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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1961
Page
2
Six Black riders refused to eat breakfast in Montgomery amid a protest over alleged mistreatment while jailed after attempting to integrate a bus station lunch counter. The fast began Friday per some sources, while a National Guard spokesman denied the claim.
President Kennedy ordered FHA to reduce insured mortgage interest ceilings from 5.5 to 5 percent, a move not affecting existing commitments. The White House said combined actions with earlier steps will save about 4.27 dollars monthly on a 15 000 home with a 14 000 mortgage, based on a 20 year term. The government will also boost secondary market purchases of government backed mortgages and lower rates through the Federal Home Loan Bank Board to spur lower savings and loan rates.
Hollywood gossip notes Joan Staley stars in an ABC TV segment of The Asphalt Jungle tonight at 9:30 p.m. PDT. the article compares her to Marilyn Monroe, discusses their similar nude photos, body measurements 36 23 37, and her hopes for career impact in film and TV.
TEMPE UPI Retired Air Force brigadier general Robert Lee Scott criticized two administrations for mishandling planning of the Bay of Pigs invasion saying weak leadership inadequate manpower and lack of liaison doomed the effort He told about 3 000 attendees at Arizona State University Military Honors Night urging officers to question leaders and to stand firm citing manpower as essential and rejecting a push-button era.
Memorial poppies are on sale in Scottsdale today. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary have set up booths in downtown and on street corners to raise funds for veterans rehabilitation and related programs.
Saturday lineup lists World of Sports at 4 00 PM, Abbott & Costello at 12, Afternoon Movie at 4 30, Bonanza at 5 45, News at 6, Leave It to Beaver at 6 30, Checkmate at 7 00, Fight of the Week at 7 00, Have Gun Will Travel at 2 30 PM, Perry Mason at 10 30 PM, plus Wagon Train and The Deputy among other offerings.
Hollywood reports Jay Speck formerly of Southern High School in South Philadelphia is cited as the mentor behind many teen idols. Frankie Avalon Eddie Fisher Fabian and Frankie Avalon praise his strict music instruction while noting his disdain for rock and roll. Elvis Presley is contrasted as an exception.
Washington UPI survey shows sharp U.S. split over Fidel Castro prisoners-for-tractors. Supporters call it humanitarian, while opponents deem it humiliating appeasement to a communist regime. Public reaction mirrors debate in Congress and editorials nationwide.
In Phoenix area petitions circulated to oppose any exchange of tractors for Cuban prisoners. Organizers led by Jack Bishop planned to present the protest to the President next week. Signers condemn private or government talks with Cuba and support overthrow of Castro with U S aid.
United Press International reports 63 people killed in traffic accidents by 12:30 a.m. EDT since the holiday began at 6 p.m. Friday, with 7 additional deaths from miscellaneous causes for a total of 70.
At 7 p.m. a fight of the week segment leads into a recap of Len and Paoli Ross as a daughter foils Perry’s plan and exposes the killer. Channel 10 airs The Case ay Garson followed by Hell Canyon Outlaws at 8 30 with Dale Robertson and Brian Keith. Channel 5 offers Adventures of Captain Fabian with Errol Flynn and Alan Ladd in late evening. Channel 12 presents Canterville Ghost with Charles Laughton and Robert Young at 10 30. Channel 1 features Canyon Grassroads in prime time.
Tempe council votes for a lift station site on the Salt River to transfer about 600 existing homes and 220 under development in North Tempe from Scottsdale to Tempe sewer service. Tempe charges 75 cents monthly versus Scottsdale 2.50 and 3.50 in North Tempe. The move affects Papago Bany homes as part of a broader municipal service realignment.
Fragmentary text discusses suspension and demerit costs, mentioning drivers and showing cause why they should not lose. The readable portion hints at a state context and penalties but lacks clear entities or a complete event.
A May 1961 Scottsdale town ordinance requires residential refuse containers of limited size and placement, prohibits scattering or improper disposal, creates town liens for unpaid disposal charges, outlines lien notice, duration, and release, and sets penalties up to 300 dollars or 30 days. emergency clause enacts immediate effect.
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