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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1961
Page
3
Anton io Bertondo a 42 year old Argentinian finishes the first successful round trip English Channel swim. He was in the water 43 hours 15 minutes as crowds greet him.
Rosary will be recited for Marie T. Martin of 2920 N Rolano Drive who died Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Native of New York City moved to Scottsdale from Merrick New York four years ago. Survived by husband James H Martin daughter Patricia two sisters and a brother. Requiem High Mass at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Interment in St Francis Cemetery.
Congressman John Rhodes R Ariz will head a discussion on Unenjoyment Whose Problem at the National Association of Manufacturers conference in San Francisco October 10. He recently served with a congressional group studying unemployment.
A. L. Bud Meyer of 4232 E Mitchell has been promoted from senior trust administrator to assistant trust officer at the Valley National Bank head office in Phoenix.
Congress targets a Saturday night adjournment after finalizing a year-end action on the Kennedy Peace Corps. The foreign aid bill remains the main obstacle with Senate and House totals at 4.196 billion and 3.657 billion respectively. Senate probes consider Gen Walker testimony on military warnings and nuclear power concerns loom as Symington cites Russia tests.
Don Miller of North Pole and his wife chose the name Merry Christmas for their newborn daughter at a ceremony near the Santa Claus House. The event took place Thursday and drew local attention in the community known for its holiday theme.
Senator George Smathers asks Defense Secretary McNamara to brief the nation on radioactive fallout protection. He proposes a 30 minute radio and television appearance with specialists to inform the American people what the real situation is today.
The Senate defeated a motion to kill the compromise bill extending the Mexican farm labor program for two more years. The 40-34 roll call left final action for today, with Sen. McCarthy seeking to restore Labor Secretary for wage power over both domestic migrant and Mexican braceros.
Senator Styles Bridges, 63, hospitalized after a heart seizure, was reported in satisfactory condition. He is a five term senator and chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. Doctor J Dunbar Shields described the condition as serious but not critical with a prognosis several days away and no visitors except immediate family.
Republican lawmakers from Washington tour Arizona to discuss national and international issues. The Paul Revere Panel includes Melvin Laird Steve Derounian Peter Frelinghuysen and Bob Michel with stops in Flagstaff Phoenix Tuscon and Yuma before California on Oct 2 3.
Hollywood star Rose mary Clooney plans to file for divorce from Jose Ferrer after eight years of marriage. Clooney, age 33, reportedly told friends she and Ferrer have not gotten along for a long time. The couple has five children and was long regarded as one of Hollywood’s ideal unions.
The Masters Mates and Pilots on the West Coast call meetings across Pacific ports to map next moves as a no work policy lingers. A Taft Hartley injunction expired, with picket actions pending discussions on perishables and cargo, while East and Gulf Coast contracts remain signed and shipments largely unaffected.
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