Kennedy warns Russians of grave Berlin crisis threat
President Kennedy bluntly tells the Soviet Union that underestimating allied resolve over Berlin would be a grave mistake. He warns of a Soviet manufactured crisis threatening European peace and outlines possible Berlin measures while keeping doors open to talks.
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GOP Leaders Push Firm Berlin Stand Against Red China
GOP congressional leaders vow an absolutely firm stand on Berlin and Red China’s UN admission. Everett Dirksen signals a potential amendment to foreign aid authorization. Republicans say the State Department seeks to limit measures while maintaining U.S. support for Nationalist China.
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Scottsdale city tax plan cuts business license fee and raises sales levy
City managers propose a local property tax cut of 10 cents and align the rate with income license tax. The plan would eliminate the three quarter cent business license tax which brought in 25500 last year and shift more revenue to a higher sales tax estimated at 47000. The council approved an 86713 budget and will seek state tax commission authority to exceed it. The city expects to spend 1407595 in 1961 62 with a 1 percent growth cap.
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Bob’ McNutt
State Tax Commission
Khrushchev Presses East Germany Pact On Berlin Access
In Moscow Khrushchev pledged a peace treaty with East Germany would safeguard West Berlin access and deny Western interference. He told a North Viet Nam delegation that the West would still have to deal with the East Germans. Western observers saw a milder tone than earlier speeches.
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All-American Block to Fly Flags on Fourth of July
Allen Wood of 511 W First St plans a full flag display for the 500 block of West First. One vacant house remains out of respect for owners in Michigan. Scottsdale Sertoma Club and Progress offer $3 flag kits, with delivery to area shops and locations.
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Eet
Allen Wood
First St
Allen
Progress Office
Michigan
Progress
Ball Park Plaza
Western Floor Covering Co
S. Scottsdale
Halabill Travel Agency
N. Scottsdale
Papago Plaza
Scottsdale and
McDowell
Newberry’s
Tower Plaza
E. Thomas
American Legion Plans Fourth of July Fireworks Show
The Sipe Peterson Post No 44 in Scottsdale will stage a fireworks display July 4 at 7 30 p m in Scottsdale baseball stadium. Commander Fenton McDonough will emcee with Scottsdale High School band to perform and a retreat ceremony by Legion members before the show. Admission is 25 cents per person. Citizens are asked to enter the park to view the display rather than park outside for free.
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Scottsdale
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Legion
Scottsdale To Explain Annex Benefits At North Scottsdale Meeting
The North Scottsdale Home Owners Association will hear details on annexation benefits at an 8 p.m. Friday meeting in the Western Savings building Community Room located at First Street and Scottsdale Road. The association represents two subdivisions east of Scottsdale Road and north of Camelback. Of 185 homeowners, 77 are members. the board will be elected, with incumbents Walter Holman Jerry McKenzie Fay Chisholm Thornton Earley Wes Hartman and G W Hunt running again. Mack Ralston is president and Mrs Jerry McKenzie is secretary treasurer. Tom Haggerty moved out, leaving one director seat to fill.
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Walter Holman
Jerry McKenzie
Fay Chisholm
Thornton Earley
Wes Hartman
G. W. Hunt
Mack Ralston
Tom Haggerty
Dick Burdette Begins Plebe Training At Annapolis
Dick Burdette 17-year-old Scottsdale High School outstanding senior and student body president starts plebe training at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis. He led Scottsdale High as National Honor Society member and top math student and held posts as president of the Arizona Association of Student Councils and YMCA Model Legislature senate president. Son of Mr and Mrs R E Burdette of 6228 Calle Rosa his appointment was made by Rep John Rhodes.
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Scottsdale High School
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Academy
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Freeholders Begin Charter Work Session in Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Board of Freeholders holds the first work session in the city court room at 8 p.m. tomorrow to draft a new city charter. Chairman Charles Christakis of Phoenix aims to accelerate progress by dividing sections among small communities for parallel study.
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Scottsdale
AES Ro ERE ae ee ee ar Floor Capitol Bldg.
Phoenix Arizona federal building entry from February 16 1962 notes a floor address.
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Phoenix
Arizona
City crackdown targets violators of sign ordinance
In Hewitt s first weeks in office the city plans a crackdown on flashing signs. Notices were sent to all known violators. Signs in newly annexed areas do not conform and citations will follow if operators do not apply for variances or make signs compliant.
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Hewitt
Officials To Face Hearing On Home Assessments
Maricopa County officials must show cause in Superior Court Thursday why home assessments should not be lowered. The Arizona Home Owners Association requested a two thirds reduction based on petitions by 2000 residents. The suit was filed by Charles Stidham, with James DeWitt, association executive secretary, urging adjustments to align home assessments with other properties. Public meetings are planned at Osborn School, Scottsdale High School, and Youngtown Community Hall.
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Superior ‘Court
Charles Stidham
Arizona Home Owners Association
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Osborn School
Scottsdale High School
Youngtown Community Hall
Applicants Apply for Scottsdale Police Jobs
About 50 applicants for positions on the Scottsdale police force will take written exams this evening in the city hall. Assistant City Manager Jim Smith will conduct the test. Those passing the written test will face oral interviews tomorrow night. A roster of acceptable candidates will be created from test and interview scores.
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Scottsdale
City ‘Hall
Jim Smith
Scottsdale bonds sell to six bidders at favorable rates
Six bids were received for Scottsdale revenue and general obligation bonds. Pierce Fenner and Smith of New York submitted the low interest bid. Blyth and Company represented by Don Duerson praised the sale as highly successful with strong national investor interest. General obligation bonds mature 1964 to 1985 along with sewer bonds authorized in an April election.
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New York
Don Duerson
Blyth and Company
McNutt
Scottsdale
Duerson
National
Udall seeks more funds to salt water conversion efforts
Interior Secretary Stewart Udall asked Congress for additional money to push salt water to fresh water conversion. He noted costs have fallen from about 5 dollars to 1 per 1000 gallons in the past decade but warned future reductions will be slower and require high risk basic research.
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Washington
UPI
Stewart L. Udall
Congress
Udall
House
Subcommittee On ‘Irrigation and Reclamation
Early 1960s Congo conflict cited in leaked telegram
Informed sources referenced a telegram warning Gizenga about an occupation of Manono and the setting up of a Lumumbist state in Lualaba. Troops from Katanga later ousted the forces, the document notes Moise.
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Katanga
Moise
Scottsdale plans park gift and land sale near Indian Bend Wash
City council approved a subdivision plat and proposed Hayden Road right of way. Developer Julian Keith agreed to dedicate 130 feet for the road extension and announced a three acre park gift. Negotiations continue to purchase about 20 acres of the 28 acre tract west of the Parkcrest area.
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