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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1961

Page

2

Former mental patient 23 confesses rapes and two killings

A 23-year-old former mental patient, Earl Davis Wagner, confessed to raping a housewife and two unsolved murders after abducting Mrs. Frances Neel near a church under construction. He had earlier claimed a 5-year-old boy’s death was an accident but now admits the homicide.

Phoenix UPI Frances Neel Ralph Edmund Earl Davis Wagner Mary Essa Boyer Edmundson Wagner Neel Billy Rutherford Billy

Jets, Troops to Europe If Berlin Crisis Persists

Eight U S jet fighter squadrons will stay in Europe on temporary duty after rotation and Checkmate exercises. Pentagon sources say about 500 more jets and thousands of troops may move to Europe by year end if Berlin remains unsettled.

Europe Washington UPI U.S Air Force Pentagon Berlin Air National Guard NATO 355Th Myrtle Beach Air Force Base S.C

ASU Enrollment Up 13 Percent

Arizona State University reports a 13 percent enrollment rise this semester with 12 016 registered on campus. Registrar Alfred Thomas Jr. notes total omits 28 centers and correspondence enrollments. about 1 800 students attend telecourses.

Tempe UPI Arizona State University Alfred Thomas Jr Arizona ASU

Scottsdale Eastside annexation fight stalls after court motion

The city council plans a board of inquiry to probe the annexation dispute as attorney Brewer and opponent Ted Cook weigh the next steps. Smalley concurs but says group decisions guide any action, while comments from Kimsey and other officials remain cautious about premature conclusions.

Kimsey Brewer Scottsdalian Joe Smalley Scottsdale Scottsdale Council Roy Petsch Charles Roe Eastside Ted Cook E. Lewis

Scottsdale Forecast Says Mostly Sunny With Rising Clouds

Mostly sunny conditions continue in Scottsdale with increasing high cloudiness expected Friday. Temperatures remain near 98 today and around 95 on Friday after a cool start around 59 Friday morning.

Scottsdale

Nixon’s California bid praised by Eisenhower Rockefeller

Former President Eisenhower endorsed Nixon’s run for governor of California and urged party unity. New York Gov Rockefeller, at a Buffalo news conference, said Nixon is not out of the White House race in 1964 and offered to campaign for him. Rockefeller did not specify a full four-year term if re elected, while Goldwater noted the California bid and did not comment on a 1964 presidential run.

Dwight D. Eisennewer Richard M. Nixon California Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Nixon Newport R.I White House Kennedy Barry Goldwater Arizona Los Angeles UPI Eisenhower Goldwater Rockefeller Goodwin J. Knight GOP Brown State House William F. Knowland United States

Tucson barbers discuss prices in Tucson haircuts war

In Tucson a meeting at Laborers Hall brings barbers from across the city to seek standard prices and hours. Barbers Local 709 president William Tapolseany notes the gathering is independent driven and aims to curb undercutting by some shops. Union shops push 75 cent cuts while independents average around 1.00 and some union shops still charge 1.50 to 1.75.

Tucson UPI Laborers Hall William Tapolseany Barbers Local 709

Eastside Annexation to Scottsdale City Limits Completed

City records show the eastside area was annexed August 31 after earlier efforts dating to 1959. Annexation coordinator H E Scotty Camp led petitions and training as Bob McNatt cited that over 60 percent of property valuations supported the move, surpassing the 51 percent legal minimum.

Eastside Scottsdale Gordon Allison Bob McNatt H. E Scotty) Camp Rural Fire Department McNutt

Nixon Runs for California Governor in 1962 Bid

Richard M. Nixon declared he will seek the California governorship in 1962 and will not pursue the presidency in 1964. He noted he would challenge incumbent Edmund G. Brown, saying the governorship offers the best chance to accomplish needed reforms in the state.

Edmund G. Brown California

Pat Nixon Welcomes Dick's California Governor Bid

Mrs. Pat Nixon spoke after Richard M. Nixon announced his candidacy for California governor in 1962. She praised public service and described how the family discussed the decision at home. Nixon noted daughters Tricia and others urged him to return to the campaign.

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