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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1961

Page

2

Army Readies Acceptance of Anti Communist General Walker Resignation

Maj. Gen. Edwin A Walker plans to leave after 30 years of service to protest military censorship. Walker says he will continue anti Communist efforts as a civilian. He was removed from command of the 24th Division in Germany over alleged political activities linked to right wing groups. He rejects retirement pay and criticizes military overreach, aligning with calls to expose gagging of the armed forces.

Washington API Edwin A. Walker Germany Walker Texas John Tower R-Tex Stephen M. Young Dohio Coonel Europe UPI Army Senate Armed Services Committee Congress U.S. Military Academy United States Army

Kennedy seeks help from Democrats sharing views in office

President Kennedy pressed for electing Democrats who align with his housing and urban policy aims to ease federal cooperation. He toured New York with Mayor Wagner and campaigned for New Jersey Governor candidate Richard J. Hughes, urging state parties to stay in step with national programs. He mocked James Mitchell over debates, recalling Nixon’s debates.

Washington UPI Kennedy Robert F. Wagner New York City Richard J. Hughes New Jersey New York Wagner LaGuardia Airport Harlem Broadway Park Avenue Trenton N.J Hughes War Memorial Building Democratic Party James P. Mitchell Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Mitchell

Legion Confab Promises Red Threat Debate at Grand Canyon

The American Legion midwinter conference opens tomorrow at Grand Canyon with a keynote on the Communist threat to schools free press churches and homes. An Americanism Forum will feature Dean W P Shofstall Arizona State University Truman Davis of Mesa and Dr William N Henry and B R Van Buskirk of Phoenix. About 450 Arizona legionnaires are expected. Will iam W Barnard national vice commander will speak at 3 p m.

American Legion Grand Canyon Americanism Forum Dean W. P. Shofstall Arizona State University Truman Davis Mesa William N. Henry B. R. van Buskirk Phoenix Arizona Legion William W. Barnard Butte, Mont Tomorreyw

Convoys Enter West Berlin Under Western Rights Probe

UPI reports three US military convoys entered West Berlin through the Soviet zone to assert access rights. The first convoy of 40 soldiers a Jeep and four trucks arrived from Helmstedt without incident while two more convoys of similar size were expected later. Soviet checkpoints reportedly allowed passage with no interference.

Berlin UPI United States West Berlin Helmstedt Helmstedt-Berlin

JFK to Stay in Paradise Valley Mansion During Phoenix Visit

President Kennedy will use a $250,000 Paradise Valley home for a Phoenix stop amid the Carl Hayen testimonial dinner. Mr and Mrs Leonard will move out of their Marshmallow Hill residence to accommodate the President. Mrs Leonard said she is flattered and awaiting Secret Service details.

Phoenix UPI Kennedy Paradise Valley Carl Hay B.J. Leonard U.S. Secret Service

Four Men Die As Plane Crashes In Blizzard Near Pueblo

A twin engine plane carrying four men including Carlyle C. Madson president of P. Motor Electronics Inc. crashed into a mesa 30 miles southeast of Pueblo during a blizzard. Killed were Madson 50 of San Diego pilot Paul Miller 30 of La Mesa Vernon L. Parish 32 of Denver and Henry J. Tannell Jr. 30 of La Jolla all affiliated with the electronics firm. Rancher Henry Knight on Butler Ranch reported hearing a noise like an engine just before 10 30 a.m. Chief Deputy M. C. Forester blamed severe snow and loss of altitude for the crash.

Calif Henry Knight Butler Ranch Pueblo County M. C. Forester

Annex move hinges on contiguity to Phoenix

The city considers an annexation of four square miles including White Gate and Hidden Village with several motels. Carl Roe and Charles Duccy warn the plan may fail if it relies on prior ordinance 405 to be legal, since 405 cut across the area. Roe expects the annexation map publication to confirm contiguity while Donna Culbertson asserts the land has long been contiguous to Phoenix.

White Gate Hidden Village Carl Roe Charles Duccy Phoenix Arizona Canal

Walker resigns Army post citing ruined career to serve country

Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker declares his career in the U S Army ruined and resigns from command stating he cannot accept retirement while the nation is at war and in need of a substitute for defeat He aligns with MacArthur on executive power and urges Congress to act for national defense and liberty.

Walker San Antonio Subcommittee Douglas MacArthur Legislative Branch Gen. Walker Congress United States

British Bomber Crashes On Highway Near Omaha

A British Royal Air Force Vickers Valiant crashed on a four lane highway near Offutt AFB 10 miles south of Omaha. Six airmen escaped with minor injuries one with a broken leg. Witnesses described a wall of flame as the plane slid across the road.

Omaha, Neb Royal Air Force Offutt Air Force Base Strategic Air Command Omaha

Patriots Unlimited plan protest at Yugoslav plane shipment

San Diego a group calling itself Patriots Unlimited prepared to stage floating pickets across San Diego Harbor to block a shipment of U S jet training planes bound for Yugoslavia. The group urged tugboat operators and harbor pilots to hinder the Yugoslav ship due to arrive Nov 14.

San Diego UPI Patriots Unlimited San Diego Harbor U.S Yugoslavia Jack M. Williams the Harbor Department

Rusk urges Japan to aid poorer nations at summit

Secretary of State Dean Rusk told Japan's top economic officials that Tokyo must assume a larger role in aiding underdeveloped countries. The U.S. aims to boost aid approaches, citing personnel training as a bottleneck, while pledging a $2 billion rise in imports over the coming year.

Hakone Japan UPI Dean Rusk Rusk U.S

Family Problem Panel Planned At Tonalea

A panel program titled Cris is in the Family will be held November 14 at 8 p.m. in Tonalea Elementary School. Local residents Dr John A. Martin Rev Kenneth Stephens and Nicholas Udalls of Scottsdale join Dr Gary R. Anderson and Larry Corcoran. Ray Curtis will moderate.

Tonalea John A. Martin Kenneth Stephens Nicholas Udalls Scottsdale Gary R. Anderson Arizona State University Larry Corcoran The Arizona Highway Patrol Ray Curtis Kpho Radio Martin

Civitan Talk Planned by State Civil Defense Director

Col Ralph Redburn of Scottsdale the state Civil Defense director will address Camelback Civitan Club next Wednesday. The Camelback group has about 30 members meeting weekly at the Arizona Ranch House Inn. Civitans run a Claxton fruit cake sale each holiday season with net proceeds going to the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind.

Ralph Redburn Scottsdale Civil Defense Camelback Civitan Club Robert Sligar Arizona Ranch House Inn N. Central Civitans Arizona School For

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