30 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1962
Page
1
Washington sources report Mercury seven astronauts are simmering down yet upset over Donald K. Slayton’s abrupt removal as prime astronaut for the next orbital Mercury flight. The upshot echoes through NASA circles as the suspension provokes concern about flight plans.
West Coast maritime strike actions began two weeks ago with no progress in wage dispute. PMA offers 11.8 percent while the union demands 17.5 percent, leaving nearly 50 vessels idle and Hawaii and West Coast ports facing growing stoppages. Governor Quinn warns of food shortages and appeals for Taft-Hartley intervention as Hawaii weighs safety implications.
Public notice sets 8:00 PM hearing date by Scottsdale City Council on assessment and proceedings for paving and improvements on Camelback Road from Canal Bridge to Miller Road and Miller Road to Indian School Road. Notices reference Resolution No. 167 and the 1962 assessment warrant and bonds over a period of years.
Temperatures rise and fall across regions with 4 am readings showing varying highs and lows. Precipitation is reported in several areas as weather conditions shift, affecting early morning plans and commutes.
New York based entertainer Jack Paar used a late night forum to defend remarks about Fidel Castro and correct a Newsweek article he called full of falsehoods. The NBC Tonight program continued with guest hosts as Carson awaited his start on October 8.
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation opens a spring program series featuring Mr. Jack McDonald of Arizona Public Service as the first guest. His talk Grow Young Along With Me will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday April 10 in the Municipal Swimming Pool meeting room at 915 East Second Street. Admission is free.
The department announces an April 27 closing date for applications for swimming and pool positions in Scottsdale. Preference given to city residents and to a female leader for school-area work. Jobs run June 11 through August 10, 44 hours weekly, pay $1.51 per hour. Requirements include two years of related experience in public relations.
Art students sponsored by Scottsdale Parks Dest will take an air day field trip on Monday April 2. Mrs Jor Carin serves as chairman. Students depart the Adult Center at 8:45 a.m. and meet near Botanical in Papago. bring lunches if staying.
Fragmentary note describes a student entering Harvard in 1950 at age 90 and facing a course difficulty in a foreign language. It mentions good standing and a mistake during freshman year tied to studies and a prior association with White House Kennedy and Healy.
Washington reports say U S and Soviet negotiators reached no progress at Geneva on disarmament and test ban inspections. Gromyko insisted on an internal Kremlin reason, while U S officials suspect broader cold war maneuvering and political constraints within Moscow.
The first in a series titled Concert Under the Winning features music conducted by Bill Richling and Hay Johnson. The public is invited to attend without charge.
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