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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1961

Page

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Mountain Lion Cub Used in Dog Training by Arizona Man

A.D. Laake of Cal nd Del Norte keeps a tame 40-pound mountain lion cub named Tammy in a yard cage after shooting its mother near Payson. He plans to use the lion to train dogs to scent bears during hunting trips, expanding his operation as he seeks space and licensing.

Bill. Doyle A.D. Laake Calle del Norte Mogollon Rim Payson Laake Tammy Kohl Lnake Laaker Cere Fistae Mit

St Patrick color at White House marks Kennedy event

President Kennedy wears a St Patrick's Day tie at a White House ceremony with Irish Ambassador Kiernan presenting the Kennedy coat of arms and a shamrock bowl. Rep. Fogarty attends with a St Patrick's hat. Kiernan notes changes to the arms reflecting Kennedy's State of the Union theme. Kearns proposes a tax deduction proposal for college dependents up to $2,000.

Washington UPI White House St. Patrick's Day Kennedy John Fogarty D-R.i Thomas J. Kiernan Kiernan Kearns GOP House Education Committee

Jobless Bill Passes Senate in 84-4 Vote

The Senate approved President Kennedy's top anti-recession measure to provide $1 billion in extra unemployment benefits. The bill passed 84-4 with four defectors and moves to a conference committee with the House proposed version.

Washington UPI Senate Kennedy Senate House Conference Committee

GOP Leaders Offer Their Own School Plans

Washington Republicans promote a three part education program aimed at saving as much as 50 percent of Kennedy’s $6 billion school package. Rep. Carroll D. Kearns introduces the plan as subcommittees hear testimony on Kennedy loan and grant programs for colleges and high schools. The committees invite educators farmers and labor leaders to testify as debates over funding continue.

Washington UPD House Kennedy Carroll D. Kearns R-Pa American Farm Bureau Federation The Americans For Democratic Action

Mavericks Plain Saturday Shoot-out

The Jaycee Mavericks will hold a shoot-out at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Main and Scottsdale Road announced by Don Chambers JCC president. The Western event promotes the Civitan Follies to benefit the Scottsdale Girls Club fund at Arcadia High School on March 24 and 25.

Mavericks Main Scottsdale Road Don Chambers

Scottsdale Phoenix clash over annexation editorial tone

Letter from Arcadia contends Scottsdale annexation debate is unfair and false. The writer presses for mutual respect between Scottsdale and Phoenix leaders, cites meetings with Mayor Mort Kimsey, and urges calm cooperation to build a stronger Valley.

Scottsdale Valley of the Sun Mort Kimsey Phoenix

Phoenix Mayor Accused of Double Talk Over Charter Attack

A Phoenix editorial accuses Mayor Sam Mardian of orchestrating a Phoenix City Hall backed bid to undermine Scottsdale’s charter government. The author claims city officials obtained case details from the Phoenix City Hall City Clerk and demands Mardian be subpoenaed to testify under oath.

Phoenix Sam Mardian Phoenix City Hall Scottsdale’s City Hall Koenix Scottsdale Sam Marcian

Posse Leaders Promise Aid for Bee Creek Bridge Move

Scottsdale Sheriff’s Posse Captain Virgil Nelson pledges help to horsemen willing to work finance and obtain permits for a bridge at Granite Reef or Pima Road across the Arizona Canal. He denied charges of hurried action and said a $250 contract financed the move, with past mortgage of $700 paid and $1,720 raised in 1954.

Scottsdale Sheriff's Posse Granite Reef Pima Road Bee PA Arizona Canal Virgil Nelson Nelson Miller Road John Horan Pima Lincoln Drive

Kennedy halts Red Mail interception program

President Kennedy ordered an immediate stop to government interception of Communist propaganda mail from behind the Iron Curtain. The White House review says the program in effect since 1948 serves no useful intelligence function at present.

Washingtn UPI Kennedy White House

Missionaries Rescued by U.N. Troops in Congo Kasongo Area

Thirty missionaries trapped a month in Kasongo, Kivu Province, were rescued by United Nations Malayan troops and escorted to safety. They reached Kindu by their own means, while fears remain for others still in the region. The UN is checking their nationalities and monitoring the situation.

Leopoldville The Congo UPI Kivu Province United Nations Kasongo Bukavu Kivu Kindu

Doctor reports thousands advised on smog health risk

Los Angeles officials say more than 10 000 persons were advised by doctors since 1956 about smog health risks. Dr Francis M Jr, chairman of the county medical association air pollution committee, called the survey data from 9 000 doctors via questionnaires.

Os” Angeles Francis,m

U.S. Urges U.N. Action for Congo Missionary Safety

The State Department directs U.S. delegates at the United Nations to seek immediate action to protect American missionaries in the eastern Congo who have been prevented from leaving. The move aims to spare aid efforts and ensure their safety.

Washington UPI United’, States United. ‘Nations Congo State Department U.S U.N Aio

Arcadia Annexation Claim Sparks Phoenix Effort

A Phoenix City Clerk worker, one of 14 paid petitioners, canvassed Arcadia residents to sign annexation petitions to Phoenix. She claimed Scottsdale's annexation was overturned after a midnight mayoral ruling, with lawsuits pending and signatures continuing.

Daily Progress Phoenix Arcadia City of Phoenix Progress Reporter Ation Progress Scottsdale Mardian

Dam Festival Celebrated at Grapevine Airstrip

The Dam will be celebrated at 12 30 p m tomorrow on the Grapevine Airstrip near the Salt River dam. Arizona’s U S Secretary of the Interior Stewart L Udall of Tucson will join state and national leaders in the golden jubilee event marking the dam as the start of the Valley’s irrigated empire.

Grapevine Salt River Arizona U.S Interior Stewart L Udall Tucson

Algeria Era Accepts Talks On Algeria Peace

In Tunis a two day rebel meeting closed with a communique inviting peace talks. France announced in Paris it was ready to begin negotiations immediately to restore peace in Algeria.

Algeria Tunis Tunisia API Paris

City and County Plan Combined Government Center in Scottsdale

The city and county officials meet to discuss a merged government center in Scottsdale to house county services and city offices. They consider purchasing a local automobile and moving branches into a single building to save taxpayers money.

Scottsdale Scottsdalians Phoenix Bob ‘McNutter Coronado

Scottsdale Jaycees Launch Clothing Drive for Interior Mexico

The annual Junior Chamber of Commerce project to provide clothing to needy residents of interior Mexico has begun under Arizona chairmanship. Jaycees seek clean usable clothing and cash donations for shoes and items to take to Mexico on July 1. Last year five pick-up loads were sent to a small town where most citizens wore rags. Collection depots are Kennedy's Shell on First Ave and Scottsdale Road and Chambers Moving on Second Street and Hinton. Cash gifts may be left at those locations or mailed to the Scottsdale Junior Chamber of Commerce.

of Commerce Across the Border Mexico Andre of Arizona Jaycees Kennedy’s Shell First Avenue Scottsdale Road Chambers Moving Second Street Hinton Scottsdale Junior Chamber of Commerce

Severe thunderstorms sweep southeast Texas and Louisiana

Severe storms lash southeast Texas with funnel clouds and wind driven rain. High winds hit Louisiana overnight with hail at Hammond and Baton Rouge. An Iowa woman injured as a trailer overturned near Reo. Heavy rain totals include 2.28 inches at Lufkin and 2.94 inches at Alexandria in six hours.

United Press International Texas Louisiana Hammond Baton Rouge Iowa Dequincy Lufkin Tex Alexandria

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