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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1961

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New U S Troops Patrol Berlin Border Line

American troops newly arrived in Berlin began armed patrols of the East West border to familiarize with the line and the wall built by Communists. West German convoys arrived last week. overnights saw escapes across the border and heavy Communist police presence with tear gas and steel grilles installed in the city.

Berlin UPI West Germany East Germany West Berlin East Berlin

Udall Plans Visit to Salt River Indian Reservation

Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall will visit the Salt River Indian Reservation Thursday for a crude lunch and talks with tribal leaders. The five day Arizona study by Udall and a new interim Indian affairs advisory board aims to aid self sufficiency equal citizenship and full participation for Native Americans.

Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall Salt River Indian Reservation Arizona Udall

Eastside Annex Drive Nearing $8 Million Mark

United Citizens for Scottsdale Annexation nears an $8 million valuation goal from 18 700 residents as 2 984 households back the move to Scottsdale with 339 opposed. George Tracy says $7 878 361 counted with more to come and invites annexation workers to a Wednesday Scottsdale American Legion Hall meeting. He aims to meet a November 26 deadline.

United Citizens For Scottsdale George Tracy Tracy First St

City Manager Post Attracts Large Applicant Interest

Mayor Mort Kimsey said the city has received a substantial number of applications for the vacant city manager post. The position, left open after Bob McNutt’s resignation, is being advertised in a professional city manager publication and will likely run again. No filling date has been set.

Mort Kimsey Bob McNutt Kimsey

Gas Station Hassle Seems Up in Flames

Butler Homes residents clash with a new gas station at Coronado and Granite Reef. Attorney William Anderson questions legal action while City Attorney Osmond Burton hints at limited options as officials weigh zoning issues and posting requirements.

Butler Homes William Anderson Coronado Granite Reef

Phoenix Votes Tomorrow in City Election

Phoenix residents vote tomorrow on mayor and six city council seats from two tickets. Charter Government led by Mayor Sam Marchan seeks a seventh straight win. Stay-American Committee is led by W Buckner Hanner. Incumbents deny links to a communist conspiracy while candidates include Thomas Tang Ray Pisano Jay Hyde Preston Brown Edna McEwen and William Garland versus Wesley Darby Mary Larkin Ted Mac Donald Thomas Davis Aubrey Moore.

Phoenix UPI Charter Government Sam Marchan W. Buckner Hanner Thomas Tang Ray Pisano Jay Hyde Preston

Leak Forces Delay in U.S. Mercury Orbital Flight

At Cape Canaveral a leak of concentrated hydrogen peroxide in a Mercury capsule halts a planned orbital test with a chimpanzee aboard. Engineers must repair the vessel, pushing any manned US orbital flight into January or February, likely delaying the program into next year.

Cape Canaveral Project Mercury U.S

United States and Britain urge resumption of nuclear test ban talks

The United States and Britain formally asked Russia to resume Geneva negotiations on a nuclear test ban around Nov. 28, while signaling readiness to meet even if Russian tests continue. Washington warned it would pursue underground tests or atmospheric tests if needed, and condemned Russia for an intensive testing campaign since Sept. 1.

Washington UPI United States Britain Russia Moscow State Department United Nations General Assembly Kennedy U.S Geneva

Three Scottsdale High Schools Plan Senior Orientation

A combined college orientation night for seniors from three Scottsdale district high schools is set for tomorrow at 7:30 in the Arcadia High auditorium. Twenty eight colleges and universities plus the armed forces will be represented, with Rexer Berndt of Arizona State College at Flagstaff giving the opening talk.

Scottsdale Arcadia High Rexer Berndt Business Administration Arizona State College Flagstaff Antioch College Arizona State University University of Arizona Barnard College Brigham Young University University of California California Tech Chapman California Lutheran College Claremont Mens College Claremont College For Women Cleveland Art Institute Cornell University Cottey College Eastern Arizona Junior College Grand Canyon College Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mills, Notre Dame Pepperdine College Princeton University Randolph-Macon Seven College Conference Stanford Yale Fresno Occidental Taylor University

Norstad outlines NATO force gains and stalled ally efforts

General Lauris Norstad told a Paris conference that NATO forces in Central Europe will rise to about 25 divisions by 1962, up from 15 to 16, as Berlin crisis prompts stronger commitments. Elvis Stahr urged greater allied defense effort to deter a Soviet attack, warning Western Europe could become a devastated frontier if not stopped promptly.

Paris UPI Lauris Norstad North Atlantic Treaty Organization Europe Berlin Norstad NATO Atlantic Alliance West Stahr Kennedy America United States Red Army Western

Nehru predicts war unlikely during Berlin crisis visit

Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said war is unlikely in the foreseeable future as the Berlin crisis shows signs of easing. Speaking before a Hollywood studio visit, he noted India will not build fallout shelters and commented that Soviet Union and Red China have somewhat different aims today.

Hollywood UPI Jawaharlal Nehru India Berlin Nehru Statesman Soviet Union Red China

Scottsdale Council Eyes Hydrants and Lights Deal

The Scottsdale City Council plans to discuss contracts for street lights with Arizona Public Service Co and Salt River Project adding 14 more lighted streets. The package includes twelve 6,000-lumen incandescent lights at about 50 dollars monthly and a hydrant supply from Phoenix with about 50 hydrants at a 3 dollar standby fee. Also on the agenda are sewer bond interest payment timing and property appraisals for 11 parcels.

Scottsdale City Hall Anne Bince Aat Bahtiner Tfan Lcyucsune Sutl Ubwuue Arizona Public Service Co Salt River Project Phoenix Sanitary Sewer Revenue Sewer Revenue Fund

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Caps 1961 Membership Drive

The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce drew 35 new members in its 1961 drive ending this weekend. Randy Harrison won the Top Hand award with five new members, followed by Jim Coleman with four and Chuck Crowl and Wally Adams with three each. New members receive 14 months of benefits for 12 months of dues.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Randy Harrison Jim Coleman Chuck Crow Wally Adams Ralph Ross Chamber

Local Weather: Partly cloudy with cool temps and winds

Yesterday's high reached 76 degrees with a low of 47 this morning. Barometric pressure is falling. Sunrise was 6 57 a.m. and sunset 5 27 p.m. Today's forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and cool temperatures with a high near 78 and a low around 48 tomorrow morning.

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