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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1969
Page
7
National Guardsmen and University of Wisconsin students clashed as guardsmen moved in to clear traffic blocks on University Avenue in Madison. The troops fixed bayonets and swept down the avenue center amid the protests.
In Los Angeles the Sirhan Sirhan defense argues publicity taints the trial and requests a mistrial. They contend reports could influence Sirhan to change his plea from not guilty to guilty.
New Orleans Judge Edward Haggerty Jr. barred all medical testimony in the Clay Shaw conspiracy trial after defense and prosecution examined hypnosis effects on a star witness in 1967. The ruling limits expert evidence and focuses the case on other elements of the prosecution.
In Durham hundreds of white students gathered to protest in support of a black takeover of Duke University's administration floor. Black students moved in earlier, nailed doors, and pledged to remain inside. In Washington Senator Sparkman denied promising a Vietnam cease-fire for the lunar new year.
A presidential emergency board has recommended retroactive wage increases for railroad conductors and engineers. The package would total about 7.0 percent, with an additional 3.0 percent increase effective this July.
Washington reports the Department of Health Education and Welfare cut federal financial aid to three more Southern school systems for practicing segregation. The order takes effect March 16.
A Phoenix spokesman says a citizens committee may be reactivated to review Salt River Project tax status. The group previously formed an in lieu of tax agreement approved by the Legislature. Speculation remains over another review amid changes in property tax rules and reappraisal programs. Clearer skies and cooler, drier air move into western Arizona as Weather Bureau forecasts extend into the state.
Sen. Bob Wilcox chairs the Appropriations Committee as bills propose two paths for state construction. One lets Arizona issue revenue bonds to finance new facilities, the other allows lease purchase deals with private industry. Gov. Williams signs a $1 million appropriation for the first state supported delinquent girls school, calling it a great stride in progress.
In Phoenix a proposal to create an appointive state superintendent of public instruction is introduced by Republican leaders. The superintendent would be named by the State Board of Education and serve at the board’s pleasure, as the Arizona House again debates a liberal abortion bill similar to last week’s defeated measure by 31 to 29.
The Arizona State Parks Board and McCulloch Corp reach agreement on the London Bridge site at Lake Havasu City. The resolution details bridge location land treatment adjacent to both ends and water channels and lagoons construction. The board gains jurisdiction over lands at the bridge ends and future related matters. Legislative proposal outlines Arizona Ranger police to support enforcement across agencies and potential governor invocation during unrest or danger.
School Superintendent E G Burnkrant voiced strong support for a resolution by the American Association of School Administrators opposing teacher strikes and work stoppages. He plans to vote in favor but will study variations. He favors ethical education, student familiarity with foundational documents, and separate administration NEA relations. Burnkrant will attend the AASA conference in Atlantic City and visit the Wisconsin placement office afterward.
Scottsdale and Phoenix police with state narcotics agents arrested three men and seized about 110 pounds of marijuana valued at 35 000 in a city raid. They found 51 bricks more than two pounds each in a car behind a 3rd Street apartment, and arrested two youths and the apartment manager. Two runaways aged 15 and 16 were turned over to detention. a Tempe man linked to the operation faced no charges. Capt. Phil Morgan said the raid breaks up a narcotics ring that had gone undisturbed.
A fragment notes a police sighting at a vacant library on 133 E. Main. A man pounds a door while another claims the library won’t open until 10. The new city library is at 300 E. Main.
The planning commission scheduled a March 11 hearing at the Civic Center to discuss a proposed mobile home ordinance and amending the off street loading section. A second March 11 hearing covers a parking zone at Indian Plaza Properties near Camelback and Scottsdale roads. Additional hearings on a zone change Osborn Road and a tentative plat for Chateau de Vie were postponed to March 11.
The Scottsdale Historical Society meets at 7 in the Civic Center to consider renaming streets to numbers while retaining long standing historic names. A committee led by Vice Mayor Ken Murray will propose several changes such as Tonalea Way to 68th Street and Eldorado to N dale Road, with some names kept. The group also weighs a museum concept featuring audio visual histories.
Phoenix police arrested Clyde Eugene Tuttle in Phoenix on suspicion of burglary after a search of his home yielded items matching thefts from automobiles in the Scottsdale area. Police say the burglaries occurred in parking lots of restaurants and motels and were carried out using duplicate keys.
Parks and recreation commission voted unanimously to refuse the Paradise Valley Kiwanis Club offer of monkeys for Eldorado Park while accepting offered park equipment. A formal recommendation is being drafted by chairwoman Mrs. Warren Gentry for council review next Monday.
The U S Land and Water Conservation Fund will fund 14000 for Chestnutt Park on Granite Reef Road near Navajo School with Scottsdale adding about 16000. Plan includes lagoon sealing water pump irrigation two ramadas rest rooms concrete slab sidewalks and sewer lines while park development awaits bond capacity release.
Coronado senior Becky Jandrey earned a trip to the 12th International Williamsburg: Student Burgesses conference in Virginia. She will fly Saturday to Wednesday with 50 U S states and 36 foreign countries to discuss Patriot or Protestor Can Youth Be Both while serving as a scholastic leader.
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