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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1961

Page

4

American Minister Named Head of World Methodists

Bishop Fred Pierce Carson of Philadelphia to become president of the World Methodist Council in Oslo on Aug 16 for a five year term representing 50 million Methodists in 78 countries. He plans to improve missionary coordination and youth programs while remaining Philadelphia area bishop. He also criticizes proposals for government aid to parochial schools as a violation of church state separation.

Louis Cassels Washington UPID Fred Pierce Carson Philadelphia Oslo Norway World Methodist Council Carson London Harold Roberts New Jersey Pennsylvania Harrisburg Binghamton New York State Africa Communist Party John Biren Society Congress Washington

Boat industry protests new luxury facility tax rule

The National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers denounces a proposed tax rule disallowing yacht operation expenses as business deductions. NAEBM argues boats, like autos and hotels, are ordinary, necessary business facilities and criticizes singling out yachts as illogical and discriminatory.

United Press International Kennedy Congress The National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers NAEBM Wilbur D. Mills House Ways & Means Committee

Traffic Woes Topic Of Talks In Phoenix Convention

In Phoenix the Western Section of the Institute of Traffic Engineers held its annual meeting with 110 delegates. J C Womack, president of the Western Association of State Highway Officials and California state highway engineer, urged coordination of traffic plans with zoning to ease congestion. Speakers called for specialists and broader federal and state participation in city highway affairs as urban centers rise. The conference runs through Wednesday.

Phoenix UPI Institute of Traffic Engineers J.C. Womack Western’ ‘Association of State Highway Officials

House of Pancakes Fully Reopens After Fire Damage

The House of Pancakes at Indian School and Scottsdale Roads is back in full operation after a July 3 fire. The restaurant was closed four days for smoke cleanup and roof attic and flue repairs caused by a grease stove fire.

House of Pancakes Indian School Scottsdale Roads

Youth Graduates From Naval Course

Aviation Cadet Ronald C. Moore son of Mr and Mrs W C Moore of 6824 E Montecito has graduated from a 16 week officer indoctrination and pre flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida He will transfer to Pensacola Saufley Field for primary preliminary and precision flight instruction Before entering the Navy in February 1961 Cadet Moore attended the University of Arizona in Tucson Arizona.

Naval Ronald C. Moore W. C. Moore E. Montecito Naval Air Station Pensacola Fla Saufley Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station Navy Moore University of Arizona At Tucson Ariz

Minister Revokes Find of 10-Gallon Copper Still at Mission

In Flagstaff Rev Stan Richardson reports discovering a 10 gallon copper still in the Sunshine Rescue Mission building. He jokes about selling or converting the vessel to a stew pot while noting the two story structure has hosted several occupants. In Washington a UPI report details the FAA jet age traffic control computer with 448000 core units and 28620000 bits in its drum.

Flagstaff UPI Stan Richardson Ieate Sunshine Rescue Mission Richardson Washington Federal’ Aviation Agency

Engineer Fears Dam Breakings Threaten Hundreds

NEW YORK UPI engineer James L. Sherard warns that several hundred people may be killed in the United States by dam failures within a decade. He urges 49 states pass laws to require inspections and condemn dangerous water structures, noting California already enforces such powers after the 1928 St Francis Dam disaster. He cautions private builders often design without oversight or inspection and cites recent near misses and 400-plus dam failures abroad as context.

New York UPI United States James L. Sherard Sherard California St.Francis Los Angeles France Spain Brazil Crystak Middletown Conn Ofa Dam

ASU to Hold Indian Education Workshop for Teachers and Admins

Arizona State University College of Education will run an Indian Education Workshop for schoolteachers administrators and supervisors from July 17 to August 19. Dr Robert Roessel Jr will lead the program offering six graduate credits with daily sessions from 7 40 to noon five days a week. The workshop aims to deepen understanding of the Indian child in school with assistance from Arizona tribal leaders the state department of public instruction the state office of Indian education and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Arizona State University S. ‘Colege ASU State Department ‘of Public ‘Instruction State ‘Office of Indian ‘Education Bureau of ‘Indian Affairs Roessel Roy C. Rice

Iran’s Crown Jewels Spotlighted as Nation’s Economic Backbone

A UPI report from Tehran describes Iran’s national jewel vault beneath the central bank. Visitors pay $1.25 to view the world diamond globe and the vast Persian royal collection, including the 188-carat Ocean of Light and the Nadir throne.

Tehran Tran UPI Iran Texas Fort Knox Koh-I-Noor American West California British Columbia Nasir Ed- Din Shah Fort. Knox America Shah Mohammad Rez Shah Pahlavi Ijran

Warshaw warns toxic agents strain aging hearts in industry risk

Dr. Leon J. Warshaw cites rising environmental toxins and an aging population with many workers having worn hearts. He notes small daily absorbed amounts from organophosphates and other chemicals can accumulate, stressing heart and circulation and potentially triggering attacks in compromised individuals. Warshaw is noted for medical research in New York.

New York UPI Leon J. Warshaw Warshaw Hada

Scottsdale Ordinance Regulating Trades and Licenses

A dated ordinance from Scottsdale Arizona establishes licensing for trades and occupations, requires separate licenses for each location, sets quarterly and annual fees, and grants enforcement powers to the Town Manager and police. It details license transfers, delinquent penalties, inspection rights, fee schedules by employee count, and payment terms.

Arizona Cipal Jean Department States Vendee United States Offic Scottsdale Seotisal Sesesse

General comments on equipment and funding needs

The general said Arizona Guardsmen faced outdated communications and transportation gear. He urged more federal appropriations and funds for the armed forces, noting the Guard is prepared and ordered to active duty if needed.

Communications Equipme

Subic Bay Pines Mention Prompted By Toc

A fragment from a Subic Bay report mentions a ting maneuver in a pine setting. The readable text hints at a naval or coastal event but lacks full details for a precise summary.

Subic Bay Ting

Scottsdale ordinance regulates pawn shops and inspections

Town of Scottsdale passes an emergency ordinance effective July 1962 detailing licensing and inspection for pawn brokers and jewelry dealers. It sets tax calculations, building alterations, and exemptions, with enforcement by the clerk, building inspector, and town treasurer.

Scottsdale Eace Scottsdale

Public Notice by Dorothy I Ketchum Town Clerk

Dorothy I. Ketchum Town Clerk announces publication dates July 8 10 11 12 13 and 14 for a local government notice. The schedule lists the dates in sequence for public record and access to information.

Dorothy I. Ketchum

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