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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1961

Page

2

Kennedy Wins Momentum for Foreign Aid Bill in Crisis Era

Kennedy’s foreign aid plan advances as House Foreign Affairs Committee approves the five year 8.8 billion program for development loans amid Berlin tension. The panel authorizes long term borrowing and nearly all requested funds, with a potential floor fight anticipated. Senate leaders plan to press the measure as early as Monday.

Washington United States Free World Congress House Committee Kennedy Thmas E. Morgan D-Pa Morgan Senate Foreign Relations Committee

West Germany to strengthen armed forces amid Berlin pressure

West Germany plans to boost its Bundeswehr from 311000 to eight divisions with three more by year end and a 12th next year under NATO command. Officials say long service NCOs and specialists are scarce despite 15 percent pay hikes, and a post election shift may alter recruiting approaches.

Bundeswehr NATO Defense Ministry West Germany Defense Franz Josef Strauss Berlin

Youth 15 Shot While Suspected Thief Alleges Car Theft

In Phoenix a 15 year old, Leslie Smith, was fatally shot while three teens allegedly tried to remove wheels from a car. Dennis Jackson, 58, fired from his home to frighten the youths away. Nelson, 16, drove Smith to hospital. two others, 17, were questioned.

Phoenix UPI Gus Oveido Leslie Smith Smith Marion H. Smith Veterans Fovestration Hospital Dennis Jackson Jackson Donald Nelson Nelson

Lakeside Man Fatally Struck by Lightning Bolt

A Lakeside carpenter Lunsford McMillin, 59, was killed by a lightning bolt near his home as he walked with his son Weldon 30. Weldon was knocked unconscious. McMillin had worked seven years building homes in the Pinetop-Lakeside area and previously lived in Coolidge. Survivors include his wife, another son Thomas of Coolidge, and a daughter Mrs. Clifford Hess of Coolidge.

Lakeside UPI Lunsford McMillin McMillin Weldon McMillin U.S. Indian Service Coolidge Pinetop Thomas Clifford Hess

Jackie Kennedy Celebrates 32nd Birthday Today

Jackie Kennedy marks her 32nd birthday with 1500 cards and about 25 gifts from the public. President Kennedy will fly to Hyannis Port to join the celebration and a candlelit cake is planned mainly for the Kennedy children. The White House notes a secret presidential gift and a private White House program.

Washington UPI Jacqueline Kennedy Kennedy Hyannis Port Mass White House

Traffic Toll Reaches 275 in Arizona Fatalities

The Arizona traffic death toll rose to 275 with the death of 72 year old Ralph J. Pierson of Phoenix after an autopsy. Earlier, Nina Nachtigal 40 of Pacoima California died when her car dozed crossing center line on U S 66 near Ash Fork.

Arizona Phoenix Highway Patrol Ralph J. Pierson Nina C. Turner Nachtigal Pacoima Calif U.S. 66 Ash Fork Malcolm Geri San Francisco

Jeff Chandler Will Opens Probate For Estate Trusts

The late actor Jeff Chandler had his will admitted to probate without contest. Dated June 9 1959 the will leaves a $631000 estate in trust for his daughters Jamie 14 and Dana 11 as beneficiaries.

Los Angeles UPI Jeff Chandler Jamie Dana

Prominent Men Slated To Talk At Local Club

The Scottsdale Dinner Club announced six speakers for its fall to spring meetings. Riesel will discuss Labor and War With The Mob, Mundt covers Your Washington and You, Nyaradi previews My Ringside Seat In Moscow, Whitcomb discusses America's Long Chains In Europe, Taft speaks on Can America Compete With Foreign Wages, and Sanli talks The Middle East in Uncle Sam's Lap. Confirmations pending for several talks.

Scottsdale Dinner Club Today Riesel Labor Karl E. Mundt Washington Nicholas Nyaradi America Russia Moscow Philip W. Whitcomb Paris Ing Europe Charles P. Taft Cincinnati Roberta Taft Ismet Sanli the States United Nations Middle East Uncle Sam Lap

Former Flying Tigers Leader to Speak at ASU

Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott Jr., author of God Is My Co Pilot and ex Flying Tigers commander, will speak at 12 30 p m Thursday in ASU Memorial Union Tempe. He will share anecdotes from six million flying miles and preview his new book Boring a Hole in the Sky due November 15. Reservations require a $1 luncheon charge by 4 p m Wednesday.

Robert L. Scott Jr The Flying Tigers China Arizona State University Memorial Union Tempe Scott Williams Air Force Base Luke Air Force Base

Chance in 10 Of Being Called For Reservists

Washington reports that under Kennedy preparedness plans a reservist has about a one in ten chance of active duty. Up to 250000 reservists may be called from a pool of 2.4 million, with the Air Force bearing the heaviest load and Marines exempt. Draft rates could rise from 90000 annually to over 200000 depending on voluntary enlistments.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress Army Navy Air Force

Weather Summary for Scottsdale and Statewide Forecast

Partly cloudy today and Saturday with late afternoon or night thundershowers and gusty winds. Temperatures show little change with Phoenix near 105 today and Saturday high near 105. low around 80 Saturday morning. Statewide forecast calls for scattered thundershowers mainly central, north and east. moderate activity possible in eastern sections this afternoon and evening.

Phoenix

Britain May Join Common Market

In Geneva Sir Reginald Maudling and Edward Heath brief six European nations on Britain's likely move to negotiate entry to the common market. British press expect Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to announce Monday that Britain will seek entry, a decision with wide economic implications for Britain’s ties to the commonwealth and world markets. The common market includes France West Germany Italy Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Britain had stayed out to protect favored nation links and joined EFTA instead.

Geneva CPI Britain Reginald Maudling British Board of Trade Edward Heath European Free Trade Association Harold Macmillan France West Germany Italy Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands

Truman Plans Berlin Speech At Camp Ripley

Harry S. Truman returns to his combat National Guard division at Camp Ripley Minnesota to address troops amid the Berlin crisis. The 77 year old former president commanded Battery D during World War I and will speak to the 35th Infantry Division guardsmen from Kansas and Missouri.

Camp Ripley Minn UPI Harry S. Truman Berlin White House National Guard Kansas City 35Th Infantry Division Kansas Missouri Truman 129Th Field Artillery Battalion

Macmillan Rejects Labor Demands Amid Austerity Push

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan rejected Labor calls for his resignation and pressed ahead with austerity measures. In the House of Commons he defended cuts to consumer prices on cigarettes whisky and appliances as teachers strike and unrest grow. Labour attacks were met with a 346 to 236 vote against censure.

London UPI Harold Macmillan Labor Party House of Commons Macmillan Labor Commons Hugh Gaitskell

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