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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1970

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Motive sought in slaying of Fred Eugene Beggs

Maricopa County sheriff deputies seek a motive for the slaying of Fred Eugene Beggs whose body was found Monday in the desert NE of Scottsdale. An autopsy shows he was shot in the back of the head and robbery is unlikely since his wallet and some cash remained with him. Beggs left home December 17 for work at Tri City Mall in Mesa and was reported missing by his wife. His car was later found in Fashion Square Shopping Center lot in Scottsdale.

Phoenix UPI Fred Eugene Beggs Maricopa ‘County Scottsdale Price Begg Tri-City Mesa Fashion Square Shopping Center

Earthquake Rocks Italian Riviera Coast

A sharp quake struck a 50 mile stretch of the Italian Riviera around dawn near Savona causing initial alarm across coastal towns. No injuries or damages are reported in the available text, with authorities monitoring aftershocks and assessing affected areas.

Savona Italy UPI Italian Riviera

Franco confirms death sentences for Basque militants in Burgos

In Burgos Gen Tomas Garcia Rebull announced six death sentences and judge terms for 16 Basque nationalists convicted of murder and banditry. Workers in the industrial north struck in protest while petitions for clemency poured into Madrid. Franco to address the nation tonight in his New Year speech amid possible commutations.

Burgos Spain UPI Tomas Garcia Rebull Francisco Franco Madrid Franco

Fires Hit Scottsdale Areas A Trash Dumpster and Furnace Unit

Hremien Firemen were called to two minor fires in Scottsdale Tuesday. A faulty furnace fan switch caused 30 smoke damage at 8324 E Sells Dr 11 38 PM to Mrs William A Mahoney residence. Earlier a city dumpster at 7421 E McDowell burned with no damage and unknown cause.

Scottsdale William A. Mahoney E. Sells E.mcdowell

U.S. Jet Strike in Laos Claims High Secondary Explosions

U.S. jet fighters hit a North Vietnamese supply convoy along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos. Military sources say the raid produced well over 2,000 secondary explosions, suggesting large fuel or ammunition dumps were struck and possibly the war’s most successful bombing mission.

Saigon UPI U.S Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos White House Ho Chi’ Minh Trail Cambodia Melvin Laird North Vietnam South Vietnam FAC U.S. Air Force South

Medicare premium rise to 5.60 monthly for 19.5 million seniors

The HEW says the July 1 increase of 30 cents to 5.60 a month for 19.5 million aged persons covers rising physician fees and greater use of doctors services. Premiums fund Medicare reimbursements and are adjusted annually to balance the trust. Physician fees rose 7.1 percent from 1969 to 1970 per the Social Security Administration.

Washington UPI Health, Education and Welfare Department Social Security Administration

Rendel Receives Nine-Year Term For Auto Theft Trio

Carson D. Rendel of Scottsdale was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Charles Hardy to 9 years in prison on three counts of possessing stolen autos. Two to three years per count will run consecutively. Hardy also dismissed six other felony charges. Rendel had been arrested after a warehouse raid uncovered several stolen cars in disassembly stages.

Phoenix UPI Carson D.rendel Scottsdale Superior Court Charles Hardy Rendel Hardy

Nixon declares health excellent after Bethesda checkup

President Nixon spent nearly two hours at Bethesda Naval Hospital for his annual medical exam and emerged saying he is in excellent health. His personal doctor noted a normal cardiogram and stable blood pressure despite a demanding schedule.

Nixon Walter Tkach White House Florida California Tkach Bethesda Red Cross

Burglars Strike Three Scottsdale Residences

Scottsdale police investigated three burglaries reported Tuesday with about $1000 in stolen property. At 8738 E Bonnie Rose a bathroom sink worth 60 dollars vanished from a vacant home between Dec 26 and Tuesday. Arthur J George reported 855 dollars missing from 7548 E Camelback Rd including a stereo papers shotgun and Army duffel bag. Beverly Carter said an electric lawn edger worth 45 dollars disappeared from a locked shed last seen in September.

Scottsdale Ed Post Realty E. Bonnie Rose Arthur J. George E. Camelback Rd Beverly Carter

Two treated after collision in Scottsdale area

Two Valley residents were treated and released at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital on Tuesday after a three car crash at 6950 East Camelback Road. Frank Bonacorso, 19, of 6707 East Culver, and Lee Paul, 58, of Phoenix, sustained injuries in the 8:25 a.m. crash that involved Ellsworth Zimmerman, 62, of 4928 North 68th Street, who rear ended Paul as his vehicle stopped to turn left. Bonacorso was cited for speed not reasonable and prudent.

Two Valley Scottsdale Baptist Hospital Camelback Rd Frank Bonacorso Culver Lee Paul Phoenix Bonacorso Ellsworth Zimmerman 68Th St Paul Zimmerman

Beloved Bernetta Williams Dies at 63 in Scottsdale

Bernetta I. Williams 63 a native of Sebeka Minnesota died survived by husband Edward and son John both of Scottsdale a brother and sister in Montara. Friends may call at Messinger Mortuary from 6 to 9 p m today.

Bernetta I. Williams Sebeka, Minn Edward John Scottsdale Montara Messinger Mortuary

Forgery Suspect Arrested After Sears Cashing Incident

A Phoenix man Richard S Douthit age 21 was arrested by Phoenix police on forgery charges after allegedly cashing a forged check at Sears department store located at 1318 N Scottsdale Rd. The check was drawn on a Phoenix apartment house account.

Phoenix Sears N. Scottsdale Rd Richard S.douthit

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