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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

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Scottsdale Sheriff’s Safety Patrol Kids To Celebrate At Picnic

About 800 grammar school youngsters from 29 county schools, including 11 in Scottsdale, will attend a noon to 3 pm picnic at the Scottsdale Community Center. The event rewards the Sheriff’s School Safety Patrol for safe crossings and orderly conduct, featuring 2400 hot dogs and 2100 cups of ice cream. The Maricopa Mounted Posse funds the fete from its annual rodeo profits, with George Smith Singers performing midday.

Scottsdale Maricopa Mounted Posse Bob Clark Sheriff's Phoenix

Khrushchev Says He Aims For Peaceful U.S. Ties

Soviet Premier Khrushchev told reporters he wants to get along with the Kennedy administration despite differing views on social and political questions. He warned of nuclear dangers and said both socialist and capitalist nations share the planet, urging realistic coexistence and peaceful solutions. The 85 minute speech at Tiflis on the 40th anniversary of the Soviet regime also avoided discussing Laos, Berlin, Cuba, or NATO issues. Fifteen millwrights returned to work at a $32 million pulp and paper mill near here with 46 more to return Monday.

Moscow UPI Nikita Khrushchev Kennedy Tiflis Georgian Laos Geneva NATO Oslo Berlin U.S Cuba Here

Veteran racer Bettenhausen killed in Indianapolis crash

Tony Bettenhausen a 44 year old veteran of 14 Memorial Day 500 classics was killed in a practice run at the Indianapolis speedway. He was testing a car for Paul Russo when his vehicle crashed through the inside retaining wall at the end of the home stretch and burst into flames.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Tony Bettenhausen Indianapolis Speedway Bettenhausen Paul Russo

County Manager Blames Tax Men for Property Assessments

Maricopa County Manager Charles W. Miller says the state tax commission causes inequities in property assessments across Arizona. He spoke in response to protests over a city county 126 million bond issue on May 23. Real estate broker Michael Morris cited many under assessed commercial properties downtown and past reductions. Miller blamed the politically elected tax commission.

Phoenix UPI State Tax Commission Arizona Maricopa County Charles W. Miller Michael Morris

Industrial production up 2 percent in April

The Federal Reserve Board reports industrial production rose 2 percent in April marking a sharp one month gain and the first increase since the recession began last year.

Washington UPI Federal Reserve Board

All-Indian Ceremonial and Rodeo Tickets On Sale

Reserved seat tickets are available at the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce for the first annual All Indian Ceremonial and Rodeo to be held May 27 and 28. Saturday night ceremonial and rodeo performances Saturday and Sunday afternoons cost 2.50 dollars each. General admission at the rodeo grounds is 1.50 dollars for adults and 0.75 dollars for children.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce

Two Or More Men To Orbit

Vienna reports Radio Warsaw predicts a second Soviet manned space flight soon. The forecast says the mission, possibly with two or more astronauts, will be technically and scientifically advanced and may circle the earth for over 10 hours. Yuri Gagarin is named as a likely crew member.

Vienna UPI Radio Warsaw Moscow Yuri Gagarin

Ancient ache: dinosaurs suffered rheumatic pain says study

London reports that palaeopathologists say dinosaurs endured rheumatic attacks millions of years ago and that tuberculosis may have been among the first major diseases. Prof. D. R. Brothwell cites evidence from Egyptian mummies and a German stone age skeleton.

London UPI D. R. Brothwell Cambridge University The New Scientist Germany

Calamity Wave Plagues Communist China Crops

Tokyo reports from New China news agency describe widespread natural disasters across the mainland. Drought hail winds and snowstorms threaten crops from Shantung to coastal regions and raise fears of a third consecutive crop failure. Refugees speak of extreme rice rationing and scarce meat as famine looms.

Tokyo UPE China Today New China News Agency China Shantung

Laos cease fire holds but Lao delegation seating debated

Geneva talks stall after delay with three Laotian factions, pro Western government, neutralists, and Pathet Lao. Soviet push to seat all factions clashes with US demand to seat only the government. British mediation and IC C report influence start of negotiations.

International’ Control’ Commission Vientiane Pitish Washington Londom Geneva Commission Lord’ Home Andrei Gromyko Cochairmen International’ Control Commission Laos Deam Rusk Maurice Couve de Murville Prince Boun Oum Souvanna Phouma Pathet Lao Soviet Union United States Britain Lord Home Gromyko

Lyndon Johnson Pledges More Aid to South Vietnam

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson told the South Vietnamese National Assembly that the United States will consider increases in South Vietnam's armed forces beyond President Diem's request, and will coordinate competent military assistance to build counter guerrilla forces. He said the talks with President Diem showed a complete meeting of minds and noted Kennedy administration's commitment to counter Red aggression in Southeast Asia.

Kennedy Im Southeast Diens Johnson United States South Viet Nam Diem U.S

Devastating Lubbock Crash Kills Eight in Family

Eight members of a Lubbock area family are killed in a collision when Lt. John Carpenter’s car crashes into a second vehicle. Willie Degarte, 14, and Archie, 15, survive with other relatives. a young sister is critical. Damon eyewitness says a stop sign was run.

Lubbock Tex UPI Willie’ Degarte Willie Archie Francis White John Carpenter Reese Air Force Base Carpenter Ocie Degarte Irene Ocie Ray Dolly Fay Ben Richard Patricia Doris Jane Pearlie May King Loraine Degarte Methodist Hospital

Surprise winner shocks York race as entry shocks

A surprising victory occurs when an unlikely entrant wins a race at York. The winner’s spouse submitted the entry. The outcome drew attention as an unexpected result in today’s event.

Eight Scottsdale Students Eom Inducted Into 61 Club

Among 200 graduates at Arizona State University honored at breakfast tomorrow are Linda L Church Rob ert R Hopkins Richard Hume George L Johnston Larry Mc Donald Cynttie Patton Barbara A Thurman Marilyn J Wade. Wayne Legg James Creasman Edwards Mi Carson Marvin Palmer speak on Behind the Sheepskin Curtain master of ceremonies. The 61 Club serves as official working readers of the class.

Arizona Linda Robert R Hopkins Richard Hume George Johnston Larry Mc Donald Cynttie Patton Barbara Marilyn J Wade James Creasman Will Edwards Mi Carson Marvin Palmer Willl

Midwest areas battered by dike failure prompt prayers

Carmi residents and Sheriff Norwood call for help as Proctor notes worsening conditions and appeals for relief after dike breaches.

Money color may be changed but not the value

U S treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Smith said studies by the Secret Service and the Bureau of Engraving are testing currency color changes from green to new hues to aid handling and denomination distinction. She noted ink and color chemical issues and promised public notification when a permanent decision is made.

Elizabeth . Smith U.S Secret Service Bureau of Engraving

Incorporation Case Delayed by Desert Valley Petition

County supervisors will not decide the Paradise Valley incorporation question before next week. Committee for Incorporation filed a petition to declare the desert and mountain area northwest of Scottsdale an official town while another group challenged it. The question is expected to be settled in the courts.

Paradise Valley Besies Burns Committee For Incorporation Scottsdale

Mutual aid pact rattles AFL CIO unions in maritime sector

Washington unions including Teamsters and Longshoremen announce a mutual assistance pact to back contract talks in the maritime transportation industry. The move draws AFL CIO opposition and may raise tensions as negotiations begin across major seafaring and flag shipping groups in New York.

Washington UPD Teamsters Macitime Shoremen’s. Uniionms James Hoffa The Joseph Curran William Ve Bradley International Cition NMU Teamsters Union New York City

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