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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1962

Page

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UN Maintains Watchful Eye On New Guinea

The United Nations kept a watchful eye on the West New Guinea crisis after a naval clash left two Indonesian torpedo boats sunk by Dutch vessels. Acting Secretary General Thant sent urgent messages to Indonesia and the Netherlands’ foreign ministers seeking deescence and international oversight.

New Guinea United Nations N.Y UPI West New Guinea eerArld Wy Lit Ywwu Ean Wa Sywissus Ane Thant Indonesia Netherlands

13Yearold Suspect Tied To Our Lady of the Angels Fire

A 13 year old boy admitted setting a number of fires and is a prime suspect in the Our Lady of the Angels School fire that killed 95 people three years ago. Police say a taped statement links him to the basement trash fires at the school. The case draws on testimonies and press reports about alleged confessions and prior incidents.

Chicago UPS Our Lady of the Angels Drew Brown Chicago Police United Press International Brown Cicero Our Lady Wichee Angels Pearl Tristano Cicero Police

Labor aims at higher state jobless benefit standards

Big Labor seeks passage of a bill to raise state jobless benefit standards to federal levels. Wilbur Mills will hear from Organized Labor on this plan. Senate approved a four year 650 million retraining program. House pared it to two years but stalled by Rules Committee. AFL-CIO backed bills easing Taft Hartley site picketing.

Ways and Wilbur Mills Organized Labor Dne Senate House Education and Labor Committee House Rules Committee Education and Labor Adam Clayton Powell Afl-Cio

Second Polio Clinic Planned For Maricopa County

After a historic nationwide Run of Sabin Type I vaccine about 350000 people including 19000 in Scottsdale received doses the county prepares for Operation Clean-Up next Sunday. Dr Richard B Johns says 300000 units are on hand with reserve supply and Scottsdale sites Coronado Scottsdale and Arcadia high schools will host clinics from 11 am to 7 pm.

Marciopa County Medical Cir U.S Scottsdale Richard B. Johns Coronado Arcadia

Weather snapshot of 24 hour period ending 4 am

Temperatures and precipitation data cover the previous 24 hours ending at 4 am. Readings include highs and lows, rainfall totals, and notable weather events recorded across monitored locations.

Pullback of U.S. Tanks Near Berlin Border

The U S Army withdraws tanks and armored cars from Friedrichstrasse near the East West Berlin crossing to Templehof Air Base to improve dispositions in the American sector. Observers say the move signals easing border tensions after the crisis.

Berlin UPI U.S Friedrichstrasse Army Templehof Air Base

Debate splits over four city plan for Scottsdale

At a community debate mayoral candidates Bill Schrader and Mark Cockrill argued over building a new plant or joining a four city sewage plan. Cockrill touted 3.1 million in 35 year savings and moving treatment to Phoenix 91st Avenue. Searles backed county style zoning while Felke urged closer work with Maricopa Planning. Petersen cited higher water costs for Scottsdale and urged a dedicated water arrangement with Salt River Project. An overflow crowd stayed for the full discussion on traffic control and city services.

Mark Cockrill Cockrill Phoenix 91St Avenue Scottsdale Dick Searles Searles Marico County Proe Thomas Felke the Cockrill Out Maricopa County Salt’ River Cockril Schrader

Sno Storm and Jack Frost U Students

Sno Storm of Snowflake is among high school seniors awarded general resident scholarships to the University of Arizona for next fall. The school also lists Jack Frost, a Tucson freshman, as part of the student group.

Tucson UPI University of Arizona Jack Frost

Phoenix Bank Plans Multi Story Skyscraper

Walter R. Bimson chairman announced at the Valley National Bank annual meeting in Phoenix that a new high rise of 30 to 35 stories will house VNB. The building fronts Central to First Street and Monroe to Buren with garden plazas arcades and its own parking facilities.

Phonix Phoenix Arizona Valley National Bank System Bimson

Tucson City Hall Faces Rifts Over City Attorney Appointment

Mayor Lew Davis said a city attorney will be appointed after a special council meeting that followed a tense session. Council member James Kirk tried to push Charles Gatewood for city attorney, a move Davis ruled out of order, widening a split with the GOP majority. A separate Friday night secret meeting led five council members to demand City Manager Porter Homer’s dismissal. Homer resigned Monday.

Davis James Kirk Charles Gatewood Kirk Porter Homer Homer Ray Weaver Norman Fenton

Kennedy says talks on Berlin should continue

President Kennedy said U S Russian talks on Berlin should proceed for a reasonable period to assess progress. He declined to specify a time frame, noting judgment would be premature and that tear down of the wall could provoke a risky reaction. Other remarks urged Guinea settlement, praised tariff talks with the Common Market, and urged steel accord to avoid stockpiling.

Washington UPI Kennedy U.S Berlin Aes Russia Hieweelyyh Anomppsson Andrei Gromyko Indonesia Guinea United Nations Thant United States Eisenhower

Blast Kills Seven at Spanish explosives plant

A Monday explosion at a GALDACANO explosives plant in Spain killed seven workers and injured two others, authorities said. Emergency crews battled fires and secured the site as investigators began work.

Galdacano Spain UPI

Russian Trip Still Planned Despite Embassy Cancellation

Opera singer Doro thy Kirsten and her husband Dr. John French plan a trip to the Soviet Union to perform with the Bolshoi and lecture at universities. The Russian Embassy canceled the journey without explanation, but the couple hopes to reschedule.

Palos Verdes Estates Calif UPI Dorothy Kirsten John French Russia Washington, D.C Soviet Union Miss Kirsten Bolshoi Opera French Russian Cultural Exchange Agency National Academy of Science

Property Owners Gather Tonight In North Scottsdale

North Scottsdale Property Owners Association will meet at 8 tonight at Western Savings Hall. President Mack Ralston, candidate for city council, will speak. Patricia Beal, registrar, will attend for those wishing to register.

North Scottsdale Owners Association Western Savings Hall Mack Ralston Patricia Beal

Exchange Club Plans Meeting in Scottsdale Luncheon

Candidates for mayor have been invited to attend the next regular luncheon meeting of the Exchange Club of Scottsdale tomorrow at noon at the Black Angus. All visiting Exchange members and their guests are invited to attend.

Exchange Club of Scottsdale Black Angus Exchange

Scottsdale Junior Woman's Club Meeting Agenda

The Scottsdale Junior Women's Club will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Western Savings Building. Program chairman Mrs. James Jackson presents speaker Police Chief Merritt Chafey, with hostesses Mrs. Walter Godber Mrs. Arthur Gaunt and Mrs. Ralph Barrett assisting.

Scottsdale

Bombers Collide Over Germany Kill Seven Aboard

Two Canberra jet bombers collide over Germany killing seven airmen and injuring two others. German police released the tally and said both aircraft were from GEN. Early reports cited battlefield maneuvers and unclear weather as possible factors.

Germany UPI

Bing Crosby to Leave Hospital After Kidney Stone Surgery

Singer Bing Crosby was expected to be released today or Wednesday from St John’s Hospital in Santa Monica after major surgery to remove two kidney stones. His brother said there were no complications and Crosby was on the hospital roof sunning Monday. He entered New Year’s Day and had surgery Jan 8 Flossie had similar surgery six years ago. Crosby plans to attend his Pebble Beach golf tournament this weekend.

Santa Monica Calif UPI Bing Crosby St. John's Hospital Larry Crosby Crosby Flo Pebble Beach

Tap Ballet and Modern Jazz Acrobatic Ballroom Baton

A compact listing highlights performances in tap ballet and modern jazz with acrobatic flair and baton routines. The item suggests a multi dance showcase featuring precise rhythm and athletic moves across stage genres.

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