Pentagon resumes reviews of 712 MIAs and war prisoners
Under President Carter the Defense Department ordered renewed official reviews of 712 U S service members still listed as missing in action or war prisoners in Southeast Asia. The move follows a four year moratorium amid legal and family challenges. Families condemned changes until Vietnam provides a full accounting. Representatives warn for pressure, while supporters call it a humanitarian step. Active duty pay and allowances continue pending final determinations.
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Small fire sends woman to hospital in Scottsdale
A stove fire caused smoke in a Scottsdale apartment and sent Nell McMahon, 73, of 7625 E Camelback Rd, to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released. Firefighters reported no structural or monetary damage and found the burning food removed on arrival after ten units responded.
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Obituary: LaVerne J. Molesworth 83
LaVerne J. Molesworth 83 died Monday in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel 7601 East Indian School Road. Born in Illinois she moved to the Valley 22 years ago from Wyoming and resided at 5712 North Rocking Road. Survived by son Lee J. of California daughter Jean Lambert of Texas one brother out of state eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment private.
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Jessie D Clarke Dies. Private Services Held in Scottsdale
Jessie D Clarke 79 died Monday in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. A New Jersey native who moved to the Valley in 1968 she taught in New Jersey and New York before retirement. Survivors include husband Edward daughter Joanne Sircable and one grandchild. Services followed by cremation.
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Elizabeth Klug 44, Arizona resident dies in Flagstaff
Elizabeth Ann Klug 44 of 11813 N 108th St died Sunday in Flagstaff She was born in Illinois moved to the Valley two years ago and owned Avenue Secretarial Service in Scottsdale She was a member and past second reader of the Second Church of Christian Scientists Memorial services are set for 11 am Thursday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel and memorials may be sent to the Second Church of Christian Scientists in Scottsdale.
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Resident killed in auto crash on I-17 near Flagstaff
A 44 year old Scottsdale woman, Elizabeth Ann Klug, died at the scene when her car struck a pickup parked in the emergency lane on Interstate 17 about 20 miles south of Flagstaff. Bruce M Klug, 31, survived in satisfactory condition. Several other occupants were treated and released. one passenger, Michael Reachie, was admitted with a severed leg.
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San Diego
Traffic toll rises in Arizona in first half of 1977
Phoenix AP reports a statewide traffic death toll of 377 for January to June 1977, up 20 from 1976. Urban fatalities rose to 174, while rural deaths declined to 203. Pedestrian deaths climbed to 75 and vehicle collision deaths jumped to 68 amid an 8.6 percent rise in accidents and a 10 percent increase in injuries.
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Phoenix council race begins with unionist and Socialist filings
Jim White a 42 year old labor council official submitted 4700 signatures to file for the 1978 Phoenix city council race He pledges to install a telephone at city hall to hear citizens directly Jessica Sampson a Socialist candidate for Mayor also filed petitions with about 5000 signatures on Monday Both moves mark the first nominating filings for the city elections.
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Bank Robbery Reported In Phoenix Heist And Canyon Tragedy
Police seek a yellow masked bandit who robbed Greater Arizona Savings and Loan of 4600 dollars using a blue revolver and brown paper sack. In Clifton two teens died when their truck plunged from a 100 foot canyon, raising the 1977 traffic toll to 495 with Gerard Medina and Rodolfo Baeza Porres among the dead. Corona del Sol High School will open next Monday with 570 freshmen and sophomores to begin classes as planned. The Lower Colorado region budget includes 168 million for reclamation and 78 million for the Central Arizona Project. Prospective jurors for the Don Bolles murder case rise to 39 as an ASU graduate identifies John Harvey Adamson as the key witness.
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Arizona
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Don Bolles
Maricopa County
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Arizona State University
John Harvey Adamson
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Department of Public Safety
Body identified in U S 66 shooting near Prescott
The body of a woman found shot to death along U S 66 near Prescott was identified as Jean Candelaria, 21, of Albuquerque. Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies said fingerprints supplied by New Mexico State Police helped confirm the identity.
Phoenix to issue body armor to all patrol officers
Phoenix officials announced a city contract for 930 bullet-proof vest sets at 68,100 dollars. The armor will be issued to every patrolman by option, with several officers already using vests on patrol. Scottsdale and Phoenix police have used LEAA funded vests for years.
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N.Y
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