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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1961

Page

2

Castro Unifies Cuba Party and Challenges U S Over Hijacked Airliner

Fidel Castro announced the merger of Cuban political groups into a single Soviet type party named The United Party of the Socialist Revolution. He challenged the United States to recover a hijacked Eastern Air Lines jet by force, vowing Cuba will resist invasion with firm resolve as CIA saboteurs are denounced.

Havana UPI Fidel Castro United States United Party of the Socialist Revolution Castro Eastern Air Lines U.S Wilfredo Roman Oquendo Cuba Florida U.S. Senate

Senate Moves Toward OK Of Liquor Bill With Leasing Provisions

The Arizona Senate pushed toward passage of a House approved liquor bill containing a leasing provision Gov. Paul Fannin opposes. Senate leaders predicted quick passage after a lengthy caucus on leasing quotas and fees. The dispute centers on ending all existing liquor leases by year end 1966 and potential veto threats.

Senate Phoenix UPI Paul Fannin Clarence Carpeaiax Gila House Ione Generace House

Berlin develops draft fears and civilian defense surge

In Berlin many worry about the draft as younger men rush to enlist or resist. Detroit sees 25 Navy applicants while Memphis reports Marine recruiters noting indignant volunteers. Civil defense centers flood with fallout shelter inquiries and officials report record call volumes. Public figures in Maryland and Texas pledge support to the President amid heightened war tensions.

Memphis Sgt. L.G. Eaves Cuba Berlin Texas Senate United States Maryland J. Millard Tawes

Stop For Train Costly To Convict

City Detective Harry Snipes stopped at a railroad crossing and spotted prison escapee Videl Martin, 40, who was arrested after the brief encounter.

Columbia, S.C UPI Harry Snipes Videl Martin

Fannin Opposes Lease Licensing in Arizona Special Session

Governor Fannin argues liquor license leasing harms public interests as lawmakers huddle over 213 speculators. He states licenses are revocable permits and were rented for profit, challenging claims that altering leases would violate contracts.

Fannin Arizona

Weather outlook with warm temps and potential storms

Partly cloudy conditions continue today through Friday with late afternoon or night time thundershowers likely and strong gusts near storms. Temperatures remain high with today near 108 degrees and Friday morning around 80, high near 106.

Scottsdale Seer Sewer Plan Faces Delay and Polling Objections

The low bid for Scottsdale sewer plant stands at 901000 with no contract awarded and no permit issued. Tempe withholds permit. Scottsdale faces Salt River effluent objections from the county health department. McNutt cites a 30 to 45 day window to decide on building a standalone plant or joining a four city metro plan costing 90.4 million dollars with 88 million funded by cities. Scottsdale council to meet with Mesa Tempe Phoenix officials in Phoenix to discuss the Carollo report.

County Health Department Scottsdale Salt River Mesa Tempe Phoenix Carollo

Sammy Davis Jr and father face $66,162 tax liens

In Los Angeles UPI reports entertainer Sammy Davis Jr and his father are $66,162 behind in tax payments after tax liens filed Wednesday by the Internal Revenue Bureau.

Los Angeles UPI Sammy Davis Jr Internal Revenue Bureau

Mitchell Mulroy Dies at 70 in Scottsdale

Mitchell T. Mulroy a retired General Electric sales engineer died yesterday in Good Samaritan Hospital at age 70 after moving to Scottsdale from Chicago three years ago. Survived by widow daughter Helen Han and granddaughter Michele of San Diego, plus half brother Rev George Mulroy of Kent Ohio. Funeral tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Messinger Mortuary Chapel with Rev John F. Shaw officiating.

Mitchell T. Mulroy General Electric Co Good Samaritan Hospital Mulroy Scottsdale Chicago Granite Reef Rd Helen Han Michele San Diego George Mulroy Kent Ohio Messinger Mortuary Chapel John F. Shaw

Housing Survey Set For Phoenix

Phoenix families will be questioned in a residential housing survey the first week in August. The Census Bureau said they will be asked about amounts spent on additions alterations maintenance repair and replacement of residential properties.

Phoenix UPS Census Bureau

Minuteman Missile Fired in Third Test at Cape Canaveral

The 33 ton Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile was launched at 10 09 a m EST from a scoop pit at Cape Canaveral in a third test aimed at achieving operational status by mid 1962 The Air Force said all three stages ignited and the guidance simulated a warhead reaching near Ascension Island The test mirrors earlier flights and points toward rapid operator capability and silo like firing conditions for future deployments with first ammo due next summer

Cape Canaveral Aps Air Force Ascension Island South Atlantic Cape

Dies At Home S H McDonald Leaves Surviving Family

Sidney H McDonald 60 a salesman for Allen Jeffries Real Estate Co died at his home 4829 N 68th Place Survivors include widow Barbara three sons Mark Jeff rey and Gregory two daughters Karen Jane and Terry Lynn and brother Roy McDonald of Toledo Ohio Funeral set for Saturday at ary Chapel Rev Henry B Getz to officiate The Minuteman note on ICBM program appears in the same clipping

Sidney H. McDonald McDonald Allen Jeffries Real Estate Co St. Barnabas On the

Adviser Sought for New Maricopa County Hospital Plan

Maricopa County eyes a $10.5 million new hospital with a consultant to resolve conflicting opinions on its contents. Supervisor Ruth O Neill says a guidance adviser is needed to steer the proposal.

Phoenix API Maricopa County Ruth O’neil Minuteman

Scottsdalians Named To Posts At New First Federal Office

Joseph G. Rice announces R. Don West named manager of the Scottsdale office located at 7000 East Camelback Road with August 1 opening. West, Garnita Kelly and Virginia Rawlins lead a staff with 20 years combined savings and loan experience.

R. Don West N. 81St Street Scottsdale First Federal Savings Joseph G. Rice East Camelback Road West Garnita Kelly Virginia Rawlins

Getty Wins British Driver's License Test in Cadillac

London reports oilman Jean Paul Getty, famed billionaire, earned a British driving license after passing the test, driving a large beige Cadillac during the examination.

London UPD Oilionaire Jean Paul Getty Getty

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