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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1963
Page
2
Dr. Walter C. Alvarez debunks fears from readers about cancer transmission the dangers of aluminum cookware rusty nails and tetanus histoplasmosis radiation and syphilis. He urges rational assessment noting many worries are unfounded and stresses common sense precautions.
In Atlanta and Raleigh protests over dining segregation led to arrests and refusals of service. Two biracial groups of college students were arrested in Atlanta for attempting to dine in segregated eateries, while a United Nations Liberia representative, with a reporter and photographer, was refused service in Raleigh restaurants.
The city board of adjustments will hear seven variance requests at 7 30 tonight in the council chambers. Proposals include sign variances for Riviera Scottsdale Mobilhome Park on Hayden Road and First Federal Savings and Loan sign on Camelback Road. Planning ordinance variances cover a carport setback at 7302 East Rancho Vista an 11 foot rear yard set back at Polynesian Paradise apartments and more. In other notes a nursing home is proposed for Smith Lane between Thomas and Osborn. Chattanooga report mentions civil rights march for integration. Liberian ambassador Angie Brooks faced service denial at Raleigh hotel dining rooms prompting possible UN action. Atlanta group incidents involve trespass charges after meals denied to demonstrators.
The Arizona Fire Rating Bureau announced updated fire insurance rates for the state. Some premiums rise while others fall as adjustments reflect changing loss trends and cover extended policies across many insurers.
Frost squeezes spring crops from Kansas to Kentucky as snow and rain hit the region. Severe storms spawn tornadoes and deluges reach Florida and New England while Great Lakes vessels struggle against 70 mph winds. In Michigan Grand Rapids records heaviest late spring snow. Insurance department updates fire rate plans affecting Arizona policies with mixed tweaks by property size and protection level.
The Record Baptist Hospital of Scottsdale reports a girl born May 1 to Mr and Mrs John Francis of Tempe 828 South Fifth Street. St Josephs notes a boy born April 27 to Mr and Mrs John Hooker of 4050 North 58th Street.
Arizona Public Service Co in cooperation with the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce produced a four page community facts brochure for Scottsdale. Don Roberts Scottsdale manager handed over several thousand free copies to the chamber. The brochure covers population economy recreation climate labor market industry transportation utilities schools churches hospitals taxes housing and services with projected 1970 1980 and 1990 population figures.
Two medical experts joined the Naval Training Center effort in San Diego to curb a meningitis outbreak that has killed 3 and sickened 17 since March 9. Cmdr Jack W Millar and Dr Carl Silverman arrived as the latest cases were detected, with victims including Robert P Mendoza 20 Tucson Ariz and Charles L O Quinn 19 Hollister Calif, all listed as serious at Naval Hospital. Peter Krauscer of New Brunswick N J was moved from serious status after 48 hours.
Four American climbers reached the sixth camp at 27,800 feet on Mount Everest as they prepare for the final ascent. The 19 member expedition also targets Lhotse and Nuptse with lightweight oxygen gear aiding the effort.
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