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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1961

Page

2

Fannin to delay Arizona Civil Defense plan after Washington meeting

Governor Paul Fannin said he would wait for the outcome of a Civil Defense meeting in Washington, D.C., before recommending Arizona’s program. He noted federal officials will discuss nationwide CD relationships, and he attached a June Hawaii Governor Conference resolution urging fallout shelters, tax deductions, stocked supplies, and an alternate seat of government.

Phoenix UPI Paul Fannin Washington, D.C Arizona Defense Robert McNamara Civil Defense Committee National Governors’ Conference Fannin Arizona House Civil Defense Committee W.F. Wipperman Jr

Western Allies Meet To Discuss Berlin Crisis

The foreign ministers of Britain France and West Germany head to Washington for a three day conference with Secretary of State Rusk to map a master diplomatic plan amid mounting Soviet threats. The Four Powers advance contingency plans to block Allied access to Berlin as the US adds 40000 troops to Europe and Britain and West Germany bring divisions to full strength. France reallocates forces from Algeria to reinforce the German border and the US plans underground and laboratory nuclear tests within a week or two.

Berlin Britain France West Germany Washington Dean Rusk Rusk United States Europe Algeria

School Safety Meeting Set in Scottsdale

J Scotty Wallace head of the Maricopa County Safety Council and PTA safety chairman calls a meeting of unit PTA safety chairmen and city and school district officials tomorrow. The gathering starts at 8 p m in the Scottsdale Municipal Building located at 131 E Main St.

J. Scotty Wallace Maricopa County Safety Council PTA Safety Scottsdale PTA E. Main St

Morocco Jet Crash Kills 77 Near Rabat

An Air France Caravelle jetliner with 77 aboard, including three Americans, crashed near Rabat in fog and darkness. All aboard were killed. Passengers included Navy officers and a variety of officials, with six crew members. The disaster follows two other major air crashes in the prior 12 days.

Rabat Morocco UPI Air France Navy Paris-to-Rabat Shannon Ireland Trans World Airlines Chicago

Scottsdale High and three high schools seek bonds for cooling labs and shops

The school board weighs two bond measures, one for elementary and one for 2250000 high school improvements including refrigeration at Scottsdale High and labs at all three high schools with expanded industrial arts. Enrollment across the three high schools is up 632 from last year to 4136.

Scottsdale High Arcadia High John L. Ashe

City Acquires New Park From Allied Homes Donation

A one acre landscaped park at Lafayette Boulevard and Monte Vista was offered as a gift by Del Trailor of Allied Homes. The $25,000 park and improvements await acceptance by the parks and recreation commission, marking the city’s first donated park property. The old Lafayette area below the park will be landscaped when it becomes city property, per Clarence Allan.

Lafayette Boulevard Monte Vista del Trailor Allied Homes Hidden Village Parks and Recreation Commission Lafayette Clarence Allan

Dr Martin outlines five point school program

Dr Martin presents a five point plan for the district. Maintain economy without cutting facilities salaries or materials. Seek area representation on the school board. Promote American ism by allowing teachers to govern misdemeanors and supervising books and curriculum. He favors administration autonomy with the board as a guiding body.

Martin

Rebuilding Begins After Carla’s Flood Devastation

Galveston, Texas reports floods and heavy damage along the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Carla. Eight looters arrested and one shot during turmoil. At least 17 dead, hundreds injured. Texas seeks federal disaster aid. Red Cross shelters emptied. planned relief center to coordinate with state governments.

Galveston Tex UPI Carla UGV Gulf Coast Oklahoma Kansas Texas Louisiana Nueces County Corpus Christi Red Cross Kennédy

City Council Approves Negotiations for Property Purchase

The council authorized talks on purchasing a parcel across Main Street from City Hall for use as a parking lot with future county office potential. Owner H G Robart offered 69 000 total at 600 per front foot with zero down and 5 percent interest until 1963. City manager noted similar land valued 400 to 467 per front foot and potential cheaper expansion sites exist.

Tho City Hall Main Street City Hall Scottsdale H. G. Robart Main First Street George Street

Bingo game ends in chaos at London theater

UPI reports Raymond Franklin presiding over a first bingo in a London theater when 50 players shouted Bingo and he found dozens of duplicate cards. Prizes numbered 50 were handed out as he checked the slips and card supply amid the surprise.

London UPI Raymond Franklin Franklin

City to assume Ditch City tiling project status

Engineers Williams and Ellis request the city take over the ditch tiling project east of Hayden Road north of Palo Verde, changing from county district to city control. All costs fall to benefiting property owners. City to re circulate petitions and reinstate as a city project to avoid legal issues.

Park McDowell Hayden Road Palo Verde Williams and Ellis Ciy

Decision Due Soon On Paradise Valley Incorporation

Superior Judge Warren L. McCarthy will rule soon on motions to dismiss the state attorney general suit contesting Paradise Valley's incorporation as a town. Joseph R. Ralston argues the petitions are insufficient. Paradise Valley attorney John E. Madden cites an Arizona Supreme Court ruling limiting court review.

Paradise Valley Warren L. McCarthy Joseph R. Ralston John E. Madden Arizona Supreme Court McCarthy Superior Court

Partly cloudy with thundershowers in mountains

Partly cloudy today through Thursday with few thundershowers in the area, mainly across nearby mountains in the evening. Little temperature change expected. Highs near 97 today and near 98 later. lows around 74 Thursday morning. Data covers the 24-hour period ending at 4 am.

House Votes to Fund Federal Transmission System for Five States

The House approved a 3.66 billion public works measure with 224 to 182 voting for federal construction of a five state transmission network to move power from the Upper Colorado River Storage Project. Kennedy urged the move, Jensen fought it, and overall debate centered on public versus private power roles.

Washington UPI House Upper Colorado River Ren. F. Jensen Clarence Cannon Dmo Kennedy Colorado Jensen Wayne N. Aspinall Dcolo House Interior Committee

Group To Sell Knot Hole Club Tickets At Schools

Volunteers from the Scottsdale Junior Women's Club and YMCA will be at Scottsdale elementary schools one half hour before class time tomorrow to sell Knot Hole Club tickets to students wishing to attend home football games at ASU. Applications were delivered to students Tuesday and must be returned and exchanged for season tickets.

Scottsdale

Furniture Stores Observe Birthday

The world’s largest group of independently owned furniture stores marks its 42nd birthday with sales events. McMahan’s operates stores at 4020 E. Thomas in Scottsdale Greatler, 125 W. Adams, and 5026 W. Indian School in Phoenix.

McMahan’s E. Thomas Greatler Scottsdale W. Adams W. Indian School Phoenix

Staples Super Save Drugs to Sell Stock in Bulk

Staples Super Save Drugs Inc a Scottsdale Arizona company will transfer substantially all stock of goods and equipment to Superex Drugs of Arizona Inc an Ohio corporation in one bulk sale. Sale to be completed by September 23 1961 creditors to file claims by that date with D Kelly Turner at 801 South Scottsdale Road Scottsdale Arizona公告

Arizona Staples Super Save Drugs, Inc South Scottsdale Road Scottsdale Staples Super Save Drugs Superex Drugs of Arizona, Inc Ohio D. Kelly Turner Arizoa

Discoverer XXX: Air Force Praises Satellite Performance

The Air Force reports the Discoverer XXX satellite performs well, circling Earth every 92.4 minutes while awaiting signal to recover its capsule. Launched from Vandenberg AFB California, the 25-foot craft follows an egg shaped polar orbit and aims to recover its 300 pound gold plated nose capsule near Hawaii within days. Seven capsules have been recovered previously.

Vandenberg Afb Calif UPID Air Force Hawaii

Faulty Cars Bring Citations In Arizona Driving Tests

Phoenix dispatch reports that Arizona will issue citations to applicants using faulty cars during state driver license tests. Earl O Clair head of the drivers license bureau says examiners will conduct mechanical inspections before tests and allow five days for repairs. The bureau plans misdemeanor charges for license holders who fail to report address changes or name changes within five days, with fines up to 300 dollars or six months in jail or both.

Phoenix UPI Earl O’clair Driver’s License Bureau O’clair Arizona

Extension Of Oak Street East Planned

City Manager Bob McNutt says an extension of Oak Street east over Indian Bend Wash will be completed within a year. Oak now dead-ends at the wash near Tonto School and resumes at Hayden Road in Cox Heights, where new Oak segment is included. The city must acquire right of way and build the street across the wash.

Oak Street Indian Bend Wash Bob McNutt Tonto School Hayden Road Cox Heights Hayden

Airliner Catches Fire Landing in Osaka Japan

An airliner carrying 50 passengers and four crew members caught fire during landing in Osaka on Tuesday. All aboard escaped unharmed with no casualties reported. Authorities investigated the cause of the blaze and coordinated evacuations and safety checks.

Osaka Japan UPI

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