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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1969

Page

8

Protests Across Campuses Surge as FBI and Administrations Clash

Nationwide student protests erupt on campuses including Colorado University Cornell Harvard and Princeton with clashes on ROTC and disciplinary actions. At Bran deis and Miami‑Dade County junior college FBI activity reported. Faculty actions at Cornell trigger a firearms seizure by militants. Harvard resigns from a study program committee.

Colorado University University of South Florida Tampa FBI Brandeis Miami-Dade County Fla Cornell Harvard

Gifts of oval rugs and equipment shape Scottsdale schools

Scottsdale schools received widespread gifts this year including an oval royal rug and myriad items. Donations from student groups and clubs funded dictionaries, readers, drum sets, projectors, coats, sports gear, and classroom tools. The District Gift Committee and Scottsdale School Board approve items from groups like Desert Foundation and Choral Lettermans Club, benefiting 22 schools districtwide.

Donna Bocktus Cottsdale Scottsdale M of Wonder The Desert Foundation Lub Alma Ers Hirisy Jo’s

Tax evasion charges filed against Scottsdale business owner

Walter Selinger, 42, owner of Car Petime Floor Covering Co., is indicted on three counts of income tax evasion. He allegedly failed to pay 5,289 in 1962 and 3,741 in 1963 and claimed 16,238 in 1962 business expenses via false invoices. He previously sued over photocopy evidence from his business and accountant’s office. Governor Williams to speak at Carefree Chamber event Saturday morning at the Carefree Inn. tickets at the door.

Phoenix UPI Walter Selinger Petime Floor Covering Co Grand Selinger Indian Bend Road Scottsdale U.S. District Court Internal Revenue Service

Brush Fires Plague Scottsdale Areas Near Motorola Field

Fire crews battled two small brush fires in Scottsdale on Wednesday. At 12 95 p.m. they were dispatched to a field owned by Motorola Inc at Granite Reef and Roosevelt. Later at 8 47 p.m. a blaze was reported east of 78th Street and Earls Drive.

Scottsdale Granite Reef Roosevelt Motorola Inc 78Th St Earls Dr

Sirhan B. Sirhan faces death for Kennedy murder

In Los Angeles a seven to five woman jury convicts Sirhan B. Sirhan of the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and returns a unanimous death verdict. The case now moves to a possible new trial request May 14 before Judge Herbert V. Walker, with execution by San Quentin’s gas chamber possible at a later date.

Los Angeles UPI Sirhan B. Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Apple Green San Quentin Sirhan Jesus Christ U.S. Supreme Court Superior Court Herbert V. Walker Grant Cooper Vacaville Calif California Sihan Cooper Lynn Compton

U.S. Signals Joint Military Political Talks at Vietnam Parley

In Paris the United States indicated readiness to address military and political issues together at the Vietnam talks. South Vietnam and Saigon signaled flexibility on mutual withdrawal of foreign troops as a key step, while Viet Cong pressed for political talks first.

Paris UPI United States Vietnam South Vietnam Henry Cabot Lodge U.S Demilitarized Zone Dmz North

Cost of living jumps amid inflation surge in March

Washington reports March consumer prices rose eight tenths of one percent the largest one month advance since 1951 the rise pushes a market basket from 10 to 12.56 over a decade. Government cites higher food clothing gasoline home costs and autos as main drivers. The CPI for Q1 up 1.5 percent marks the sharpest quarterly rise since 1956, affecting Nixon budget plans and potential tax policy changes.

Washington UPI Labor Department

Paiute-Soloma Spring Music Festival and Activities Tonight

Paiute-Soloma area hosts a 7:30 p.m. Spring Music Festival in the cafetorium featuring Howdy Cowboy an operetta with Terry Goss Mike Thompson Mark Wooden Meg Svaco Lynne Godward Mark McConnaughy Lisa Lindgren and the fifth grade chorus under Mrs. Harold Witske direction. The Norman LeBlanc led school band will also perform.

Jean Black Terry Goss Mike Thompson Mark Wooden Meg Svaco Lynne Godward Mark McConnaughy Lisa Lindgren Harold Witske Norman LeBlanc

City beautification trailers to stay through Wednesday

STEP Chairman Mrs. Samuel Hosmer announced that the city beautification trailers will be in this area until Wednesday. Residents are urged to collect old lumber loose refuse and other debris around homes alleys and vacant lots to improve surroundings.

STEP Samuel Hosmer

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