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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1962
Page
1
Berlin air corridors faced renewed tension as the United States and Britain planned to run commercial flights amid Soviet night-attack plans. Russian pilots vowed four night flights while Western carriers, Pan American and British European Airways, prepared to fly as scheduled using radar to avoid collisions.
The city council appointed inspectors judges clerks and seals for the March 27 election. Voting machines polling places and compensation for election board members were designated. Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Names listed include Katherine Donn Lucille Elias Lynn Gruntz Helen Hartley Resas Lindsey Betty Mitcham Jean Scott and many others.
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation seeks donated sewing machines and usable equipment for classes. Contact sewing chairwoman Mrs. George Privateer at 1946 3602. Group meets Thursdays at 9 30 a.m. at the Adult Community Center 315 East Second Street Scottsdale.
The League of Women Voters of Scottsdale invites all March 27 city election candidates to a public forum at Scottsdale High School on March 21 at 8 p.m. in the small auditorium. Mrs. Joseph A. Cusak reports verbal assurances from both slates and independent Dr. Mack Ralston. Each candidate gets a 15 minute opening statement and five minutes for council contenders.
Rocket Power, Inc announces a public offering of 200 000 common shares at 7.00 per share through underwriters Paine Webber Jackson Curtis and Prescott. C E Bartley says the issue will build national identity while Gabriel Company of Cleveland retains controlling interest. Don Widener named public relations director.
Motorola, Inc. reported 1961 sales and other revenue of 298,219,845 with net earnings of 9,917,808 or 2.36 per share. Fourth quarter sales set a record high for the quarter at 976,568,642 volume, up 12 percent from the prior period.
The welfare floor action includes an $8,457,000 capital outlay for state colleges and land acquisitions totaling $1,180,000. Bills seek higher county official salaries, up to $3 million in University of Arizona dorm bonds, and $25,000 for an Arizona exhibit at the Seattle World's Fair. The attorney general would gain $20,000 to study Arizona land claims on the Colorado River. House aims to adjourn by weekend. Senate midweek quitting time seen.
City Building Department issued permits valued at 24000 for construction of two homes at 617 N Bird and 907 Coucalee De er Homes. total project worth 77000 includes seven tonnes on 1148 N 82nd and additional parcels.
The Blami from tie Welon Mohave Irrigation District of Arizona discusses releasing stored upstream waters to dilute salinity in the Sead basin states. They caution against heavy summer allotments and note proposed repairs and storage plans while stressing the action is not a threat to the Mexicali wheat crop.
Charles M. Gillette, arrested last January, was found guilty yesterday by a seven month second 12 man jury trial. He faced a charge of intoxication and appealed the verdict.
A kitchen fire caused extensive damage to a house with estimated damages around 1006 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames and contained the fire to the kitchen area. Local residents were not home at the time and no injuries were reported.
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