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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
1
Salata named editor of The Scottsdale Progress and will take the editor chair for the first time next Monday. He is recognized as one of the country’s few two time Big Story award winners for distinguished service in journalism.
Local column details a heated clash between Phoenix and Scottsdale over annexation and sewer service for 380 acres near Monte Vista and Inverness. Art Petersen and city officials lead residents in backing Scottsdale against Phoenix trunk lines, warned by editors to watch for political maneuvering and public works leverage.
Art Petersen states unsigned valuation nears $381000 goal as committee members press residents to back annexation covering a half square mile area north and west of the Monte Vista bridge. Signers include a Kelley couple contributing over $30000. counts exceed $700000 assessed valuation. Workers to finish owner contacts by week end before maps and ordinance.
Scottsdale and Phoenix officials dispute a north canal annexation plan. Mayor Mort E Kimsey says Scottsdale erred by not starting annexation before Phoenix sewer extension into Arcadia. two sewer points will serve the area and no Scottsdale purchase is needed.
The report shows a one percent variation by quarters, with a $21 403 48 rise in the first six months of 1950 60 and a shortfall of $16 110 50 versus anticipated receipts for the same period. November receipts totaling $18 208 20 were recorded in December, while the prior year November receipts of $8 453 06 in December marked a 216 percent year over year increase.
The new Scottsdale Town Manager Robert McNutt will arrive this afternoon and start work tomorrow morning. He resigned as Southfield Michigan town manager after two years and will not bring his family until he finds a home here. McNutt is a graduate civil engineer with over 12 years in municipal management in Michigan communities.
A summary of 1960 increases shows 121 new businesses registered, led by Phoenix and Tucson. Scottsdale up to 686 listings, Mesa and Tempe post modest gains, Glendale declines due to annexations, Tucson growth second to Safford area with statewide total rising to 16,688 from 15,315.
Two weeks remain before the February 21 Scottsdale town election registration cutoff. Only residents of Maricopa County who have lived in Arizona for one year may vote for Town Council candidates. Voters may register at 193 East Main Street Scottsdale or at any county registration office or the Scottsdale Justice of the Peace office on East First Street.
President Rolly Feltman announces a noon luncheon at Hotel Valley Ho on Wednesday January 18. Former Phoenix mayor Jack Williams will headline with a message. Luncheon costs $2.50 per plate. reservations via Chamber of Commerce office WH 5-8481 are urged due to limited space.
Three Scottsdale boys earned Life Scout awards at a Troop No. 4 Court of Honor at Scottsdale Council headquarters. Also honored were eight additional Scouts for the 50th anniversary contribution to Scouting. recipients include Lee Johnston, Charles Gerba, Boyd Johnson and others.
Three Scottsdale girls contend for Parada del Sol Queen at 1 30 p m Saturday at the Scottsdale and Main site with finalists Sandra Bryant Gail Haumont and Jackie Robe Each finalist receives a 100 wardrobe prize A pre parade bank hold up and square dance follow crowning Tickets for Parada events sold January 21 28 and at Jaycee office Parade seats available in bleachers north of the House of Pancakes.
Garbage Service Co of Phoenix proposes a $1 per month increase for Scottsdale households with a new weekly trash pickup. The plan would raise the average residential collection to $2.50 per month, higher than county-area dual service rates outside Scottsdale. Town leaders tabled the agreement, owner Goun Council Cal Bstes argues uniform trash collection keeps alleys clean as Scottsdale grows, promising the best valley service if approved.
Ground was broken yesterday afternoon for the Scottsdale Municipal jail and law enforcement building to be constructed by P W Womack Construction Co with a total project of 189000 dollars. Mayor M E Kinsey and Town Council members attended along with town department heads contractors and architects. The structure was designed by local architects Joel Wong Ray Parrish Stanley Stein and Donald tal with plumbing changes from the original plan.
Ronan was elected to succeed Charles D. Stidham as Maricopa County attorney. He will crack down on runaway fathers and add a deputy to the family assistance department of his office. The vote occurred at the November general election, defeating Scottsdale attorney Marlin Bixler.
An unofficial 1959 population tabulation places Paradise Valley near 55,800 residents, noting its location north of the Arizona Canal and between Scottsdale and the Indian reservation.
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