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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1961
Page
2
Comedian Jack Paar said U S Army did not stage extra displays for his TV segment near Berlin’s concrete curtain. About 50 rifle-carrying soldiers and two colonels joined the shoot at Friedrichstrasse crossing, described as routine by a Berlin command spokesman.
Considerable cloudiness through Saturday with scattered showers and a few thundershowers in areas. Windy and cooler with highs near 93 and lows around 78. Temperatures and precipitation for the 24 hour period ending at 4am.
The Defense Department asks the Army to explain its role in filming a Jack Paar television show at the Friedrichstrasse crossing in Berlin. Arthur Sylvester calls the action disgraceful and the White House voices concern. About 50 troops and six officers were reported at the border. Senate Leader Mansfield says the incident could have been harmful amid East West tensions.
At a Valley Chamber luncheon two Scottsdale men received plaques for membership recruitment Earl Leininger earned for most new members in five months and Wally Adams for greatest effort Walter Grey won a dinner prize at the Safari for most members in the past month Georginia Karris was welcomed as a new member at the Valley Ho luncheon तह
The Scottsdale Sertoma Club viewed a film about the world's oldest trees, the giant redwoods of California, shown by Walt Howard former executive secretary of the Lumber Merchants Association. Plans for members to attend a freedom conference in Casa Grande on Saturday were finalized. Emil Salmi presided at the Valley Ho breakfast meeting.
UAW and GM pressed to resolve 16 000 plant level disputes delaying a three year contract for 310 000 workers. Pittsburgh wildcat actions, plus Mansfield and Marion walkouts, threatened car production as tensions rose over pay gains and local settlements. A plant manager's car struck a picket and a union leader said he was beaten at the Pittsburgh site.
The piece notes Western powers may withhold access to Berlin if the Red regime presses changes to air corridors. US Britain and France warned against unilateral moves that could heighten East West tensions. Bild Zeitung claimed East German air force could conduct maneuvers in Western corridors to probe Allied resolve.
The university prepares a revised faculty guide a new committee roster and draft regulations to stabilize administration. Durham of Scottsdale will deliver a presidential message on institutional character at 7 30 tonight in the Memorial Union.
Paradise Valley breeder Hal Clay takes office as the new Planning and Zoning Commission member for Maricopa County. He owns the 60 acre 3-C ranch at Shea Boulevard and Tatum and succeeds John Bonnell who resigned to chair Paradise Valley town zoning. Clay also runs cattle operations in Idaho and has led refrigeration and air conditioning firms in California.
Phoenix attorney Orme Lewis Sr was named to the state Oil and Gas Commission succeeding Anthony Deddens of Bisbee. Gov. Paul Fannin said the appointment is effective immediately and runs to December 31, 1961. Deddens resigned to join the Cochise County Superior Court bench.
A 44 year old housewife, Helen Vernon, armed with matches and gasoline, set her home ablaze and ignited fires in eight neighboring houses in a well to do area. She was subdued by officers and hospitalized in a secure ward. Arson charges planned. damage estimated at two thousand dollars for the Vernon home.
Hi Y and Tri Hi Y officers from Scottsdale and Tempe High Schools depart by charter bus for the Sky Y camp in Prescott for a leadership training conference through Sunday. Four clubs from Scottsdale High and Coronado High three more from Arcadia and Tempe High contribute attendees. John Carhart of the Scottsdale Tempe YMCA will join the staff.
President Kennedy intended to depart the White House at about 4 45 p m EDT for his 11th straight weekend on Cape Cod. He aimed to fly to Hyannis Port Massachusetts and return to Washington on Monday.
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