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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1961

Page

2

NLRB Agency Shop Ruling Sparks Mixed Reactions

The NLRB ruled that right to work laws do not ban the agency shop and that workers may pay union dues without joining. The decision, 4-1 with dissent by Boyd Leedom, centers on Indiana GM and UAW, reversing February’s 3-2 stance. Union leaders call it hopeful. opponents call it a shock and bias.

Washington UPI National Labor Relations Board NLRB Fri Boyd Leedom Indiana National General Motors Corp United Auto Workers Union Eisenhower

Later Named To Head State Rocket Society

Scottsdalian Dean Later is named temporary chairman of the Arizona section of a newly formed American Rocket Society. He aims to share missile and air space travel information with engineers doctors and lawyers. The group plans Air Space Flight Week in Arizona Oct 9 to 15 and held its first meeting with 12 Scottsdale members listed by name plus several attending wives.

Scottsdalian Dean Arizona The American Rocket Society Scottsdale Charles Bartley E. Exeter Donald Brandes E. Cactus Rd W. E. Bullion E. Diana Dr C. C. Casto Calle Redondo S. E. Danlow N. 61St St S. C. Farrell E. Oak L. H. Hagler Paradise Dr W. E. Hiallis E. Coronado B. H. Julier N. Purdue Dr Bernie Lebovitz

Scottsdale Special Election Calls Charter Vote for 1961

The town of Scottsdale Arizona votes to hold a special election on October 31 1961 to decide whether to ratify the proposed Town Charter. Polling place set at Court Chambers 131 East Main Street with Rosa Lindsey Virginia Cockrill Katherine Donn Evelyn Sullivan Nancy Palmer as election clerks and Jack Troutmiller as marshal. Election board compensation fixed at 15 dollars per person. Emergency clause declares immediate effect.

Scottsdale Maricopa County Arizona Court Chambers East Main Street Rosa Lindsey Virginia Cockrill Katherine Donn Evelyn Sullivan Nancy Palmer Marshal Jack Troutmiller Board of Election Maricopa M. E. Kimsey Dorothy I. Ketchum

Scottsdale Weather Forecast Sun and Sky Clear

Sunny today and Sunday with a slight cooling trend today and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon. Highs near 102 today, around 95 Sunday. Cooler tonight with frosts above 6,000 feet Sunday morning and warmer conditions Sunday afternoon.

Scottsdale

De Gaulle Retains Key Powers Amid Algeria Crisis

Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle relinquished most dictatorial powers from April's Algeria revolt but retains authority to block uprisings. He preserves emergency proclamation, arrest powers, banning writings, and special trials for plotters as tensions rise with rightist opponents.

Paris UPS Charles de Gaulle Algeria de Gaulle

East German refugees risk liberty in grim border stand

East German refugees press for freedom as border guards fire to deter escapes. A 50-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man fled during the night, while an 80-year-old woman died after jumping from East Berlin to West Berlin. West Berlin police estimate 20 people broke through the cordon in 24 hours. The border atmosphere remained tense as Communist orders to shoot raised the risk of international friction.

Berlin UPI West Berlin East Berlin Red

Bombay Guilty In Drug Case

James Bombay Jr was convicted of misdemeanor manslaughter for the traffic death of Warren Stacy in a North Phoenix hit and drag racing case. Paul Neal Etter was acquitted. The verdict came at midnight after four hours of deliberation. Judge Yale McFate will sentence Bombay Thursday morning.

Phoenix UPD James Bombay Jr Warren Stacy Paul Neal Etter Yale McFate Bombay Stacy Bomboy North Etter

Students Attack ROTC Program at University of Arizona

A campus dispute over ROTC at the University of Arizona prompts a plan for a voluntary ROTC program or its replacement with a cold war orientation course. Gary Peter Klahr, a law student and former ASU anti ROTC leader, is central to the movement. Seven students urged the UA student government to form a committee to pursue the voluntary plan.

Tucson UPI University of Arizona Gary Peter Klahr Klahr Arizona State University

Kindergarten at Kiddie Corral Opens This Week

Mrs E J Mooney operates the Kiddie Corral at 104 N Mar shall Ave offering nursery and kindergarten for children aged 4 to 6. Mrs Martha Malarz, former Our Lady of Perpetual Help teacher, directs. Classes run 9 to 11 a m Monday through Friday.

Kiddie Corral E. J. Mooney N. Marshall Ave Martha Malarz Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Reds Cut Off Entry To Tiny German Village

In Berlin Communist police ringed Steinstuecken with barbed wire and concrete posts cutting off the American enclave from West Berlin. U.S. helicopters had evacuated seven refugees this week and used a grassy field for supply landings to the three man military police post after Gen. Lucius D. Clay’s visit.

Berlin UPI U.S. Army Steinstuecken West Berlin Kennedy Lucius D. Clay U.S Clay

Kennedy Signs Foreign Aid Bill Passes Here

President Kennedy signed a 4.2 billion dollar foreign aid bill in Newport Rhode Island. The measure allocates 3.9 billion for foreign aid but falls 861 million short of the President’s hopes and lacks Treasury borrowing authority for an eight point eight billion five year loan program.

Newport R.I UPI Kennedy Treasury

Camelback Road Paving Approved

City council approved a contract with Bentson Construction for 86,973.76 to pave Camelback Road east of Scottsdale Road and Miller from Camelback to Indian School Road. City Engineer Ken McDonald said the work should finish by mid November.

Bentson Construction Company Camelback Scottsdale Road Miller Indian School Road Ken McDonald

Finnish grocer mistakes leaders for customers on market square

In Helsinki Market Square a grocer misidentified two men as potential buyers. He whispered that one was President Kekkonen and the other President Brezhnev of the U S S R. The two heads of state, unaware, continued their casual stroll.

Helsinki UPI Helsinki Market Square Kekkonen

Scottsdale Annexation on Verge of Being Invalidated

The eastside annexation of six square miles and 18 700 persons faces possible voiding as Superior Court is expected to void the annexation Monday morning. The council plans further investigation of city hall business and an audit to ensure surpluses during that period. Mayor Kimsey and council members defend integrity while Cook seeks prosecutions only if a crime is proven.

Superior Court Scottsdale Cook Roy Petsch

Mayors of 23 US Cities Visit West Berlin to Back Brandt

A 23 city mayor delegation left Idlewild Airport New York to reassure West Berlin and President Kennedy of U.S. support. They carried telegrams from 572 mayors representing over 100 million people and planned to read some on Radio Free Europe. The trip aims to bolster morale amid Khrushchev’s stance on Berlin.

New York UPI U.S West Berlin Wil! Brandt America Idlewild Hayden Burns Jacksonville Fla United States Brandt Radio Free Europe John J. Buckley

Cubans Execute Another Rebel

Havana reports another execution by firing squad and 59 others sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for anti-C Castro activities. Ezequiel Diaz was shot in Santiago as a major defendant in a mass trial of 67 Cubans tied to an armed anti Castro band linked to Guantanamo.

Havana UPI Fidel Castro Santiago Ezequiel Diaz U. S. Naval Base Guantanamo

Scottsdale Board to hear variances for two signs

The Scottsdale Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on October 18, 1961 at 7 30 PM at Town Hall 133 East Main Street to consider variances to the Sign Ordinance for Union Title Company a 10 by 20 foot free standing sign at 7001 East Camelback Road and Ricky s Drive In a 4 9 by 12 foot double faced pylon sign at 1847 South Scottsdale Road Lots 310 and 311 New Papago Parkway.

Board of Adjustments Scottsdale Arizona Union Title Company Camelback Road S. Scottsdale Road New Papago Parkway E. Main St Daniel Weisberger Ben Goodman

Maritime Strike Paralyzes West Coast Ports

The Masters Mates and Pilots Union sparked a coast wide walkout disrupting 135 vessels from 13 Pacific Maritime Association members. Pickets were placed on 17 ships in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle, delaying arrivals and forcing tourists to seek alternate flights to Hawaii and the Far East.

San Francisco UPS Hawaii Far East Masters, Mates and Pilots Union Los Angeles Portland Seattle

Weekend Talks On Contract Set By Ford UAW

Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers resume negotiations in Detroit after a Friday recess. UAW President Walter P. Wilson and union officials plan renewed talks on a weekend schedule at a downtown hotel conference room.

Ford UAW Detroit UPS Ford Motor Co United Auto Workers Barion Walter P. Charles E. Wilson General Motors Defense

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