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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1971
Page
1
Taxpayers are urged to influence local budgets as April tax deadlines loom. The piece notes April 15 as income tax day, discusses budget hearings, and calls for citizens to push for restrained spending in fiscal 1971 72. It emphasizes real estate taxes and public budgets, urging readers to contact officials.
WINSLOW police report a head on collision on the divided interstate killed Genaro Sanchez 59 of 1113 W Central and Rodney D Cartledge 28 and his wife Joan 26 of Norfolk Virginia. The Cartledge car was demolished. all three died at the scene as they were en route to relatives in Santa Barbara California.
Lt William L Calley Jr receives life with possible parole after 10 years, instead of death, in the My Lai massacre verdict. The six soldier jury took 13 days to convict for the murder of 22 Vietnamese. Sentencing includes hard labor for life, dismissal, and forfeiture of pay. The decision now faces automatic military review and possible civil avenues, with President Nixon holding pardon power.
More tree planting by Flagstaff Junior High students and a city cleanup are set for Arbor Day as Head Start joins in with local volunteers to enhance the community's green spaces.
Rail notices posted at the local depot say the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad may discontinue passenger service by May 1 into Flagstaff under Railpax rules. Santa Fe officials in Winslow say service will continue to Flagstaff, with Railpax involvement uncertain and Los Angeles Chicago runs still planned, subject to a proposal.
Scottsdale teachers picketed 12 elementary and 4 high schools delaying classes two hours in Arizona's first strike. About 800 teachers attended the strike meeting and 70 supported the action while administrators arranged volunteer workers and temporary accreditation to cover vacancies. The school board warned strikers they would be fired.
The Flagstaff City Jail is undergoing a bold color change chosen by Jailer Angel Morales to a bright turquoise. Prisoners participate in painting while one inmate held a trusted post. a call off for a prisoner led to a brief departure and return after a heated incident. Department members deny involvement and anticipate fewer drunk and disorderly troubles.
Saigon reports a North Vietnamese regiment crossed from Laos into central highlands driving South Vietnamese troops from Firebase No 6. Rockets pounded two Laotian-border artillery bases as U S forces suffered casualties and helicopters supported operations amid renewed Laotian border fighting and a Laos raid by South Vietnamese commandos.
Protest deadline set for 5 p.m. Friday at City Manager office. About 30 property owners filed formal protests opposing the Mt Elden Improvement District as revisions remove Cedar road Mesa drive and Meadowlark drive from the project amid long running opposition at City Hall.
An early morning fire in Winslow engulfed a residence, claiming the life of a woman later identified as Sophia Baca. Police and fire officials reported the home was fully ablaze upon arrival and the structure was destroyed.
The Flagstaff School Board postpones the regular monthly meeting from April 5 to April 13. Officials say some staff will be absent during Easter vacation and several board members plan to be out of town.
Jim Glasscock has been elected president of the Williams Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce succeeding Dr R J Rantz. New officers include Frank Mason as vice president Herbert Wade treasurer, and Jack Verkamp named to a two year board term. Williams directors Jim Malone and Join Vink receive two year terms with Larry Olson for one year. Installation set for this month.
Wholesale liquor and beer delivery drivers in Arizona vote to strike, Phoenix and Tucson operations shut down, about 300 drivers valued by the Teamsters Local 83. Flagstaff routes unaffected as area contracts differ, wage demands include 4.00 per hour package with 3.00 wage rise and 1.00 in benefits.
James Riddle Hoffa faces an effective end to his 13 year rule of the Teamsters after the parole board denied his freedom appeal. He remains jailed for jury tampering and will likely be replaced at the July convention in Miami Beach. A new president could push Teamsters back into the AFL CIO after 1957 expulsion over corruption charges.
The Navy began deploying Poseidon submarine missiles armed with multiple warheads. The James Madison left Charleston and is at sea with 16 missiles, each carrying up to 16 warheads, following a three month delay due to production issues.
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