Troopers Testify In Liuzzo Murder Trial Alabama
In Hayneville Alabama state prosecutors opened the trial of Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr. for first degree murder in the slaying of Detroit mother Viola Liuzzo. Troopers Burgess and McGehee testified about finding a spent bullet in Liuzzo's car. Other indicted Klansmen Eugene Thomas and William Eaton were sworn in as witnesses. Leroy Moton, a Negro youth who rode with Liuzzo, is expected as a key witness.
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Circuit
Arthur E. Gamble Jr
Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr
Wilkins
Liuzzo
Detroit
Burgess
Eugene Thomas
William C. Eaton
Matt H. Murphy Jr
Leroy Moton
Twin Goes On Trial For Slaying
In Pasadena Superior Court, Timothy Nicholson 22 goes on trial for fatally shooting his twin brother Todd Nicholson. Jury selection resumed after 56 potential jurors were eliminated, 23 for opposing the death penalty, with about three days expected to impanel a jury. Todd was shot in December at the brothers’ Temple City apartment. Timothy says the shooting was accidental while handling a loaded rifle. The twins led Sun Investment and Development Co. in Phoenix.
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Pasadena
UPS
Superior Court
Timothy Nicholson
Todd
H. Burton Noble
Temple City
Timothy
Winners In Bridge Announced At Ramada Inn
The American Contract Bridge League tourney at Ramada Inn crowned top players from Phoenix and Tucson. David Conlin Jr and Michael Bram bach led the men’s pairs. Florence Aspell and Lee Kasle topped the women’s pairs. J. G. Polchinski and spouse won Friday mixed pairs. Aspell and J. E. Brooks won Saturday masters pairs. Camille Shapley and Percival Perriwinkle were Saturday afternoon side-event victors. Mel Green and Phil Guptill led Sunday open pairs. Phoenix and Tucson players claimed multiple honors in the two-session event.
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Ramada Inn
David Conlin Jr
Michael Brambach
Florence Aspell
Lee Kasle
Tucson
Camille L. Shapley
Percival P. Perriwinkle
Phoenix
Mel Green
Massachusetts
Phil Guptill
Youth Riot at Pima Plaza Leaves Questions and Injuries
Scottsdale police continued the investigation into a Saturday night riot on Pima Plaza near Scottsdale Road. About 20 to 30 youths clashed, 13 arrested, two hospitalized with concussions and lacerations, and police seized iron bars and rubber hose. Authorities pursue weapon ownership amid uncooperative youths.
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Scottsdale
Pima Plaza
Scottsdale Road
Harkins
Forest fire risk grows after heavy rains in Arizona
Officials warn drought conditions will heighten fire danger as drying grass from heavy rains fuels more fires. In the past week six blazes were started or spotted, four by people and two by lightning, in Tonto, Santa Rita, San Carlos, Graham, Chiricahua mountains and near Ft. Huachuca.
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Tonto National Forest
Pleasant Valley
Payson
Arizona
Santa Rita, Graham and
Chiricahua Mountains
Ft. Huachuca
Scottsdale Zoning Decision Delayed Awaiting Controversial Plant Site
Scottsdale city officials said a zoning decision for Porter Womack's 40 acre site near Indian School and 96th Street will be delayed at least 30 days. Womack seeks industrial park zoning to host Dickson's electronics plant amid protests and support from residents. The planning commission had denied the request 4 to 1, and the council planned a continuance to allow cooler scrutiny.
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William Donaldson
Porter Womack
Indian School
96Th Street
Womack
Dickson
City Planning and Zoning Commission
East High To Open House For New Auditorium
East High will hold an open house to explain student projects and curricula with a board meeting at 4 p.m. Visiting times run 7:30 to 9 p.m. Principal R. E. McCullar said. The 10th Phoenix Union High School in 70 years cost 3 242 000 and opened in January with 741 students. enrollment is planned at 2 600.
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East High
Board of Education
R. E. McCullar
Phoenix Union High School
Scottsdale PO Bids Opened
Denver AP reports the Post Office regional office says George and Marie Hill of Memphis Tennessee have the low bid of 43140 per year for a 20 year post office contract in Scottsdale Arizona. Government land option on Osborn Road and Brown Street will be used for construction. Building to be leased to the government and finished next year.
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Denver
Post Office Department
George and Marie Hill
Memphis, Tenn
Scottsdale, Ariz
Osborn Road
Brown Street
Square Dance Events Staged At Four Venues This Evening
Tonight four square dance events unfold across Phoenix area venues. Mike Michele hosts at Mikes Barn 1210 E Indian School for Plaid and Calico Dances at 8 p.m. Joe Boykin runs Neapolitan Rounds at 3340 E Thomas Rd also at 8. Skibas oversees Scot A Rounds at Osborn Woman's Club 17 E Osborn at 7 30. Alex Nagy conducts a Maryvale School workshop at 3455 W Montebello at 8.
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Mike Michele
Mike
Joe Boykin
E. Thomas ‘Road
Skibas
Osborn Woman’s Club
E. Osborn
Maryvale
Alex Nagy
W. Montebello
New Property Tax Study Proposed in Special Session
Sen. Earle Cook introduces a bill for a legislative study committee to decide if intangible personal property should be taxed. The measure in the special session on taxation calls for three house members and three senators and seeks a $5,000 appropriation. Sikkim is noted as smaller than Yellowstone with 165,000 residents.
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Earle Cook
D-Mohave
Cook
House
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Harry W. Ferguson
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