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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1961
Page
7
In a suburban UPI report residents shift from denial to preparation for possible nuclear attack. Families consider building backyard shelters while schools plan to use buildings as civil defense centers and shelter spots. Community support favors mutual protection over exclusion.
Three Cuban refugees told immigration authorities they were set adrift in an open boat by the Cuban coast guard after its vessel seized their motor food and water. They were rescued near a small key by a Greek ship and brought to Key West where they received hospital treatment. One companion reportedly died, possibly due to lack of medicine.
The Phoenix high schools college board opposes creating a Maricopa County junior college district. It urges residents not to sign petitions for an election, arguing lack of long-range planning for Phoenix College students and district taxpayers. The Maricopa County Citizens Committee for Junior Colleges plans to gather signatures to trigger an election before year’s start.
A thorough annual checkup includes blood tests for hemoglobin and diseases like syphilis, kidney function, blood sugar and cholesterol, thyroid assessment, liver tests, and urinalysis. It covers heart and eye health, blood pressure, diabetes risk, X rays of chest abdomen and GI tract, rectal exam, and a general physical to judge overall fitness and mental state.
John R. Harrell, a 39-year-old former airman leads about 100 followers on a 100-acre estate near Louisville building 15 to 20 fallout shelters along the Little Wabash River. He claims divine guidance for preparations and foresees a 7000 megaton U S attack within 12 hours with Russian paratroopers and a Mississippi Valley strong resistance led by his group.
Barbara Ann Baker, 22, of Fitchburg, Mass., is ordered to undergo a psychiatric examination before her trial for first degree murder in the slaying of Donald J. Brown. Brown’s body was found near Florence Junction in August. Baker’s brother Francis also faces charges. The defense plans to oppose the motion on Wednesday before Superior Court Judge Yale McFate.
The new federal building in downtown Phoenix will be formally dedicated Wednesday with speakers Gov. Paul Fannin and Sen. Carl Hayden. The Chamber of Commerce and the General Services Administration sponsor the ceremony, with Sherman Hazeltine, First National Bank of Arizona chairman and chamber president, serving as master of ceremonies.
In Jerusalem a three judge panel will reconvene in December to read verdicts on Adolf Eichmann across 15 counts of crimes against the Jewish people and humanity. Most Israelis expect a death sentence though no hangman exists in Israel.
Washington interprets possible dairy legislation as a response to rising milk output and falling demand. Officials cite per cow yields increasing from 4000 pounds in 1934 to 7000 in 1960 and 125 billion pounds total in 1961, with surpluses growing and no current production controls. The administration flags potential price support collapse without new limits and notes past potato price support lessons.
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