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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1961

Page

2

AFL-CIO invites Teamsters locals to quit Hoffa and join unions

George Meany leader of the AFL-CIO called a drastic plan to lure dissatisfied Teamsters locals away from Hoffa and readmit them to the federation. Meany said a closed Executive Council session vowed action against Hoffa while Sen. McClellan praised readmission moves and Hoffa maintained a cautious stance.

New York Afl-Cio James R. Hoffa George Meany Hoffa Meany Aflcio John J. McClellan Senate Oe Callate Borg Ber AFL Tole Friends Inac Teamsters Portland Ore Meatty Amnister Lane Walter Reuther United Automobile Workers Bott Reuther Detroit Emil Mazey UAW Saul of Tarsus

Nigerian foreign minister urges small nations to seize UN leadership

At United Nations headquarters Jaja urges 100 nations to challenge the big powers and resist what he calls dangerous policies that threaten global security. He criticizes the Soviet troika plan as unfriendly and says big powers bully smaller states with threat of atomic destruction.

United Nations N.Y UPI Jaja Big Global Atomic Destruc Radh Waesthe U.N

Voodoo Hex Suspect Charged in Sacramento Boss Killing

A federal grand jury charged Ernest G. Walstrom Jr. with murder after he admitted firing six shots at his former boss, Edward Edwards, at the Sierra Ordnance Depot housing area in Herlong Calif. Walstrom said a voodoo hex drove him to kill to end haunting drums. The shooting occurred on federal reservation.

Susanville Calif UPI Ernest G. Walstrom Jr Walstrom Sacramento Talal Snoopting Alex Bluwalas Sierra Ordnance Depot Herlong Edwards

Gromyko predicts peace talks after London talks with Kennedy

Gromyko said a peace treaty should be concluded and signed after meetings with President Kennedy in Washington. He met with Prime Minister Macmillan and Lord Home in London and voiced optimism about mutual understanding and peaceful solutions, while British officials saw no new proposals or positions.

Gromyko London Kennedy Washington Macmillan Lord Home Moscow

Pentagon recalls Gen Van Fleet for part time consult duties

Gen James A Van Fleet retired commander of U S and United Nations forces in the Korean War is recalled for part time consultative duty at the Pentagon. He will serve under Army Secretary Elvis Stahr starting Oct 30 as consultant for special projects from his Auburndale Florida home.

Washington UPI James A. van Fleet U.S United Nations Pentagon White House Army Elvis J. Stahv van Fleet U.S. 8Th Army Auburndale Fla Stahr

Educator Decries Overprotection By Phoenix Parents

Supt. Howard C. Seymour of the Phoenix High Schools College District says some parents are overprotecting their children who misbehave. He urged parents to let youths face consequences and said schools should notify parents when students show a lack of parental control.

Phoenix UPI Howard C. Seymour Phoenix High Schools College

Drivers' License Office To Close For Columbus Day

The Scottsdale drivers' license bureau in City Hall will be closed tomorrow for Columbus Day. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with no applications accepted after 4:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Drivers’ License Bureau City Hall

U S Explodes Nuclear Device Deep Underground

Washington reports the United States detonated a low yield nuclear device deep underground at the Nevada testing grounds marking the third announced test since resuming testing. President Kennedy ordered underground tests after Russia resumed tests on September 1.

Washington UPI United States The Atomic Energy Commission AIC Nevada Testing Grounds Kennedy Russia U.S

Colombian Army Mutiny Sparks Hilltop Pursuit

About 120 soldiers revolted under 2nd Lt Enrique Escobar and fled into the hills near Bogota. A motorized column pursued the mutineers as Escobar freed fellow lieutenant Alberto Cendales and rallied troops from an armored unit connected to ex dictator Gustavo Rojas Pinilla’s circle.

Bogota Colombia UPI Escaret Enrique Escobar Escobar Alberto Cendales Cendales Gustavo Rojas Pinilla

Charter Group Attacks Claim City Manager Can Fire Councilman

The Charter Government Committee denounces an opposition claim as fiction and seeks support at a Phoenix rally. The city election is set for November 14 with Stay American Committee opposing the Charter group which has dominated recent Phoenix races.

Phoenix UPI Charter Government Committee Charter Government Phoenix Women’s Club Stay American Committee Charter Organization Tix Price Charter Group

Boston Irishman Likely New House Speaker McCormack’s Succession

Boston congressman John W. McCormack is widely favored to become House speaker as Sam Rayburn’s illness leaves the post open. A rival is 44 year old John F. Kennedy, whose backers dispute White House involvement. The speaker’s role wields major power and a $45 000 annual pay in a Democratic leadership transition.

Washington UPI House Boston John W. McCormack Pres John F. F Donnybrook Sam Rayburn Kennedy White House McCormack Rayburn Congress Massachusetts

U S Vanguard Of 40000 Troops Lands In France

At Cherbourg France the first group of 2000 American soldiers in a 40000 strong European force disembarked from the Army transport Gen Simon Buckner. The arrival marks the surge to bolster five battle ready divisions facing the Soviet threat in Germany and the lines that support them. The ship later sails to Bremerhaven with the remaining troops. A French band played as the crowd watched the solemn moment.

Cherbourg France UPI Kennedy Europe America Red Army Germany Simon Buckner Bremerhaven

Soviet Defector and Wife Claimed Kidnapping at Schiphol

In The Hague the Soviet embassy charged Dutch military police attempted to abduct Mrs. Alexei Golub at Schiphol Airport as her husband defector Alexei Golub faced a police office inquiry. Ambassador Ponomarenko was punched by a Dutch officer during the clash.

the Hague UPI Schipohl P. K. Ponomarenko Alexei Golub Soviet Union Mrs. Golub Ponomarenko Russia

Scottsdalian Elected President Of Goodwill Group

Robert Y. Amrine was chosen president of Industries of Arizona Goodwill lus at the annual meeting. The nonprofit reported 228 204 in wages to 237 handicapped workers last year and that 68 percent of income went to workers' wages. Amrine also serves as vice president of First Federal Savings and Loan Association and holds memberships in several civic groups.

A Scottsdalian Industries of Arizona Goodwill Lus Robert Y. Amrine E. Fanfol First Federal Savings and Loan Association Valley Presbyterian Church Phoenix Kiwanis Club Masons Moose Lodge American Legion Cloud Club Arizona Country Club Goodwill

New Stamp Marks Sun Yat-sen Anniversary

Washington issue commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Chinese republic and its founder Dr Sun Yat sen with a four cent postage stamp released by the Post Office Department on Tuesday.

Washington UPI Sun Yat-sen Post Office Department

Auto Union Plans To Discuss Ford Talks Status Tonight

The UAW executive board meets to review Ford negotiations and set a Thursday target to end the strike. AMC Local 72 at Kenosha Wisconsin voted against ratifying the historic AMC contract, complicating the national agreement.

Auto Union Detroit UPI United Auto Workers Union Executive Board Ford Motor Co American Motors Neanfit Chawine Santrant Ps Vla Ford UAW Walter P. Reuther AMC Kenosha Wis

Titan Missile Contracts Awarded by Air Force

The Air Force awarded a $6.4 million contract to General Electric for Titan missile base intercom systems. Installations will occur at Little Rock Arkansas base, McConnell Wichita Kansas base, and Davis-Monthan Tucson Arizona base.

Washington API Air Force Parry M. Hoisington II General Electric Co Little Rock Ark Air Force Base McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Kan Davis - Monthan Air Force Base Tucson Arizona

County Proposes 28,544-Acre Regional Park in White Tank Range

Maricopa County officials consider a lease for 28,544 acres to serve as a regional park. The land lies about 15 miles west of Peoria in the White Tank Mountains, roughly twice the size of Phoenix’s South Mountain Park, claimed to be the world’s largest municipally operated park.

Phoenix UPL Maricopa County Peoria White Tank Mountains South Mountain Park

Harry Knowles Promoted at Motorola Scottsdale Division

Scottsdalian C Knowles promoted to assistant general manager for research and advanced development in Motorola's semiconductor products division in greater Scottsdale. He will direct IC device development and division research activities, after previously serving as Mesa transistor products product manager. He formerly worked at Bell Telephone Laboratories on transistor and switching diode development. He and wife Phoebe live with their three children at 6015 Calle Del Media.

Phoebe Harry TJ Marjorie Robert Calle del Media Harry

Pershing Artillery Missiles Hit Target on Atlantic Range

The Army's Pershing artillery missile demonstrated reliability by striking a designated target after a 150 mile Atlantic range flight. The test occurred Tuesday night as part of ongoing evaluations of the missile system.

Atlantic

Arcadia JETS To Hear Lecture On Elephants

The Arcadia Junior Engineering Technical Society will hold its second meeting of the year Friday at 3 00 p m in room 116 at Arcadia High School General business will precede a lecture by Dr Dowling ASU associate professor of physics The talk titled discovering elephants describes a mix of pure and applied research The JETS club aims to improve understanding of engineering for future engineers Arcadia JETS officers are Bob Smith president Harry Davis vice president Willie Sue Grifford secretary John Herrick treasurer and Steve Briggs librarian.

Arcadia Junior Engineering Technical Society Arcadia High School Dowling ASU Jets Club Arcadia Jets Bob Smith Harry Davis Willie Sue Grifford John Herrick Steve Briggs

Britain Embraces the Kennedy Look in Hair Trends

The London Financial Times reports Britain favors the Jack Kennedy hairstyle. The survey notes that Marlon Brando and Tony Curtis cuts are no longer popular and confirms the Kennedy look dominates current hairdressing trends.

London UPI Britain Jack Kennedy London Financial Times Marlon Brando Tony Curtis Dodo

United Nations adopts pact against child marriages and polygamy

The General Assembly approved a convention aimed at ending child marriages and polygamy. Adoption requires individual governments to ratify before it becomes legally binding in their countries.

United Nations N.Y UPD General Assembly

Pro and anti Castro demonstrators clash at United Nations

In New York, about four pro and four anti Castro groups picketed the United Nations. Police kept the two sides apart as they shouted at each other. The event ended without violence before nightfall.

New York API United Nations

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