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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1961

Page

3

Kennedy to decide on aid for Ghana Volta project

An economic expert and a steel executive lead a delegation to Ghana to assess U S aid for the Akosombo Dam and Volta River project amid past reconsiderations and Soviet involvement. The review follows Egypt’s Suez crisis and earlier plans to aid the $196 million dam and $128 million smelter.

Washington API Ghana Kennedy U.S Volta River Clarence B. Randall Akosombo Volta Russia State Department

West Germany Launches Sub U1 in Kiel

The U1, West Germany’s first postwar submarine, to be launched by wartime ace Capt Otto Kretschmer. The 350 ton, 130 foot U boat features eight torpedo tubes and advanced electronics. it is powered by conventional engines and can remain underwater for weeks. It is the first of 12 submarines ordered by the West German navy.

Kiel Germany UPI West Germany Otto Kretschmer Amphibious Command

Hopi School Recreation In Full Swing

The after school recreation program at Hopi Elementary School, run by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation, is active under Mr. Richard Snow. Sixth to eighth graders compete in volleyball with eighth grade girls winning the school title and facing the faculty, two games won by teachers.

Coni Good Maricopa County Snow

Citizens Told Of Assessments Payment Date

Property owners were cautioned that the December 1 installment of principal and interest on assessments is due. Delinquent payments incur a 5 percent penalty, and continued nonpayment may lead to sale. City official Ken McDonald said the Improvement Law does not allow extensions or penalty waivers.

Ken McDonald McDonald

City Manager Powers Defined In Scottsdale Charter Article Three

A Scottsdale charter election article outlines the City Manager role as chief executive responsible for enforcing ordinances and overseeing franchises contracts and permits. It details appointment qualifications, duties including budget oversight, reporting, purchasing, and bond requirements, plus provisions for acting managers and removal processes.

Council

Scottsdale High Promising Actor Alan Grier Shines in multiple roles

Alan Grier of 6832 E Paradise Dr stars as Ben Whit ledge in Scottsdale Highs No Time for Sergeants and rehearses for a Scottsdale Singers concert and Paint Your Wagon. He previously played roles in Lil Abner and Peter Pan and has extensive Chicago theater training and extensive credentials.

Jan Lindersmith Scottsdale High Alan Grier Scottsdale Singers Scottsdale Chamber Opera Company Chicago Alan King and I Crown Prince Peter Pan Boris Godounov Shaw Society Edgewater Beach Playhouse Elkort Lake Wisconsin Sombrero Playhouse Phoenix Scottsdale

Arcadia Students Test Rocket Fuel

Arcadia High students Andy Smith and Mike New, under physics teacher Devon Showley, tested micrograin rocket fuel and fired a rocket reaching 3000 feet. In a separate class, history teacher Robert Finkbine demonstrated firing a musket with an unsuccessful powder charge before a later, different result. The school constitution was amended to create a student senate with one representative and one alternate from each homeroom, reporting to the student council.

Arcadia Andy Smith Mike New Devon Showley Arcadia High Robert Finkbine

Building For Tomorrow Scottsdale Hospital Drive by Visit

Scottsdale promotes its nearing City Hospital completion as a community achievement funded entirely by private subscriptions and 8 percent mortgage bonds. Donors may receive a Bronze plaque memorial and rooms are reserved for specific contributions.

Scottsdale City Hospital

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