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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1961

Page

2

Goulart Presses Bid to Be Brazil's Real Chief

Vice President Joao Goulart returned to Brasilia amid talks with congressmen over restoring full presidential powers. He plans to press to repeal a constitutional amendment transferring powers to a premier, as troops stay on alert and a large crowd awaited his arrival.

Goulart Real Brazil Brasilia UPI Joao Jango) Goulart Congress War and Navy

Inauguration Delay Clouds Brazilian Crisis Rumors

The report notes warnings that Goulart's inauguration could trigger chaos or civil war. It cites a late arrival of Goulart's French-built Caravelle jetliner due to fears right-wing air force rebels might block its Brasilia landing.

Goulart Porto Alegre Brazil Heck Brasilia

Tempe Land Deal Sparks Censure Over Garbage Plan

Mayor Mort Kimsey and City Manager Bob McNutt faced censure after pursuing a land purchase to back a garbage dump despite Tempe council opposition and Scottsdale rejection. Mrs. Nigh sues for well pollution while foreclosure argues missed $10,000 payments. Wilkerson offered to buy the land but SRP assessments stalled deal.

Mort Kimsey Bob McNutt Tempe Scottsdale City Wilkerson Mrs. Nigh

Scottsdale considers school bond for refrigeration project

Taxpayers hear plan to fund a refrigeration program with bonds. If approved, funds could be available mid December and construction begin after year’s start with completion by July. Officials note past bond sales have been smooth despite high district rates.

Ashe Scottsdale Rennes Ely Beck Phoenix Refnes

City Scottsdale Council Honors Library Volunteers

The Scottsdale City Council last night recognized 83 volunteers who donated 7,655 hours to the Scottsdale Public Library. The library, run by the city with one salaried librarian, circulated over 11,000 books monthly to nearly 9,000 card holders and maintained more than 12,000 volumes. The resolution praised volunteers for keeping a cultural hub active as the library has nearly doubled activity since its 1955 opening and extended gratitude for their unpaid service, noting some volunteers exceeded 500 hours yearly.

Scottsdale Council of City of

Home Owners Demand Ouster Of Tax Officials

Phoenix Arizona Home Owners Association seeks court action to remove the state tax commission for nonfeasance in office. Secretary DeWitt accuses the commission of failing to supervise county assessors and ensure full cash value across the state.

Phoenix UPI Arizona Home Owners Association State Tax Commission Danas VeDewitt Robert Pickrelisto Arizona’State Tax Commission DeWitt Td Pickrell Commission Li Beasure

City Could Save $38,000 Interest On Bond Issue

Assistant city manager Jim Smith told the city council that refinancing the $250000 outstanding bonds could save about $38000 in interest over the next century. A new municipal issue at 4 percent could replace the current 6 percent rate and secure full title to the community center and swimming pool.

Jim Smith Smith Civic Coordinating Council

Nonaligned nations urge talks between Kennedy and Khrushchev

Belgrade hosts 25 nation conference urging immediate negotiations to avert world war. Ghana’s Nkrumah, Sukarno, and Keita to press Moscow and Washington. charter calls for nuclear test moratorium and removal of foreign bases including Guantanamo and Bizerte. Berlin stance softened by Nehru faction.

Belgrade Yugoslavia UPI Moscow Washington Kennedy Nikita S. Khrushchev Ghana Kwame Nkrumah Sukarno Mali Modibo Keita Khrushchev West Soviet Union Russia U. S Guantanamo Cuba Bizerte Tunisia Europe Tito Berlin Jawaharlal Nehru India

Taxpayers' Group To Elect Officers In Scottsdale

Scottsdale Taxpayers Association holds its final organizational meeting next Monday at 8 p m in the American Legion Hall on First Street. Organizing chair Fen ton McDonough says by laws will be submitted for member approval and the group aims to promote civic improvements while avoiding unwanted district impositions.

Scottsdale Taxpayers’ Association American Legion Hall First Street Fenton McDonough McDonough

Miss America Contestants Begin Preliminaries in Atlantic City

Fifty five contestants face preliminaries for the Miss America crown and thirty five thousand dollars in scholarships. Nineteen meet judges this afternoon for first round while eighteen wear evening gowns tonight at Convention Hall. Eighteen more compete in bathing suit runways, with Hawaii entering for a soprano solo despite laryngitis.

Atlantic.city N.J Convention Hall Atlantic City Miss Hawaii

UAW GM Strike Postponed After Talks Progress

President Kennedy urged a settlement as GM and UAW announced significant progress in contract talks. The strike deadline was pushed to 10 a.m. Monday, with leaders saying ground had shifted and a settlement could come soon, despite earlier near deadlock.

Detroit API United Auto Workers General Motors Kennedy Louis G. Seaton UAW Walter P. Reuther Reuther International Union of Electrical Workers Seaton

House approves $900 million two year school aid extension

The House advanced a $900 million, two year extension to current school aid programs. The plan would fund districts near Federal installations and sustain the National Defense Education Act to keep schools aligned with space age technology. Defense officials also prepare to alert National Guard divisions for possible Berlin crisis service, involving units in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Searchers find two missing Tucson youths in Catalina Mountains and confirm they are safe.

Washington UPI Defense Department National Guard Berlin Massachusetts Wisconsin Pennsylvania Texas Tucson Catalina Mountains Larry Wooster Daniel Feldman Box Canyon Old Tucson Trail

Defense Chief Says General Violated Hatch Act

Defense Secretary McNamara testified that Maj. Gen Edwin A Walker was disciplined for violating the Hatch Act by attempting to influence elections and using division media to promote a conservative voting guide. Walker was ousted as commander of the 24th Division and admonished by the Army. Senate panel considers wider probe into military anti-Communist actions.

Sen Strom Thurmond D-S. C McNamara Walker Germany Division

Weather Summary for Today and Thursday

Mostly fair today and Thursday with high clouds at times. Temperatures show little change. Highs near 102 today and about 101 Thursday. lows around 71 Thursday morning. 24 hour period ending at 4 am shows no significant precipitation.

400 Park Site Wins Approval for Phoenix Zoo Block

Phoenix city council approved Papago Park as the zoo site. Arizona Zoological Society named architect E. Logan Campbell to design an administration building auditorium and restaurant. Four acre mall to be developed in the former fish and game area. Animal exhibits will use native habitat planting with moats separating spectators. No decision on including Phoenix in the zoo name. Membership drive planned for mid September and possible transfer of animals from the Robert M. Tag home in Scottsdale.

New Papago Park Zoo New Zoo Phoenix Papago Park The Arizona Zoological Society Scottsdale E. Logan Campbell State Fish and Game Department Zoological Society Robert Maytag Rodgers

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