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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1970
Page
8
Egypt and Israel accused each other of violating the Suez Canal cease-fire amid reports of no fighting in the Middle East for a second day. London sources said Russia is sending heavy weapons to Egypt, while U.S. politics highlighted desegregation and health care proposals.
Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson failed to secure a total ban on herbicides used in the Vietnam War. The Senate rejected the prohibition on chemicals that destroy jungle cover and crops used by Communist forces, while Nelson later faced defeat on a proposal to halt herbicide use on food crops.
Mostly sunny today with partial cloud cover and a chance of late thunder showers. Highs near 102 to 107, lows around 78 to 83. Rain probability estimated at 10 percent today, 20 percent tonight, and 10 percent Friday. No significant temperature change expected.
A three day drug abuse conference hosted by the Scottsdale School District runs next week at the Safari Hotel Convention Center. Speakers include Nassau County District Attorney William Cahn UCLA psychiatry expert Dr Thomas Ungerleider and Phoenix Union High School pupil personnel chief Robert Lindberg. The event follows a week long Health Education Workshop with focus on alienation motivation and innovation.
Scottsdale police official Bob Greenwald said the 25 per cent estimate applies only to youths the department contacts, not to all community youths. He noted that among those contacted, only one to two per cent are hard core drug users.
Arizona's statewide All Indian Day celebration set for Sept 25 on the Salt River Indian Reservation east of Scottsdale. The Salt River tribal council Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Intertribal Council join to honor 17 tribes with a Chamber dinner for past Salt River tribal chairs, then events at the Salt River Community Center featuring Indian prayer dances and a military band performance coordinated by Don Antone.
Scottsdale evaluates federally subsidized flood insurance for residents. City officials seek a resolution pledge on land use controls by December 31, 1971. Maps cover several Arizona counties as Scottsdale and nearby areas review eligibility and costs.
The Son of Godzilla acted like a veteran but muffed lines and collapsed during a Fusion Rubbermaid Co film in Progress City. The educational feature on a new refuse track was shot for a national convention in Dallas and involved cameras, staged garbage cans, and a mechanical truck breakdown before a second take.
Sam Childs of 7901 E. Belleview announces candidacy for the Scottsdale school board. He filed petitions and will compete in the Oct. 6 election. Childs, Motorola technician, vows to press district spending transparency and has previously spoken at meetings. Nomination petitions require 418 signatures and filings close Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.
Republican Justice candidates George N Finley James M Mitchell and Dick Rice will face residents at 8 p.m. in the Western Savings Building community room. Democrat Hugh A Medard is unopposed for Justice. Republican Constable nominees Harry Walker and H G Kelsh also attend.
Pueblo parents will attend orientation next week for students entering Mohave School while Pueblo construction continues. Dr Richard Fawley, senior cluster leader, outlines sessions from Monday through Thursday with separate times for kindergarten to grade 2 and for grades 3 to 8.
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