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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
8
Debris possibly from a four engine Air Force C135 transport spotted in the Palmyra Island search area as rain and fog reduce visibility. The destroyer USS Richard Edwards and vessel Amalric head toward the scene to aid debris assessment while Navy officials caution the chances of survivors remain uncertain.
A 14 year old Scottsdale boy was arrested about 9 p m Monday in connection with a motorcycle theft. The motorcycle was stolen between 10 a m and 1 30 p m Monday from behind a service at 4501 N Scottsdale Rd police said. He was spotted pushing the motorcycle in an alley near Camelback Road and 74th Place and taken into custody by police.
Fireworks watermelon and a car bash headline the Scottsdale Jaycees event at Scottsdale Stadium near Osborn and Civic Center Roads. Live music clowns and shoot-outs accompany a dunking booth with local and national celebs. program runs 5 p.m. to dark with family tickets at 3 dollars and individual tickets 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children.
Three Scottsdale youths were named mayors of Miles City Pershing City and Cooke City as Arizona Boys State began its second day at Northern Arizona University Flagstaff. U S Senator Paul Fannin addressed delegates criticizing violent protests. Mock trial planned by Arizona State Bar and primary voting for Boys State offices slated for today.
The city of Scottsdale filed a condemnation suit against California couple Joseph and Elizabeth Belsito to acquire 4.41 acres near Roosevelt and 76th Street for a drainage corridor in the Indian Bend Wash. Offer stands at 15000 dollars, with six month probable hearing wait. the Belsitos own an additional 14 acres. Judge Frederick Hyder assigned in Maricopa County Superior Court. answer due by July 5.
U.S. Senators Herman Talmadge of Georgia and B Everett Jordan of North Carolina reversed long held Vietnam views and urged complete disengagement. Jordan said he would vote for a disengagement act proposing an end to combat by December 31. Talmadge condemned the war as a drain and urged the president to negotiate prisoner releases and begin total disengagement immediately.
The speaker cites weary Americans and a drained national strength from Vietnam War involvement. He highlights unity eroded, costly casualties, and ideological rifts, noting past commitments to South Vietnam and urging an antiwar stance amid deep national division.
Engineers restart the Apollo 15 flight readiness exercise after a storm struck the launch pad. Three lightning strikes hit the umbilical tower and ground support equipment, knocking out five units which were replaced by mid morning. Astronauts David Scott Alfred Worden and James Irwin prepare for the simulated launch day activities on the 12 day Moon mission.
Three 16 year old boys were charged with illegal possession of marijuana and curfew violation after police found two plastic bags and two marijuana cigarettes on Scottsdale Road north of McKellips shortly after 1 a.m. They were taken into custody by their parents.
A sensational diet pitch claims the U S Women’s Alpine Ski Team used a “Ski Team” plan to shed up to 20 pounds in 14 days. The ad touts chemical action, no starvation, easy adherence, and immediate results with a mail order offer for $1.29 plus rush service.
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