22 May 1961
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1961
Page
1
Qualified residents of Greater Scottsdale will vote tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a large set of bond issues to aid Maricopa County and Phoenix as they accommodate population growth. The state attorney general has sued Phoenix over annexation linked to Arcadia, with Phoenix claiming the move is legally presumed valid until proven otherwise.
Voters must be tax paying property owners registered before May 6 to vote in the county bond election. Registration requires residence in Arizona for one year and in the county precinct 30 days prior. Phoenix voters must also reside within the Phoenix City Limits for the Phoenix bond issue election.
The county may raise its tax rate by up to 48 cents this year if a proposed 22.95 million bond issue passes, while Phoenix promises its 103 million bond will not increase taxes. Voters face a looming growth and space crisis as hospital and courthouse needs push for action amid mixed support and uncertain taxable valuation.
The Korean military regime decreed the dissolution of all political parties and social organizations by Tuesday, exempting academic and relief groups if they register with the Military Supreme Council by May 31. Strikes and political activity remain banned under martial law amid high tensions.
Jimmy Weitzel age four, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Weitzel of 301 S Kalrama Ave in Scottsdale, is in the intensive care section of Good Samaritan Hospital after nearly strangling last night. A sister said the boys played outdoors until dark and after they went to bed family heard Jimmy coughing and fighting for breath. He was rushed by ambulance to the hospital where doctors were unsure if an object lodges in his throat or if a throat condition hampers breathing.
Scottsdale City Manager Bob McNutt charged Phoenix made a definite bid to annex parts of Paradise Valley. He cited a bond plan of 33 million to extend sewer lines north of Scottsdale and into the valley, drawing concerns from residents near 69th Place and Coronado. Pat Downey said the disclosure confirms annexation aims, while Phoenix pledges a 103 million bond program and trunk lines north of Mummy Mountain toward Hayden Road.
Unclear remarks by an unidentified speaker reference extra Marsha items, prompting confusion over meaning and relevance. The fragmentary quote lacks context, making interpretation speculative and leaving readers awaiting clarification.
The article recalls a tense Alabama siege as federal marshals and police corral a hostile mob outside a church where Martin Luther King and hundreds sought shelter. Robert Kennedy and Justice officials worked overnight to secure warrants and an injunction to end the confrontation and keep order.
President Kennedy told a group of Soviet journalists that the Vienna meeting could yield better understanding between the United States and the Soviet Union and urged closer communications between leaders and peoples. He noted plans to meet Khrushchev in Vienna June 3-4 and described efforts following tensions in Alabama.
President Kennedy nominates Gen Curtis E LeMay to replace Gen Thomas White as Air Force chief of staff LeMay has served as vice chief since July 1957 Gen Frederick H Smith Jr will become vice chief and command general of the Air Force in Europe
Scottsdale board member Keith Turley said he is not feuding with the administration and regretted how a report suggested otherwise. He cited delays in studying a proposal for a 150000 education center and a requested report. Dr. John L. Ashe emphasized long discussion of the center and Turley’s late entry to the board.
Sheriff’s deputies investigate three arson incidents in the Scottsdale area. Two trash barrel fires at a shopping center on Indian School Road occurred at 11 40 a m. A fence fire on Cherry Lynn blamed on two five year olds was reported at 5 59 p m. A separate fire on Rogers Lane involved manure and a fence with possible deliberate setting. Ten alarms were answered, two false, between Saturday noon and Sunday midnight.
Scottsdale High School students unveil a Western titled Incident at Lost River premiering Friday at 3 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The 20 member crew, cost about 300 dollars, funds raised by student jobs, with proceeds supporting the Scottsdale High Scholarship fund.
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