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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1970

Page

4

Milking Polar Bears and Whales Figures in AEC Study

The Atomic Energy Commission partners with Dr. Bruce E. Baker of McGill to study milk in Arctic animals including polar bears and whales. Milk sampling uses tranquilization and controlled procedures while whale milking involves harpooners and fresh milk. The project links to bioenvironmental effects of radiation and possible peacetime nuclear explosions. Walnut shells also feature as a cleaning agent for nuclear fuel elements.

Washington UPI Atomic Energy Commission Bruce E. Baker McGill University Montreal AEC Baker Commission Arctic Sub-Arctic United States Russia California

Cane cutters American group on way to Cuba

Busloads of about 300 Americans cross from Maine into New Brunswick en route to St John for a Cuban sugar cane harvest aboard the boat Luig Arcos Bernes. Organizers say the Venceremos Brigade includes diverse ages and ethnicities and will spend two and a half months in Cuba.

ST. .Stephen N.B UPI Cuba Fedel Castro Maine New Brunswick St. John Luig—Arcos Bernes Bruce Jacobs City’ College of New York U.S

Georgia seeks to replace death penalty with long prison terms

In Georgia the old electric chair remains at Reidsville prison unused since 1964 as 17 men sit on death row. Sen. William Searcy proposed 99 year sentences to replace electrocution but the measure failed in the senate with 39 votes to retain and 15 to abolish.

Atlanta UPI Reidsville Georgia Union William Searcy Savannah Searcy Senate

Kibbutz concept urged as model for American Indian education

Dr. L Mayland Parker of Arizona State University argues Indians need a communal educational system like Israel's Kibbutz to preserve culture. He cites deteriorating values, family and tribal disintegration, rising suicides, alcohol problems, and conflicting values, suggesting Indian communities adopt collective schooling to transmit native values. The piece previews a series on Kibbutz as a social tool for the Indian.

Israel L. Mayland Parker ASU Parker Melford E. Spiro

U.S. Biafra relief cargo stalls at Lagos airport

U.S. officials report 12 million dollars in relief supplies sent by President Nixon to Nigeria for Biafra refugees are sitting unused in Lagos. Trucks jeeps and portable hospitals remain at the airport with little transfer to Port Harcourt or front lines due to logistics and bureaucratic delays. The Nigerian commission blames distribution holdups on logistics problems while British aid has been quickly distributed.

Lagos UPS Nixon United States Ikeja Nigerian Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Commission Nigeria Biafra Ibo U.S Port Harcourt Nigerian ‘Commission

First Snow Carnival Hits Snowless Start at Flagstaff

The first annual Snow Carnival in Flagstaff faced a snowless opening as no snow for the events appeared. Plans backed by the city and Northern Arizona University collapsed. only Mt Humphreys had high snow, while rain canceled many activities including the snow sculpturing contest.

Flagstaff UPI Northern Arizona University Mt. Humphreys

Jackie Kennedys Letters Spark Theft Probe in New York

Autograph dealer Charles Hamilton offered Jackie Kennedy Onassis letters to Roswell Gilpatric for sale. The crime stemmed from a locked Gilpatric office file, prompting a criminal inquiry by the New York County District Attorney. Gilpatric and his estranged wife news surfaced as details emerged. The letters date 1963 to 1968 and could be worth up to a thousand dollars each at auction.

New York UPI Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Roswell L. Gilpatric Gilpatric Jackie Watcher Charles Hamilton Fifth Avenue Jackie Frank 5. Hogan New York County Hamilton District Attorney’s Office

Edwards Robinson Jr. arrested for suspected drunken driving

Edward G Robinson Jr son of the actor was freed on 308 bail after arrest in Beverly Hills on suspicion of drunken driving. Police said he ran a traffic light and drove erratically marking his fifth arrest, with details continuing in police records.

Los Angeles UPI Edward G. Robinson, Jr Robinson Beverly Hills

Wall Street Charter Sees Bond Gains and Market Stabilization

Wall Street firms forecast opportunities for capital gains over the next six to 12 months as corporate bonds and interest-sensitive stocks stay in demand. Argus Research predicts high long term rates may drop with a policy shift, while Shearson Hammill notes solid footing near current levels. Haydon Stone concedes bears haven’t vanished, urging patience and selective investing amid uncertain earnings. Bache & Co. warns high price earnings multiples keep volatility and short term trading appeal.

New York UPI Argus Research Corp Federal Reserve Shearson, Hammill & Co Bache & Co

Burglary Charges Dropped for Dennis N Johnson

Scottsdale police dropped burglary charges against 18 year old Dennis N Johnson of 6713 E Lewis after an early morning report of a prowler near 7346 E McKinley. Johnson said he was fleeing a nightclub fight when arrested. he still faces vagrancy and trespassing charges denied at arraignment with trial not yet set.

Dennis N. Johnson E. Lewis Scottsdale Johnson E. McKinley

Moscow linked spy Tikhomirov whisked away after Seattle bail

Aleksandr V. Tikhomirov, 37, accused of seeking U.S. defense secrets, flew from Seattle to New York and posted 75000 bail before a federal hearing. He was escorted by Soviet diplomats and faced dispersing clashes with press at Kennedy Airport as a Soviet mission limo departed for Glen Cove.

New York UPI Aleksandr V. Tikhomirov Seattle Tikhomirov United—Nations U.S U.N Murray B. Guterson Guterson Washington State Department Kennedy Airport Airlines

Explosion injures crew aboard British submarine Auriga

A submerged British submarine Auriga off Gibraltar was hit by an explosion that wounded ten crew members. The sub surfaced safely and docked at port as Defense Ministry officials said the blast likely originated in the batteries.

London UPI Auriga Gibraltar Defense Ministry

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