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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

Page

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McDonough Elected President of Scottsdale Taxpayers Group

Fenton McDonough a 34 year old local attorney was elected president of the Scottsdale Taxpayers Association formed to watchdog city government and schools. Ben Goodman Paul Dauwalder and E G Scott named officers as the group adopts bylaws and plans a drive while preparing for a public meeting on the city charter and street improvement disputes.

Fenton McDonough Scottsdale Taxpayers Association McDonough Beaul All Caste de McDonough E. Third Scottsdale

German Youths Escape After Border Clash In Armored Truck

Three East German youths aged 18 to 22 rammed a double barrier at the Com munist Berlin checkpoint toward Hamburg in a four ton truck with makeshift armor. Reds fired 15 rounds but the refugees escaped unharmed. The incident was one of several border flare ups with a bystander wounded by a tear gas grenade and at least nine others reportedly fleeing to West Berlin.

Hamburg

Local Weather Report From Kiva School Text

Weather report compiled by eighth graders notes yesterday's high around 91 and low 60 with falling pressure. Sunrise at 6 34 a m and sunset at 5 53 p m. Forecast calls for slight cloudiness and mostly fair conditions with increasing breezes. High near 92 today, low around 61 tomorrow.

Tucson Children Stricken by Paralyzing Illness

Public Health Service experts in Phoenix said identification would take another week. Seven Tucson children have fallen ill with fever weakness and paralysis. Virologists suspect polio but other viruses remain possible. Victims include Luis Robles two Elizabeth Flores seven months and Cynthia Carner two with four earlier cases also affected. Three are in iron lungs.

Phoenix UPI U.S. Public Health Service Tucson Pima County Luis Robles Elizabeth Flores Cynthia Carner

Public Hearing Set on City Zoning Change

The planning and zoning commission tentatively set Monday November 6 for a public hearing on a proposed new city zoning ordinance. The plan would replace the current outmoded ordinance with twelve zoning types, including six for residential housing, and then move to the city council for final passage after a hearing.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Homeowners Meet Tonight in North Scottsdale

The North Scottsdale Homeowners Improvement Association plans an 8 o'clock meeting in Western Savings community room. Ted Early notes city discussion on electric street lighting. council had struck an Arizona Public Service Co. agreement from tonight’s agenda for lack of contract review.

North Scottsdale Homeowners Improvement Association, Inc Western Savings’ Community Room Ted Early Association Arizona Public Service Co Camelback Miller Roads

Miller Quits PV Council. Jenningson Replaces Irv Miller

John F. Jennings, longtime Arizonan, named to the Paradise Valley Town Council to replace Irv J. Miller who resigned over the town zoning ordinance. Jennings founded the Paradise Valley Improvement Association and served as county chairman of the American Red Cross Disaster Committee. The council adopted the zoning and subdivision plat ordinances at a special meeting.

John F. Jennings Paradise Valley Irv J. Miller Miller Pat Downey Jennings North Tatum Road Paradise Valley Improvement Association American Red Cross Disaster Committee John Bonnel Leonard Deehan Irv McMahon Hugh Milliken George Andrews Jack E. Cook Philip von Ammon

Western Wear urged for Scottsdalians by mayor

Mayor Mort Kimsey urged Scottsdale residents to wear western clothing during the tourist season from November through April to boost Scottsdale's image as The West's Most Western Town. He said the measure aims to retain charm and attract visitors, with chamber officials predicting the strongest winter tourism season in history.

Mort Kimsey Scottsdale West Kimsey Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce

Scottsdale Woman Slain and Boy Friend Wounded in Tragic Killing

Joyce Kugler 47 was shot five times in her home at 6908 E Edgerhont. Stanley Yarnall Jr. 42 was wounded twice and is in critical condition at Good Samaritan Hospital. Clarence Kugler 58, the estranged husband, is jailed awaiting charges after confessing to the double shooting.

Scottsdale Joyce M. Kugler E. Edgemont Clarence Stanley Yarnall Jr Phoenix Scoottsdale E. Edgerhont Stanley R. Yarnall Jr 10Th St Good Samaritan Hospital Clarence B. Kugler California Charles Ellison Kugler Bill Bettcher Roanoke Bettcher Yar

Scottsdale Considers Finance Director Post In City Hall

Scottsdale's city council plans tonight to create a new finance director position to handle growing city accounting duties. Several applications have been received though no formal call was issued, with a proposed $600 monthly salary, and interviews for a full time city attorney begin soon.

Scottsdale Bob McNutt George Post McNutt Eastside Kent Huson Willmoth and Huson

Scottsdale Wins Temporary Stay Over Tempe Sewer Plant Plan

The Arizona Supreme Court issued an alternate writ of prohibition preventing Tempe City Court from proceeding in the case this morning. Tempe accuses Scottsdale and Fisher Construction Co. of violating city ordinances by starting a sewer plant without a permit. Both defendants face Tempe court appearances later this month as Tempe has five days to answer before final court decision. Scottsdale seeks a permanent writ of prohibition.

Scottsdale Tempe Supreme Court Fisher Construction Co

Khrushchev offers to delay Berlin deadline if Allies seek talks

Premier Khrushchev proposed delaying the year end Berlin peace treaty deadline if the Western Allies show readiness to negotiate. He announced Moscow would end its current nuclear test series by month end after a 50 megaton detonation. He asserted the West could settle Berlin on a mutually acceptable basis and reiterated insistence on a rapid German solution.

Moscow UPI Nikita Khrushchev Berlin Sema Cvulgleod Vi Ols Wis Womunist Party Russia Kremlin Khrushchev East Germany Alread Vienna Kennedy West Berlin United States

Officials React Cautiously To Nikita's Speech

Washington observers greeted Khrushchev’s Berlin remarks with caution while awaiting the full text. State Department and White House officials noted translations and summaries may not reflect the tone, as he proposed a relaxed year end Berlin deadline amid warnings of war.

Nikita Washington UPI U. S Nikita Khrushchev Berlin State Department Khrushchev Moscow White House Pierre Salinger White

Schools To Hire Air Guard Subs

Scottsdale School Board meets at 7 30 p m to discuss hiring three replacements for teachers called to active Air National Guard service. Departing are Walter Armistead English Coronado High and Robert McChesney and Robert Montgomery sixth grade at Ingleide and Supai Elementary. The board canvasses Oct 3 election votes and names Dr Steward Flaschen as new member Jane.

Air National Guard Scottsdale Walter Armistead Coronado High Robert McChesney Robert Montgomery Ingleside Supai Steward Flaschen Jane

Mystery Virus Hits Children in Tucson Area

Three additional cases of a mysterious virus raise Tucson area child cases to seven. The latest victims are Luis Robles age 2 and Elizabeth Flores age 7. Arizona Health Department officials say findings point to polio but conclusive results may take days. No other Arizona reports have been filed.

Tucson UPI Pima County Luis Robles Elizabeth Flores Cynthia Carner Phoenix State Health Department Arizona

Notice to Subscribers for Scottsdale Daily Progress Delivery

The newspaper offers a special evening delivery service from the office up to 6 p.m. Readers should call their carrier-salesman or contact WH 6-3441 if the paper is not received at a reasonable hour.

Scottsdale Daily Progress

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