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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1961

Page

5

Rival Turns Man Into Human Torch Fatal Harlem Apartment Fire

In New York a husband, Sammy Kinney, 23, was doused with gasoline by rival William Boyer, 30, and set ablaze at a Harlem apartment. Kinney ran through the unit and leaped from a third story fire escape, sustaining burns over most of his body. Kinney died early today as Boyer was arrested on felonious assault and arson charges and held for a Friday hearing.

New York UPI Sammy Kinney Kinney William Boyer Harlem Hilda Boyer

Scottsdale Charter Provisions On Utilities Records and Officer Rights

The document details municipal utility powers and service extensions, public records publicity, officer bonds and oaths, charter designation, and continuity of current officers and offices. It outlines council authority to establish and regulate utilities, ensure access to records, bonding requirements, and the continuation of present offices as the charter takes effect.

Charter Provisions Preserve City Powers and Continuities

The document details continuances of offices boards and contracts under the new city charter. It specifies that existing offices and agencies retain powers until changed or abolished by the council and that records property and duties transfer accordingly. It governs pending actions ordinances and charter amendment processes.

Insidious Bridge Charm Plagues Suburbia, Says UPI Writer

In a lighthearted column, Jack V. Fox recalls bridge as a social force in suburbia. He notes players reveal traits from dramatic tantrums to stubborn confidence, contrasting golfers and noting marital strain, commuter train rituals, and the social quirks around bidding and passing.

Dag Hammarskjold Crash At Ndola Blamed On Pilot Error

An aviation expert tentatively blames Dag Hammarskjold crash on pilot error near Ndola. Fatigue or unfamiliarity with Ndola airport cited as possible causes. No evidence of sabotage found, though rumors persist.

Ndola Northern Rhodesia UPI U.N Dag Hammarskjold Here

Panama Seeks New Canal Treaty Talks

Panama's President Roberto Chiari announced in Panama City that he has requested negotiations for a new Panama Canal treaty. He cited past payments of 1.93 million dollars annually to Panama and urged recognition of Panama's legitimate rights, including flag parity on Canal Zone official buildings. Native leaders say Panama receives less than its fair share of Canal revenues.

Panama City Panama UPI Roberto Chiari Panama Canal

Coffee Prices to Drop Two Cents a Pound in Stores

Retail coffee prices will fall by two cents per pound Monday in many groceries nationwide after A P and Grand Union announced cuts following wholesale price reductions. Instant coffee remains unchanged.

New York UPI A&p Grand Union

Berlin Crisis Week Opens With Core Negotiation Hopes

Washington officials say this week may decide if Russia and the West can base formal Berlin talks on a shared framework. Dean Rusk reports limited but bright progress from New York talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, signaling clearer positions and reduced pressure from East Germany. Khrushchev aims for a Kremlin decision by mid-October on broad negotiations as Gromyko plans Moscow return.

Stewart Hensley Washington UPI U.S Russia West Berlin Dean Rusk Kennedy New York Andrei Gromyko Rusk Gromyko Washington Newport A.I Moscow Communist Party Congress Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev West Berlin

Local Student Joins ASC Shrine of Ages Choir

Dick Cornwall son of Mr and Mrs E K Cornwall Scottsdale is among 49 students selected for the Shrine of Ages Choir at Arizona State College Flagstaff Millard H Kinney director The fall schedule includes Esquire Escapades Oct 26 27 28 participation with the Oratorio Choir and the Northern Arizona Symphony in Faurel s Requiem in December Also planned is the annual spring tour.

Dick Cornwall E. K. Cornwall Scottsdale Shrine of Ages Arizona State College Flagstaff Millard H. Kinney Esquire Escapades Northern Arizona Symphony Faurel

Powell Loses Round To GOP Over House Office Space

Rep. Carroll D. Kearns defended a two room suite for GOP clerks of the House Education and Labor Committee. He padlocked the door and posted a guard late Sunday, preventing eviction by Rep. Powell who was in Europe. Powell did not send emissaries to challenge the action.

Pete Ellis Washington UPI Carroll D. Kearns R-Pa Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y House Education and Labor Committee Powell Kearns Napoleon New York Europe

Cub Scout Pack 442 Reorganization Meeting Noted

Cub Scout Pack 442 schedules a reorganization meeting at 8 p.m. in room 30 of the Navajo School. Parents of boys aged 8 to 10 are invited. The pack is sponsored by Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ.

Scottsdale

Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Remembered in Mystery

Aimee Semple McPherson was called the Evangelist with Sex Appeal and Gods Greatest Saleswoman. Critics noted her showy sermons and three marriages amid a career shadowed by kidnapping rumors and her death. Her ministry grew from $100 and a tambourine to a $36 million empire with 749 churches.

Los Angeles UPS Aimee Semple McPherson Angelus Temple Bible College United States Canada

No More Talks Set In Strike

Miami (UPs) No further bargaining talks were scheduled as the strike against Inspiration Consolidated Mining Co. entered its fourth day today. About 1,200 IAM workers are idle after walkout. Electricians union may join, with talks expected. A key issue is a 51 cent differential paid at Miami Copper Co. not extended to Inspiration workers.

Miami UPS Inspiration Consolidated Mining Co International Association of Machinists Electricians Union Miami Copper Co

One third of world freed from hunger study reports

A U S Agriculture Department study using 1958 as a base projects 1962 and 1966 food production and nutrition. It finds one third of humanity free from hunger but two thirds still face malnutrition, with shortages concentrated in the tropical southern areas and the Far East.

Washington UPI Agriculture Department Canada United States Europe Japan Oceania Latin America Africa West Asia Far East Asia Communist Asia Red China Red China Latin America Department

Tax Foundation Statistics Point To Tax Rises

The Tax Foundation released a booklet titled Federal Fiscal Issues noting seven major U.S. fiscal problems. It compares 1929 taxes at 10.7 percent of the net national product and 1960 taxes at 28.6 percent, with the net national product rising from 95.8 to 460 billion dollars.

New York UPI The Tax Foundation, Inc United States Foundation Congress the Foundation

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