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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1961

Page

4

Legislature Has Supreme Power Over City Policies

The Arizona legislature holds near total control over municipal operations including incorporation, ward systems, and charter options. Scottsdale in 1960 opted for city status but has not exercised these powers. a home rule charter would allow a mayor council manager form and independent assessors, while core ordinances govern parking, zoning, franchises, and property deeds.

United States Arizona County Board of Supervisors Scottsdale Board of ‘Freeholders City of

Mayor Seeks Volunteers for Scottsdale Boards and Commissions

Scottsdale mayor M E Kimsey seeks local residents to fill vacancies on the city planning and zoning commission architectural board board of adjustment library board and parks and recreation commission. Names kept confidential until appointments. city manager Bob McNutt notes Scottsdale is a nice place to live and every little bit helps.

Kimsey Scottsdale City Planning and Zoning Commission Architectural Board Board of Adjustment Library Board Parks and Recreation Commission Bob McNutt

Scandinavian Sights Draw Day Tripper From Copenhagen

Scandinavian countries invite visitors with Kronborg Castle and Frederiksborg, plus a national museum. From Elsinore to the Danish countryside, a drive yourself option and a full day bus tour cover castles, lakes, and Renaissance treasures in a Nordic itinerary. MILAN Italy reports a Scandinavian Airlines Caravelle tire blowout on an emergency landing. no injuries.

Elsinore Denmark UPI Hamlet Sweden Copenhagen North Sealand Kronborg Kronborg Castle Frederiksborg Milan Italy

Workshop for Prudential supervisors in Denver discussed health insurance

Leonard M. Breen of 3117 North 40th Street and Louis T. Chaney of 8145 East Palo Verde attended a company managers and supervisors workshop in Denver this week. Developments in health insurance were reviewed.

Leonard M. Breen N. 40Th St Louis T. Chaney E. Palo Verde Arizona Prudential Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia Denver

Michigan Moves Toward Constitutional Convention

Michigan eyes a 1961 constitutional convention to revise the 1908 basic law after 1959 cash crisis. The League of Women Voters and others mobilized over 300,000 signatures to put Con Con on the November 1960 ballot, amid union versus business and rural versus urban opposition.

Lansing Mich UPI Michigan Thashes League Women Voters Chambers of Commerce League

Should You Have Bags Under Eyes Removed

Readers discuss cosmetic eyelid surgery to remove bags and excess skin. Dr. John B. Erich of Mayo Clinic supports the procedure as beneficial for those distressed by aging appearance, noting it can be done under local anesthesia and may improve self-esteem.

John B. Erich Mayo Clinic Erich

Scottsdale Board Silent on Federal Aid Shift

Scottsdale school board members discussed whether to seek more federal aid under a Kenney program but took no action to drop current aid. A Turley motion to reaffirm last year’s stance against federal aid failed to draw a vote as officials noted aid supports elementary lunch programs and three fourths of high school lunches. If the state and federal agreement changes, Scottsdale could gain help in math science and guidance.

Scottsdale Kenney Keith Turley The Lloyd Bimson Turley Samie

Boy Rescued After Drowning at Tucson Swimming Pool

A six year old boy Merle Johnson Jr. was pulled from an eight foot pool at El Ranch Diablo Sunday. He was revived with mouth to mouth by an unidentified rescuer and later stabilized by fire units. He was taken to St Marys Hospital in satisfactory condition.

Tucson UPI el ‘Ranch Diablo Merle Johnson, Jr Bob Viske Tescue

UC Team Links Fear To Slow Walking In Hemiplegia Patients

A research team from the University of California Medical School and the Oakland Veterans Administration Hospital reports fear as a factor that causes hemiplegic patients to walk more slowly than they are capable.

University of California Medical School Oakland Veterans Administration Hospital

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