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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1961

Page

3

Scottsdale Planning Board to discuss signs at meeting

A joint Scottsdale Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments meeting will convene tonight at 7 30 at City Hall to debate sign provisions and the integration of sign rules with other zoning. Protests are anticipated over the proposed ordinance changes and map revisions expected at Monday night hearings.

Scottsdale Board Dan Weisberger Scottsdale Road Osborn Earls

Indonesian Reds Terror Tale From Escape Survivor

A Dutch soldier who escaped a Communist death camp in Indonesia recounts daily executions by Reds and a brutal ritual of a guard’s drunken collapse aiding a prisoners’ breakout. He and others fled by boat to New Guinea and eventually the United States. A July 21 meeting will feature Father Dunker’s taped talk on the Red takeover of China.

Indonesia Charles Willerm Scottsdale Western Savings Willerm New Guinea United States Father Dunker Cardinal Vincente

Suspect Returned to California in Monterey Park Market Slaying

Thomas Edward Sears, 19, suspected in the June 9 Monterey Park market robbery and the fatal shooting of Officer George Elder, was returned to California from Phoenix Friday after custody in Gila Bend. Deputies report he admitted participating in the $5,000 holdup.

Los ‘Angeles Calif UPD Thomas Edward Sears California Phoenix Sears Gila’ Bend Monterey Park George Elder

Forest Service crews mop up 1040 acre blaze near Payson

United Press International reports Tonto National Forest crews today contained a 1040 acre fire near Payson. The blaze was declared under control Saturday but 15 to 50 men remained on duty to guard against a new outbreak. two firefighters were injured in camp. Five lightning fires broke out overnight but were controlled, while a 100 acre blaze in Walnut Canyon at Prescott in Coronado National Forest kept crews on alert for days.

United International ‘Forest Tonto Forest Payson Walnut’ Canyon Presco

Japan Premier Ikeda in US plans economic advance

Los Angeles reports Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda outlines Japan's 10 year plan to double national income in a luncheon speech. He visits Washington for talks with President Kennedy on mutual interests including Communist China trade and economic aid during the start of the "golden 60s."

Los Angeles UPI Hayato Ikeda Japan Washington, D.C Kennedy Ikeda Eevee

Things To See and Do Calendar for Valley June 18 24

Calendar of events for the Valley area from June 18 through 24 noting exhibits at Phoenix Art Museum including children's artwork and Arizona Invitational works, Heard Museum hours and film screenings, Artists Guild exhibit, Encanto Band Shell jazz concert by Sperry Phoenix Dance Band, and a Scottsdale Library book review by Mitzi Zipf at Western Savings Building午

Phoenix Art Museum Arizona Invitational Indians of Overland Trail Arizona Business Richard*Rummonds Art Directors Club Federal Sperry Phoenix Dance Band Friends Scottsdale Mitzi Zipf Western’ Savings Bidg

Space rescue: two abducted crew saved in final breach

Space agency reports a dangerous incident near the damaged station. Rescue teams secured two missing astronauts and evacuated them to a safe module. Officials say no further crew losses are expected as operations continue under high alert.

Kennedy hopes to leave crutches this week at White House

President Kennedy rested in Virginia over the weekend and hopes to abandon his back crutches permanently this week. He cancelled a Women’s National Press Club banquet, his doctors caution the recovery must not be rushed, and he plans a full office schedule upon return to Washington.

Washington UPI Women’s National Press _ Club Pierre Salinger Kennedy White House Ottawa Janet Middleburg Commission On Money and Credit Salinger

Union leader Bender honored after national spotlight

The record notes Bender's last national appearance and his long service with the union cleanup committee. He served until January 1960 and, afterward, was snubbed by Ohio Republicans.

Nhe Union Bender Ohio

Thief Plans Big Dinner After Looting Home

In Atlanta police say Harry Norman reported his residence looted of six cook books twelve place settings of sterling silver and fifty stereo phonics record albums. The burglar also took ten dollars in cash.

Harry Norman Norman

Scottsdale Weather Forecast With Likely Thunderstorms

Afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible over higher mountains around the valley. Otherwise sunny today and Tuesday. Continued hot. High near 110 today, low around 76 Tuesday morning, high Tuesday around 110. Period ends at 4 am with the 24 hour precip totals.

Tucson Mayor Don Hummel Will Not Seek Re election

Don Hummel announced today he will not run again for mayor after completing his third term. The Democrat real estate developer heads a regional tourism group and said he has no political plans beyond his current tenure.

Fucson UPD Don Hummel Hummel Hustobias National Park

Trial hears admissibility bid in Hess case at ninth day

Superior Court Judge Robert Boylston signaled testimony by Mrs Cooper could be admitted if the state proves the two men’ identities. Treland testified Hess telephoned about a dispute over jurisdictionat Labor Temple while Grant and another union man were found unconscious.

Hess Grant Cooper Robert Boylston

TV Talks Proposal Would Aim at East West Understanding

Sen. Wiley proposed worldwide television and radio chats with President Kennedy and Soviet Premier Khrushchev. The plan would let leaders explain positions and challenge Communist propaganda, aiming to reduce peace threats and improve Western communication of proposals.

Washington UPI Alexander’ ‘Wiley R-Wis Kennedy Nikita S .Khrushchev Wiley Chicago East Weston

Plumber Learns Acid Warning From Standards Bureau

North Carolina300 North Carolina event recounts a letter exchange about hydrochloric acid in plumbing. A plumber with limited English asked if hydrochloric acid is safe for pipes. A Bureau of Standards scientist warned of corrosive residue, advising an alternative. The boss cautioned against using the acid, noting it “eats hell out of the pipes.”

N. C Commerce Luther H. Hodges North Carolina Seedman’s Association Bureau of Standards Washington

Bids Opening Slated on Road Work in Arizona

Phoenix UPI reports the Arizona Highway Commission will open bids on road construction work. The notice lists Noconino County and other regions as eligible bidders. The bid opening is scheduled soon according to the commission.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Highway Commission Yoconino

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