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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1961

Page

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U.S. Reconsiders Laos Diplomatic Plan Amid Arms Build-Up

Washington reports indicate a shift from backing a three nation neutral Laos commission toward accepting a Cambodian plan approved by Russia. Britain may back it if a fact finding mission is sent immediately. The State Department cites a large Communist arms buildup in northern Laos and aid from North Vietnam as stalling peace efforts.

Kennedy Savang Vathana United States Russia Rence London Britain Laos U.S State Department Viet Nam

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Plans Expansion

The Holy Cross Lutheran Church near Hayden Road and Avalon Road unveils a new seven acre site with a 56 by 111 feet building, 16 room education complex, and seating for 800. Construction by Lufkin Construction Co. aims for completion around August 1 with a 50 foot tower and eight foot cross.

Hayden Road Thomas Road E. Avalon K. H. Meyer Adrian Hansen Robert Keiser Morris Rupp Francis Schulz Larry Mueller William Knight Lufkin Construction Co

Airlines Safe Says ATA Leader Before Senate Subcommittee

UPI reports Air Transport Association President Stuart G. Tipton urged lawmakers not to push drastic air safety changes. He argued airlines are safe now and improving, noting concerns over recent accidents but stressing no need to curtail operations at peak hours. He cited a long term decline in passenger fatality rates over 25 years.

Washington UPI U.S. Airlines Congress Air Transport Association ATA Stuart G. Tipton Senate

Cuban leader urges uprisings across Latin America

President Osvaldo Dorticos asked Latin American delegates at the First Regional Conference of Plantations to spark revolutions modeled on Cuba's independence fight. Meanwhile Havana reported anti-Castro militants throwing at least five bombs in Almendares Miramar and San Rafael Street, causing window damage but no casualties.

Havana Cuba UPI Osvaldo Dorticos Latin America San Rafael Street

U.N. Aid Rushed In Congo Faces Heavy Fighting

United Nations troops in the Congo prepared to use force to defend two strategic bases amid heavy attacks by Congolese infantry and artillery. Nations including India Tunisia Liberia and Indonesia pledged or boosted contingents as Hammarskjold summoned the Congo Advisory Committee for an emergency session.

United Nations, NY UPI U.N Congo India United: ‘Nations New Indonesia Hammarskjold Kitona Banana Leopoldville The United Nations Matadi U. N Conan Ling ‘Hammarskjold Joseph Kiemba Meanda

Postal Delivery Area Change to Scottsdale Route

The area east of 56th Street between Thomas and Oak Streets has been moved from Phoenix to Scottsdale for postal service. Postmaster O. C. Wilson notes that Fairway Park development is included, with Scottsdale receiving service south of Thomas Road from 56th Street to Scottsdale Road along Oak Street.

Scottsdale Phoenix O. C. Wilson 56Th Street Thomas and Oak Streets Fairway Park Thomas Road Scottsdale Road Oak Street

Algerian Rebels Stir New Trouble in Belcourt

French officials say Algerian nationalists are fomenting new demonstrations and clashes between European settlers and Muslims in Belcourt. A crowd of several hundred Muslims marched Friday night, shouting for the National Liberation Front, and police and troops dispersed the mob with no reported casualties.

Algiers Algeria APID Belcourt National Liberation Front FLN

Angry protesters clash with sailors at Dunoan Polaris depot

About 1,500 Britons gathered in Dunoon to march against U S nuclear submarines at Holy Loch. Two American sailors were chased into a teashop by the mob until a Methodist minister intervened to keep them safe. Protesters shouted Yankee go home as the River Clyde steamer arrived for the anti Polaris march.

Dunoon Scotland UPS Kenyon Wright Holy Loch Dunoan Pier Clyde Scottish Council For Nuclear U.S

Elizabeth Taylor Ill With Pneumonia Amid London Hospitalization

Actress Elizabeth Taylor, 29, is seriously ill with pneumonia and placed in an oxygen tent at the Dorchester Hotel in London. Doctor Carl Heinz Goldman said she has a very high temperature but is expected to recover. Eddie Fisher remains at her bedside as Oscar season continues with her fourth nomination in four years for Butterfield 38.

London Elizabeth Taylor UPI Salse Bene Miss. Taylor Dorchester Hotel Carl Heinz Goldman Eddie Fisher Miss Taylor

Khrushchev Won’t Attend U.N. General Assembly

New Delhi India UPI Khrushchev advised Indian authorities he does not plan to attend the U.N. General Assembly session opening Tuesday. Reliable sources said he sent word to Prime Minister Nehru during a Siberian farm tour reported by Kurgan.

New Delhi India UPI Nikita Khrushchev New York U.N. General Assembly Khrushchev Kurgan Jawaharlal Nehru

Fliers Reflect On Soviet Attack

Capts John R. McKone and Freeman B. Olmstead recalled their July 1 RB47 attack above the Barents Sea and seven months of captivity in Moscow as they spoke publicly for the first time at Forbes Air Force Base. They described the shoot down, icy cells, and interrogations while Maj Willard G. Palm died in the crash and three crewmates remained missing.

Topeka Kan UPI John R. McKone Freeman B. Olmstead Olmstead McKore Willard G. Palm Arlington National Cemetery Washington, D.C McKone Eugene Posa Oscar L.goforth Dean Phillips

Unemployment Above 5.5 Million in February, Economists Say

Government economists estimate February unemployment topped 5.5 million. They cite a record 3.422 million drawing jobless benefits in the week ending February 18, a seven percent rise from January. The total unemployed likely rose further in February compared with January.

Washington UPI

Arcadia PTA Hosts Magic Show For Fund Raising

The Arcadia High School PTA presents a two hour magic show on Monday from 7 30 to 9 30 p m in the school auditorium on Indian School Read east of 44th Street Guest artist Arnold Furst of Los Angeles magician author lecturer and traveler will headline The Jim Campbell combo performs before and during intermissions The event raises funds for textbooks for needy students and library purchases

Arcadia PTA 44Th Street Arnold Furst Los Angeles Jim Campbell

Peiping and Kennedy Contact Near First Diplomatic Talks

Communist China ambassador Wang Ping-nan is due to return this weekend to begin formal contact with the Kennedy administration. He will meet U.S. Ambassador Jacob D. Beam Tuesday, marking the 103rd session in a Geneva launched talk series since 1955.

Warsaw UPI Wang Pingnan Peiping Kennedy Wang U.S Jacob D Beam Geneva

Snowstorm brings relief to drought regions in midwinter

A late winter snowstorm moved east through the central and northern plains with seven inches in Wyoming and six or more in Colorado and Nebraska. The Weather Bureau warned stockmen as rain may raise flood risk in Alabama while new rains threaten peak flooding later in the week.

United Press International Che Wyo Greeley& Colo Norfolk Neb Gore Pas Cole Pach End California Seattle Alabama

Barry Goldwater Sees Wave of Conservatism for 1962

UPI reports Senator Barry Goldwater declared a wave of conservatism sweeping the nation and that he would devote himself to electing good conservative Republicans to Congress in 1962. He said the only objective is electing good conservatives to the Senate and House, and that failure in 1962 means he will not win with any conservative in 1964.

New York UPI Barry Goldwater Congress Jacob. K.’ Javits Goldwater Senate GOP Young Americans For Freedom Arizona House

Philadelphia May OK Prostitutes

UPI reports Philadelphia weighs legalizing prostitution as the February grand jury urged licensing bordellos, registering full prostitutes, and enforcing a health program. Church leaders oppose, warning legalization would widen vice and crime, while the jury frames prostitution as a social problem rather than a crime.

Philadelphia UPI United States Itt Fred Pierce Corson Methodist Church of Grand Jury

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