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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1970
Page
1
A fog covered M1 motorway pileup in Buthall England caused four deaths and numerous injuries as around fifty vehicles collided. Eighteen vehicles caught fire after a gas tank exploded, with rescuers noting the flames may have aided by lighting the fog and guiding others to safety.
A false bomb scare and a minor fire disrupted Scottsdale High School on Monday. Police confirmed the scare stemmed from an anonymous call, while a towel in a boys’ restroom was lit and extinguished by Assistant Principal William Johnson. the fire caused only minor damage.
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation sponsors a free bus tour for seniors on Wednesday. The day starts with a potluck dinner at 4:30 PM at Eldorado Center, 2311 Miller Rd, with a 6:30 PM tour departure and return for refreshments. sign up by calling Chesnutt Park at 945-4724 between 1 and 5 PM.
The Paradise Valley Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 8 p.m. in Town Hall to discuss a temporary clubhouse at Camelback Country Club and to review redesign plans for an intersection at 52nd Street Mockingbird Lane and Butler Drive. The Marriott Corporation seeks to move a large trailer onto the property. Two subdivisions will also be examined.
The Board of Supervisors tentatively approves a plan for salary increases of 5 to 15 percent for most county employers. If department heads approve, the raises would take effect January 17, 1971, with estimated annual cost of $770,000 cited by County Manager Charles W. Miller.
UPI reports young students bombed a U S officers quarters in Saigon and attacked two American jeeps amid rising anti American sentiment. In the war six Americans killed in a minefield and 10 feared dead in a Navy plane crash. Cambodia battlefield activity grows near Phnom Penh with Cambodian forces claiming 2 000 North Vietnamese killed as Route 7 pressure continues. A bomb explosion in Phnom Penh wounds eight soldiers.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved four contract additions totaling 20,540 for construction at Arcadia Coronado Saguaro and Scottsdale High Schools and a 1,200 deduction for work by E L Jones Construction at local elementary schools.
Jerry Foster of 1503 E Second Pl Mesa told police he was cut off and forced to stop on Pima Road by a second car. He said he was struck with a car and later threatened with a gun while driving from Mesa to Scottsdale last night.
A World Airways Boeing 101 charter carried 183 U S servicemen from Tan Son Nhut Airport toward Oakland California for a two week U S leave during their Vietnam tour. The flight marks a new program allowing a Christmas homeward break for troops.
Wade Ketchum aged 66 former manager of several cotton gins in Queen Creek and Kyrene died Saturday in Scottsdale. Survived by wife Jewell two sons Donald and Charles a daughter Patsy Harkins a sister and four grandchildren. Services held in Messinger Mortuary burial Green Acres. Max A Bear 63 owner of Bear Construction Co died Saturday in St Joseph's Phoenix. Survived by daughter Maureen Bear a brother in Illinois. Memorial Gardens private services. contributions requested to charity.
Mrs Amelia Whiteley 85 died at home 4701 N 68th St. She was born in Cincinnati and moved here two years ago. Survived by daughters Thelma Whiteley Scottsdale and Martha Jane Whiteley Cincinnati plus several nieces and nephews. Visitation at Messinger Mortuary after 4 p.m. Memorials to First Lutheran Church Building Fund in Springfield. Services and burial in Springfield.
A Scottsdale resident surprised two teenage burglars in her home at 6:29 p m. The youths pushed her and fled out the front door. The thieves took a wristwatch and 13 dollars. police expect further checks for any additional missing items.
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