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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1962
Page
1
Editor notes tax relief push as Governor Fannin vows no costly new building. He aims to redirect funds to education and calls for tax savings proposals. Amid rising home bills in Maricopa County, readers are urged to organize neighborhood committees, attend hearings, and press legislators for fair widows and veterans exemptions and statewide tax equalization.
NORE Scottsdale will host a National Fallout Shelter Survey under the U S Army Engineer District Los Angeles and the Office of Civil Defense. H W Dixon said space for 50 persons per shelter is sought and survey teams will use tax records maps and police and fire data to locate suitable buildings.
A massive winter storm battered the Midwest and New England with ice and snow. Death tolls ranged from 12 to 20 with multiple fatalities in Illinois Ohio Florida and New England. Traffic and air travel were disrupted as icy conditions closed roads and buses slid off routes.
The Inquiring Reporter captures Coronado High School seniors views on parental curfews. Responses vary from strict 12:00 to 1:00 times to allowances for special events, dating, and trust.
Eighth graders report yesterday's high of 71 and a low of 33 with a rising 30.20 barometer. Sunrise is 7 33 a.m. and sunset 5 35 p.m. Today's forecast calls for light clouds, steady temperatures, and a slight wind. highs near 72 and lows around 39 tomorrow morning.
City officials explain after annexation that North Paradise Valley residents must first call Phoenix City Hall, a long distance call, which relays to Scottsdale Rural Fire Department. Fire Chief Witzeman urges dialing the new number WH 5 3111 for Greater Scottsdale residents starting Monday.
Notice to subscribers informs readers of delivery service options and contact steps for Scottsdale Daily Progress. Call your carrier-salesman if you do not receive the paper at a reasonable hour and note a special delivery service from the office until 6 pm is available.
Los Angeles reports a 300000 suit filed in Superior Court by actress Joan Marche sani, aka Joan March, against professional golfer Frank Stranahan. The action accuses assault and battery and intentional inducement of emotional distress, alleging he made amorous advances during a Toledo, Ohio, golfer’s visit.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to award engineering contract to replace evaporative cooling with refrigeration at Scottsdale High School and six elementary schools Loloma Tavan Kachina Ingleside Tonto and Kiva to Johannessen and Girand Consulting Engineers. Total fees 17800 for elementaries and 8800 for high school. Call for bids for Paradise Valley High School classrooms and gym addition to open February 26.
Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Donohoe, pastor of St. Agnes parish in Phoenix, was named dean of Maricopa County for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson. The appointment was announced yesterday by Bishop Francis J. Green.
President Kennedy met with House Ways & Means Chairman Wilbur Mills to map weekend sessions on his tax welfare proposals and U S Berlin strategy. He then planned a Columbus fundraiser for Gov. Disalle and would confer with Gen. Clay about Berlin authority and crisis management.
Chris Carson owner of the Black Angus Restaurant paid a record price for the Arizona National Livestock Show Reserve Grand Champion steer. The 1,150 pound prize fattened by Sue Secondino sold for 2012.50 dollars. Carson noted the steer will be cut into steaks for Black Angus customers.
A Phoenix superior court jury found 22 year old Barbara Ann Baker guilty of manslaughter for the death of traveling companion Donald J. Brown. The state sought the death penalty on first degree murder charges and Judge Yale Mc Fate set the sentencing date for February 2.
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