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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

5

Western State Teamsters Seek Wage Hikes in 11 Western States

San Francisco up news says Teamsters plan resumed talks June 5 with western truck firms over a new contract covering 100000 members in 11 western states. Hoffa presided as union seeks 50 cent local driver raises and 38 cent long distance raises, plus arbitration removal, enhanced pension and health contributions, more sick leave and vacation. Bay Area truckers not involved. employers cautious about arbitration changes.

Teamsters Western James R. Hoffa

Eichmann Testimony Details Romanian Jewish Slaughter

In Jerusalem the prosecution reports Adolf Eichmann drove about 300000 Romanian Jews to death and fought to block any emigration or escape. Witnesses described his insistence on extermination details and his veto of Palestine emigration for Romanian Jews including children.

Jerusalem UPI Adolf Hichmann Gestapo Romania Eichmannn Palestine Eichmann Iron Guard

Labor Dept reports near million seek extended jobless aid

The Labor Department said about 924,300 claims were filed for extended unemployment benefits under new antirecession law. Regular state program claims fell for the 11th straight week to 2,494,900 while new jobless claims declined to 308,100. Insured unemployment under federal-state programs stood at 6.1 percent for the week ending May 6.

Washington UPI Labor Department

Airlines say women do not need extra baggage allowance

The Civil Aeronautics Board backed current baggage limits after surveying airlines who opposed more space. Officials noted women travelers often carry lighter loads but more space on newer planes could offset any gain. the board labeled the idea discriminatory to male passengers and called the issue a dead duck.

Washington AFT Civil Aeronautics Board CAB W.o.m.é

Kennedy to visit Brazil early in July

Foreign Minister Afonso Arinos told a television audience on Monday night that President Kennedy will visit Brazil early in July. No confirmation could be obtained in Washington.

Rio DE Janeiro UPD Afohos Arinos Kennedy Brazil Washington

Arizona Commission weighs targeted phone rate hikes

The Arizona Corporation Commission considered Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co proposals to raise Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan area connection and service charges not a general rate rise. The plan would boost Phoenix and Tucson connection charges to 8 dollars from 5.50 and move and service fees. intrastate long distance would be lowered to the nearest penny. No intervenors appeared and officials said the increases may forestall a general rate request.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Corporation Commission Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co Tucson Commission The Williams Walter Robert Dodge

New York March of Dimes Raises 27 Million

The 1961 March of Dimes in New York collected about $27 million, down 2.5 million from the 1960 drive, per the National Foundation announced Thursday.

New York National Foundation

Crossword Puzzle Clue List From Yesterday

A yesterday puzzle page lists many clues including long legged bird tests courtyards sun god piece for one apron nickname shut up ceremonial bees attorney gastropod mollusk altar end caudal appendage and many more across and down entries with scattered misspellings and truncated phrases. The puzzle features numerous numbered across and down clues covering animals foods parts of speech and geographic references with partial entries and garbled OCR text.

Dickname Eagie’s Nest

Supreme Court orders DuPont GM stock divestiture

UPI report notes Republicans press for tax relief for recipients of unsolicited stock dividends tied to DuPont General Motors settlements. The Court ruled DuPont must fully divest 63 million GM shares due to a Clayton Act violation. Case returns to Judge LaBuy for final decree as Congress debates remedies to ease future dividend distributions.

Washington UPI DuPont - General Motors Supreme Court E. I. DuPont “de Nemours ‘and Co General’ Motors la Buy DuPont Justice Department John J. Williams R-Del Senate

Scottsdale men elected to ICA officers at meeting

Three Scottsdale residents were elected to ICA offices during a recent meeting in the Community Room of Western Savings. Tom Watkins of AiResearch became section president, Fred Pratt of AiResearch is treasurer, and Robert Learnes of Motorola Inc. was named delegate at large. Other officers include Peter Stein of ASU vice president, William Droll, and Fred Litterman. Installation will occur at a Desert Rose Motel dinner on June 14.

Scottsdale Tom Watkins AiResearch Fred. Pratt E. Oak Sr Robert Learnes Patricia Lane Motorola Inc Preter Stein Arizona State University William Droll Sting Eter Honeywell Correspon Fred Litterman Desert Rose Motel van Burens Phoenix

Former Arizona Editor Ralph Herron Dies at 81

Globe AP dispatch reports Ralph E. Herron former Arizona newsman and 33 year managing editor of the Arizona Record in Globe died May 8 in Worthington Minnesota at age 81. He retired several years ago.

GLOBE APD Worthington Minn Ralph E. ‘Herron Arizona Herron Arizona Record

Isian Critics of LBJ Action Abroad in Asia

Reports from Saigon to New Delhi show Lyndon B. Johnson praised for his open manner but criticized for lacking firm statements on Laos. Critics feared a retreat of U.S. anti-Communist defense to the Mekong, while offers of aid were seen as incentives to support Asia policy.

Tokyo UPD Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Asia Saigon New Delhi Johnson U.S Laos United ‘States Mekong United’ States

Arizona Bank honors Scottsdale staff with service pins

Bank officials and employees in Scottsdale received distinctive service pins at a recognition ceremony. Dorothy Schlosser, Thomas Road and office manager Richard Houseworth, and staff members John Torretti Teresa Green Carol Graham and Reba Flower were honored for five years or more. Twelve additional employees earned pins for one to five years of service.

Arizona Scottsdale Dorothy Schlosser Scottsdale Thomas Richard Houseworth John Torretti Teresa’ Green Carol Graham Reba Flower Bank

Airlines Sets New Record Flight From New York to San Francisco

The Boeing 707 Astrojet, with 65 aboard, completed the New York to San Francisco flight in four hours 43 minutes. Captain Harry L. Clark piloted the liner, which arrived in San Francisco at 9 01 p.m. PDT after departing at 7 18 p.m. EDT Monday.

San Francisco American Airlines New York Astrojet Harry L. Clark

Unclear fragment hints at Albania purge death toll

A fragmented Athens report cites foreign diplomats and newsmen claiming a purge in Albania under Hoxha. The claimed death toll is given as 53,600 from a population of 1,625,000, though details and sourcing remain uncertain.

Albania Athens Hoxha

State faces tax shortfall versus budget projections

Phoenix report notes state revenue falls short of budgeted expectations by a significant margin. Officials consider revenue-raising steps and spending controls to close the gap.

Phoenix

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