 billion annually in investment tax credits. To offset lost revenue, a move to repeal current stock dividend allowances is under review. Kennedy signals no broad tax reform this year, focusing on must pass measures.

Washington Kennedy Administration Treasury

Three Scottsdale youths enlist in the Air Force

John O Brine Richard P Craighead and Fredrich G Barrows all of Scottsdale enlist in the Air Force for four years. O Brine is son of Elmer and Nellie Gunn 296 Kachina Lane Craighead son of Winston and Mary Craighead 419 Camelback and Barrows son of Bernice Barrows 4528 N 74th Street. All have departed for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio.

John O’brine Richard P. Craighead Fredrich G. Barrows Scottsdale Air Force O’brine Elmer Joseph Gunn Kachina Lane Craighead Winston P. Craighead Camelback Barrows Bernice Barrows N. 74Th Street Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio

Fencers from 10 nations to compete in New York tourney

Fifty one entrants from the United States join fencers from ten nations in the first international fencing tournament at the New York Athletic Club. The event opens today with competition across a range of sword disciplines.

New York UPI United States New York Athletic

Matheson Left Alone In Race For Congress Nomination

Mae C. Matheson of Tucson faces no opposition for the Republican nomination in Arizona's second district after Albert P. Flewelling withdrew and endorsed Matheson. Flewelling cited doubts over gathering valid nominating petition signatures by the deadline.

Matheson Tucson UPI Mae C. Matheson Congress Albert P. Flewelling Flewelling University of Arizona

Fannin Faces Republican Struggle in Arizona Legislature

In a tense session, Gov. Paul Fannin and Arizona Republicans confront opposition in the Senate and House. Key figures Evan Mecham and Harold Giss clash as Fannin clears some proposals while others stall. The eighth week leaves lawmakers maneuvering over an agriculture department and narcotics laws amid ongoing party feuds.

House Senate Evan Mecham Phoenix Harold Giss D-Yuma Fannin State Department of Agriculture Bill W. L Tay) Cook Agriculture Department Giss Arthur Pacheco Tucson Dan Garvey Garvey

Speech Contest Slated by Scottsdale Toastmistress Club

The semi annual speech contest will be held Friday March 3 at a Papago Lanes banquet room dinner meeting. Contestants include Mesdames Edgar Beston Harold Cluff John Maas Jaye B Marchant Carlton Munich and Don Tintary. Reservations by calling Mrs H B Wright WH 5 5694.

Scottsdale Toastmistress Club Papago Lanes Mesdames Edgar Beston Harold Cluff John Maas Jaye B. Marchant Carlton Munich Don Tintary H. B. Wright

California opens fight in Colorado River suit

California filed exceptions to U S Supreme Court master Simon Rifkind s recommendations in the long running Colorado River dispute with Arizona Mosk called the filing the opening round and said California will argue there is no legal basis for Rifkind s adverse decision which could affect the metropolitan water district and two irrigation projects The California brief is due May 22 with further briefs set for August 14 and October 2 and the state objects to Rifkind s disregarding the 1922 river compact first in time first in right and the lack of a water availability determination for the main stream to Arizona California and Nevada

San Francisco UPI California Simon H. Rifkind Mike Stanley Mosk Rifkind U. S. Supreme Court Arizona Mosk Colorado River Nevada

Former Japanese officer reopens Kennedy PT boat collision

Katsumori Yamashiro, ex destroyer squadron commander, said the Amagiri rammed Kennedy's PT boat by mistake during the 1943 Blackett Strait incident. He claimed the Kennedy boat was stationary, the collision unintentional, and that high command was later informed of an accidental crash. Two crew members died and Kennedy was wounded, with the future president and survivors later rescued.

TOKYO UPI Kennedy South Pacific Oo Katsumori Yamashiro Imperial Navy Yamashiro Amagiri Blackett Strait New Guinea 11Th Cdr Ko- Sei Hanami Hanami

Inquiry Planned Tuesday Over San Pedro Water Deal

TUICSON UP I P I reports an investigation will be held Tuesday into charges by councilman James Kirk that Mayor Don Hummel knows more about the San Pedro water deal than he admits. The probe was voted 4 to 1 at a special meeting Friday with Kirk subpoenaed to testify. Kirk may seek legal counsel and reiterates a grand jury should handle such inquiries. The dispute began last May over the city purchase of water bearing land in Cochise County and a later call to void the contract.

Cochise County

Bank Names Tucson Executives to Board in Arizona

Arizona Bank announces James E. Durbin of Tucson is named to the bank’s board of directors. Durbin, a Tucson hotel executive, was Tucson “Man of the Year” in 1960 and listed among Arizona’s outstanding young men by the state Junior Chamber of Commerce last month.

W. R. Montgomery Scottsdale The Arizona Bank James E. Durbin Tucson Durbin Arizona State Junior Chamber of iCommerce

Bayless Opens Phoenix Store In West Phoenix

The A. J. Bayless Markets expanded with a 37th outlet in Arizona opening last week at 67th Ave and Indian School Rd in West Phoenix. The store spans 20 000 square feet of sales space and 5 000 square feet for storage and offices.

A. J. Bayless Markets Scottsdale Arizona 67Th Ave Indian School Rd West Phoenix

Clue Found In Slaying Identifies Suspect In Googie Kiccorius Case

Police linked fingerprints and a cabaret card to Fred Thompson, a Bowery resident, after the body of Edith Googie Kiccorius was found in a West Side room. Authorities described Thompson as a 5-3, sandy-haired man in his early fifties with a nationwide alert issued and dozens of sketches circulated.

New York UPI Edith Googie) Kiccorius Fred Thompson Thompson Prince Hotel The Bowery Googie Robert Gallats Fon Manhattan

Discoverer Satellite Program Half Finished After Two Years

At Vandenberg Air Force Base officials mark Discoverer’s second anniversary noting the open end program aims for 15 to 20 more missions as satellites become more complex. Of 21 launched, 15 reached orbit with recoveries including one after three days in space. observers anticipate possible future monkey payloads.

Vandenberg Afb Calif UPI Air Force Ballistic Missile Division Earth Air Force United States

Smith Tops Tucson Rodeo Hands in Four Day Event

Dale Smith former Chan dler world champion roper led Tucson rodeo with more than 2300 dollars as top money winner. His partner Billy Hamilton helped win team roping total time and Smith stretched his lead toward the championship. C T Jones edged Smith in calf roping while Kenny McLean won saddle bronc and Johnny Mitchell took bareback honors. Herb Friedenthal and Bill Hooge won bull riding and steer wrestling respectively. Anela Monte Calfifornia native Sammy Thurman won barrel racing.

Tucson Dale Smith Smith Billy Hamilton Phoenix C. T. Jones Jonesboro Kenny McLean Okanoggin Falls B. Cc Johnny Mitchell Fort Bragg Calif

Scottsdale Couple Talks to Son at South Pole

Scottsdale real estate man Arthur Parker and his wife spoke by phone and radio with their son Robert 26, a U S Navy dispatcher at McMurdo Sound, from their living room in Arizona. Robert described sitting on an ice shelf with temperatures 50 below zero, a stark contrast to his Phoenix and Flagstaff origins.

Scottsdale South Pole Antarctic Arthur Parker Belleview Carmel Calif Robert U. S. Navy McMurdo Sound Parker Phoenix Flagstaff

Ground-Breaking Planned for Arizona Daily Journal Plant

Ground breaking ceremonies set for March 5 at the site of the proposed Arizona Daily Journal in Phoenix. Secretary Bill Chamberlain notes plans approved by Leroy Denison city building inspector. The plant on 28th Street and Washington spans nearly two acres and carries a $654000 cost to become the state’s largest publishing facility.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Daily Journal Bill Chamberlain Arizona Newspapers, Inc Chamberlain Daily Newspaper Leroy Denison 28Th Street Washington

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