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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1961
Page
6
The piece argues Washington should reject Moscow's self serving rules and push for self determination. It highlights Khrushchev's Berlin brinkmanship, Soviet influence via propaganda parties and aid, and the need to challenge Moscow's double standard in foreign policy.
A Texas district court ordered 29 workers paid 1.2 million after the International Union of Operating Engineers allegedly forced a refinery shutdown before a strike. A Delaware County Pennsylvania judge fined a local Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union chapter 50 thousand for contempt of a temporary restraining order against picketing.
Ty Cobb known as the Georgia Peach dies at 74 from cancer ending a 24 year major league career that peaked with record holding feats and hall of fame status. His fiery drive and all around excellence defined an era and his legend survives beyond his death.
Sen Mundt calls for a congressional look at U S crime trends with focus on Washington D C The piece cites FBI data showing sharp crime rate increases from 1950 to 1960 amid DC population declines and laments public indifference to the capital s crime levels.
MILWAUKEE reports a tramp steamer dumped 15 tons of heavy oil into the harbor after a seaman accidentally opened the wrong valve. RALEIGH notes Alex Rodman charged with shoplifting two deodorant bottles despite his denial. BAGLEY HALL mentions the Marquis of Hertford wiring down library books to prevent theft. NEW YORK recalls Robert V. Brovakos denying embezzlement of 46249 dollars and 56 cents while questioning the 56 cents.
City manager notes Scottsdale's rapid expansion since 1951, with budgets rising from 30 000 to about 1 800 000 for 1962 63 and expenditures projected near 965 000 with 450 000 extra funds. He outlines public works aims including road widening, park land, and municipal building expansion. Annexation expected to finish by August 1 and volunteers urged to join petition drives.
The United States Britain and France warned Nikita Khrushchev they would defend West Berlin and its two million inhabitants. The record traces Allied decisions from 1944 to the 1948 Berlin blockade and notes Khrushchev’s stance as a realpolitik realist seeking to avoid war through coercion.
An attractive young schoolteacher fleeing East Germany says guards tried to make her become Communist Party secretary in her school. In Washington, President Kennedy vows the United States faces a long struggle against powerful nations, requiring unity by people government and Congress.
The Scottsdale Fine Arts Summer Program began in 1957 under directors John R. Hall Joseph Esile and Eugene L Hanson to broaden youth cultural horizons with an eight week show production. The annual program funded by gate receipts and ticket fees has grown into a community staple with productions like Oklahoma Kiss Me Kate Guys and Dolls Carousel and Lil Abner and involves students in all production areas from acting to scenery and costumes.
A family at the White House fence photographs their visit with curiosity about the president and the building. The father guides the shot while the mother records, hoping Caroline might appear and the Capitol visit follows. Honeymooning couples nearby add a gentle social backdrop to the scene.
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