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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1961

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Gromyko Demands Congo U.N. Exit At U N General Assembly

Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko urged the end of U.N. Congo operations and withdrawal of all troops within one month. Adlai Stevenson rejected the demand and blasted Gromyko for a Cold War style attack while defending Hammarskjold and the Congo mission.

United Nations, N.Y UPD Andrei Gromyko United Nations Congo U.N Dag Hammarskjold U.S Adlai E. Stevenson Gromyko Stevenson United States Hammarskjold Soviet Union

U.S. Moves Toward Nineteen Ban Talks in Geneva

The United States said it has moved more than halfway toward Soviet demands in the Geneva three power nuclear test ban talks. Arthur H. Dean announced concessions to help reach a treaty but warned Russia must reciprocate. Semyon Tsarapkin cautioned that continued French testing could derail progress as Britain's David Astor-Gore observed years of strain.

Geneva UPI United States U.S Arthur H. Dean Dean Union Semyon Tsarapkin Russia France Britain David Asby-Gore

Kennedy warns defense budget will unbalance new plan

President Kennedy told congressional leaders a forthcoming defense budget request will cause the new budget to go into deficit. He said a separate defense budget next week would require greater funds, while planning a Friday balanced budget. Rayburn indicated a minimum wage measure may pass.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress Sam Rayburn House Rayburn

500 Teachers Back Loyalty Oath Law

More than 500 teachers and staff of Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1 back proposed loyalty legislation for public employees. District spokesmen say petitions affirm support for the Constitution and past loyalty oaths, with willingness to take them again if needed.

Phoenix PIY United States

Zoning Battle Is Surrendered in Peaceful Valley

Residents concede defeat after protests against Commercial B zoning at Miller and Second Street Southwest corner. City planning and zoning commission says rezoning was legal and residents must live with the change.

Peaceful Valley Miller and Second Street City Planning and Zoning Commission

Scottsdale Budget Increase Approved by Commission

Commissioner William Stanford of the Arizona Tax Commission approved Scottsdale's request to exceed its budget by 50 772 dollars. The city withdrew requests to overspend 12 468 on parks and recreation and 1 440 on library operation. The budget increases take effect July 1.

William Stanford Arizona Tax Commission Scottsdale Bob McNutty

Opposition in GOP blocks full wage rise plan

Washington dispatch says Republicans unite to back a 1.15 dollar minimum wage substitute, challenging President Kennedy’s bid for 1.25. Some GOP leaders deem 1.15 too high, signaling serious trouble for the bill as House action looms and Representative James Roosevelt pushes for action by week’s end.

Washington UPI Kennedy GOP Charles A. Halleck Halleck James Roosevelt D-Calif

Khrushchev speech at Alma Ata on disarmament call

The Soviet Premier urged a total disarmament timeline within 18 months and simultaneous abolition of western overseas bases. He spoke to a farm audience in Alma Ata as East West nuclear talks in Geneva faced reopening.

Kmrusnenews United, ‘Nations Geneva Khrushchev Alma Ata Kazhakstan

Fannin Signs 17 Senate Bills in Arizona Action

Governor Paul Fannin signed 17 senate bills including 380000 for two 80 bed cottages at the Arizona Children's Colony 43250 for a Prescott Pioneer’s Home fire sprinkler system and remodeling 125344 for prison cell locking devices 170000 for a state game and fish radio system 8400 salary rise for the state tax commissioner and 167 remodeling funds for supreme court facilities and ongoing expenses.

Phoenix UPI Paul Fannin Senate Arizona Prescott State Game and Fish Department

Police Break Up African Crowds in Cape Town Demostrations

Police armed with revolvers and bayonets dispersed crowds of white and colored demonstrators in Cape Town's main shopping area on the first anniversary of the killing of 72 Africans by police at Sharpeville and Langa. The protests mark a second day of demonstrations against racial segregation policies.

Capetown South Africa UPI Cape Town Sharpeville Langa

City zoning board rejects hotel plan near Indian School Road

The City planting and zoning commission rejected a 24.4 million five story hotel proposal at Indian School Road and the Arizona Canal, citing height concerns and offering East Camelback Road as a possible site. Merl Moore proposed a 170 room building near Western Park Drive and Indian School across from the Valley Ho, stating redesigns to match Scottsdale motif. The panel also refused to start rezoning 40 acres at Inver Gordion and Camelback for a 100 unit garden style cooperative with 12 to 14 one and two story buildings, directing Wayne Compton to seek rezoning from R1-35 to Residence B or apartment use with signatures from all owners within 300 feet.

City Planting and Zoning Commission Indian School Road Arizona Canal Moore Western Park Drive Indian School Valley Ho Wayne Compton

Court voids Scottsdale Arcadia annexation in 68th to 64th streets area

The superior court ruled Scottsdale's annexation petitions insufficient and voided the Arcadia section between 68th and 64th streets and Coronado and the Arizona Canal. Judge Warren L. McCarthy reserved ruling on Scottsdale's city charter contest, noting the issue is moot and beyond court authority.

Scottsdale Arcadia 68Th 64Th Streets Coronado Arizona Canal Warren L. McCarthy

Blaze Threatens Rocket Plane at Edwards AFB

Fire flared in the B52 right front wheel during landing at Edwards Air Force Base after an X15 flight was aborted due to power failure. Joe Walker was evacuated from the X15 cockpit as Captain Jack Allave reported the scene. The bomber’s wheel was scorched but the X15 remained undamaged and the wheel was to be replaced.

Edwards Afb Calif Edwards Air Force Base Joe Joe Walker

Liquor licensing bill stalls in Arizona House clash

The Arizona House faces a tense standoff over a liquor licensing reform bill with Rep. John Haugh claiming minority support for tighter controls and a one year license freeze, while Majority Leader Bill Stephens hints the measure may reach the floor.

Phoenix UPI House of Representatives John Haugh R-Pima United Press International Bill Stephens Dmaricopa Stephens

Greyhound Bus Crash Kills Child In Georgia

A Greyhound bus traveling from Chicago to Miami skidded on a rain slick highway in Waxcross Georgia, hit an embankment and overturned. One child was killed and at least twenty others injured in the early crash.

Waxcross UPD Chicago Miami Greyhound

Arcadia Annexation Dispute Draws City Council Action

The city council hired a new legal assistant in annexation matters amid contests over a section of Arcadia slated for possible reannexation by Scottsdale. The Arcadia Annexation Committee claims 55 percent of property owners between 68th and 64th Streets and Coronado signed on, potentially allowing reannexation. Attorney Savoy, with prior Scottsdale annexation challenges, represents Allied Homes for the Hidden Village subdivision in the disputed area.

Arcadia Scottsdale Arcadia Annexation Committee 68Th 64Th Streets Coronado Arizona Canal Phoenix Savoy Allied Homes

Board To Get Spanish Plan

Scottsdale Committee for Conversational Spanish will present a three item proposal to the school board at 7 30 tonight in the educational center on 3811 N 44th St. Led by Mrs. Jordan Paine the group seeks to add conversational Spanish to 15 elementary schools with a plan if not adopted next year.

Scottsdale 44Th St Jordan Paine Osborn Road

Husband lands lucky punch in Italy coins discovery

Giovanni Massari struck his wife during a dispute in Bovigo Italy. Her head hit a wall causing it to crack open and coins hidden in the woodwork spilled out. Authorities valued the pre war gold and silver coins at more than 10000 dollars. The origin of the coins remained unclear.

Bovigo Italy UPI Giovanni_ Massari

Fannin to Seal Hospital Capsule in Scottsdale Ceremony

A capsule museum will be sealed in the Scottsdale City Hospital cornerstone by Governor Paul Fannin tomorrow afternoon at the Ball Park Plaza Stage Coach Road site. The mic rofilm record and pictures of world personalities will be placed inside. The 2 p.m. ceremony will feature remarks by Governor Fannin Mayor M. E. Kimsey Dr. Clark McGaughey and the Rev Herbert Manning.

Scottsdale Paul Fannin Ball Park Plaza Stage Coach Road Arizona M. E. Kimsey Clark McGaughey

Peace Corps Price Estimation by Director Shriver

Peace Corps Director R Sargent Shriver told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the pilot program might cost 3 to 4 million dollars or up to 10 million, depending on demand. He noted volunteers could cost as little as 5000 dollars per person abroad, far cheaper than military or diplomatic staffing. Shriver faced tough questions as the President prepared to send legislation detailing agency operations.

Kennedy Senate Foreign: ‘Relations Committee Peace Corps Shriver Congress

County approves mixed zoning for Thomas Road corridor

County supervisors granted commercial zoning for a half mile strip 150 feet deep on the north side of Thomas Road between 68th Street and Orange. Chester L. Taylor Jr. said no specific development was planned. Additional zoning on Hayden at Virginia approved included Residence 5 for trailer parks on the north 155 feet and Residence 3 02 for apartments on the remaining 1,083 feet.

Thomas Road 68Th Street Orange Chester L. Taylor Jr Hayden Virginia

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