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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1961

Page

3

Laos Princes Fail To Agree On Premier

Three rival Lao princes met for four hours in Ban Hin Heup but could not agree on selecting a premier for a proposed coalition government. Boun Oum urged submitting names to the king for approval while Souvanna Phouma and Souphanouvong demanded the king rubberstamp the princes choice, heightening civil war risk.

Laos Ban Hin Heuf UPI Boun Oum Souvanna Phouma Souphanouvong Pathet Lao Savang Vathana Souvanna Rubberstamp

Plans Progress For $5 Million Indian Hospital

Plans progress for a $5 million 200 bed Indian hospital to serve Arizona tribes. Dr James R Shaw says an architect will be hired and construction could start within two years. The facility will anchor state Indian health with treatment for children trachoma heart congenital defects and nervous disorders. The current hospital is 32 years old with 47 beds in three buildings.

Phoenix UPI James R. Shaw Division of Indian Health Indian Hospital Shaw Arizona Indian Health

Scottsdale United Church of Christ to Build First Educational Unit

Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ plans the first unit of an ultra modern center on 5 acres at Cam elback and Granite Reef. The initial educational unit costs 80 000 with 28 000 pledged over two years. Congregational Board of Missions contributes 5 000 and endorses a 5 000 loan. The design by Fred Weaver and Richard Drover features a copper or concrete tile bell roof and a circular sanctuary to seat 450 plus 100 in folding chairs. The project aims for eventual 1 500 congregation with services 9 30 and 11 and youth and men’s activities. The unit will be ready by March 1.

Granite Reef Camelback Scottsdale Fred Weaver Richard Drover Phoenix Lee J. Smallsteed Jr

Arizona Savings Probe Begins

A Maricopa County grand jury opened its investigation into the defunct Arizona Savings & Loan Association. Judge Thurman swore the panel to secrecy as 38 witnesses were subpoenaed and a bench warrant was issued for one missing juror, Robert M. Waches of Chandler. Eugene Warren of Phoenix was chosen foreman.

Phoenix API Maricopa County Arizona Savings & Loan Association E.R. Thurman Charles Ronan Thurman Robert M. Waches Chandler Area Eugene Warren

Scottsdale High Council Members Visit North High

Four Scottsdale High senior student council members visited North High School at 1101 E. Thomas Rd for an exchange to gain ideas on student government. They joined North's executive council, toured the campus, and attended a full council meeting before planning a return visit to Scottsdale in November.

Scottsdale High Scottsdale High School North High School E. Thomas Rd Arizona Association of Student Councils North High Four Fist North Charlie AASC

Hamburg Train Wreck Leaves 33 Dead in Canal City

The Hamburg disaster raises the death toll to 33 with 49 injured after an electric passenger train slammed into a stationary work train on an elevated curve over the city canal. Rescue crews worked through the night as officials questioned a track supervisor and described the mangled scene.

Hamburg Germany UPI Gerhard Hoelzl Fire Department Alfred Messer Messer Hoelz

Soviet Writer Criticized For Poem On Anti-Semitism

Moscow based author Evgeny Yentushenko faced criticism from a conference of young poets for violating party lines with his poem Babiyar. Komsomolskaya Pravda, official organ of the Soviet Young Communist League, reported that the piece mixed ideas and challenged accepted life.

Moscow UPI Evgeny Yentushenko Soviet Union Communist Party Komsomolskaya Pravda Yentushenko Soviet Young Communist League Kiev Ukraine

Mesa Man Faces Criminal Charges For Kidnaping Attack

Clifford Jackson Young age 35 faces charges of kidnaping involving bodily harm and assault after luring 71 year old Joseph Stephan to a vacant lot, beating him and robbing him. Stephan, a retired mining engineer, said a man claimed to know his wife’s whereabouts and that she deserted him with his $71,500 life savings. He reported losing $2,800 to the assailant.

Phoenix UPI Mesa Clifford Jackson Young Joseph Stephan Stephan

Kennedy designates National Forest Products Week

President Kennedy named the week of October 15 as National Forest Products Week and urged the public to focus on the importance of U.S. forests. He asked citizens, industries, and officials to consider conservation, use, and stewardship of forest resources during the observance.

Washington UPS Kennedy U.S

Fianna Fail loses majority as Ireland votes in tough election

In Dublin the Fianna Fail party led by premier candidate Sean Lemass fails to secure a majority after Eamon de Valera retires. Sinn Fein collapses from four seats. Labour holds balance of power with a possible minority government. Coalition talks begin as Dail convenes for the new premier.

Dublin UPI Eamon de Valera Fianna Fail de Valera Sean Lemass Ireland Dail Sinn Fein Irish Republican Army Northern Ireland Labor Party Brendan Corish Labor Fine Gael Lemass

Teenage Girl Freed Of Count In Death Case

In Phoenix authorities said Virginia Blethen 18 of Fitchburg Mass was freed of an accessory to murder charge and will testify in the Barbara Baker trial. Barbara Baker 22 of Boston is accused in the slaying of Donald J. Brown 22 whose body was found near Florence Junction last August. Blethen Baker and others were arrested in Los Angeles. Blethen’s case was remanded for a preliminary hearing after she claimed she followed a deputy sheriff’s advice.

Phoenix UPI Maricopa County Virginia Blethen Fitchburg Mass Barbara Baker Boston Miss Baker Donald J. Brown Brown Florence Junction Miss Blethen Francis Eleanor Denny Billy Joe Killinger Los Angeles Justice Court

Weather snapshot for 24 hours to 4 am report

Temperatures and precipitation recorded over the last 24 hours ending at 4 am show readings across multiple stations with rainfall amounts and temperature highs and lows. Data indicates variable precipitation and cooler overnight conditions in several locales.

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