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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1970
Page
1
UPI reporting from Saigon says American troop strength in South Vietnam fell to 413,900, the lowest in over 40 months, as plans proceed to trim 150,000 more by spring 1971. Aboard officers in Honolulu prepared withdrawal details for 50,000 by Oct 16, 1970.
Marilyn A. Riddel announces candidacy for reelection to Maricopa County Superior Court Judge from District 23. She was appointed in 1969 by Gov. Jack Williams after eight years of Arizona legal practice. She lives at 4519 E Cheery Lynn with husband Hal, an attorney, and their two children.
The US Information Agency unveiled an 80 000 dollar fifteen minute color film on Vice President Spiro Agnew. Narrated by John Wayne the piece portrays him as education friendly and a foe of discrimination, highlighting his 11 nation Asian trip and citing his firm convictions. It will not play in US theaters except special screenings.
Washington UPI reports an unprecedented effort by antiwar senators to push public support for the McGovern Hatfield amendment to end U.S. involvement in Vietnam. TV spots in about a quarter of the country will run primetime at least ten times weekly along with newspaper and radio ads. The push aims to influence Congress to require Nixon to withdraw troops by June 30 unless extended by vote. The campaign, funded by Advertising People Against the War, totals about 480000 dollars from a May 12 telecast and ongoing contributions new funds.
Scottsdale police investigated seven burglaries over the Fourth of July weekend with losses totaling about 2200 dollars. The largest loss occurred at Wesley Phillips home on Pasadena where guns and cash valued around 1085 dollars were stolen. Other break ins included Alex J Ramirez residence and two downtown stores. jewelry, projectors, golf gear, wigs, and a chain saw set were taken. A Tastee Freez window was damaged in a chewing gum theft by juveniles.
Mrs Grace M Calkins 54 died Friday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Born Geneva Nebraska she came to Arizona in 1947. She is survived by husband Jack two sons Kirk of San Bernardino Cal and Charles of Tucson two brothers James Holt of Scottsdale and one sister out of state and two grandchildren. Services were held at 10 am today at Paradise Chapel with interment at Green Acres Cemetery.
Andrew Giddens Jr. , 30, was shot to death during a failed robbery at a South Phoenix Kentucky Fried Chicken. He entered through the back door brandishing a handgun and ordered staff to the register. A slippery floor caused a slip, enabling manager William Morten to fetch a weapon and return fire, with Giddens dying outside Memorial Hospital.
A 15 year old Tempe girl was cited by Scottsdale police for driving without a license leaving the scene and failing to stop for a red light after a Saturday traffic crash at Oak and Scottsdale Roads. Michele Bomfa and another girl fled the scene on foot after Bomfa turned from Oak against the light pulling in front of Ruth Bebee. No injuries were reported.
United Press International reports two Independence Day rampages by youths in Berkeley and Yosemite National Park. Park rangers aided by San Joaquin Valley deputies arrested 90, as about 500 youngsters looted campsites overturned cars and threw rocks. In Berkeley, over 200 street people waved a Viet Cong flag and smashed windows during a wine party.
British Army at a special inquiry investigates charges of looting and brutality amid weekend clashes in Falls Road Belfast that left three civilians dead and many wounded. London stated possible probes if charges are substantiated. Police revised death toll to three. arms cache sparks fighting with IRA gunmen.
Israeli chief of staff Lt. Gen. Haim Bar-Lev warned of Soviet personnel directing Egyptian SAM2 and SAM3 batteries near the Suez Canal. He cited Israeli losses of three Phantom jets and two Skyhawks in a week as planes faced Egyptian air defenses. Reports also noted saboteurs damaging Gaza City’s ice cream plant and attacks on an Israeli bus and soldiers.
An educational public service ad warns that twisted spines can cause nerve interference and health problems such as headaches and digestive issues. It urges parents to seek Chiropractic Neuro-Spinology guidance, sponsored by Dr. Moorcroft of Scottsdale.
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