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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1961

Page

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NATO Strengthening Plans Move Forward In Washington

U S and allies discuss potential NATO force moves to counter Soviet Berlin threat. Secretary Rusk and envoys Caccia and Alphand weigh deploying U S divisions in Europe and redeployments to boost alliance defense capacity amid Franco American coordination questions.

Washington UPI United States NATO Berlin Dean Rusk Harold Caccia Britain Herve Alphand France U. S Europe Charles de Gaulle Algeria

Sertoma Club Aims to Sell 2000 Flags by July 4

The Scottsdale Sertoma Club expects to sell 2000 American flags to local home and business owners by July 4. Flag sale trucks will be at Frontier Town and Papago Plaza. flag kits available Monday from the Daily Progress office and Western Floor Covering.

Sertoma Club Scottsdale Sertoma Club Floyd Red) Wehling Frontier Town Papago Plaza Office of the Daily Progress Ball Park Plaza S. Scottsdale Road

Midwest Storm Lashes Midwest with Wind and Rain

Thunderstorms triggered fires in dry regions as high winds and heavy rain swept the Midwest on Friday night. Rochester Minnesota recorded nearly one inch of rain in an hour while Red Wing Minnesota saw trees toppled. Unofficial reports cite four to five inches of rainfall near Columbia Missouri.

United Press International Midwest Rochester Minnesota Red Wing Minn Columbia

East German Reds Call West Berlin a Dirty Sink

East Berlin officials denounce West Berlin as a dirty sink to be cleaned for the benefit of its residents. They warn a Soviet proposed free city would lose its NATO base status in the heart of East Germany and seek control over movement in West Berlin after any peace treaty ends Allied rights.

Nikita Khrushchev Berlin Germany West Berlin East Berlin Waldemar Schmidt Jnnking Free City NATO East’ Germany

Arizona Growth Capital Buys Control Of Scottsdale Savings

George Wolf, president of Arizona Growth Capital Inc., announces the firm purchased a controlling stake in Scottsdale Savings and Loan Association. The deal covers 92,000 of 150,000 shares from president R. C. Fennell, enabling financing of a 10 station service chain for Blakely Oil Co. The first station will be built on Hayden Road north of Thomas.

George ‘Wolf Arizona Growth Capital, Inc Scottsdale Savings ‘and Loan’ Association Wolf Association A Firm R. C. Fennell Arizona Growth Capital Corp Blakely Oil Co Hayden Road Thomas

Swiss Film to Be Shown at Kiva Theater

The Arizona Swiss Society stages a viewing of the Swiss movie Al der Knecht at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Kiva Theater in Scottsdale. The film, based on a Swiss novel, features inspiring scenery of Switzerland. Admission is $1.

Arizona Swiss Society al der Knecht Kiva Scottsdale Switzerland

City Seeks Ruling Set Aside Over Scottsdale Charter

City Attorney Carl Roe filed a motion to set aside Judge Warren McCarthy’s April ruling that Scottsdale’s charter is invalid due to an election date error. If not reversed, a new trial may be sought as Charles M. Brewer defends the original decision. Freeholders elected June 12 begin drafting a new charter for submission within 90 days and a second charter election will follow.

Warren Roe McCarthy Charles M. Brewer Attorney General Brewer Board of Freeholders Scottsdale

Paradise Valley Certifies No Tax Plan For Next Year

Paradise Valley officials certify no new tax levy for the coming fiscal year. Mayor Pat Downey says a budget outlining county-funded expenditures will be submitted soon. Budget director Admiral Seldon B. Spangler is retired. population basis not yet certified by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paradise Valley County Finance Office Pat Downey Seldon B. Spangler N. 58Th Place Downey U.S

Plenty Of Entertainment Planned In State Over 4th

Arizona will host extensive Fourth of July celebrations across cities and pueblos. The Prescott Frontier Days rodeo runs Sunday to Tuesday with a Monday parade and several showings. Fireworks appear at Yavapai Fair Grounds Tuesday and Scottsdale and Tempe venues with various admission fees. Native events include a powwow with thousands of attendees and tribal rituals, while towns like Payson Sedona and Springerville host rodeos, carnivals, and parades.

Phoenix UPS Arizona Prescott Payson Oak Creek Sedona Lodge Round Valley Springerville Salt River Valley Turf Paradise Phoenix Jaycees Sun Devil Stadium Tempe American Legion Mesa Jacrabbit Stadium

Britain Lands 600 Marines in Kuwait Amid Gulf Crisis

Britain lands 600 Royal Marines in Kuwait after Kuwait asks UN for an urgent session as Iraq threatens invasion. Saudi Arabia massed troops on Kuwait’s border and ships plus air force units move toward the area. Diplomatic and military actions unfold with tanks and fighter planes deployed.

Kuwait Persian Gulf UPI Britain Royal Marine Iraq Saudi Arabia London Defense Ministry Hntary. 9

Paradise Valley Mayor Denies Annexation Pact With Scottsdale

Mayor Pat Downey of Paradise Valley challenged Scottsdale Mayor Mort Kimsey over claims of an annexation agreement for property along North Scottsdale Road. He says no such contract exists as there was no town council to accept terms, while Scottsdale denies a prior pledge for reduced services.

Pat Downey Paradise Valley Scottsdale Mort Kimsey Anj Scottsdale Road Kimsey Yeserday McNutt Downey

Holiday period traffic toll tops fatal crashes nationwide

National warning over holiday travel reports 75 expected deaths in 24 hours ending 6 p.m. today. Nevada records a deadly smash south of Las Vegas killing 11 in a truck and family wagon crash. New York, California, South Carolina register multiple fatalities with Indiana Michigan Nebraska and North Carolina also hit hard. George C. Stewart urges citizens to use common sense and courtesy on roads.

Nevada Las Vegas New York State California South Carolina Indiana Michigan Nebraska North Carolina George ‘C. Stewart

Scottsdale Seeks Talks With Paradise Valley Over Land Dispute

Scottsdale city officials move to negotiate with Paradise Valley over a disputed parcel along Scottsdale Road. City Manager Bob McNutt says letters have been mailed to Paradise Valley officials while Mayor Mort Kimsey invites discussions. Paradise Valley Mayor Pat Downey says he is agreeable and expects his council to welcome talks.

Scottsdale Paradise Valley Scottsdale Road Bob McNutt Mort Kimsey

Scottsdale Annexation Debate and Pledged Boundaries

Kimsey argues Paradise Valley promised not to annex land within 300 feet of Scottsdale Road, a lifeline for the city's northside development. The Scottsdale mayor and City Manager Bob McNutt say the assurance was given by Paradise Valley officials.

Scottsdale Road Paradise Valley Scottsdale Kimsey Bob McNutt

Manhattan Beach family killed in camper pickup crash

A man recalls a fatal crash involving a Manhattan Beach couple and their four children in a camper-equipped pickup. The lone survivor and a cocker spaniel were in the vehicle as rescuers took the bodies to a local mortuary and identified the deceased.

Manhattan Beach Calif Pores Power Big Creek

Hunt Mystery Washington Navy Sends Three Trol

Navy officials reported a hunt in progress as three patrols or vessels were dispatched in response to an unspecified mystery near Washington. Details remain sparse with no confirmed leads or identities released.

Washington Navy

Local Fire Report Highlights Limited Outages

Fragmentary notes describe scattered fires in Coronado and nearby areas. Officials report most blazes were extinguished quickly with no major damage or injuries.

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