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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1972

Page

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Washington portrait gifted to Puebla school in Mexico

Dr Abraham and Prof Teresa Guillen Villanueva presented a picture of George Washington to George Washington School in Puebla, Mexico. The school has operated for 30 years but had never displayed a Washington portrait before this gift.

Abraham Arizona aTa George Washington Washington Puebla Mexico Poe Dr Abraham Teresa Guillen Villanueva

Hijacker demands 2 million ransom on United flight

A hijacker claiming ties to an anti Vietnam war plot forced a United Airlines Boeing 727 from Reno to Vancouver to divert and land at Vancouver International Airport. He demanded 2 million in 50 bills to be given to crippled children in Vietnam while passengers were released. The crew remains onboard and authorities assess the threat.

Vancouver B.C UPI United Air Lines Reno Nev Canada Vietnam Ths Vancouver International San Francisco Chicago CJOR

Senate Uses Tactic To Speed Bus Desegregation Bill

The Senate moved to shortcut House desegregation busing legislation amid a strong divide. Senator James B. Allen sought to blunt a liberal filibuster as the bill, passed 282 to 102 in the House, heads to the Senate for its toughest test. The measure would require courts to try nonbusing methods first and limit cross town student placement, with a Green amendment allowing court-ordered desegregation orders to be reopened or terminated.

Washington UPI James B. Allen D-Ala Senate House Allen Nixon Edith Green Supreme Court Joseph L. Rauh Jr Americans For Democratic Action U-So Rauh America

Republican senator at odds over Nixon endorsement

A 4th Congressional District Republican candidate accuses state Sen. John Conlan of refusing to back President Nixon for re election. Treasurer Ernest Garfield says Conlan to date has not endorsed the President nor listed his Republican status on posters. Garfield challenged Conlan four weeks ago to endorse Nixon, calling the stance a betrayal of party loyalty.

John Conlan Nixon Ernest Garfield Conlan Garfield Sen Congress

Library to Show 2 Films At Summer Festival

Scottsdale Public Library presents two short films at 2 p.m. Saturday as part of the Children's Summer Film Festival. Niko Boy of Greece follows environment and tradition shaping a youth. White Mane follows a boy’s wish to possess a wild white stallion roaming near the River Rhone. The program lasts one hour and admission is free.

Scottsdale Public Library Niko Greece Mykonos Rhone Elaine Cholewa Library Young People’s Services

1001-Unit Plan Okayed by Design Review Board

The city approved Tanco Development Corporation plans for a 1001 unit townhouse and single family home project east of Granite Reef Road north and south of Roosevelt Street on 109 acres. The density will be 9.2 units per acre after a recent zoning change, about half of the previous allowance. Additional items approved include a 66-unit apartment project, an office building, and several commercial developments. the Atlantic Richfield Station remodeling was continued.

Tanco Development Corporation Granite Reef Road Roosevelt Street Atlantic Richfield 4Th Avenue Scottsdale Rd N. 75Th St Sunshine Development Co E. McDowell Rd N. Bishop Lane Ray Taylor Ron Petica Angus Drive Sahuaro Mercer Lane N. Scottsdale Rd N. Paiute Way Hudson’s Scottsdale First Avenue Design Review Board Royal Forks E. Thomas Rd Civic Center Plaza Humble Oil Paradise Valley Plaza Main Street

Two Young Women Injured in East Indian School Road Crash

At about 10 a m a car rollover in the 5800 block of East Indian School Road sent two 19 year old women to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Sue Swartz and Marge Hill were admitted to the emergency room with non serious injuries. An eye witness said the Volkswagen swerved and flipped over while hospital officials scheduled further exams.

East Indian School Road Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Sue Swartz Marge Hill

Man held in burglary tied to auto thefts at mall

Scottsdale detectives investigate possible links to recent auto thefts at Los Arcos Mall after Mesa man Bill N. Banks, 25, was arrested on suspicion of burglarizing autos, including a camera from Catherine Van Durmen of Chicago. Two juveniles were also detained and referred to juvenile authorities.

Los Arcos Scottsdale Mesa Bill M. Banks N. Cherry Catherine van Durmen Chicago

Obituary Harold W Red Johnson 61 Dies in Phoenix

Harold W Red Johnson 61 died Wednesday at Doctors Hospital Phoenix. Services 2 p.m. Saturday at Mercer Mortuary with cremation. Born Ansonia Ohio he moved to Phoenix 16 years ago from Los Angeles where he worked as a photographer for RKO and Canyon Films the last nine years. Survivors include daughter Linda Gayon and a brother and sister out of state. Friends may call 6 to 10 p.m. today.

Harold W Johnson Doctors Hospital Mercer Mortuary E. Thomas Phoenix Mr. Johnson N. 44Th St Ansonia Ohio Los Angeles RKO Motion Picture Studio Canyon Films Theatrical Union Masoris Linda Gayon

Kissinger Arrives in Tokyo for High Level Talks

U.S. Presidential Adviser Henry Kissinger flies into Tokyo aboard a special Air Force jet for talks with Japan's leaders. He had just concluded secret talks with South Vietnam's Nguyen Van Thieu in Saigon. Police flooded the airport area amid security and unrest concerns, while Kissinger prepared for meetings with Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka and other officials.

Tokyo UPI U.S Henry A. Kissinger Air Force Japan Kissinger Nguyen van Thieu Saigon Unat South Vietnam Yokohama Kakuei Tanaka Eterna Es Kissinger China Robert 8. Ingersoll John Holdridge National Security Council Aoe Holdridge Missinger Hawaii Nixon

Revenue sharing on ballot authorized by Arizona official

Secretary of State Wesley Bolin can certify a state revenue sharing proposal for the November ballot unless lawsuits are filed within 10 days. The attorney general allowed using a projected 40,182 valid petition signatures certified by Maricopa County Recorder Paul Marston, who based figures on verification projections.

Phoenix UPI Secretary of State Wesley Bolin Attorney General’s Office Maricopa County Paul Marston Marston Bolin Attorney General’s

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