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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
1
Cape Canaveral reports an optimistic weekend forecast boosting plans for astronaut Glenn to orbit Earth three times in under five hours. Ranger 3 aims for a lunar close-up as Glenn prepares for the launch from Cape Canaveral aboard an Atlas rocket.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla UPI Americas Minuteman instant ICBM soared 3200 miles through space in a fourth straight successful shot from an underground launching tube. The 56 foot three stage missile launched at 8 am MST placed a dummy warhead on a mid Atlantic target between South America and Africa. The test followed a Pershing rocket test by the Army the night before as part of a program to ready ICBMs with nuclear warheads by mid year.
Temperatures hovered across the region with highs near the expected range and lows dipping to the overnight margin. Rain and scattered showers showed limited intensity, though brief heavier bursts appeared in localized spots.
The Scottsdale Boys Club installed 1962 officers at Paradise Valley Country Club led by Rob McCampbell as President and James Stanzel as 2nd Vice President. Robert Collins won Boy of the Year for his school church and community involvement while Lyle Hiner received a service medallion.
Police Sgt. John Gates cornered Abraham Prins along the Erie Lackawanna tracks after a 24 hour manhunt that drew in officers from New York and New Jersey. Prins surrendered as Gates ordered him to drop his gun, ending the escape of a 26 year old felon from Morris Plains.
Lawmakers debate abolishing the state planning and building commission to form a state building authority led by top officials and lawmakers. Sponsor Mrs. Thode calls the current body unnecessary and not political. House debate touches on governor Paul Fannin's delayed budget message and tax spending.
A fragmented excerpt notes Kennedy discussing with several chairmen about issues like medical care for the aged and trade program advantages. The text hints at evaluating how to articulate or justify these topics though specifics are unclear.
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan plans a New York visit on April 2 to meet with President Kennedy and discuss critical Allied policy decisions. Diplomats foresee possible talks on Berlin, atmospheric nuclear tests, and a potential Western summit with de Gaulle and Adenauer.
A long-awaited January thaw began across much of the country while a new cold wave pushed toward New England. Snow and sleet fell in New York and Pennsylvania, light rain in the South, and record lows were reported in Utah and Idaho. River traffic faced a 13 day ice jam on the Mississippi with 275 barges tied up at Cairo, Illinois, carrying grain and other cargo.
The FAA proposes a 2.41 million dollar Arizona plan for 1962. Sky Harbor and other projects share in the funding, including 1.421 million under the federal aid airport program and 400 thousand under air navigation facilities. Hayden notes 1.174 million will finance taxiway construction and land acquisition at Sky Harbor and reports Phoenix air route traffic control center relocation to Albuquerque as part of Project Beacon Task Force.
Scottsdale Tempe YMCA groups hold their annual Kickoff Breakfast at 7 a.m. in Papago Room, Hel sings Restaurant, Scottsdale. Bill Roark elected Big Boss chairman of the drive aiming for 500 new members. The group divides its membership into four Ranch teams for the campaign.
Scottsdale League of Women Voters sent out questionaires to all city election candidates to inform voters through the Scottsdale Progress. President Mrs. Joseph Cusack said all candidates will receive them by certified mail, asking personal, state affiliation, and prior offices held, plus key qualifying questions.
In Caldwell Idaho five young children of Paul Hernandez perished when a fire of undetermined origin destroyed their rough board home as their parents were away visiting a sick friend. Dr Henry Wesche the county coroner noted the oldest was six and the bodies were found after neighbors spotted the blaze. The children were reportedly asleep and did not awaken before the flames overtook the dwelling.
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Congressional Action Committee hosts a Meet Your Candidate forum at 7 30 p m February 7 in the Scottsdale High School auditorium. Ronald Darrow chair invites mayoral candidates to give 15 minute speeches on their platforms with an open Q A session to follow urging all Scottsdale residents to attend.
Funeral services were held today for Leland H. Reese 67 a retired crime and political figure formerly with the Chicago Daily News who died at his home Tuesday He served as a sergeant major in the US Army during World War I and recently moved here His wife Louise resided at 4555 N 74th Interment is planned elsewhere with Rev Johnston Calhoun officiating.
Detroit based report says eighteen members of the 1961 Detroit Lions will use the city as their off-season headquarters this year. The move signals a focused practice and training arrangement in the Motor City for the team.
Charter Government Committee chair Solon Bennett announced sessions for Scottsdale residents to meet Charter ticket candidates John Cramm Thomas Hanter Benny Jones Richard Nowell Stanley Short and Robert Southworth. Meetings run mornings afternoons and evenings with headquarters at 518 South Scottsdale Road reachable by phone 945 3691 for arrangements.
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