Thant Opens Talks On UN Aide Appointments
Acting Secretary General Thant begins a weekend of consultations on deputies to complete his UN cabinet. He named Bunche and Arkadev as top advisers and signals others may join as undersecretaries.
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1961
Page
2
Acting Secretary General Thant begins a weekend of consultations on deputies to complete his UN cabinet. He named Bunche and Arkadev as top advisers and signals others may join as undersecretaries.
In Belize British Honduras, 23 helicopters from the U S Navy carrier Antietam ferried medical teams and supplies to aid survivors. The death toll hovered near 200, with looting and unrest following the 200 mph winds and 10 foot waves. 125 British marines joined police to curb theft as Belize and nearby Stann Creek faced heavy damage.
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson told a Texas Tech audience that the Soviet Union cannot match the United States nuclear arsenal. He cited 600 heavy bombers, additional medium bombers, six Polaris submarines with 96 missiles, and many intercontinental missiles, stressing the US would prevail if forced to war while pursuing peace.
Funeral services for Fredrick W. Beckman will be held at 3 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary Chapel. The 62 year old restaurant owner died Thursday at his home 601 East Fourth Street. Interment follows in Kankakee Indiana. Survived by brothers Ernest C and Arthur L both of Kankakee.
UPI reports Civil Aeronautics Board member Whitney Gilliland predicts supersonic airliners could be a reality within ten years. He cited lower fares from higher volume and preferred U S development before Soviet progress, as he spoke at a regional airport study committee meeting in Los Angeles.
The Scottsdale Senior Women's Club will donate $100 and books for the children's library at the upcoming City Hospital. Club president Mrs Harold Jackson will present the gift during National Children's Book Week observances from November 13 to 19.
Phoenix UPI reports sharp disagreement among land interests at a House Public Lands subcommittee hearing led by Rep. Gracie Prost. Stakeholders including state representatives cattle raisers and mining interests spoke as State Land Commissioner Lassen submitted a written statement urging a 60 to 90 day state preference period. Arizona reportedly holds around 40,000 acres of public domain.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk arrived in Seoul on a 24 hour trip vowing firm American support for South Korea. He praised President Park Chung Hee and the new government for tackling long standing problems and noted U S rehabilitation aid after the 1950 fighting. He pledged continued assistance as Korea progresses.
Workshops and special meetings wrapped up at the University of Arizona as the Arizona Education Association concluded its convention. Arthur Corey executive secretary of the California Teachers Association urged 700 delegates at the banquet that education exists to help youths make wise personal decisions.
Two organizations urge Scottsdalians to support fights against crippling diseases. The Muscular Dystrophy Association plans its annual drive on November 28. Arthritis campaign chair Columbus Giragi cites 42 000 local sufferers and appeals to women’s groups to assist. MD campaign head James C Gregory asks interested parties to call AM 5 4711.
Four more fatalities on Arizona roads raise the state toll to 429 in the past 12 hours. Victims include Louis Reed Boughan in a Show Low crash and a man tentatively identified as William Krause near Phoenix. Other wrecks occurred near Camp Verde and Nogales with two dead and two injured.
Frank Sharkozy 67 a native Hungarian dies in Tucson A rosary service is set for 8 p m Tuesday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel and a 9 a m Wednesday requiem mass follows at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Entombment will be in Racine He leaves a widow Ruth three sons Carl Frank Jr a daughter Anna Szmutko a brother Fred Blake a brother in law Frank Tasnedi 14 grandchildren one great grandchild and was a retired moulder member of Haly Name Society and Woodmen of the World in Racine.
A 1000 strong capacity audience cheered the Scottsdale Chamber Opera Company's production of Paint Your Wagon at Scottsdale High School. Elliott Savage led with a wide vocal range while Claire and Glenda Folk choreographed lively dances. Alan Gilbert directed the show with expert stagecraft and Lotan Lotan provided striking sets. Tonight at 8 p.m. tickets $2 adults $1.50 students.
Rebels in Algeria indicate willingness to seek a self determination vote as a path to independence. Vice Premier Belkacem Krim says Europeans in Algeria would receive guarantees and cooperation with France would be arranged, easing past negotiating obstacles. Krim spoke to United Press International while in Morocco for the seventh anniversary ceremonies of the Algerian War.
Phoenix Arizona State Fair opened with Gov Paul Fannin and Miss Arizona Suzy Webb among dignitaries. Over 30 000 visitors crowded the gates as schools closed for the Arizona Education convention. Officials expect more than 300 000 attendees over the 10 day fair.
Temperatures and precipitation data for 24 hours ending at 4 am covers Albuquerque Bakersfield Bismarck Boise Boston Brownsville Chicago Denver Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Fresno Helena Kansas City Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis New Orleans New York Oakland Oklahoma City Palm Springs Pittsburgh Red Bluff Reno Sacramento Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Spokane Thermal Washington Cottonwood Douglas Flagstaff Ft Huachuca Gila Bend Globe Grand Canyon Kingman Payson Phoenix Prescott Show Law Tucson Winslow Yuma Guaymas with a value of 18.
In Phoenix the Hayden testimonial dinner set for November 17 has six new senators adding to the guest list. The additions are Senators Kerr Hruska Muskie Hartke McGee and Anderson. President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson will also attend.
Harvard specialist Dr. Sidney Farber told a national cancer conference that tremendous progress has been made in treating cancer with drugs and chemical agents. He cautioned that control of the most common cancers is not yet achieved and timing remains unpredictable.
The City Hospital Scottsdale Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Monday in the Safari Hotel convention center. A coffee will precede the business meeting and plans for the 1961 Orchid Ball will be discussed.
In San Antonio two party leaders clash in a special 20th District congressional race to fill Paul Kilday's seat. About 80 000 voters decide between Henry B Gonzalez Democratic liberal and Lyndon Johnson endorsee and John Goode Republican militant conservative backed by Eisenhower. The contest features Kennedy ta lkups and campaign ads highlighting party visions.
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