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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1970
Page
4
Members of the Women Strike for Peace set up a tombstone display across Constitution Avenue from the White House last week. The exhibit marked protest against war and called for peace actions.
The Aces faced Eddie Kantar and Marshall Miles on the West Coast. Kantar led a heart four, Miles covered queen with king and Wolff ducked. After a heart run, Wolff chose the diamond plan, trusting a suit-preference signal, and avoided a spade finesse, preserving one bluff per hand.
Maricopa County Legal Aid Society asks to withhold federal funds used to pay state employees until welfare eligibility compliance is met. Assistant Arizona Attorney General Roger Horne criticizes the move as paradoxical given both agencies rely on federal funds.
The U S Post Office announces no regular windows or city and rural mail on December 25 26 and January 1. No mail collection from boxes on December 25 and January 1 with limited collections on December 26. Special delivery will be provided and lobbies stay open for deposits and stamp purchases from self service units.
The Needy Children's Society calls for food donations to fill baskets for underprivileged families this holiday season. Those willing to help may contact Mrs. Isaac Jewell at 947 4700 or Mrs. Roberta Unterberger at 945 5362.
In Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charles H. Older ordered Leslie Van Houten Susan Atkins and Patricia Krenwinkel barred from further sessions of the Tate murder trial after a chaotic outburst. The three women were removed as Charles Manson awaited the jury verdict amid the disrupted proceedings.
Rep. L. Mendel Rivers of South Carolina remained in serious condition at University Hospital in Birmingham after open heart surgery on December 11. Doctors reported his cardiovascular system and kidney function had improved slightly but were not normal, as he fights complications from a leaking mitral valve and a history of rheumatic fever.
David P. Chelgren earned silver wings and a warrant officer appointment after completing the Officer Rotary Wing Aviator course at Fort Rucker. He also received a commendation for leadership. Other servicemen named include Marine Lt. Gregory J. Parr with an Air Medal, Charles D. Rikel awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, and Capt. Herbert W. Grounds receiving a Force Commendation Medal. Additional notes list Airman William Fletcher at Tan Son Nhut, Marine Terry Nations in Okinawa, Coast Guard apprentice John Allen in Alaska, and Army and others completing technical training or noting high school graduation connections.
New York UPI report cites the Alexander Hamilton Institute and Janeway Publishing & Research Corp as optimistic about 1971. Institutional buying sustains a rally with little public participation, while Abra ham & Co notes bull markets endure years, not months, after new highs in turnover.
A House subcommittee questions whether industry backed lumber standards deceive consumers by reducing 2 by 4 studs from 15-8 by 3 5-8 inches to 11-2 by 3 1-2 inches and raising total home costs. The report cites FTC cautions, safety worries, and calls for FTC review amid ongoing industry controversy.
Scottsdale Tempe YMCA offers a day program for grades one through six during Christmas holidays. The schedule runs 9 am to 5 pm December 28 to 30 and 9 am to noon December 31. Cost is 10 dollars for members and 12 dollars for non members. For reservations call 945-6351.
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