12 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1961
Page
1
A fragmented clipping notes the arrival of a large Air Force jet transport with sparse details and unclear phrasing. The report mentions a president and an unsmiling demeanor but lacks precise names or dates. Further readable content is needed for a fuller card.
Burns notes assessments at 24 percent of selling price based on $3.25 to $3.50 per square foot, while Scottsdale homes show $4 to $5 per foot due to construction. Land is assessed separately and higher in many Scottsdale areas.
In Jerusalem the Eichmann trial advances toward closure as parts of a five month old confession are accepted as evidence. Three judges order a one week recess after contentious arguments between Atty. Gen. Gideon Hausner and German defense counsel Dr. Robert Servat.
County supervisors rejected the creation of a new town on Desert Star north of Scotia. County Assessor C. L. Sparks reported 653 property owners with only 58 signatures, 0.8 percent, below the 10 percent needed to call an election. Chairman Barney Burns moved to deny the petition as spectators left quickly after a brief show of attendance.
The Scottsdale Public Library reports May circulation up 84 percent year over year to 7,241 books. New borrowers rose 87 percent as the library extended hours and volunteers contributed 711 hours to meet rising demand.
The new city courthouse construction cost 160726 54 with change orders. architects fees 12899 90 and engineering 182 90. Legal and bond financing costs 2400 and advertising 516 68. Interest earned 1281 62 brings total available funds to 63463 08 with 585 08 unspent.
Bulletin reports Soviet supplied units and Communist buildup in the Patong area of Laos creating potential danger of renewed ceasefire violations.
Floyd W. Wehling, chair of the Sertoma Americanism Committee, promotes $3 flag kits from Western Floor Covering Co trucks in Scottsdale to encourage Old Glory on Flag Day. The effort, aided by Scottsdale Daily Progress, aims to recruit Boy Scouts for a door-to-door sale tomorrow or Wednesday after slower-than-expected response. The 5-foot cotton kits include fast colors, stainless steel poles, and metal holders.
Tokyo reports reliable sources warn Russia could launch intercontinental and intermediate range missiles from Sakhalin and Kamchatka toward North America and Japan. Bases in the Gulf of Anadyr are cited as capable, with ranges up to eight thousand miles. Some missiles could hit Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest, while bases near Europe are denser.
Scottsdale native Kenton Scott becomes state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars VEW after serving as senior vice state commander and leading Stanley Crews VEW Post in Scottsdale for the past year.
Inspector Rosa Lindsey notes only 40 voters cast ballots in six hours as Scottsdale considers drafting a new city charter and selecting 14 freeholders. Turnout trails all prior Scottsdale elections including the Sept 23 1959 charter vote where 140 ballots were cast and 109 17 7 rejected.
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