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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1961

Page

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JFK Arrives Tomorrow for Hayden Dinner in Arizona

Thousands of Arizonans will greet President Kennedy arriving at Phoenix Harbor Airport at 6 p.m. He will attend a dinner with Senator Hayden at the Hotel Westward Ho. Gov. Fannin and Phoenix Mayor Marchan will welcome him. The motorcade will route along Washington Street. Scottsdale students may be excused with note approvals.

Kennedy Ay Harbor Airport Kennedy Arisena Carl Hayden Paul Fannin Phoenix Sam Marchan Hayden Congress Washington Street Scottsdale John L. Ashe Westward Ho Camelback Mountain

Boy trades pony for chance to meet Kennedy

Sixth grade student Brent Golden traded his pony for a spot at President Kennedy's exclusive reception before a $190 dinner honoring Senator Hayden. The 12 year old saved $100 from odd jobs to buy the pony but chose the visit over the animal, hoping to study politics and report back to his class.

Brent Golden Scottsdale Sen Carl Hayden Kennedy Homer Golden Monica Taylor Hd Nixon N. &Th President Kennedy

Blizzard Sweeps Plains As Rescue Efforts Quicken

A major winter storm spreads from Arizona to Texas with blizzard winds. Rescue teams search for snowbound hunters in New Mexico and the southwest, while Mississippi tornadoes and Iowa floods add to the peril. Over 100 more people are brought to safety as crews drop supplies.

United Press International Great Plains New Mexico Arizona Texas Mexican Wyoming Lander Texas Panhandle Kansas Amarillo Tex Oklahoma City Kansas City Wichita Kan

It's Up To Reds To Accept Plan On Disarming

United States leaves it to Russia to accept a two nation negotiating committee for a disarmament treaty by June 1962. Valerian Zorin demands talks to draft the treaty for a special General Assembly session next June. Adlai Stevenson sent a resolution to Zorin and the U N to resume negotiations as the debate pauses.

United Nations N.Y UPD United States Russia Valerian A. Zorin General Assembly U.S Adlai B. Stevens Assembly Zorin Stevenson Special Assembly U.N New York

Board Denies Sign Variance On Gas Station

City board approves a subdivision sign at Indian School and Hayden Roads. Clears a fallen non conforming sign at 7101 EB Cam beck. Grants a laundry sign at 201 N Marshall. Gives qualified fence approval at 1232 E Plaza Way if traffic vision remains clear. Approves moving a business sign at 6425 E Thomas.

Indian School Hayden Roads Cambeck N. Marshall Plaza Way

Navy transport plane overdue on flight to Point Barrow

A Navy transport plane with 11 aboard was overdue on a flight from an Arctic research station to Point Barrow Alaska. The Alaskan Air Command is conducting a search and rescue operation as of press time. In Tucson the University of Arizona bowls decision looms with a Regents meeting to rule on a potential bowl invitation and likely continuation of the 10 year ban on state schools.

Point Barrow, Alaska APD Point Barrow Alaska Alaskan Air Command Tucson UPI Board of Regents Tempe University of Arizona

Falsifying Petition Names Forgery Declared by Official

The county attorney announced falsifying signatures on annexation petitions is forgery punishable by imprisonment. Deputy Prosecutor Joe Shaw urged further investigation of Scottsdale's earlier abortive annexation. The council reported H. E. Camp claimed Bob McNutt ordered falsification.

Joe Shaw Scottsdale H. E. Camp Bob McNutt John Marron Shaw Marron Sheriff's Office

Redburn Angels Audience With War Statement

Arizona Civil Defense Director Col Ralph Redburn angered about 100 at the Tucson Community Forum with pro war remarks urging a U S attack on the Russians while we are strongest militarily He predicted Tucson would be a prime target and half his talk attacked Communism Both men resigned after the event.

Tucson APS Arizona Civil Defense Ralph Redburn Redburn Scottsdale United States State Post

Kennedy mourns Rayburn death as nation bids farewell

President Kennedy said the death of Speaker Sam Rayburn cost the nation a devoted servant and unflinching friend. Senator Hayden called Rayburn an irreplaceable loss, as Republicans and Democrats paid bipartisan tribute. Ex presidents, cabinet members and colleagues joined Bonham, Texas friends in mourning the veteran leader. Kennedy recalled Rayburn’s instinctive understanding of the American system and his defense of constitutional responsibilities.

Kennedy Sam Rayburn United States Phoenix UPI Carl Hayden Sam Bonham, Tex White House Rayburn House Congress

Border Guards Delay U.S. Convoy Near Berlin

Soviet border guards stopped a U S army convoy traveling from West Berlin into West Germany over travel documents. After a delay the guards allowed the convoy to continue, an American spokesman said.

Rayburn Dies Peacefully in Bonham Texas

House Speaker Sam Rayburn dies at 79 after cancer spreads through his body. He passed away quietly in a Bonham hospital with a long career in the House and eight decades of public service. Funeral arrangements include lying in state at the Rayburn Library and burial in Willow Wild Cemetery.

Bonham Tex UPI Sam Sam Rayburn Arizona Kennedy House Wise Funeral Home Rayburn Memorial Library John Holton Rayburn First Baptist

Weather and political notes include Rayburn’s death and McCormack

Yesterday’s high reached 69 with a 42 overnight low and a forecast of little change. The central respiratory system failed, Dr. Risser called it a very easy death. In the House Rayburn’s successor is likely Rep. John W. McCormack of Massachusetts.

Risser House of Representatives Rayburn John W. McCormack Massachusetts McCormack S.E. Bartley Bonham W.A. Thomas Dallas George Lightfoot

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