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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1962
Page
1
Harmelen Holland one of the worst rail accidents as two trains collided at a fog shrouded junction killing 87. Officials said many died at the scene with rescuers racing to remove the wounded to hospitals in Utrecht Gouda and Amsterdam.
President Kennedy held a two hour foreign affairs briefing with top cabinet members for Republican and Democratic leaders. The meeting covered the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act overhaul and defense budget hints as the next Congress returns. John McCormack noted the thorough briefing and GOP planning followed at the Capitol.
Janet Hall 18, ASU medical technology freshman, is crowned Queen of the 1962 Parada Del Sol World Championship Rodeo to be held Feb 24. Her runners up Pat Brunette and Sheila Ware, both accomplished horsewomen, join as rodeo princesses with parades and pre event festivities shaping the three day celebration.
In fogbound English Channel the 2811 ton Yugoslav freighter Sabac collided with the British freighter Dorington Court and sank with most of its 33 crew. Fifteen bodies were later recovered, eleven men remained missing, and six were saved. all aboard the Dorington Court survived. The Dorington Court, 473 feet, is owned by Court Line Ltd of London.
William McGuire, 16, proclaimed I hate cops as he was arrested Sunday. He was arraigned in Felony Court on auto theft and leaving the scene of an accident and held on $1,000 bail. His father, Police Detective William McGuire, stood beside him in court.
The Scottsdale Planning and Zoning Board meets tonight in the city council room to discuss three re zoning requests and five plats. Re zoning targets Camelback intersections and Osborn area from county A-5-D2 to city commercial A and from rural to RB. Plats listed for approval include Plaza De Palms Scottsdale Highland Six Woodmire Palms Trail West unit 3 and Village Grove 17 A.
Plans for a 1200 car underground parking garage were presented to the Arizona Planning and Building Commission. The 700 by 300 foot structure would sit in front of the state capitol and could double as a fallout shelter for 12 000 to 15 000 people. Estimated total cost is 2 550 000 dollars with half funded by the state and possible federal support.
Mayor candidate Dick Searles tells supporters the Scottsdale council must elect a full time city manager now to end months of drift after McNutt resignation. He notes acting manager Jim Smith has left the city without executive leadership and urges immediate selection ahead of spring administration.
Bond sales for Scottsdale City Hospital have topped the $1 million mark with stock purchases by Mr and Mrs James T Krucek of Youngtown. The 120 bed general medical facility opening was delayed into February due to construction hold ups. Administrator Harry Weir arrived from Sanford Florida to take the post.
Stanley Fuller Wall, 54, had two wives one rich and one poor both died within hours. He lived with his legal wife Angel and supported Nellie, the mistress and mother of five, choosing to attend Angel's funeral while sending flowers to Nellie.
The Phoenix chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will sponsor an aerobatic contest at Deer Valley Airport next weekend. About a dozen contestants from across the nation compete for 2500 dollars in cash prizes. A ground display of home built planes is expected to reach 100.
U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona will be the main speaker Friday night at the Belmont Forum in Belmont Massachusetts. The forum was created in 1958 by the St Josephs Churchmen's Club.
Phoenix based report details the Salt River Indian Reservation plan to consolidate 47000 acres into a corporate managed farm as the core of an economic development program. William S. King notes intention to start with 15000 acres in late 1963 and seek Federal Redevelopment Administration support.
City residents are reminded to register by Jan 20 for the Feb 20 city primary. Registrations can be made at City Hall with City Clerk Dorothy Ketchum or with listed officials including Mrs. Alice Clayton, Justice of the Peace Ben Fox, Mrs. Fern Zimmerman, Gail Scott, and Mrs. H. Hartley. Only about 4,000 of an estimated 12,000 eligible voters in Scottsdale are registered.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress informs readers to contact their carrier if the newspaper is not received by a reasonable hour. If the carrier cannot deliver, a special office delivery service is available until 6 p.m. Please phone for assistance.
The Rural Fire Department proposed lowering per capita fire protection costs for Scottsdale residents while raising the monthly city rate from 1250 to 3000. The shift pairs a higher base with a lower per capita charge based on population growth from 10026 in 1960 to about 33000 after the east side annexation. The council also considers sewer plant revisions, Civil Service Commission creation, library board appointments, and liquor licenses for Goldwaters and Farmers Quality.
A bitter new storm blanketed the West and upper Midwest with heavy snow and cold. Up to 36 inches fell in high mountains, shutting Loveland Pass and closing 25 eastern Colorado schools and six Wyoming districts. Airports paused at Casper and Cheyenne as roads iced and traffic crawled.
Eighth grade students compile a local forecast with student instruments. Yesterday's high 71, low 39, pressure 29.97 trending downward. Today's forecast calls for clear skies with a slight chance of clouds, expected high near 71 and low around 9 in the morning. Sunrise 7 33 a.m. Sunset 5 37 p.m.
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