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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1961

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Kennedy asks Congress for 600 million to fight poverty in Latin America

President Kennedy urged immediate approval of 600 million dollars to fight poverty in Latin America and avert a danger of underprivileged people turning to Communism. He framed a bold 10 year program under the Bogota Act to raise living standards and insisted funds be tied to self help and reform.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress Latin America Chile Bogota

Kennedy Seeks 40 Billion Dollar Highway Plan by 1972

President Kennedy sent to Congress a detailed 40 billion dollar 41 thousand mile highway bill to be completed by 1972. The plan preserves a four cent federal gas tax and urges prompt action to avoid cuts in state allocations. Treasury and Commerce secretaries warn that more funds are needed to finish the interstate system on schedule.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress Lyndon B. Johnson Sam Rayburn Ways and Means Dillon Commerce Luther H. Hodges

Congo violence near Lumumba region sparks white fears

UPI reports savage tribesmen seized Kivu Province threatening about 300 whites and terrorized missionaries and clergy. U.N. authorities say Lumumba loyalists commit abuses as chaos spreads through the Lumumbisi area with concern for 3300 whites including 250 missionaries.

Leopoldville The Congo UPI Kivu United Nations U.N Lumumbisi-held USN

February Jobs Report Signals Bottom Near Despite Drop

The Labor Department reports February nonfarm payrolls fell by 375000, lifting unemployment to 5705000 while overall employment rose 203000 to 64655000. Factory hours held at 38.8 weekly and part time workers hovered near 17 million, with declines concentrated in steel, autos, and machinery.

Arthur J. Goldberg Seymour E. Wolfbein Labor Department Berg Wolfbein

Annexation dispute pits Phoenix against Scottsdale over Arcadia

The City of Phoenix and attorney Charles Brewer clash with Scottsdale in Superior Court over Arcadia annexations. Brewer challenges Scottsdale charter government and population basis while Phoenix seeks to invalidate petitions extending Scottsdale limits. Hearing set for today with Arcadia Committee observer.

Phoenix Scottsdale Arcadia Camelback Mountain Treas Charles Brewer Phoenix Information Warren L. McCarthy George Long John Savoy Phil Messinger Brewer Arcadia Citizens Committee Charles Duccy Sam Marchan 56Th Street Messinger Scottsdale City

Official says omission of parochial aid unthinkable

Msgr Frederick Hochwalt told Congress that excluding parochial schools from Kennedy education aid would be unthinkable and would deny parents school choice. He appeared before the Senate education subcommittee as debate over civil rights amendments and private school loans continued. The Kennedy program drew criticism from Cardinal Spellman who called it not fair and equitable. Meanwhile city recreation budget discussions proceed at 7 30 tomorrow night at the community center.

Kennedy Frederick G.”Hochwalt Department of Education National Catholic ‘Welfare Conference Msgr Hochwalt Senate” Education Wayne Morse D-Ore Francis Cardinal Spellman Parks and Recreation

Inventory Tax Repeal Proposal Dies in Arizona Senate

The Arizona Senate Finance and Revenue Committee shelved House Concurrent Resolution 6 to repeal the inventory tax, failing to pass after only four of eleven members supported advancing the measure. The move ends consideration for this legislative session despite prior discussions in other committees.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Senate Finance and Revenue Committee House

Building design approved for Scottsdale projects

The Scottsdale Board of Architecture approved sketches for Radiator Chemical in Scottsdale Industrial Park and Circle K Market on South Scottsdale Road at Fillmore. Permits issued include Circle K valued at $20,000 and a combined apartment store building at $49,000 for Vette Huck in Valley Plaza. Additional permits cover Castleberry homes in Sherwood Heights and Allied Homes in Hidden Village 15, plus a $4,500 pool permit for Butler Homes Monterey Villa.

Scottsdale Board of Architecture Radiator Chemical Scottsdale Scottsdale Road Fillmore Vette Huck Fn Valley Castleberry Homes Sherwood Heights Allied Homes Hidden Village Butler Homes Monterey Villa

Pony Express Riders To Be Feted In Scottsdale Dinner

Local merchants and the chamber of commerce will entertain the Navajo County Pony Express riders at dinner tomorrow after delivering mail to the Scottsdale Post Office at 2 p.m. The 26 man Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse will be greeted by Postmaster O. C. Wilson, Mayor Mort Kimsey and the Howdy Dudettes as they ride in from Holbrook and Payson. The Lulu Belle hosts the dinner, with Scottsdale Savings, First National Bank, the Arizona Bank and the chamber providing the meal.

Chamber of Commerce Navajo County Pony Express Scottsdale 0. C. Wilson Mort Kimsey Howdy Dudettes Holbrook and Payson Scottsdale Savings First National Bank The Arizona Bank Chamber

City pays 7200 to cover pool bond interest

The City of Scottsdale paid 7200 to cover interest on outstanding swimming pool bonds. Civic Coordinating Council met Monday night at the VFW hall to discuss operating a community calendar of events to avoid date conflicts. The next council meeting is set for April 10 at the VFW hall.

Scottsdale Civic Coordinating Council VFW Hall

Khrushchev Predicts Soviet Space Flight Soon

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev declared during a Siberian tour that a manned space flight is not far off. A Russian scientist suggested a capsule of water could allow an astronaut to withstand greater stress, signaling early experiments toward submerged life support.

Moscow Nikita Khrushchev

Poulsen Named Medical Head in Maricopa County

Dr. Niels W. Poulsen of Scottsdale has been appointed director of medical services for the Maricopa County Health Department, succeeding Dr. Evelyn Johnson who resigned last May. He will earn 1044 dollars monthly, compared to Johnson's 902. Poulsen, a Denmark native, previously served as the sole physician for 600000 residents in East Java before moving to the United States in 1955.

Phoenix UPI Maricopa County Health Department Niels W. Poulsen Scottsdale Evelyn Johnson Poulsen Johnson East Java United States

Rotary Names Dick Houseworth Scottsdale President

Dick Houseworth was nominated as president of the Scottsdale Rotary Club at a Camelback Inn meeting on Monday.

Dick Houseworth Scottsdale Rotary Club Camelback Inn

Paradise Valley Incorporation Discussed At Local Meeting

Residents at Kiva School debated incorporation of Paradise Valley asking if trip is necessary and who benefits. Local business owners argued for and against, noting taxes, staffing needs, and fear of Phoenix annexation while pleading for local zoning control.

Paradise Valley Kiva School Paradise Ned Curtis Pat Downey Barbara Bratton Phil Messinger Kiva Paul Feltman Scottsdale John, Adams Paradise Valley Water Company Adams Phoenix

Judge to Speak at Udall Fete in Phoenix Dinner

Chief Justice Fred C. Struckmeyer of the Arizona Supreme Court will deliver the toast for Arizonans at a testimonial dinner honoring Interior Secretary Stewart L Udall on Saturday night in Phoenix.

Phoenix UPI Fred C. Struckmeyer Arizona Supreme Court

Gales lash California and Atlantic coast as storm nears

United Press International reports Pacific gale warnings from Cape Mendocino up the California coast with rain from Northern California to Seattle. East coast flood fears rise with high tides and heavy snow forecast for Maine Vermont and New Hampshire, while Oregon and Washington receive rain and Great Lakes states expect snow flurries.

United Press International California New England Maine Vermont New Hampshire Weather Bureau Pacific States Cape Mendocino Calif Seattle Brookings Ore Seattle-Tacoma Gray’s Harbor Washington Great Lakes

Committee Kills Gas Tax Increase

Phoenix UPI report says the senate Finance and Revenue committee refused to approve a bill allowing Maricopa County voters to decide on a gas tax rise of 3 cents per gallon. The measure had passed other committees, but is dead in this session.

Phoenix UPI Senate Finance and Revenue Committee Maricopa County

Youngster Falls Prey to Beating by Three Boys in Scottsdale

Paul Caldwell, 14, was beaten yesterday while on his route by three boys aged 13 to 15. He was struck and kicked, receiving bruises. An officer said the attack appeared to be a personal grudge.

Scottsdale Progress Paul Caldwell

Crash near Yuba City injures crew in barley field

A UPN A Air Force Base crash in a Northern California barley field left six of eight crewmen to safety by parachute. In Washington, House approval sent to the White House would restore Eisenhower to five star general rank after Senate passage. President Kennedy said negotiators would resume nuclear test ban talks with new proposals and optimism for an international arms control pact.

Yuba City Calif California Sutter County Sheriff’s Office Washington UPI House White House Eisenhower Senate Kennedy

Arcadia Students Tour Atomic Labs on California Coast

Four Arcadia High School science students take a one day visit to General Atomic laboratories near La Jolla California. The youths learn about nuclear energy and power production from heat as part of the Youth Science Tour sponsored by Arizona Public Service Company.

Arcadia High School General Atomic Laboratories la Jolla Calif Arizona Public Service Company Bob Jensen E. Calle del Medio Doug Griffith E. Rockridge Pat Childers E. Osborn Lynne Finell E. Heatherbrae Devon Showley W. Windsor Scottsdale Arcadia Arizona Public Service GA Laboratories

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