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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1961

Page

2

Tower asks if Walker may publicly defend self

Sen John Tower asks the Pentagon to grant Maj Gen Edwin A Walker a public defense against charges that led to his removal. The 973 page Army transcript shows Walker invoked Article 31, citing self incrimination, after being admonished and relieved of command in Germany for alleged attempted influence over soldier voting and indoctrination with extreme right wing views.

Tower Defense Robert S. McNamara Walker Army 24Th Infantry Division Germany

Coronado Students Start Daily Swim Classes

About 650 Coronado High School students join daily swim classes at Scottsdale Municipal Pool. 314 girls and 340 boys enroll across five periods from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. five days a week. No fee is charged. pool use is donated by the city. district provides personnel.

Coronado High School Scottsdale Municipal Pool Clarence Allan Coronado

Judges study committee nears report on county judiciary needs

A special committee named by association directors, chaired by William P. Mahoney with Powell Gillenwater and Monroe McKay as members, will report on possible lawsuit and related matters by Oct. 16. County Manager Miller estimates annual salaries and rented quarters could cost about $100,000 per judge until a new county building is ready, within a 10 percent budget increase limit, and notes finding suitable rental space near the courthouse may be unlikely.

William P. Mahoney Powell Gillenwater Monroe McKay Miller

ASU Freshmen Orientation Events Schedule

At ASU Thursday morning, students begin with a gymnasium check in by alphabetical group. Evening activities include two meetings per gender and receptions for off campus groups at 7 p.m. and assemblies at 8 p.m. A 5:30 p.m. picnic sponsored by the Religious Council and Freshman Orientation Committee kicks off events. At 6 p.m. Thursday students paint the Tempe Butte A, then a 7:30 p.m. pep rally. Friday and Saturday feature Fresh Splash a movie and a mixer following registration before classes resume Monday.

ASU Tempe Butte

Street Numbers Will Get Study

Scotts dale Growth Committee to study street naming and numbering. City Manager Bob McNutt says the group will serve as a citizens advisory panel to the city council with appointments expected Sept. 19. The council earlier reached an impasse on numbering and will direct the issue to the new committee.

Scottsdale

Scottsdale developer leaves Mesa hospital after Verde River crash

Leaves Thom Hickey a Scottsdale developer and electronics official left Mesa Southside Hospital to day after treatment of injuries suffered when his rubber raft collided with a boulder in Verde River Labor Day. Hickey was in a coma for some time after being dashed against the rocks.

Thom Hickey Scottsdale Mesa Southside Hospital Verde River Labor Day Hickey

Brenham Welcomes Refugee Baby Named Carla Jean

A refugee mother Mrs Bill Galloway from Liverpool Texas gave birth to a daughter named Carla Jean in Brenham Texas after fleeing Hurricane Carla. The newborn is reported doing fine amid the displacement of about five thousand people.

Brenham, Tex UPI Carla Bill Galloway Liverpool Tex Brenham Carla Jean

JFK Won’t Reply To Ike Statement On Cuba Plans

Washington dispatch reports the White House refusing to comment on Dwight D. Eisenhower’s claim that no invasion plan for Cuba existed before leaving office. Ike told GOP lawmakers at Gettysburg that the only plan was to train and arm Cuban rebels, noting the rebels lacked a recognized leader.

Washington UPI White House Dwight D. Eisenhower Cuba Andrew T. Hatcher Eisenhower Gettysburg

Scottsdale Taxpayers Association forms new board

A new organizational step was taken as the Scottsdale Taxpayers Association approved a board of directors at a meeting held in the American Legion Building. Incorporators Ben Goodman Paul Dauwalder and C B Moore will meet later to formally elect the directors some of whom have not yet confirmed willingness to serve.

Scottsdale Taxpayers’ Association American Legion Ben Goodman Paul Dauwalder C. B. Moore

Kennedy to talk with neutralist delegates on Berlin crisis

President Kennedy plans a frank reception for two Belgrade non aligned delegates Sukarno and Keita as part of push for talks with Khrushchev on Berlin. Nehru and Nkrumah already urged Moscow for negotiations while Khrushchev signaled possible East West talks and warned against delaying a German peace treaty. Checkmate NATO drills begin as an allied defense test in Istanbul.

Kennedy Belgrade Sukarno Mali Mabido Keita Nikita S. Khrushchev Berlin Jawaharlal Nehru India Ghana Kwame Nkrumah Moscow Heita Washington Zarushchev Russia Khrushchev Soviet Union Istanbul Turkey Atlantic Alliance NATO

Victory Over Reds Should Be Goal

DENVER United States and its allies must not seek peace with Communists but victory, said George K C Yeh at the American Legion 43rd national convention. He warned negotiations would legalize gains and blamed fear and lack of unity in the West for weak responses to Soviet pressure. Nixon to address dinner. Truman to speak at closing session.

Denver UPI United States George K. C. Yeh American Legion Yeh Presi Dent Kennedy East Berlin Nikita Khrushchev Richard M. Nixon Harry S. Truman

Plans Readied For Retirement Guest Ranch

A 200 unit retirement guest ranch is planned on the site of the old Brownmoor School at 62nd Street and Indian School. The Rochester Park Corporation, funded largely by Canadians, will acquire Brownmoor Estates. Construction is set to begin in October with E. L. Farmer & Sons as contractor. Two story apartment style units will surround landscaped courts with service commercial fronts. A use permit was granted by Scottsdale Council earlier this year and final FHA approval is expected within 30 days per attorney Ten Shumway.

Brownmoor 62Nd Street Rochester Park Corporation New York Brownmoor Estates Corporation Charles Polechek E. L. Farmer & Sons Indian School Road Scottsdale Ten Shumway

Eisenhower Presses Freshmen GOP on Spending and Berlin

Former President Eisenhower urged 37 first term Republican congressmen to curb domestic spending and said the 1964 campaign will center on domestic issues. He toured his Gettysburg farm, commented on the Berlin crisis, and avoided endorsing Nixon's 1964 bid. He defended Allied decisions on Germany and favored U.S. return to nuclear testing but supported the incoming president making his own choice.

Gettysbug UPI Eisenhower Gettysburg Berlin

Charles H Evans dies during Albuquerque visit

A 78 year old Scottsdale man Charles H Evans of 6740 Stallion Rd died Saturday while visiting Albuquerque New Mexico. A retired sales representative in stationery and office furniture he had lived in the Valley since 1904 after moving from Decatur Illinois. Survivors include his widow Ella a daughter Mrs E W Duchame of Scottsdale five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Scottsdale Charles H. Evans Stallion Rd Albuquerque N. M Valley Decatur, Ill Ella E. W. Duhame

Scottsdale School Board Set Bond Vote Agenda

The Scottsdale School Board will sign a formal request for a $1,775,000 bond on October 31. The vote seeks taxpayer approval to build a new Mohave Elementary and add structures to several existing schools while upgrading seven campuses with refrigerating improvements.

Scottsdale Mohave

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