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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1961

Page

2

Early Debate Slated In U N On China Seat

United Nations planners move toward early debate on admitting Red China to the U N General Assembly. The Steering Committee sent two China representation items to the floor, one from the United States and Western powers, other from Russia.

U.N China United Nations N.Y UPI General Assembly Assembly World Parliament United States Russia People’s Republic of China U.S

Sewers to expansion areas eyed by Canyon Utilities

Canyon Utilities seeks western expansion for sewer service. Private firms would own mains and disposal plants or contract with cities. Customers pay for extensions and receive repayment via a share of receipts. state utilities director compares model to private water firms.

Canyon Utilities Scottsdale Phoenix Clyde Corbitt State Utilities Division State Corporation Commission

Local blazes cause minor damage and quick fires

A trash fire at 4:17 p.m. at 415 W Earls was extinguished with no damage. A car fire at First Avenue and Pima Plaza at 4:45 p.m. involved a vehicle owned by Gary Voorhees and caused only small damage.

Scottsdale W. Earls Gary Voorhees E. Willetta Phoenix First Avenue Pima Plaza

Harriman Returns From Asia Trip

U. S. roving ambassador W Averell Harriman returned from Southeast Asia and said there has been progress toward forming a national coalition government in Laos. He met with two of the three Laotian princes leading factions locked in civil conflict.

Geneva UPI U. S W. Averell Harriman Southeast Asia Laos Harriman

De Gaulle Warns Free World Not To Retreat Before Soviets

In Langogne France President Charles de Gaulle urges the free world to resist Soviet pressure. He arrives for the third day of a four day southern France tour and plans talks in Paris with party leaders on relinquishing emergency powers. He insists there can be negotiation on cold war issues but not under threats.

Langogne France UPI Charles de Gaulle Free World de Gaulle Paris Soviet Union Wrarce

Autumn Brings Cool Weather

Summer ended near midnight as the Weather Bureau forecast cooler first week of autumn. The autumnal equinox occurred at 11 43 p m with the sun overhead at the equator. Arizona’s five day forecast calls for temperatures about six degrees below normal and colder air moving southward with scattered showers and snow flurries expected this weekend.

United Press International Weather Bureau Arizona

APS Explains Meter Policy Informs on water service and gas pilot light

Don Roberts of Arizona Public Service explains meter-set policies. Water must be turned on at a home before a serviceman can light the pilot on a water heater. The customer must be at home or provide access for servicemen to turn on gas equipment.

Electric Company Don Roberts Arizona Public Service Office Roberts

Jobless Claims Rise Amid GM Strikes

UPI reports that new unemployment claims grew by 34 500 in the latest week as strikes against General Motors spread across several plants, the Labor Department says.

Washington UPI General Motors Labor Department

Visual Handicap Workshop Slated in Scottsdale

Scottsdale hosts a full day workshop for public school personnel working with visually handicapped children. The event at the Arizona Foundation for Blind Children runs 9 a.m. to after lunch and features Pat Buchanan and Mrs Ss F Kitchell among presenters with panels from 11 Valley districts.

Scottsdale Arizona Foundation For Blind Children S. Hinton Pat Buchanan Ss. F. Kitchell Mary Baker Helen Jordan Valley

Plan Hearing For Salesman In Art Thefts

Edward Ashdown a 39 year old Costa Mesa real estate broker faces a preliminary hearing October 5 on robbery and grand theft charges for allegedly stealing two Picassos a Modigliani and an Afro worth 246 from David E Bright mansion in Bel Air Detectives say he admitted the theft and later led officers to hidden paintings bail set at 5000 The maid was tied up in the house during the crime and Ashdown was arrested Thursday afternoon

West Los Angeles UPI Edward Ashdown Costa Mesa Calif Ashdown Bel-Air David E. Bright Justice Court Bright Los Angeles David Bright Modigliani Edward H. Ashdown

Daylight Time Change Arrives Across Five States

Clocks fall back an hour in five states this Sunday causing confusion in regions like California Nevada and Oregon while most areas stay on daylight time until October 28. Nebraska Virginia and West Virginia also show mixed observance leading to scheduling quirks for markets and daily life.

California Nevada Lincoln County Oregon Portland West Virginia Moundsville W.va Midwest Wisconsin

Weekend Sunshine With Warm Temperatures Across State

Partly cloudy at times but mostly sunny today and Sunday with breezy conditions. Highs near 87 today and near 90 Sunday. lows around 62 Sunday morning. Statewide forecast shows cloudier northern border and northeast with a few showers and snow flurries for higher mountains, otherwise fair and occasionally windy.

Chamber Names Chairs for Fall Roundup at Scottsdale

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce announces chairmen for the fall roundup led by Ralph Lind. Entertainment by Mrs Al Albany and Ty Cave, decorations by Mrs Thom Hickey, tickets by Bob Hyde and Larry Kahley at the door prizes, publicity by Bob Novascone and Don Prohosky refreshments, Harley Kelley as advisor. The semi annual party for chamber members and guests will occur Saturday Nov 4 at the Executive House on North Scottsdale Road with tickets available at 33 S Scottsdale Rd offices.

al Albany Ty Cave Thom Hickey Bob Hyde Larry Kahley Bob Novascone Don Prohosky Harley Kelley Chamber Scottsdale Road Chamber of Commerce S. Scottsdale Rd

Coburn Ashes Ordered Scattered In Several Places

Los Angeles a ps reports the late Charles Coburn directed in his will that his ashes be mixed with those of his wife and scattered in several locations. The 84 year old actor's will was disclosed in probate court and details include 5 percent of his estimated 50 000 estate to widow Winifred plus 10 000 cash.

Los Angeles APS Charles Coburn Superior Court Coburn Winifred

Arizona drivers license rules clarified by Scottsdale official

George Carlin from the Scottsdale license station explained newcomers have six months from entry to obtain Arizona licenses if they do not enroll in school or take employment. If a job is started or a child enters school, an operator and vehicle license must be secured immediately, with military personnel exempt. The city hall office at 133 E Main is open Monday to Friday for license issuance.

Arizona George Carlin Scottsdale City Hall Carlin E. Main

Cowbelles Call For Leather Idea Sketches In Phoenix

Mrs. Gordon Schillingburg invites Scottsdale women to enter a leather goods contest sponsored by the Arizona and National Cowbelles. Sketches must be submitted by Oct. 15 on forms from Tandy Leather in Phoenix to Mrs. Bill Scott, Benson. State winners go to nationals where first prize is $100. no state awards planned.

Gordon Schillingburg Scottsdale Arizona and National Cowbelles Tandy Leather Company Phoenix Bill Scott Benson Scott

Autumn Officially Begins As Equinox Marks Change

UPI reports the autumnal equinox at 2 43 am EDT today as the earth's equator passes the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere summer ends and spring starts in the southern hemisphere.

New York UPI

NATO allies bolster defense as Soviet pressure rises

Holland revives ships from mothballs and expands naval readiness. Britain sends anti aircraft units to Germany while France readies another light armored division from Algeria. Belgium and Denmark increase forces and technicians as East German threat grows. Norway considers refresher service. France retakes jet units and radar alerts. West Germany extends conscripts and boosts volunteers to 360,000 total.

Germany France Algeria United Press International NATO Britain Holland West Germany Belgium Berlin Norway

Five Cubans Executed in La Cabana Fortress

Havana reports five Cubans were executed by firing squad at La Cabana Fortress after a military tribunal convicted them of counter-revolutionary activities and said they were organized trained paid and directed by the CIA. Sixty four others including British born Robert M Geddes received jail terms up to thirty years.

Havana UPS la Cabana Fortress CIA Robert M. Geddes Geddes Cuba Peru

Foreign Aid Bill Sparks Senate House Impasse

The Senate cleared a hurdle on adjournment but remained split over Kennedy foreign aid funding. A 41 to 31 vote approved a two year extension for braceros aiding harvests. The House advanced disarmament and Space Agency salary bills amid ongoing budget talks.

Washington UPIC Senate Kennedy Chamber White House House Federal Space Agency Congress

Two Women Escape East Berlin To West Berlin

West Berlin police report two elderly East Berlin women aged 57 and 63 leaped from a third floor window into a fire department safety net. At least 13 others fled to West Berlin during the night as a man crossed the border under cover of darkness seeking asylum with West Berlin police.

East Berlin West Berlin Vopos Brandenburg Gate

Underground Radiation Fallout Shelter Captivates Industry

Industry talks about a compact premium shelter with stylish design and quiet air system. Visitors praise its value and homey feel, with display locations rotating near Papago Plaza in Scottsdale. Contact WH 5-0796 or WH 5-0797 for demonstrations and site installations.

Papago Plaza Scottsdale Rd East McDowell

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