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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1972
Page
3
Bremer goes on trial for alleged insanity defense with possible 123 year sentence. Proceedings in Milwaukee court focus on whether he should be guarded or treated with less security. Attorneys request juror questioning and less intrusive measures as the case unfolds amid questions about political tensions and the victim’s details.
Reported in July a Nevada hiker, Bill Collins, 47, Las Vegas, traversed 30 miles across Death Valley's Devil's Golf Course finishing a planned 330 mile trek. He reportedly collapsed at journey's end. two Army Rangers from Ft Benning accompanying the expedition lagged behind schedule.
Spassky cancels game two due to a head cold amid stress in the title match with Fischer. Lothar Schmid, Ivo Ney report the Russian's illness. experts say any cold affects deep concentration in chess.
Arizona Democratic leader Herb Ely says Senator Thomas Eagleton will resign as vice presidential candidate and Senator Edward Kennedy would be the best successor. Ely notes the decision would rest with the Democratic National Committee and would involve polling delegates at the national convention.
A Phoenix furniture store and warehouse were gutted by a large fire that smoke drifted for miles. Five firemen were treated for smoke inhalation, not seriously hurt. The cost and cause were undetermined as flames fed on mattresses and other goods with the roof collapsing. Firefighters prevented spread to a nearby lumber yard and slowed Santa Fe trains nearby. Capt. James Guest and firefighters Jerry Kennedy, David Burchett, Saul Garcia, and Boyee Marshall were released after treatment.
Kyoto prefecture enforces Japan’s first such ordinance requiring private keepers of lions tigers leopards bears and elephants to obtain licenses. Applicants must provide size age temperament and cage details with cages of steel and concrete for big cats and iron stakes for elephants. The number of animals in captivity is not disclosed.
The Contrary Investor notes a stock market dichotomy between fundamentals and charts as economic figures improve while technicians warn of weakening indicators. TPO Inc. observes the summer rally began with the Dow up about 40 intraday points over three days, with resistance around 940 to 950 and a likely rise to 980-1000 by September.
UPI reports the Ellsberg Russo case faces a potential full court review after Judge Douglas stayed the trial awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on a wiretap issue. Prosecutors seek to overturn the delay arguing a constitutional question. defense calls it a political vendetta.
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