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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
1
A San Francisco AP report notes a $1,790,266 US tax claim against Las Vegas and former San Francisco betting commissioner Lesly Cohen was settled for $25,646. The writer questions why not settle large taxes similarly.
An editorial criticizes the Scottsdale District for prohibiting student participation in fundraising campaigns such as Teens Against Polio and the Christmas Seal drive. It argues that school involvement teaches civic responsibility and social functioning, warning that banning youth volunteer work limits grown responsibilities and promotes extended adolescence.
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce leads citizens to form a non profit Parking Corporation to lease and develop downtown lots. Last week 60 Scottsdale businessmen pledged $10 000 in non interest bearing loans to fund leasing and black topping for parking this Fall. This approach helps Scottsdale operate without a property tax.
A letter dated November 12 1959 from John L Ashe thanking Jim Boyd of The Scottsdale Progress for cooperation before the bond election. Ashe asks for similar support from other papers to help build a better community.
A Scottsdale Progress retrospective notes Joseph L. Willmoth’s improved condition after a severe electrical burn at a Phoenix substation. Other items include television’s arrival in Scottsdale, Mrs. J E Cullen visiting for Dale’s wedding, Irma Maas elected district director, Scottsdale Beavers football loss, a Turkey shoot winners list, John F Utter opening an insurance office, and horse show judging at the Arizona State Fair with Chamber of Commerce nominating committee members named.
A letter thanks Scottsdale and Tempe groups for hosting the Grand Lesson of the International Order of Job's Daughters in Scottsdale on November 6 and 7. Attendees praise local businesses, banks, drugstores, and service firms for donations and support, and salute Scottsdale Progress for publicity.
Saturday night vandals hurled assorted lawn furniture into the swimming pool at the Saloma apartments and fled in a car. Mrs. R. A. Henderson of 229 West Second Street notified Scottsdale police.
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