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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

2

Scottsdalians Named To Foundation Two

Scottsdale men were elected heads of the Maricopa County Chapter of the National Foundation at the annual meeting. Charles Latchem Jr. became chapter president, with Russell Glasser named vice-president and Mrs Don Sanderson and James A. Smith as secretary and treasurer.

Scottsdale Maricopa County National Foundation Charles Latchem Jr 82Nd St Sheldon Pullen Phoenix Russell Glasser Latchem Walter Gray E. Whitton

Space Budget Boost Raised by U S House Committee

The House Space Committee increased Kennedy's space budget by 126.6 million dollars, adding 37.9 million to an earlier 88.7 million rise. Apollo craft receive 50.2 million, aims to carry three astronauts toward the moon before a 1967 landing, with additional 38.5 million for nuclear and solid-fuel boosters.

Washington UPI House ‘Space Committee Kennedy America U.S Moon Russia

Astronaut Alan Tells JFK Flight Almost Perfect

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard reported to President Kennedy by radio that the flight was nearly perfect. The message came during a live communication from the space mission, detailing smooth operation and high performance aboard the capsule.

Alan JFK Washington API Alan B. Shepard Kennedy Patetee Space Shepard Atlantic Champlain National Security Council White House Congress

Scottsdale Battle Over Indian Bend Water Deal Plays Out

Scottsdale sues to block Phoenix plans to buy Indian Bend Water Co claiming loss of street and alley utility control. Phoenix officials say no interest exists while company president Ledbetter denies talks or sale. Judge Yale McFate set a hearing for Wednesday at 9 30 a m.

Scottsdale Bob McNutt Phoenix Indian Bend Water Company McNutt Yale McFate Ario Travini Phoeix Water Department Indian Bend Company C. M. Ledbetter Phoenix Water System

Sailor Coy Nation Graduates From San Diego Boot Camp

Sailor Coy M. Nation son of Mr and Mrs James T Nation of Scottsdale has graduated from nine weeks of recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California. Graduation included a full dress parade and review before military officials and civilian dignitaries.

Coy M. Nation James T. Nation E. Indian School Rd Scottsdale Naval Training Center San Diego Calif

Two-Acre Plot Sold For 125000 In Arcadia

The county zoning commission recommended removing commercial zoning from an Arcadia two acre plot bought by two Scottsdale men at 62500 per acre. If approved by county supervisors eight or nine homes could be built at 47th Street and Lafayette making lots worth about 14000 each. Nearby owners requested the action to protect their homes from a proposed 110000 shopping center. Attorneys for the buyers and owners could not be reached for comment. The land formerly housed a date packing business.

County Arcadia Scottsdale 47Th Street Lafayette Brice Bishop M. L. Decker Oliver F. Burnett

Quotes on Cuba and Prayer Day Highlight U S Interest

On Cuban TV Pedro Nunez rebuts a pro Castro questioner about free enterprise saying three companies with 30 million stockholders dominate. Cardinal Spellman calls for a Cuba prayer day urging action over indifferent neutrality to Cuban suffering.

Miami Pedro Nunez U.S New York Cardinal Spellman Cuba

Zoo Plans Advance With New Operating Committees

Read Mullan, Mrs George Ullman, C Tim Rodgers, Dr Arthur Dammon, Jim Sexton, Theodore Rehm, F Britton Burns and W G Orr named to operating committees by the Arizona Zoological Society board at the Robert Maytag home. A report on the Western Regional Zoological Society meeting in San Francisco May 1–2 was reviewed. future board session set for May 18 at the George Ullman home.

Maricopa County The Arizona Zoological Society Robert Maytag Read Mullan George Ullman C. Tim Rodgers Arthur Dammon Jim Sexton Children’s Zoo Theodore Rehm F. Britton Burns W. G. Orr Ual Western Regional Zoological Society San Francisco Maytag Rodgers Jacob M. Sobel

Daily Progress seeks society news and announcements

The Daily Progress invites readers to submit notices on club meetings, parties, house guests, engagements with pictures, new babies, and other family or social achievements. Call WH 6 3441 and ask for Mary Collins, editor of the Family Page.

Daily Progress Mary Collins

Liquor Committee Proposes Higher Arizona License Fees

The House liquor study committee tentatively agrees to double renewal fees for Arizona liquor licenses. Estimated annual revenue would total about 338000, enough to cover state liquor department expenses. Recommendations include new fees for distillers, winers, wholesalers, on and off sale licenses, railroads, and special clubs.

Phoenix UPI House Liquor Study Committee Arizona Bill Stephens D- -Maricopa Stephens State Liquor Department

Greensburg resident voices view on school desegregation vote

A St Helena Parish resident predicts the county will sustain the current public school system rather than desegregate, arguing most Black residents work for white families and benefit from the present schools. He notes residents oppose integration and believe schools are already good.

Greensburg St. Helenae Parish

Former State Legislator Dies

In Tucson William T. Minor 60 prominent Democrat and former state legislator was found dead in his bed at home late Thursday. Police said death resulted from natural causes after several days of illness.

Tucson UPI William T. Minor Minor

Tucson Paper Defends Udall

The Arizona Daily Star defends Interior Secretary Stewart Udall amid aggressive press and political attacks aimed at his brother Morris Udall. The paper praises Udall for his background and integrity and calls the harassment petty and harmful.

Tucson Udall UPI Secretary of Interior Stewart Udall The Arizona Daily Star Thas Morris Congress

House To Probe CIA Activities

Rep. Paul J. Kilday opens an exhaustive review by his armed services subcommittee of CIA operations over the last 14 years. He says the inquiry will seek answers and aim to improve the agency rather than conduct a witch hunt. The CIA has faced congressional criticism since the failed Cuban invasion.

Washington UPI Paul J. Kilday D-Tex Armed Services Central Intelligence Agency CIA Kilday Agen United Press Internate GIA

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Scottsdalians Jay, Piccinati Joshua Tree Lane Norman Weaver E. Exeter John Lindquist R. O. Pearson National Women’s Advisory Committee Lake Champlain Sailor Peter Wray Charles Rodgers James Allen Charles DeBarr George Ullmar 56Th St Salt River Project Glenda Henry Project Employe Liquor Committee Carl Plumb First National Bank Scottsdale Road Main Street Dale Rhodes Bank Budd L. Peabody Olympia Peninsula U.S.A Canada Posse Post Corner Main & Brown House Steve's Automotive Service E. Indian School Camelback Desert School Invergordon Road West Adams Arizona Bank F.D.I.C
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