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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1961
Page
2
Arizona House liquor study committee endorsed a 2 percent sales tax on liquor and a new licensing system. The plan would raise about 1 million dollars for schools. The group also backed increasing No 6 on sale and No 9 off sale licenses by 10 percent annually over 10 years.
Tempe based Arizona State University announced two research grants. The National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases renewed funding of 6887 dollars to continue Valley fever studies. The National Institutes of Health awarded 8457 dollars to explore biochemical aspects of water pollution.
The Central Arizona Chapter of the Industrial Engineers Society of America was named the nation’s outstanding chapter at a Detroit convention banquet last night. Dr. C B Gambrell of Tempe accepted the Gross Close award for the chapter, with president Forrest R Smith of Scottsdale listed. The honor reflects member status, service, dedication, and programs.
Scouts at Tonto School received awards at a joint Court of Honor in Papago Park Amphitheater. Packs and troops from Scottsdale area schools earned Webelo, Wolf, Bear, Lion, Tenderfoot and merit badges, with leaders Don Ford Jim Scott and C. C. Biehl presenting honors to Scouts including Brian Scott John Corrigan James Moorehead Ted Schaffer Kenny Boren Dana Biehl and Bruce Smith among others.
Representative John E. Moss criticizes Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara as giving a gross disservice to the United States by his Senate remarks. Moss argues the nation needs full understanding of dangers facing Americans in a crisis filled world rather than heightened secrecy.
Paris officials halted plans for Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to attend the Paris Air Show set to run May 26. Security concerns cited possible overlap with President Kennedy's arrival, with conflicting reports on Gagarin's expected appearance.
In Jerusalem UPI reports Hans Globke, West German Chancellor Adenauer aide, named in Eichmann trial. A 1941 Nazi meeting document links Globke to plans confiscating Jewish property while Eichmann was not present. Prosecution argues Eichmann led the extermination program even as he claims to be a minor figure.
Labor Secretary Goldberg and FAA chief Halaby warned two unions and seven airlines that the cockpit rights feud may go to Congress if not resolved. The President's mediation commission opened talks urging a settlement to avoid legislative action.
General Lyman Lemnitzer told Congress there has been a deterioration in the international situation over the past year though the likelihood of general war is not greater. In closed testimony before the House Armed Services Committee he warned of war starting by accident or escalation of a small conflict. A heavily censored version of his remarks was released.
James A. Murphy former president of Arizona Sand and Rock Co. is accused of failing to file federal income tax returns for 1955 and 1956 in Phoenix.
The obituary notes White and his son Dorland D. of Phoenix and daughter Mary Knoles of Upper Montclair New Jersey. No brothers and three sisters reside out of state. The Rev Frank Knouse will officiate and interment is in Camelback Cemetery.
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