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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1961

Page

2

Republicans attack Kennedy aid plan for private schools

Republicans accused Democrats of crafting a federal aid program for private and church schools to win votes for President Kennedy. The House Education Committee stalled the liberalization of the 1958 law amid controversy and concern a veto risk looms since Kennedy opposed aid to church schools. The Senate approved a public school bill, but House action remains blocked.

Washington UPI Kennedy Serpe Cuige Atk Waemciecs House Education & Labor Senate

Glendale Permits Rise in Value but Lag Record Year

Glendale issued permits last year for construction valued at 2 038 639 dollars. The total was 1 318 537 dollars less than the previous year and marked a drop from the prior peak.

Glendale UPI Onco

Auto Workers Propose Salary Plan for Ford and GM

DETROIT UPI reports the United Auto Workers will present a proposal to Ford Motor Co to pay all factory workers on annual salaries rather than hourly wages. Walter P. Reuther cites eliminating the hourly system as needed, with GM Chrysler and AMC negotiations following as contract dates approach.

Detroit UPI United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co UAW Walter P. Reuther Reuther Ford Chrysler AMC General Motors Louis G. Seaton American Motors Edward ‘Cushman Cushman

Home Savings Shows $3 Million Gain to $10.44 Million

Home Savings assets near $10,444,884.84 at June 30 1961, up more than $3 million in the past year. President and chairman Tom Sheridan announced the improvement and noted offices at 40 E Thomas 3275 E McDowell and 8014 N 27th Ave in Phoenix.

Home Savings Tom Sheridan Sheridan E. Thomas E. McDowell Bod 27Th Ave Phoenix

Three More Added To State's Traffic Death Toll

United Press International reports the state’s traffic death toll rose to 246 for the year, with three more names added. Lonnie Osie Ellis, 57, of Denver, was killed when his bicycle pulling a house trailer was struck on U S 66 near Kingman. his wife Virginia, 35, was seriously injured. Driver Mario Gragnani, 34, of Torrance California, said sun glare blinded him. Earlier, W Sherman Schmeltz, 74, of Scottsdale, died of injuries from a June 21 three car crash. Bernard Damrau, 25, of Tucson, died when his truck rolled over at an intersection. two Peruvian airmen from Davis Monthan were riding inside but unharmed.

United Press International Lonnie Osie Ellis Denver Ellis Virginia U.S. 66 Kingman Kingman Hospital Mario Gragnani Torrance Calif W. Sherman Schmeltz Scottsdale Good Samaritan Hospital McDowell Roads Tucson Bernard Damrau Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Damrau

Services For Ben Stewart In Tempe Saturday

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday for Ben J. Stewart a prominent Yavapai County cattleman who died at his home Wednesday at age 70 He lived in Tempe since retirement and owned the T Anchor Ranch near Mayer from 1907 to 1957 when he sold it to his son Charles B Brad Stewart.

Tempe UPI Ben J. Stewart Yavapai County Stewart Mayer Charles. B Brad)Stewart

Kefauver Presses Drug Controls After Medics Clash

Senator Kefauver remains set on expanding federal controls over the drug industry. He plans new Senate antitrust hearings starting July 18 to trim drug industry power and give the FDA broader authority to check drug safety. The AMA says physicians alone should judge new drugs, but Kefauver counters for stronger government oversight.

Washington UPI Kefauver Senate Antitrust Subcommittee The American Medical Association AMA

Search for Denise Sullivan expands to river sweep

Sheriff John Stocks directs a continuing search for Denise Sullivan age 15 and the man who fatally shot Mrs. Jeanette Sullivan near Dead Horse Point. Officers probe dirt roads and hunt by jeep plane and Colorado river boat with river checks begun Thursday night on a hunch. The suspect is described as 35 to 40 years old with a very dark complexion and likely American.

John Stocks Denise Sullivan Ency Colorado Eho Jeanette “Sullivan Horse Point FBE

Fresno Officers to Return Two Suspects in Fresno Killing

Phoenix police say two Gilbert men Evan Waldo, 23, and James Abner Bentley, 24, will be extradited to Fresno to face first degree murder charges in the May 22 slaying of Homer Bryan at a Fresno liquor store. Bentley reportedly confessed. Waldo denies. They are also charged with kidnapping robbery and assault with intent in a separate June 2 gas station incident. Eloy and Fort Scott arrests followed warrants.

Phoenix Fresno Calif Evan the Fred Waldo James Abner Bentley Gilbert Bentley Homer Bryan Bonente Seyare Edward Franklin Smith Eloy Sheriff's Deputies Ft. Scott Kan

Local Navy Man Visits Hong Kong

A seven day visit to Hong Kong ends for crewmen of the attack aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard of the Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific. Fireman Robert M. Burgien, son of Mr and Mrs Amous W Burgien of 8414 E Lewis, serves aboard the ship.

Hong Kong USS Bon Homme Richard Seventh Fleet Western Pacific Mighty Bonnie Dick Robert M. Burgien Amous W. Burgien E. Lewis

Engineers Open Confab in Phoenix Traffic Meet

The 14th annual meeting of the Western Section of the Institute of Traffic Engineers opens in Phoenix Monday. The three day gathering runs at the Westward Ho Hotel with J C Womack of Sacramento delivering the chief address on The Federal Highway Program and the Urban Challenge.

Phoenix UPI The Institute of Traffic Engineers Westward Ho J.C. Womack Sacramento Calif

Federal and Western Savings seek federal insurance status

First Federal Savings and Western Savings and Loan Association forward 200000 dollars in earned money and 12 million in Arizona savings loans eligible for federal insurance secured by first mortgages. Greater Arizona Savings & Loan Association admission to Home Loan Bank could allow reorganization and operating as a going concern after a long-closed period due to past financial malpractice.

Arizona Swithin Grasmoen Savings & Loan’ Association Home Loan Henice

State Scions Debate Special Session Scope in House

State legislator Stephens says the House will introduce measures during the special session and focus on revamping the liquor code for a thorough update. Senator Wine notes questions about licensing and transfers, while the Senate committee has an informal AG opinion and urges avoiding unrelated items.

Senate Fannin Stephens House

Phoenix College Gains North Central Candidate Status

Dr. Eugene N. Patterson of Grand Canyon College announces that Phoenix College has been approved as a candidate for membership by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. This marks a significant step toward full accreditation by the association.

Eugene N. Patterson Grand Canyon College Phoenix North Central Association ‘of Colleges and Secondary Schools Patterson North ‘Central

River project topic discussed by Scottsdale Jaycees

Jack Morrisey of Arizona Public Service Co. spoke on last night’s Scottsdale Jaycees program at Papa Go Lanes about a Colorado storage project and a system of dams and power plants at Page and above. Members 21 to 35 may attend meetings per president Roy Ciappini.

Colorado Jack. Morrisey Arizona Public Service Co Scottsdale, Jaycees Papago Lanes Morrisey Page Scottsdale Jaycees Roy Ciappini

British May Leave If Iraq Crisis Eases

Report suggests Britain may withdraw if the Iraq situation improves as government eyes council mediation to resolve the dispute.

Iraq

Fragmentary note hints at a police cigarette match report

A garbled OCR fragment references a police officer and a cigarette match event. The readable parts suggest an informal remark about a cigarette carelessly left or used in an incident, but the details remain unclear.

Undercover Agent Testifies in Court on Threats and Charges

Henry Lurho testified about threats and charges as covert operatives faced questions. The testimony highlighted alleged actions by the undercover agents and the legal implications of the case.

Henry ‘Lurho Coties

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