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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1969
Page
1
NASA reports the Apollo 9 crew conducted a two minute main engine burn to test guidance during orbit. The crew described the ride as smooth despite hoses whipping around. The exercise aims to validate the lunar module and command module connection for future moon landing maneuvers.
Scottsdale police say Lonnie Earl Lattimore was arrested late Sunday for drunken and disorderly conduct, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, and an assault complaint. Witnesses placed the 277 pound man eastbound on McDowell Avenue when his car swerved and struck a Lafayette Calif. driver. Former Mesa police officer Donald Baker helped restrain Lattimore after he became abusive and attacked Baker.
The Verde Vaqueros launch their 11th annual four day trail ride in Scottsdale beginning with a banquet at Brusally Ranch to raise funds for the Scottsdale Boys Club. About 130 Vaqueros and guests will drive to base camp at Sunflower while horses are trailered. Over four days riders cover 50 to 100 miles with horse racing gymkhana trap shooting and horseshoe pitching at the main camp culminating in a Sunday cocktail party.
Phoenix reports House Speaker John Haugh of Pima favors tougher drunk driving laws but will not block an implied consent measure. He pushes tools for law enforcement and supports lowering the blood alcohol level threshold to 10 or lower as proof of intoxication.
Senate Education Committee discussed a bill to authorize 12 month school operation, sparking opposition from Sen. William Huso who warned of higher costs and altered funding structures. The session also covered a constitutional change to appoint the superintendent, free textbooks, and transit aid for Tucson.
Peking reports tens of millions join anti Soviet demonstrations including 400000 outside the Soviet embassy amid accusations of military pressure at the 5000 mile border. Tass cites Russian workers denouncing Chinese raids and praising frontier guards. China links crisis to Nixon diplomacy.
The board plans a vote tonight on raises for high school teachers who work at sports events and arts activities. Proposed pay ranges set 7 to 10.50 for single events and 8.25 to 17.50 for combined events, retroactive to September, with principals selecting participation and clubs initially absorbing retroactive costs.
United Press International reports a broad list of companies moving in New York stocks. Major names include Alcoa American Can American Motors AT&T Bethlehem Steel Ford General Electric General Motors IBM Pan American World Airways RCA RCA and United Airlines among others.
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