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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

2

Paradise Town Suit Delayed and Annexation Petitions Tabled

The Paradise Town suit over the Fight of the Town of Paradise was postponed for a month as officials assess financing and defense. Town attorneys Hunter Bartlett and Penn lead an investigation into town powers while Jack Madden and Associates serve as special counsel. At a council meeting annexation petitions from Coronado to Casa Blanca via Monte Vista and Jackrabbit were tabled due to conflicts.

Paradise Pat Downey Downey Hunter, Bartlett Penn Paradise Valley Monte Vista Casa Blanca

William Muns Ends Marine Combat Course at Pendleton

Marine Pvt. William K. Muns, son of Mrs. Dorothy I. Muns of Scottsdale, completed a four week combat training course June 9 at Camp Pendleton. The program covered infantry tactics scouting patrolling first aid map reading mine warfare and defensive positions to ensure proficiency.

William K. Muns Dorothy I. Muns N. 75Th Pl Scottsdale Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Calif

Plan for hotel at Grand Canyon draws Interior reaction

Washington officials say news of a proposed 600 room 18 story hotel on the Grand Canyon south rim by Western Gold and Uranium Co. is new to the Interior Department. Orren Beaty aide to Udall says government has sought to trade land for two years and may oppose development if the trade fails.

Canyon Udall Washington UPD Interior Stewart Li Grand Canyon Interior Department Orren Beaty Udair

Trial of Hess Jr. for second degree murder continues in Arizona

In Tucson the Hess Jr. second degree murder case moves toward a Superior Court trial. Eight women and four men serve as jurors for the panel. Prosecutor Jack Podrepublic argues Hess beat Grant to death at the Labor Temple after a January party. Hess attorneys counter Grant’s injuries came from falls while intoxicated and possibly a hit run. Judge Robert Roviton weighs whether the charge is second degree murder or manslaughter after a 13 day trial.

Tucson UPI Elmer Hess A. Superior Jory Nee Seydarold Clark the Labor Temple Jack Podre Hess Grant Gavin Grant Robert Ro Rovieton

Khrushchev Seeks Personal Cult in Soviet Propaganda Drive

Moscow launches a campaign to sculpt a personality cult around Nikita Khrushchev as party chief and premier. State media portrays him as the man behind all good in Stalin's era and beyond, aiming to preempt criticism and set the stage for a new Leninist program at the fall party congress. Western diplomats monitor the rising self-assurance and strategic timing.

Geneva UPI Moscow Nikita S. Khrushchev Communist Party Khrushchev Josef Stalin Lenin

Court Upholds Denial of Flagstaff Horse Race Plan

Superior Court Judge William Kimble affirmed the Arizona Racing Commission’s denial of a tri county plan to run 12 to 15 days of racing at the $100000 Ft Tuthill plant in Flagstaff. Prescott racing interests had protested the three county plan while Coconino Mohave counties prepared separate fair racing applications.

Flagstaff UPD State Racing Commission The Racing Commission Coconino County Commission Phoenix Mohave County

Kennedy names first Negro to District of Columbia board

President Kennedy appointed the first Negro to serve on the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners. The historic decision places a minority member on the capital's governing body, reflecting a step toward broader civil rights within federal administration.

Washington UPI Kennedy of Columbia Board of Commissioners

Eastside annexation triggers city staffing changes

City Manager Bob McNutt announced that after the eastside annexation is completed a 20 member department would expand by four more. He said another hire will occur once the annexation program, aiming for May 15, is finished. Acting captain and command roles shift under Chief Merritt Chaffey with Walker in command. sergeants Ekholm, Dick, Kaar, Seidner, and Stan Kelley named. Two more compact cars will be added, one for the chief, and one for the department.

Bob McNutt McNutt Sas Merritt Chaffey Walker Ken" ‘Ekholm Kaar Seidner Stan Kelley Com Aaa Isa FBI Academy

Two-Vehicle Crash Near 68th Injures Child

A northbound Ford driven by Lucille Allén Green of 501 W. Sheridan collided with an eastbound car driven by Everett Bertell Skinner at 68th and Thomas. The child, daughter of the Ford driver, was not hospitalized. Damage to both vehicles estimated at $400 each. Both drivers cited by Scottsdale Marshal's deputies for imprudent speed under conditions.

Thomas Lucille Allén Green W. Sheridan Everett Bertell’ Skinner Scottsdale

Expansion plans for satellite towns prompt orderly growth

Local officials consider extending permits and infrastructure to support orderly expansion of established satellite towns. The move aims to manage growth while preserving community character and ensuring service continuity.

Unclear OCR Fragment Signals Local News Item

Fragmentary text mentions an offer and carrier error with unclear names and places, preventing full reconstruction of the event or entities involved.

Dr Samuel H Sheppard returns to Ohio Penitentiary for cancer tests

Dr Samuel H Sheppard 37 arrives at the Ohio Penitentiary to undergo medical tests to determine if he has cancer. He had previously claimed a bruise caused his condition while noting past participation in cancer experiments while at Marion and Ohio Penitentiaries.

Columbus Ohio Samuel H. Sheppard Sheppard Ohio Penitentiary Stephen’ Sheppard Cleveland Marion Sloan-Kettering Ohio State University

American Legion Sessions Open at 43rd Arizona Convention

The 43rd annual Arizona American Legion convention opened in Phoenix with 1,200 delegates. Key speakers planned include General Chairman Harry Rupeliol and Mayor Sam Mardian Jr. The auxiliary began its convention with Nell Baldwin as chairman and Denver official Robert Edwin Lyngh assisting.

Phoenix AUPI Arizona American Légion Harry. Ruppelius Sam Mardian Jr Robert Edwin Lyngh Denver North Phoenix High the Legion Auxiliary Nell Baldwin Phoenix Unit No 1

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