30 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1961
Page
1
Scottsdale school officials face questions about the district under John L. Ashe. He defends progress, cites modern buildings, new programs, and rising Moody's rating while noting board actions on his contract.
A teacher proxy recalls reaction to a board request amid comments praising district support of Dr. John L. Ashe. The text notes perceived solid handling of district growth. The board faces a budget issue needing an extra 95,000 to 10,000 dollars.
Cloudy skies cover the area with slightly cooler temperatures. A rain chance exists. Today’s high near 66 degrees and tonight’s low around 41 degrees.
In Geneva US and British chiefs say no immediate path to a treaty as the Soviet delegate repeats an undefined moratorium. Dean accuses Moscow of cynical propaganda as observers deem a near term agreement unlikely. The three sides remain at the conference awaiting any shift in stance.
The Phoenix Planning Commission voted against reducing minimum residential lot sizes in a Mecro Arcadia tract. Proponent Myrick urged 18 000 square foot lots while Kienek floated 15 000. A Dec 13 City Council hearing may continue the appeal.
Scottsdale police seek information on a man named Gerard Quinn who passed bogus checks totaling about 400 dollars at stores including Basha's and Ean's Market on November 16 17 and 18. He may have stayed at a local motel with a brown haired woman and used a temporary Arizona license and a Tidewater Oil credit card. The description cites white male 41 5 feet 9 inches 140 pounds brown hair hazel eyes and varied eyewear.
Tass denounces 110 mile troop movements from West Germany to West Berlin as provocation and a cover for maintaining control between West Berlin and West Germany. Tass calls Gen Lucius B. Clay an organizer of the convoys and warns of new autobahn controls amid border tightenings. East Berliners report fences and watch towers across Unter den Linden blocking access to Brandenburg Gate as police erect barriers.
Katanga forces repelled Congo Republic border invaders in a clash north of Kongolo on the Kivu border. Reported casualties include 15 Congo soldiers and 2 Katanga troopers killed. two white officers were wounded. Elisabethville calls for residents to aid in the search for Indian U N major Maj Arjeet Singh missing after his driver was shot.
Dr John L Ashe, superintendent of Scottsdale schools, received a board vote to resign at the end of the current year. Board president Lester Mowry refused to provide reasons, citing an executive session held November 7, and Ashe said the action followed a long-running dispute with the board.
The city council will hear public views tonight on a 200 unit retirement residence at 6121 E Indian School. Meeting at 7 p.m. in city hall 133 E Cain SWACESEE, councilman Art Petersen and builder Art Bateman cite neighbor support with signed Yucca Drive petitions as backing amid a site described as haven for derelicts.
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