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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1973
Page
1
A Scottsdale plumber receives a $5 check 17 years after a customer took three fittings from his Globe shop in 1956. Elbert Moreland of Yakima mailed the payment to Spud Henry, who notes the gesture proves there are honest people, even across long years.
Joseph Pius Rallo 31 of Lexington SC sits in Scottsdale City Jail after a Monday morning break-in at 6401 E Exeter. Officer James Johnson found Rallo hiding in the attic with a gold money clip cuff links and coins from Kenneth Watters.
The Arizona Army National Guard displays an An QH-58 Kiowa helicopter from the 997th Aviation Company at Thomas Mall for three days starting Thursday as part of a recruiting drive. The event aims to showcase military aviation assets to the public and potential recruits.
A single engine North American T 28 trainer piloted by William Eppard ran off the runway during landing at Scotts dale Municipal Airport. The plane suffered about 4000 dollars in damage while the pilot escaped injury per Scottsdale Rural Fire Department investigators. Officials cited a possible landing gear failure and the incident occurred about 930 this morning.
The State Supreme Court ruled Tempe cannot yet repay a tax on new homes and must decide whether to reimburse builders or homeowners. A Sept 18 hearing will determine repayment method and allocation.
Ashton Construction official says temporary bolts were installed on the top floors of the Pima County Superior Courts Building in downtown Tucson. The top five levels leaned about six feet last weekend due to wind, with bolts allowing girders play.
The Secret Service discounted a possible conspiracy to assassinate President Nixon in New Orleans citing lack of evidence. Nixon called the episode ridiculous and kept his Veterans of Foreign Wars trip, switching to a shorter Canal Street route amid tight security. Edwin Gaudet Jr. is linked to the earlier threat and fled New Mexico after a federal warrant, captured after a violent escape attempt. investigators note he may not be involved in the plot.
The National Weather Service predicts more thundershowers today especially in mountains after a previous Monday storm. Highs range from about 80 in high elevations to 105 in deserts with overnight lows near 50 to 80. A 20 percent chance of evening thundershowers is forecast for the Valley with hot, fair weather continuing Wednesday and highs around 103. Heaviest activity occurred Monday in north central and northwest Arizona.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors awarded a $2.6 million contract to Robert N. Ewing general contractors for the Shadow Mountain High School first phase in Paradise Valley District. Construction will start within one to two weeks at 28th Street and Shea Boulevard. The school plans to open in September 1974 for 1200 to 1400 freshmen and sophomores.
Two men wearing stocking masks robbed two couples at a Palm Lane residence, taking more than $1,000. One robber with a shotgun entered ahead of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Armstrong. a second, with a toy pistol, came in from a rear door. Robbers tied victims, left a bag with cash and valuables, and escaped. Police identified one suspect as armed with a shotgun and described the victims’ escape and subsequent call to police. These are the events as reported by detective Bob Calleo.
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