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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1973

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Nixon aide LaRue pleads guilty in Watergate coverup

Frederick C. LaRue, a top Nixon campaign official, admitted conspiring to obstruct justice and agreed to cooperate against others. He waived indictment, faced up to five years in prison, and testified that he helped plan a coverup after the 1972 Democratic National Committee break in.

Washington UPI Frederick C. LaRue LaRue John N. Mitchell Democratic National Senate John W. Deean III Jeb Stuart Mag Sirica Fred Benson Jr Archibald Cox James F. Neal Cox

Miss X A Living Doll Hired By Scottsdale School Board

At a Scottsdale School Board meeting an unusual adult female employee described as unbreakable and seven pounds was recommended for hiring. She would teach health services next year for a total lifetime salary of 280.80.

Scottsdale

Saguaro Stadium stands repair eyed amid flood damage

Scottsdale School District officials seek remuneration from contractors for east stands at Saguaro High football stadium after June 1972 flood. Johnson and Son built the stands in 1970. repairs planned under $10,000 with no suit filed yet. Architects contend water erosion caused the damage. district weighs legal action with county attorney.

Scottsdale Saguaro High Indian Bend Wash Wash O.W. Pedersen Maricopa County Johnson Jimmie R. Nunn Nunn Jack Kearney Lee Johnson Osmond Burton McDonald Dr Hayden Road 82Nd Street

Burglary Wave Hits Scottsdale Areas Totals 7000

More than seven thousand dollars in merchandise furnishings and cash were stolen from Scottsdale businesses and homes in two days. The largest loss ranged from three thousand five hundred to four thousand dollars at Porter's of Scottsdale Inc. Thieves also took two televisions from the Broderick residence and several items from the Grapevine Restaurant and bakery. A musician at the SunBurst Hotel reported three hundred dollars missing and two diamond rings valued at three hundred fifty dollars stolen from Juanita Williams’s home.

Scottsdale Juanita Mae Williams Lafayette

McCormick Considers Run for State Attorney General

Former Arizona consumer protection chief Jack McCormick told Scottsdale Democrats he has been urged by several groups to run for state attorney general. He criticized Gary Nelson for pressuring his resignation over policy differences, praising his aim to prosecute all consumer-law violators and noting the division's high case load despite small size.

Jack McCormick Scottsdale Democrats McCormick Division of Consumer Protection Arizona Nelson

Obituary notice for Glen Hester former Wall Street and state fund controller

Glen Hester 49 longtime Arizona state compensation fund controller who previously worked at Dean Witter in Scottsdale died Saturday in Knoxville Iowa. Born Waltonville Illinois he moved to Phoenix 1945 and graduated University of Illinois 1944 serving in World War II as a navigator with the Eighth Air Force. Survived by wife Jenny two sons Scott and Mark a daughter Donna four brothers and a sister. Funeral Thursday 10 am at Shepherd of the Hills Church with viewing today 4 to 9 pm Paradise Chapel burial Green Acres Scottsdale.

Glen Hester Arizona State Compensation Fund Dean Witter and Co., Inc Scottsdale Knoxville Iowa Mr. Hester E. Weldon Waltonville Phoenix Illinois University of Illinois HBA Life Insurance Co Shepherd of the Hills Congregational Church Kiwanis Club Jenny Scott Mark Donna Hester 53Rd Street East Lafayette Boulevard Paradise Chapel E. Indian School Green Acres Cemetery

Kelley confirmed to head up FBI

The Senate approved Clarence Kelley as the first permanent FBI director since Hoover with a 96 to 0 vote. Kelley, longtime FBI agent and Kansas City police chief, promises oversight and limited tenure while defending constitutional rights and opposing agency removal from Justice Department jurisdiction.

Washington UPI Senate Clarence Kelley Kansas City FBI J. Edgar Hoover Kelley William D. Ruckelshaus Mike Mansfield James O. Eastland D-Miss Judiciary Committee Roman Hruska Robert C. Byrd Gray Ruckelshaus Byrd Eastland Justice Committee Bruce R. Watkins Law and Order Congressional Justice Department

Reward posted for vandalism in Scottsdale schools

The Scottsdale School Board accepted a $500 fund to reward citizens reporting vandalism at schools during the summer. Howard Ryan presented the gift and said remaining funds in August will go to the PTA of the least vandalized school. POST program starts now and donations urged. A vandalism report for the school year will be given in July.

Scottsdale School Board Howard Ryan Scottsdale Association of Independent Insurance Agents, Inc PTA Protect Our Schools Ryan

Surprise Heatwave Persists Through Weekend Says NWS

Forecasters at the Phoenix National Weather Service warn Valley residents to expect continuing extreme heat through the weekend with highs from 105 to 115 degrees. Even higher elevations will feel the sun’s intense heat, they said.

Phoenix National Weather Service Valley

Vukcevich Loses Bid for School Superintendent Reinstatement

The State Personnel Commission, by a 4-1 vote, upheld the firing of Steve Vukcevich as superintendent of the State Industrial School for Boys at Ft. Grant. Vukcevich from Graham County said he expected the dismissal and planned to appeal to superior court with his attorney Bob Corbin.

Phoenix UPI Steve Vukcevich State Personnel Commission State Industrial School For Boys Ft. Grant Barbara Dunham Vukcevich Graham County

Senator Charles Awalt Dies In Arizona Senate Veteran

State Senator Charles A. Awalt died Tuesday in Phoenix after a lengthy illness. A native of Chillicothe Texas aged 57 he had lived in Arizona since 1934 and was in his second Senate term serving on the Appropriations Judiciary and State County and Municipal Affairs Committees and the Joint Budget Committee. Funeral services were pending in Safford.

Safford Charles A. Awalt Good Samaritan Hospital Phoenix Awalt Chillicothe Tex Arizona Senate

Cement Masons Reach Key Step Toward Arizona Contract Settlement

Phoenix Cement Masons Local 394 reached a tentative accord with the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona and the Associated General Contractors Building Chapter. Talks with the Associated General Contractors Engineer Chapter continue to seek final agreement.

Phoenix Phoenix Cement Masons Local 394 Home Builders Association of Central Arizona Associated General Contractors

Maricopa County Fails to Receive Diesel Fuel Bids

Phoenix Maricopa County did not receive any bids on contracts for gasoline and diesel fuel for fiscal 1973 74. The county sought 835 000 gallons of gasoline for 900 on road vehicles and 290 000 gallons of diesel for 400 off road vehicles.

Phoenix Maricopa County

Bagdad man charged in deputy’s murder near Bagdad

Prescott Tony Moore aged 28 of Bagdad was charged Tuesday with the slaying of Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy George E. McMurren 44 who was killed Sunday night while investigating a cattle rustling report near Bagdad Another man Frank Rodriguez also of Bagdad is held as an accessory

Prescott Tony Moore Bagdad Yavapai County George E. McMurren McMurren Frank Rodriguez

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