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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1961
Page
5
Arizona faces growth as the dominant issue shaping its economy and policy. The legislature debates welfare aid reassessment of property education funding and penalties. railroads and homeowners feel tax burdens shift. reassessment bills stall in committee as leaders seek a balance amid rapid expansion.
The piece notes that government control of 74.3 percent of Arizona’s 72,688,000 acres strains tax equity for private landholders. It cites big industry lures including a right to work law and favorable tax rules while citing Cattle cotton copper and tourism as major sectors and calls for data on elderly medical care funding and unemployed father aid programs.
A log cabin theft case in Alaska ends with the victim forgiving the assailant. Gust Emil Gustafson reported his cabin missing near Craggie Creek, later found dismantled and moved to shelter a family of seven led by Bryan Butler. Butler, needing shelter, agreed to repay $100 over a year and asked charges be dropped.
The Peace Corps announces a nationwide examination for overseas volunteers on October 7. The agency seeks applicants with agricultural and industrial skills for overseas service.
Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin will attend Columbus Day celebrations in Genoa next month. Russian Ambassador Soma Kozyrev said Gagarin was invited by Mayor Vittorio Pertusio of Genoa.
Staples Super Save Drugs Inc announces a bulk sale of substantially all stock and equipment to Superex Drugs of Arizona Inc, an Ohio corporation. The sale will close by September 23, 1961, with creditors urged to file claims by that date. Scottsdale, Arizona, September 12, 1961.
About 250 exiled Cuban businessmen honored Miami advertising executive Erwin Harris who won a Florida court judgment allowing him to seize 10 Cuban airplanes 3.5 million pounds of lard 42 diesel engines and more to satisfy a debt from a 1959 Cuban Tourist Commission contract Harris vows to continue pursuing assets and notes the embargo impact on Cuba while highlighting his wartime service and local civic work.
UPI report notes Wall Street reacts to Dag Hammarskjold's death with selling as markets open, intensifying on official confirmation. The Dow ends down 5.06 points at 11.24 after a day of volatility driven by Cold War fears and uncertainty about Soviet actions.
A reader argues a doctor overreacted by warning against DHE45 and Kynergen, insisting the drug can safely prevent migraines when used promptly. He cites long experience with injections, notes rare numbness, and suggests physicians may be misinformed about risks.
In Johannesburg the October vote centers on racial policy with Verwoerd urging white unity under apartheid while Graaff pushes race federation. The United Party, Progressive, and Liberal lines diverge on black voting and self government, as Defense Minister Fouche speeds up plans to train a 60,000 man all white army.
Phoenix Union High Schools College Board backs Phoenix College joining the state system. Joe Ralston, executive secretary, called it the first public statement on Phoenix College’s future. The state JC Board set an Oct 17 election in Cochise County on forming a county junior college district and approved a $74 655 budget for 1962 63 fiscal year.
American and Nationalist Chinese paratroopers will take part in eight day joint air maneuvers in southern Formosa starting next week. The U S Formosa Defense Command announced the exercise will run for eight days beginning early next month.
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