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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1969

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Burger Sworn Chief Justice as Nixon Lauds Warren

Earl Burger was sworn in as Chief Justice in a Supreme Court ceremony. President Nixon praised retiring Chief Justice Warren for his dignity fairness and leadership and spoke of continuity and change guiding America. Burger pledged to administer justice impartially as he assumes leadership of the Court.

Washington UPI Warren Earl Burger The United States Supreme Court Nixon Earl “Warren Warren“ Hile Burger Warren America John Jay Federal U.S. ‘Court of Appeals District of Columbia Watson the United States

Proxmire seeks probe of AF spending and officer moves

Sen. William Proxmire said he will ask the Justice Department to investigate charges that five Air Force officers knowingly blocked cost cuts on the Minuteman I missile program and then took executive jobs with the system’s manufacturer Autonetics. The memo by A Ernest Fitzgerald alleged officers hindered cost controls and later joined North American Rockwell, prompting Proxmire to push for a federal review to ensure lawful spending and prevent profits from escalating.

Washington UPI William Proxmire Justice Department Air Force Pentagon Senate House Prosmire Wisconsin Democrat Ernest Fitzgerald Systems Anaheim Calif Autonetics Corp Fitzgerald Autonetics North American Rockwell

Burglars Take TV From Scottsdale Home During Shopping Trip

A color television set and stand valued at 400 dollars were stolen from Elizabeth Prasse’s home while she and her sons shopped. Entry was via an unlocked back door between 2 03 and 3 45 p m. A separate break in at Mr G's Drapery Store on Scottsdale Road netted a velvet bedspread worth 180 dollars and 15 dollars in cash between Thursday evening and Friday morning. In another incident, Switzerland residents Rolf and Dorit lost 369 dollars in cash from a beauty salon after burglars pried open a rear door between Saturday 530 p m and Sunday 315 p m.

Scottsdale Elizabeth Prasse E. Devonshire G’s Drapery Scottsdale Rd Rolf

Nation's Temperatures

United Press International charts temperatures and precipitation for the 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m. Includes regional readings and notable weather patterns across the nation.

United Press International

Dismissal of Nar cotics Charge Against Byrd in Scottsdale Court

Wendell Byrd, 33, of Phoenix, had charges of possession of narcotics with intent to sell dismissed in Scottsdale Justice Court. Judge Harold Holcomb ruled the state failed to prove Byrd possessed the three pounds of morphine base found with Charles Chavez during a Dec. 16 Motel 6 arrest on East Camelback Road. Chavez and another man remain bound over to Superior Court for trial on narcotics possession.

Wendell Byrd Scottsdale Phoenix Justice of the Peace Harold Holcomb Byrd E. Camebback Rd Charles Edward Chavez Chavez Holcomb

Siege at Ben Het Drags On Amid Surrounding Attacks

U S special forces push toward Dak To from Ben Het as Communists shell the Green Berets camp for the 20th day. Relief force attempts to open a one lane supply road amid heavy booby trapped terrain and ongoing ground assaults near the Central Highlands.

Saigon I. South Bpsck Ben Het Dak Tor Green-Beret U.S. Bss Ben: Het Ais David Lamb Ben Hetner

Scottsdale party styled Runyon figure Apple Annie with ex convicts

Police and ex convict guests mingle at a Scottsdale baby shower for Christine, a 17 year old unmarried mother. The event at Jack Karie’s home drew over 60 attendees including probation officers, officials, and readers from the valley. Governor Williams sent a letter encouraging faith and care for the child.

Christine Damon Runyon Annie Scottsdale-area Jack Karie Avalon Dr Scottsdale

Three Children Injured in Weekend Traffic Accidents

Police report three children sustained minor injuries in separate weekend crashes. Jill Leschithart, 8, was struck by a car at Oak Street and Hayden Road. Billy Henry, 6, ran into a car in front of his home on Bonita. Tammy Melcher, 4, was a passenger when her mother’s car collided with a truck at 76th Street and McKinley. None were cited. all were treated and released.

Polie Jill Leschithart Hayden. Rd Oak St Sandra Clark E. Garfield Scottsdale Baptist Hospital Billy Henry F. Bonita Merle Joseph Sandalwood Tammy Melcher E. Pierce 76Th St McKinley Tammy Irene Melcher David VanDine Cambridge Melcher Horne VanDine

Obituary Notices for James C Brooks and Edward Wessale with Deaths

James C Brooks 47 formerly of Scottsdale died Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital of leukemia. He lived at Sportsman’s Haven Roosevelt Lake and was born in Rustburg Virginia, moving to Arizona in 1955 from Kansas City. A World War II ferry pilot in the China Burma theater, he later flew for Slick Airways and Bonanza until 1967 when he retired and relocated with family to Roosevelt Lake. He is survived by his wife Beverly, three sons Mark Scott and Craig, his mother Gladys Brooks and sister Dorothy Miller of Litchburg Virginia. Rosary tonight at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Sea Mortuary. Cremation to follow. Donations requested to National Shrine of Saint a We Masizon St. Chicago IL. Edward Wessale 5720 H Joshua Tree Lane, Pine died Friday at White Mountain County Club. Born in Waconia Minnesota he moved to Pine in 1952 from Cedar Rapids Iowa. Friends may call Messinger’s Mortuary for arrangements. Cremation will follow.

Mr. Brooks Sportsman's Haven Roosevelt Lake Rustburg Arizona Kansas City Slick Airways Kansas ‘City Bonanza Shy Beverly Mark Scott Craig Gladys Brooks Dorothy Miller Litchberg National Shrine of Sainta We . Masizon Chicago Til Edward Wessate Waconia Sorghum Co Minn Pinetop Wessale H. Joshua Tree Lane White Mountain County Club Cedar, Rapids Towa Cat Messinger

Seminar for Investors in Mutual Funds Held at Executive House

Scottsdale investors and others will attend an investment seminar at the Executive House Arizonian starting 8 pm. Gerald Benware of Glore Forgan Wm R Staats Inc will conduct the session with topics on investment terminology basic analysis tools and mutual funds. The event is free and open to the public with reservations necessary by calling 047-3514.

Scottsdale Arizonian Gerald Benware Glore, Forgan, Wm R. Staats, Inc New York Stock Exchange

University instructor found dead in burning Tucson car

University of Arizona psychology associate professor Jack E Capehart, 39, was found seated behind the wheel in a burning car Sunday in Tucson. Firemen reported the interior ablaze with the windows up and doors closed. An open gasoline lighter was found on the front floorboard and a book titled Yoga and Secret Doctrine was on the seat beside him as deputies seek an explanation.

Tucson UPI Sheriff's Deputies University of Arizona Jack E. Capehart Capehart Ee Capehart

Convicts Forge ID Cards at Maidstone Prison Prints

Police said convicts at Maidstone Prison in England forged identification cards in the local printing shop. Investigators pursue leads as officers describe the operation and seek to determine its scope and those involved.

Maidstone England UPI

Fire department responds to multiple calls across city

Firefighters were dispatched Friday night to a smoking ballast at 20 Main, causing minor damage and no injuries. Additional calls included a grass fire at Scottsdale Rd and Palman, a dumpster fire at 7520 McDowell Rd, an oven fire at 9349 E Stella La, and several grass and brush fires around 68th St Wells Fargo and 76th St McDowell Rd. Estimated total damage around $20 in several incidents.

Gaines Corp Scottsdale ‘Rd Palman McDowell Rd G. M. Slonzky Stella McKinley

Dow dips as industrials lead losses in trading session

Market summary shows 30 industrial stocks down 870.86 points and 20 railroads down 213.96 with utilities off 120.85 as sales reach 12.9 million shares versus 11.36 million previously. Friday trading closes with modest declines.

Nat Pee Wee

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