03 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1961
Page
1
Former Scottsdale City Attorney George Long challenges City Manager Bob McNutt and Mayor Mort Kimsey over a $54 000 land purchase to settle a lawsuit. Long says no emergency justified bypassing the council and questions why notice was delayed as the purchase proceeds. The issue heads to a council meeting at 8 p m. Tuesday.
A 10 year old girl made two false 911 calls triggering six fire trucks a police car and a power company truck to respond to alleged fires at two addresses 385 E Coronado Road and 7538 E Eizempant. Dispatchers confirmed identical voice patterns and detectives traced the prank to the girl who admitted ordering a TV repair truck as well. She received only a lecture due to age, while the case outlined potential penalties for false alarms.
Fragmentary text from a Paris crowd scene detected by police reports a large line of people and cries of welcome amid drizzle. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities available.
An official remarks that the town may face separation issues and potential court action. The assistant attorney general stresses readiness to press the case, noting significant estimates and pending decisions.
An editorial questions Scottsdale’s 54 000 purchase of 18 acres on the Salt River north bank, done without council knowledge and kept from them for 28 days. It argues the land, in Tempe, may be illegal as a garbage dump site and calls for mayor and city manager accountability and clear answers at the next council meeting.
The Tractors for Freedom Committee led by Eleanor Roosevelt and others offered 450 general purpose tractors and 50 crawlers to secure the release of prisoners held by Castro. Castro demanded 500 heavy tractors and delay until next Wednesday, prompting congressional criticism and word that the deal could fail if terms are not met.
Officials in Phoene UPD state a city jail record notes a driver was convicted of drunken driving after an incident. The report lists officers involved and confirms state procedures followed.
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