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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1961
Page
1
Scottsdale school taxes will rise again this year as Dr John L Ashe superintendent says the district's preliminary budget will be saved on estimated valuation. He notes the tax rate could rise from $6.18 to reflect a 6.7 percent increase from last year.
Lawmakers struggle toward adjournment over a one year liquor license freeze. House and Senate conferees clash on transfers and use rules while noting potential compromises. Schools funding and enrollment rise add fiscal pressure as districts plan new facilities and staffing.
President Kennedy is expected to sign a $1 billion extension of unemployment compensation, allowing about 3.1 million unemployed to draw extra benefits. The measure, approved by both chambers, extends payments up to 13 weeks for those exhausting regular benefits in the July 1 1961 to June 30 1962 period.
In Belleville Ontario crown prosecutor says no other persons were involved in the kidnap murder of 10 year old Tom McNevin and the suicide of cubmaster Warren Williamson. Police await pathologist Dr Alex Rota's report expected within two days. Williamson 41, a church elder and father of two, shot himself after delivering notes as contact.
United Nations messages report U S Ambassador Adlai Stevenson urging Africa to keep cold war out and start a multilateral development plan with international aid. Nigerian delegate Jaja Wachuku reacts by saying the statement lacks a concrete program for development.
Thailand formally charges that 14 battalions of Communist North Vietnamese troops are fighting Royal Lao Army forces in Laos. An American spokesman says the United States is sending helicopters to aid pro Western forces on two fronts, Luang Prabang and Vientiane, as Laos turmoil intensifies.
United States and allies maneuver forces to Laos amid reported Soviet and Red Chinese involvement. Carrier Midway with escort sails toward South China Sea while C130s depart Hawaii for the Philippines to rush troops if needed. Pro Western Laotian government forces claim gains in strategic passes near Vientiane, with rebels citing mountain strongholds.
Bill Kelly and Bill Fitzgerald are named assistant principals of Coronado High School. Dr. John L. Ashe, superintendent, says Bill Johnson a Scottsdale High guidance teacher will become assistant principal there, succeeding Clyde Kidd who was named principal earlier this month. No salaries announced.
United States says it will allow Russia to inspect older U S nuclear devices but not current models. Arthur H Dean explains that primitive stockpiles could be opened for peaceful tests, while newer designs must remain sealed. Soviet delegate Tsarapkin remains unmoved as gloom hangs over the Geneva talks and observers foresee a breakthrough only after Moscow political decisions.
Coast guard conducts air and sea search for three overdue Phoenix residents missing after a fishing trip. The missing are Robert Sefton 35 Ina Sefton 33 and Kenneth Scott 36. Seftons operate local businesses including the Lucky Cleaners and Sefton Hotel. Scott is general manager of De Lux Cleaners. The men were due back in Phoenix early Tuesday.
Moscow reports that censorship on news dispatches by foreign correspondents is lifted with a requirement for accuracy. The move limits uncensored reports to abroad only and keeps foreign journalists restricted within 25 miles of Moscow.
A mother and daughter pair from St Joseph's Hospital welcomed a long lost college friend and her son at a Scottsdale license office reunion. Florence Tinker and Roger Kanerva, both 16, attended Scottsdale High School and were there for driver tests. The mothers, once sorority sisters, had not seen each other since college.
The Scottsdale Merchants Association pledges full cooperation with the city council and others in sponsoring a city clean-up campaign. Preliminary plans for a series of summer merchandise promotions to stimulate summer trade were discussed to attract more merchant members to the group.
Scottsdale would have gained about 119000 dollars yearly from a proposed 3 cent gas tax if approved. The Senate blocked the measure, leaving the city with 9300 this year and an estimated 24700 in 1961 62. County officials seek to place the measure on the next general election ballot as an initiative. City Manager Bob McNutt notes tourist traffic on Scottsdale streets and says revenue could fund storm sewers arterial paving and a bond to finance a master storm sewer plant.
Representatives from the State Department told the subcommittee that a longer extension could reflect poorly on Mexico's ability to solve its unemployment problem. The subcommittee rejected Labor Department recommendations for tighter program controls, higher wages, and better working and living conditions.
Scottsdale officials await a proposal from Garbage Service Company on city trash pickup and a rate increase. Residents now pay $1.50 monthly for garbage within the city, with outside limits charged at $2.25.
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