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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1961

Page

2

Space Agency Says America Will Be First on Moon

Washington reports Congress backs Kennedy plan for a five year program of 7.0 to 9.0 billion dollars to reach the moon by 1970. NASA would rise to 1.78 billion, with a 130 million Apollo boost and 76 million for the new massive Nova booster.

Space Agency America Washington UPI Congress Kennedy Russia United States Robert S. Kerr Dokig Overton Brooks D-La Senate House Space National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Moon

Freedom Riders May Get Suspended Sentences

In Jackson Mississippi Judge James L Spencer expected to give suspended sentences to 27 Freedom Riders for disorderly conduct and refusing to obey an officer after they used segregated facilities at the Jackson bus station. The group from Montgomery Alabama faces up to a year in jail and fines but token penalties are anticipated. A second group of six to seven riders including white professors plans to depart New Orleans for Mississippi under COR sponsorship.

Jackson, Miss UPID Freedom Riders Alabama Mississippi Deep South Jackson James L. Spencer Spencer Montgomery Ala Yale New Orleans New York City Congress of Racial Equality

Fate of federal school aid hinges on House vote

Washington reports the Senate approved a $2.5 billion three year education aid program for public schools. The House Education and Labor Committee backed a similar measure, with both plans allocating $850 million annually to states for three years. The political fight centers on amendments and party lines as leaders expect a tough battle in the House.

Washington UPI Senate Kennedy House Democratic-Republican _ coalition Tules House Education and Labor Committee

Wives Separated By Taxi Ride Violence Ends In Find

Two women left alone with car trouble were approached by two strangers who offered help. One stranger rode away in the women's car with a second man following in a sedan. A taxi driver pursued but lost the car. The women's bodies were discovered hours later about a mile from the reservoir.

Morris

Motor Freight Rates Boosted in Arizona

The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a 5 percent general rise in motor freight rates in Arizona. The increase takes effect June 15 and follows a hearing in the spring. The Arizona Motor Transport Association, representing most line haul truckers, requested the boost.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Corporation Commission Arizona Arizona Motor Transport Association

Weather outlook with cooler spell and mountain showers

The forecast covers today through Saturday with high temperatures near 97 today and 96 Saturday morning. Considerable cloudiness tonight and Saturday with a few light showers mainly in mountain areas. Breezy afternoons and slightly cooler temperatures across most sections.

Scouts Pack 444 to Hold All Indian Pow Wow

Cub scouts in Scottsdale Pack 444 sponsored by Scottsdale Elks Lodge No 9148 close their year with an all Indian pow wow and campfire ceremony at 7 30 p m in Papago Park. The first place Roosevelt Council pack won its honor at the Scout Exposition. Attendees are asked to wear Indian regalia and follow torch lit paths from the entrance to the Botanical Gardens on McDowell Road.

Scottsdale Papago Park Botanical Gardens McDowell Road

Chamber Official Honored by Wranglers Club Luncheon

Owen Dean, Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce assistant manager, was guest of honor at a Wranglers Club luncheon at Hotel Valley Ho. Earl Leininger presented a plaque for outstanding chamber recruitment work. Rolly Feltman gave a Polaroid camera. Dean departs June 1 for Bisbee to become chamber manager. Bob Hyde named Wrangler of the Month for April.

Owen Dean Scottsdale Earl Leininger Dean The Wranglers Rolly Feltman Chamber Bisbee Chamber of Commerce

City Calls Bids On Sewer Bonds

The city council set 7 p.m. on June 27 for bids on 700000 general obligation bonds and 700 sewer revenue bonds. Bond agent Joe Reisner Sr. outlined retirement by 1985 and interest at five percent or less. Proceeds will fund the new sewage disposal plant and the Hayaen Road main.

Joe Reisner Sr Hayaen Road

Twins Split Classes Aim for Separate Fields

In Scottsdale, two sisters educated apart in Africa have pursued distinct paths joining art and fashion design. Mrs. George Rocker notes the trend of keeping daughters in different classes to foster individual talents. The families anticipate a busy month with new starts and cross‑country moves.

George ‘Rocker

Hewitt Named Building Inspector

Hewitt, 41, appointed building inspector replacing Walter Donn who resigned. Hewitt is married with three children and is a graduate of Gannon College in Pennsylvania.

Hewitt Mason Je. Hewitt Shen Maces Gannon College Pennsylvania Walter Donn

Kennedy creates tri partite panel on missile base disputes

President Kennedy established an 11 member commission to handle missile site labor disputes and issue directives guiding unimpeded space program work. Labor Secretary Goldberg named chair to halt strikes and slowdowns. three public, labor, and management representatives join the panel.

Washington UPI Arthur J. Goldberg U.S Kennedy Goldberg Bor Commission William E. ‘Simkin Federal Mediation ‘Service Oac

Annexation Signings Questioned After Void Resolution

Curtis led the annexation effort but the action was declared void and the taxable value of property in the annexed area listed as 367000 dollars. The committee reported 258000 dollars for the area as withdrawn before official action and could not secure key hires.

Curtis Heannexa Aimnahires Béachey

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