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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

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Kennedy plans to keep government out of tractor-for-prisoners proposal

President Kennedy will not involve the federal government in Fidel Castro’s tractor-for-prisoners plan. He favors private negotiations led by private citizens and Cuban refugees, with congressional leaders noting the approach should remain outside official government hands. Critics call the move a bribery scheme to Castro.

Washington UPI Kennedy Fidel Castro Castro George A. Smathers D-Fla White House Sam Rayburn Smathers United States Sen Styles Bridges R-N.h Cuba

Senate Opens Debate on Expanded School Aid Bill

The Senate, after a week of discussion, approved an amendment broadening the $2.55 billion education bill to cover maintenance and operating costs. The change adds school transportation textbooks fuel and nonteaching salaries. The vote was 51 to 39, with administration aides cautious about enthusiasm. Earlier, the chamber rejected a measure to bar aid to segregated schools.

Washington UPS Senate Winston L. Prouty R-Vt Prouty Kennedy

U N and Korea Fail to Agree on Command Return

The U N Command and South Korea’s ruling military junta failed to reach full agreement on restoring ROK armed forces to U N Command control. Maj Gen Pak Chung Hi and Gen Carter B McGruder spoke of near agreement but could not settle all points.

Seoul Korea UPI United Nations Command U.N Carter B. McGruder Pak Chung Hi McGruder ROK Pak

Scottsdale School Board Budget Session Discusses Center Plan

The Scottsdale School Board will hold a 7:30 p.m. executive session to review a preliminary budget and consider new personnel. They will examine a proposed $150,000 education center planned for district property at 3811 N 44th Street.

Scottsdale N. 44Th Street

Scottsdale fights Phoenix over Water Company buyout

City Attorney Carl Roe says Phoenix plans to buy the private Indian Bend Water Co. on Scottsdale’s east side. A hearing set for 9:30 a.m. before Superior Judge Yale McFate will review Scottsdale’s injunction request and whether Phoenix would act as water proprietor or government.

Scottsdale Phoenix Indian Bend Water’Company Carl Roe Yale McFate Roe Eel ‘Scotts Juitze Judicial Branch Indian Bend Long Scottsdalians

Bids Open for Titan Two Missile Phase Two

Bids on the second phase of the Titan Two missile project will be opened Thursday at the Pioneer Hotel with about 20 prime contractors expected to participate.

Tucson UPI Pioneer Hotel

Davis dies of heart attack at age 61 in Palm Springs

Palm Springs California actress Joan Davis longtime radio and television star died of a heart attack. She was admitted to Desert Hospital with her mother and a priest present. Born June 29 1907 in St Paul Minnesota she rose as radio queen of comedy and starred in I Married Joan before film and vaudeville fame.

Bob Hope Jack Benny Miss Davis St. Paul, Minn Leroy Davis Nina George White Joan Jim Backus Jim Rudy Vailee

Youngster Listed In Fair Condition After Choking Incident

Four year old Jimmy Weitzel of Scottsdale remained listed in fair condition at Good Sa rears Hospital after an apparent choking incident Sunday night. He was ambulanced to the hospital with no surgery performed yet. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Weitzel of 301 S Kalamazoo.

Jimmy Weitzel Scottsdale Good Sarears Hospital Jimmy Robert Weitzel S. Kalarama

Ice Spot Rumor Sparks Nearby Town Debate

Local residents recall a stray remark about possible ice conditions near a lake. Officials caution that the comment is unverified while residents weigh potential safety and travel impacts.

Tense Montgomery calm masks fragile peace and guards

In Montgomery Alabama tension easing yet fragile as armed National Guard patrols watch the city. Freedom riders, led by Negro leaders, decide to continue a march after a tense weekend. A Greyhound terminal incident prompts extra guards and a hostile crowd confronts.

Montgomery Ala UPI Robert F. Kennedy Washington Alabama Montomery Martin Luther King Jackson Mississippi Greyhound Henry Graham

Foreign press weighs rioting strains Kennedy Khrushchev summit

Western European papers fear Alabama turmoil will undermine President Kennedy at the upcoming summit with Soviet Premier Khrushchev. Headlines from London papers emphasize fear and race violence as Moscow Radio denounces American society.

London UPD Europe Alabama Kennedy Nikita S. Khrushchev Montgomery Free Europe Church London Daily Mirror America Deep South London Daily Telegraph Little Rock Khrushchev Moscow Radio United States Peace Corps

Little League player suffers throat injury in yard incident

Sheriff officers report a boy resting in an oxygen tent was struck in the throat by a ball, fell unconscious, swallowed his tongue, and collapsed with no visible bruise. His doctor would not discuss any injury.

Kennedy to seek space and defense funding boost

Democratic leaders say President Kennedy will ask Congress for substantial increases in federal spending to strengthen Army and Marine divisions and expand the space program. A space message may be delivered in person with a supplemental appropriation request possibly totaling about 285 million dollars for the current fiscal year.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress Sam Rayburn Rayburn George Smathers Florida Democratic Policy Committee Senate

Kennedy vows swift pullout of marshals from Alabama

Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy told Alabama lawmakers marshals could be removed soon, saying they were sent with reluctance to curb violence. He noted local authorities must act, while stressing no long-term presence. MLKing said freedom riders would head to Mississippi as Montgomery remained tense.

Washington UPI Robert F. Kennedy Alabama John Patterson

Scottsdale pupils named as Junior Citizenship award nominees

Sixteen Scottsdale high school pupils were named as honor nominees for Junior Citizen awards. The sc hool invited twenty four juniors to the Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Scottsdale High School cafeteria where the awards will be presented by City Manager Bob McNutt. The Jaycee committee handling arrangements includes Ery Hanson and Paul Wheeler.

Scottsdale Junior Chamber of Commerce Scottsdale’High School Bob McNutt Jaycee Committee Ery Hanson Paul Wheeler

Phoenix voters weigh big bond asks in county and city measures

Voters faced two major bond questions as polls stayed open to 7 pm. Phoenix seeks 103 million for water and sewer expansion touching Scottsdale areas, while Maricopa County plans 22.95 million for a new hospital and county offices including one in Scottsdale. Turnout appeared light with precincts reporting low ballots.

Phoenix Scottsdale

Udall Wins Arizona Senate Race By 2007 Vote Margin

The official canvass shows Democrat Morris K. Udall defeating Republican Mac C. Matheson by 2,007 votes in Phoenix. The result confirms Udall's victory in the Arizona Senate race.

Phoenix UPI Morris K. Udall Mac. C. Matheson

Scottsdale considers tighter zoning rules after two public hearings

A proposed zoning ordinance in Scottsdale would restrict private property more than the 1953 regime. It requires two public hearings before taking effect and sets minimum lot sizes from 7000 square feet to up to one acre, adds five commercial classes, one for multiple dwellings, and an industrial class. Nonconforming use would continue if not interrupted, with six months for land and three months for buildings before conversion to an approved use.

Scottsdale

JFK Won't Get Golf Course For His Birthday

The White House dismissed reports that Jacqueline Kennedy gifted a small golf layout at Glen Ora Virginia for President Kennedy birthday. Acting Press Secretary Andrew Hatcher said the story is ridiculous and false noting stakes marked nine par in a cow pasture with no fairways or greens. Despite denial, Middleburg sources say workmen cleared rocks and brush as Kennedy was seen hitting balls at Glen Ora.

Washington UPI White House Jacqueline Kennedy Virginia Andrew Hatcher Kennedy Hatcher Middleburg Glen Ora Fairway

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