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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1961

Page

2

Pakistan Chief Flies Home From Visit

Pakistani President Mohammad Ayub Khan returns from a week in the United States after meetings with Lyndon B. Johnson Dag Hammarskjold and at Pakistan House. He warns American capitalists have 15 to 20 years to aid Pakistan against a Communist surge and criticizes U.S. foreign policy urging leaders to act. He says he will likely skip the United Nations General Assembly as he has work to do.

New York UPI Mohammad Ayub Khan United States Ayub Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Pakistan House United Nations Dag Hammaskjold Pakistan

Astronaut Grissom's Space Shot Postponed 24 Hours

Cape Canaveral officials postponed Amer ica's second manned space flight due to low clouds from a Caribbean weather front. Virgil I. Grissom, 35, slept through the delay as Redstone rocket fueling was not yet complete. Countdown to 7 a.m. EDT Wednesday will resume, with favorable weather outlook reported.

Cape Canaveral America Virgil I. Grissom United Press International Federal Space Agency Virgil Grissom UPI

New Lead Possible in Seligman Death Probe

Prescott dispatch says bullets from Joseph W. Yilek of Fontana California killed beside Bakersfield may match shells from the June 9 slaying of Mr and Mrs J D Welch near Seligman on U S Route 66. Undersheriff Sam Saum notes the lead could prove helpful or not as Yavapai County pursues clues.

Saum Yavapai J.D. Welch U.S. 66 Vilek

U.S. and Soviet Disarmament Talks End Unclear

In Moscow John J. McCloy and Soviet Ambassador Valerian Zorin held a 100 minute meeting amid two weeks of fruitless talks in Washington. Neither side signaled progress with Berlin tensions hindering progress and Geneva reports of resumed nuclear tests looming.

Moscow UPS United States Soviet Union Washington John J. McCloy Kennedy United Nations Valerian Zorin Geneva Semyon Tsarapkin Britain

Wonderfair project sparks zoning clash and public resistance

Charles Murphy of Wonder Bow Downey defends a 40 acre development including a hotel at 70th Street and Palm Lane. Residents demand a solid wall, oppose access roads, and question building height limits while merchants urge progress and better regional image. Sun City area meeting residents voice opposition and support.

Phoenix Wonderfair Charles Murphy Wonder- Bow-Downey Murphy Planning and Zoning Commission 70Th Street Palm Lane Dale Gallentine Virginia Ave Gallentine Papago Merchants Association Richard Baker N. 76Th St Barbara Sanderson Scottsdale Thrift City

Zoning Clash Over Seven Story Hotel Plan Near Valley

Murphy defends a seven story hotel proposal within the western city zone urging compatible design with Goldwater’s Fashion Square. Neighbors and zoning commissioners show strong opposition and plan to consult adjacent property owners before any action.

Murphy Goldwater Fashion Square Scottsdale Camelback Commission McMahon Valley Ho Indian School Road

Glen Canyon Threatened Over Rainbow Bridge Protection

Reclamation Commissioner Floyd Dominy warned before the House Public Works subcommittee that legal action could block Glen Canyon dam operations if Rainbow Bridge National Monument in Utah is not protected. He said water from the dam would reach the natural bridge, and noted an Interior Department stance that the water would not damage it. Dominy cited a $10 million request to begin the required barrier work.

Washington UPI Congress Glen Canyon Rainbow Bridge National Monument Utah Reclamation Floyd Dominy House Public Works Appropriations Subcommittee Interior Department Dominy Bureau of Reclamation

Narcotics Bill Advances as Liquor Fights Loom in Legislature

In the 25th legislature special session narcotics legislation moved ahead in the Senate with a tough bill on penalties and licensing oversight. The House debated liquor controls, with minority leaders proposing stricter measures on leases and quotas, while the majority prepared its own liquor bill. Senate action seeks a Wednesday introduction, and House committees planned further sessions.

Phoenix UPI Senate House Bill Stephens Liquor Study Committee W.L Tay) Cook D-Cochise John H. Haugh R-Pima T.C Doc Rhodes D-Mari Copa Haugh Harold Giss D-Yuma Liquor Control Study Committee Giss Robert Prochnow D-Coconino F.A Jake) Higgins Maricopa

Fannin Seeks Aid for Drought Areas in Arizona

Gov. Paul Fannin asked the federal Agriculture Department to designate Yavapai and Mohave Counties as eligible for livestock feed and emergency feed programs. The move would let ranchers buy federal surplus feed, as Senators Palmer and Morrow warn of extreme drought and water shortages.

Phoenix API Paul Fannin Federal Agriculture Department Yavapai Mohave Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Free Ter Committee Mohave County Usda Disaster Committee State of Arizona Governor's Office David H. Palmer

Police Gun Kills Patrolman's Daughter in Detroit Incident

Detroit police say Lawrence McDonald 30 a suburban South Gate patrolman was cleaning a revolver at home when it slipped fired through a screen door killing his 7 year old daughter Linda who was watching a vaudeville show with about 20 children on a neighbor's porch. McDonald cried I killed my own kid and vowed not to own a gun again.

Detroit UPI Lawrence McDonald Southgate McDonald Linda

Expert reading tips for mothers of slow readers

An expert stresses that 9 year olds not yet reading at grade level is a serious issue and urges immediate action. Benjamin H Neiden of the American Institute of Reading promotes phonics based instruction and offers free home consultations via the Arizona Chapter in Scottsdale with contact numbers for nationwide support.

Benjamin H. Neiden American Institute of Reading Arizona Main St Scottsdale A.I.R Beverly Blvd Los Angeles Calif

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U. S U.N. General Assembly Mohammed Ayub Khan Eisenhower State Department U.S Grissom Air Force Redstone Atlantic Navy Alan B. Shepard Shepard John H. Glenn Jr Seligman Soviets Berlin Fannin The Department of Agriculture Palmer Yavapai County Verde River Robert E. Morrow Mountain States Telephone Company Scottsdale Police ED Ast Institute Thompson Red Cardinals Borg Vineyards Camelback Road South Entrance Scottsdale Rd Association Bcottsdali
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