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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1961

Page

2

Dillon Urges Tax Hikes If Military Spending Rises

Treasury sources say Secretary Dillon told President Kennedy that any substantial rise in military outlays should be offset by higher taxes. The proposal targets corporate and excise levies, not individual income tax, with temporary boosts still in effect from the Korean War.

Washington UPS Treasury Douglas Dillon Kennedy Congress Berlin U.S Soviet Union United States

Civil Defense Budget to Triple In New U S Plan

Washington (UPI) The Defense Department will submit about 300 million dollars in a budget request next Wednesday to triple the size of the U S civil defense program. Adam Yarmolinsky announced at a news conference and tied the request to Kennedy’s Berlin crisis funding.

Washington UPI America Congress Defense Department Adam Yarmolinsky Defense Robert S. McNamara Kennedy Berlin

Weather Outlook Mostly Fair With Scattered Thunderstorms

Mostly fair today and Saturday with little temperature change. High near 106 today, low around 78 Saturday. Isolated afternoon thunder showers possible in southeast and northeast areas. 24 hour period ending 4 am shows similar temperatures and precipitation.

Two House Fires Reported In Rural Area

Two house fires were reported to the Rural Fire Department yesterday. A waste paper basket under the kitchen sink at 227 Spur Circle Dr. in J. O. Dickinson’s home caused $50 damage to the sink. A kitchen stove wiring fire at Walter Knapp’s 6939 East Virginia address was quickly extinguished. Firemen also fought a wheat field fire on East Thomas Road on the Indian reservation.

Spur Circle Dr J.O. Dickinson Walter Knapp Virginia East Thomas Ird

House Approves Narcotics Bill In Arizona Senate

In Phoenix the Arizona House and Senate advanced a narcotics bill amid a special session. The Senate passed 27 to 0 after noon, with amendments to require treatment for first offenses and tighten penalties. The House indicated support with possible minor changes. Separately, liquor bill amendments to replace the liquor superintendent with a five man board and quota repeal were rejected in the House.

Phoenix UPI Senate House Ay Paul Fannin

Poison Ivy Outbreak Traced to Goat at Theater

An outbreak of poison ivy among summer stock performers in Abingdon Virginia was traced to a white goat named Lady Astor that has a bit part in the current production.

Abingdon UPI

Hurricane Anna Remains Harmless in Caribbean Route

Hurricane Anna moved through the southern Caribbean at 80 mph, positioned 550 miles southwest of San Juan at noon EDT. The first tropical storm of the season sits 1,000 miles southeast of Miami, heading toward Central America with no U.S. threat.

Miami UPS Caribbean Sea San Juan P.R Anna Central America U.S

Valley Students Win Scholarships for 1961 62

The McCune Foundation Inc of Scottsdale awarded $12 000 in scholarships to six Valley students and four others for the 1961 62 academic year. Recipients include Keith R Hampe Tempe to Arizona State University and Ray D Fields Tempe to the University of Tennessee Dental School.

McCune Foundation, Inc Scottsdale Valley Keith R. Hampe Tempe Arizona State University Ray D. Fields University of Tennessee School of Dentistry Memphis Phoenicians Donald B. Addington Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Donald B. Kunkel Alan P. Schwartz University of Colorado i School of Medicne Denver Judith Palmer Iowa State University School of Dental Hygiene

Court Parole Tests Debate Splits Over Addiction Policy

Mecham urged requiring addicts to submit to tests as a parole condition to act as a deterrent by exposing relapse. Prochnow and Sen. Harold C. Giss opposed, arguing courts should decide and that forced injections would be cruel and dangerous.

Evan Mecham R-Maricopa Mecham Prochnow Sen Harold C. Giss D-Yuma Giss

Salinas Youths Nabbed After Holdup Attempt

In Tucson three Salinas Calif youths were stopped at a roadblock within 30 minutes of a service station holdup attempt. Oscar Gaston Perales 18 was jailed on concealed weapon and disorderly conduct charges, George Harris 19 faced disorderly conduct, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old Tucson youth were given into juvenile authorities. Police found an empty revolver and a toy cap pistol beneath the dashboard.

Tucson UPI Salinas Calif Oscar Gaston Perales George Harris

Showdown Before Nightfall Expected On Liquor Bill

In Phoenix debate on a House liquor bill enters its third day with a possible showdown before nightfall. The majority defeated two minority amendments on ending the quota system and leasing licenses by Dec 1 1961. Rep. John Haugh led the minority, Gov Fannin favored ending leases.

Phoenix UPI Paul Fannin Ing John Haugh R-Pima Republican House Bloc

U N Emergency Session Set On Tunisia Charge

The United Nations Security Council to meet over Tunisia accusing France of aggression at Bizerte. Tunisian envoy Mongi Slim warned of seeking outside help if the U N cannot satisfy Tunisia. France indicated it will veto actions affecting its interests. Dag Hammarskjold postponed India and UAR trip amid Kuwait crisis.

United Nations N.Y UPD Security Council Tunisia France Mongi Slim New York Tunis Soviet Union Paris Dag Hammarskjold India United Arab Republic Kuwait Bizerte Tunisian

Soviets Claim Large Fleet of Nuclear Rocket Submarines

Izvestia asserts the Soviet Union has a bigger faster fleet of rocket armed nuclear submarines than the United States. It cites Khrushchev remarks and notes uncertainty over underwater fired rockets. Western experts estimate 500 to 600 operational submarines overall.

Soviets Moscow UPS Izvestia Russia United States U.S America Nikita Khrush Chev Soviet Union

John Schroeder Charged In Local Slaying Case

John Schroeder of Phoenix faces first degree murder charges in Scottsdale for the killing of Bob Anderson at his home near 64th Street and Vernon. A second complaint accuses him of attempting to murder Scottsdale Patrolman Lee Young, who was wounded. Schroeder is hospitalized in serious condition after being wounded by Young and Police Sgt. Bob Reed.

Scottsdale Schroeder

Scottsdale records record vacancy rate in 1960

Scottsdale posted a 21.2 percent dwelling vacancy rate in April 1960, highest in Arizona, with 3 747 dwellings of which 2 203 were owner occupied, 751 rented, and 793 vacant, according to Arizona Progress. The state vacancy stood at 11.8 percent. Arizona Progress notes West vacancy trends tied to immigration tourism and Scottsdale growth.

Scottsdale Valley National Bank Arizona Progress U.S Arizona

President Receives Report On Red Nuclear Testing Suspicions

A panel of 11 scientists briefed President Kennedy at the White House on a study about whether the Soviet Union secretly tested nuclear weapons. Dr Jerome Wiesner attended as science adviser. The White House said the panel prepared a written report and it is not expected to be released publicly.

Washington UPI Kennedy Soviet Union White House Jerome Wiesner Pierre Salinger

Lightning Seen As Crash Cause

A 12 man investigating team examined lightning as the possible cause of Argentina's worst air disaster. Sixty seven people died when an Argentina Airlines DCG crashed near Azul in heavy rain with no survivors. An American victim was Wilbur Taylor of Loffland Brothers Drilling Company Caracas. Witnesses said a lightning strike may have hit the four engine plane, with at least one engine on fire as it went down.

Buenos Aires API Argentina Azul Wilbur Taylor Loffland Brothers Drilling Company Caracas Venezuela Airlines

Bumble Bees Survive Winter With Queen as Last Seed

A brief note explains bumble bee winter fate with the queen surviving to start a new generation, while worker bees perish. The focus is on the queen's unique role and the cycle of reproduction.

Tunisia Accuses French Paratroops in Bizerte Clash

Tunisian officials charged French paratroopers opened fire on guardsmen and civilians during the Battle of Bizerte, killing at least 25 and wounding many. Separate French artillery and armor actions were reported in the Sahara as tensions surged in the ongoing crisis.

Bizerte Tunisia UPI Radio Tunis Sahara Desert Sahara Sidi Abdallah Menzel Bourguiba El-Aouina

Unknown vandals decorate trees on Udall property

Scottsdale police report that unknown persons used two rolls of toilet paper to adorn all trees on Nicholas Udall's property at 4532 North Purdue. Paper streamers were strung between the trees and building. Udall is a former Phoenix mayor.

Scottsdale Nicholas Udall Udall Purdue Phoenix

Grissom Delivers Flawless Flight After Weather Hold

Astronaut Gus Grissom finally lifts off after a 42 minute delay caused by cloud cover. He reports a bright sun, a black sky, and a calm, businesslike performance. Re-entry brings a gravity jump but he says he feels good.

Grissom Space Agency Shepard

University student expenses in Minois rise last year

The average University of Minois single student spent 1744 dollars with 280 dollars for tuition and 156 dollars for recreation.

University of Minois

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