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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1970

Page

4

Kennedy and Jackson Align Against ABM Expansion

UPI reports that Senator Edward Kennedy and Senator Henry Jackson, once divided over ABM defense, now oppose expanding the Nixon plan to guard civilians. They favor an ABM design aimed only at protecting Minuteman missiles from Soviet attack, not broad population defense.

Washington UPI Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Henry M. Jackson Jackson Kennedy Nixon China Soviet Union Commonwealth Laird Safeguard

University President rejects five UFO demands at Arizona

Tucson UPI reports University of Arizona President Richard Harvill refused to commit to campus crusades or end relations with Brigham Young University over alleged racism. He declined to drop riot charges, argued forum meetings should be handled by other administrators, and cautioned from discussing court cases.

Harvill UFO Brigham Young University Mormon School

Sklan Receives George Washington Honor Medal

Celia Margaret Sklan a 20 year old junior at San Francisco College for Women won one of four George Washington Honor Medals from the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Yorge for a musical sketch titled the Legend of Uncle Sam. Her work traces Uncle Sam through American history with two dolls named Uncle Sam and Tina in the General Americana category.

Celia Margaret Sklan San Francisco

Arson Suspected After 3 Planes Burn at Stella Airport

Deputies say three twin-engine airplanes owned by Transwestern Investments were destroyed at Stella Airport Wednesday night. Gasoline was used to start three separate fires, valued at 42000 dollars. Sheriff’s deputies confirmed arson is suspected.

Tempe UPI Stella Transwestern Investments

Women Hours Debate Set in Arizona Senate

The Arizona Senate planned to debate a bill removing restrictions on hours women may work, sponsored by Sen. Sandra O’Connor. Supporters cite overtime bans hindering women's advancement. the measure was among several minor bills approved by the Republican caucus.

Phoenix UPI Senate Sandra O’connor Rmaricopa Bagasit Ata

Aronow Named Acting Personnel Director for City

Bob Aronow administrative assistant in Public Works will serve as acting personnel director filling in for Dave Harris who moves to temporary urban renewal duties. If the council approves $5 million in federal funds for twenty redevelopment projects, Harris may be made permanent, with projects focused in Civic Center and Vista Del Camino areas.

Bob Aronow Public Works Department Aronow Dave Harris Harris Civic Center Vista del Camino

Wild elk Monique dies after space tracking bid

Monique the elk was found dead in the National Elk Refuge likely from pneumonia. The Smithsonian and NASA planned to track her with a Nimbus III satellite using a 23 pound red collar, but a defective timer halted signals and the project ended in failure.

Jackson Wyo UPI Monique National Elk Refuge Smithsonian Institution National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nimbus Til NASA Nimbus III Nimbus Jackson Hole Frank G. Craighead Jr Craighead The Smithsonian University of Montana

South Africa Reverses Veto on Japanese Jockey Visa

South Africa will issue an entry visa to Japanese jockey Sueo Masuzawa after a government reconsideration. A foreign ministry spokesman said the visa decision followed a message from Japan’s consul-general in Johannesburg. The timing of the visa remains unclear. Masuzawa had been invited by a South African sport club and had criticized the initial denial.

Tokyo UPI Sueo Masuzawa Foreign Ministry Japan Johannesburg Masuzawa

Two-car collision injures four in Scottsdale

Four people were injured in a two car crash at Scottsdale Road and Oak Street in Scottsdale. Mrs. Marjoni Mears, 40, and Irene Gale, 26, with her three daughters Rebecca 3 Andrea 1 and Amy 6 months were treated and released. Andrea Gale was admitted in satisfactory condition. Richard M Willcutt, 20, was cited for failing to stop at a red light.

Scottsdale Rd Oak St Scottsdale Marjoni Mears N. 68Th St Irene Gale N. Corral Rebecca Andrea Amy Amy Gale Gale Oak Willcutt

Census taker jobs sought for 1970 officials urge older applicants

Officials urge older persons to apply for temporary census enumerator jobs. No prior experience needed. paid training provided by the Census Bureau. Average four weeks, $2 per hour. six to eight hour days, five days weekly. evenings and Saturdays possible. U.S. citizens only. exams required. must be physically able. Retired federal employees and military pensioners ineligible. Local office at 313 N. Central Ave in Phoenix.

Census’ Bureau U.S Census Bureau Central Ave Phoenix

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