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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1961
Page
1
Scottsdale residents on the east side express a range of views regarding city manager McNutt’s resignation and the illegal annexation plan. Some see potential benefits if handled properly, others call for investigations, and several express surprise or opposition.
In Tokyo Khrushchev rejected Japan's appeal to halt Soviet nuclear testing. Secretary message delivered via the Soviet Embassy to Prime Minister Ikeda. Moscow has detonated at least 15 devices since ending a moratorium this month.
Russia circulated a draft proposal for a directorate to run the United Nations and hinted it would drop demands for full veto power. The plan, potentially a five member panel, faces objections from the United States and Western powers as Dag Hammarskjold’s funeral took place in Sweden.
Scottsdale officials disclosed at noon that they have evidence of falsification related to eastside annexation petitions. The fire in city hall basement Aug 20 damaged records, with officials noting some signatures may have been falsified and petitions destroyed or lost. Camp and ex-City Manager McNutt resigned amid calls for accountability as the attorney general weighs possible de annexation actions.
Phoenix insurance man George Gavin says he is seriously considering challenging Secretary of State Wesley Bolin in the Democratic primary. Gavin notes he has been encouraged to think about state service for a short time. If he runs it would mark the first Bolin primary opposition in a decade.
Arizona college students stand to gain from a $100000 scholarship fund if Senator Carl Hayden retires next year. Plans for a Golden Anniversary Dinner in Phoenix on November 17 aim to raise funds at $100 a plate for scholarships at the three state institutions. Event organizer Tom Chauncey expects about 1200 guests and a record turnout, with net receipts potentially reaching 120000.
In Beirut UPI reports rebels in Damascus proclaim Syria independent of Egypt and establish a provisional civilian government. President Nasser cancels planned large scale military action as insurgents claim victory. The upheaval signals the possible breakup of the United Arab Republic.
United Press International reports that experts see the Syrian uprising as nationalist rather than communist directed. If Syria splits from the United Arab Republic it could realign Arab politics, affecting leaders like Nasser and shifting loyalties among Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Yemen.
Paradise Valley annexed over five square miles north of Mummy Mountain to Shea Boulevard. The new area is roughly bounded by Indian Bend, Tatum, Shea and Scottsdale Road with a $2 million assessed value. The council also designated the county health department as town health agency serving nearby Scottsdale and Phoenix.
UPI reports Russia lodged a formal protest after U S Army patrols resumed on the 110 mile highway linking West Berlin with West Germany. Patrols aid motorists and report interference as East German border actions continue and refugees cross toward West Berlin.
A west Apache Junction house fire killed Sandy Barlow three and Dale Barlow five after flames trapped them in an upstairs room. Their mother, 28, led five siblings to safety as the father was away. A neighbor escaped a fall when the stairs collapsed and a propane tank exploded.
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