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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1970
Page
1
Six additional amphibious landing ships were sent to the Mediterranean by the Soviet Union, doubling this vessel type there. Defense sources say Moscow aims to display military strength in the Middle East, backing Arab nations amid the crisis.
Dora Fitzpatrick 35 died Thursday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Rosary at Messinger Mortuary at 8:30 p.m. today. Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Saturday. Survivors include husband Joe three daughters Frances Ramona Rene mother Dolores Ochoa two brothers Augustine and David all of Scottsdale five sisters Barbara Ochoa Theresa Noriega both of Scottsdale Margaret Daly and Mary Ann Arvizu both of Phoenix Lisa Moss of Cedar Creek.
Scottsdale school board approved Varney Sexton and Sydnor Associates preliminary plans for 15 elementaries including a seventh and eighth grade wing at Pima and library, art, science, and music room enlargements. Three schools Ocopah Mohave Navajo will be completed first. Budget cuts totaling 178600 were approved due to lower state aid, mainly from warehouse supplies and salary savings. Gifts totaling 7395 were accepted from parents students and Scottsdale Little League supporting Paiute field. The next meeting March 24 at Saguaro High will award bids for Pueblo and three elementary projects.
The McDowell Nation YMCA Indian Guides hold a kite flying contest Sunday at 1 30 p m in Scottsdale City Park. Prizes go to top cross stick and box kites in most original smallest largest and best decorated entries. Judges assess construction originality decoration and stability. Each entrant earns a patch. eighth grader Daryl James and Barbra Doubek top recent school spelling contests.
Saigon takes over Can Tho port in the Mekong Delta as U.S. forces pull back to a skeleton presence. The transfer leaves Can Tho, 75 miles southwest of Saigon, the delta’s largest city, with South Vietnamese authorities handling most sea supplies. Ground fighting remains at low levels while attacks cause civilian casualties and injuries in refugee areas.
United Press International reports a southern Rockies snow event with heavy snow warnings in the southern New Mexico mountains and central Arizona White Mountains. Other regions see light rain Pacific Northwest and scattered showers central plains with frigid North Central weather and Florida warmth midweek. Temperatures ranged from 14 below at Grand Forks to 72 in Key West.
Governor Jack Williams addressed the Scottsdale Council of PTA at Coronado High School urging compromise on environmental pollution. He warned against doom-filled attitudes, cited Arizona's growth and water progress, and urged continued development coupled with responsible stewardship. Special PTA guests included students, educators, and local officials.
UPI reports Nixon faced Senate demands for a public explanation of U.S. Laos involvement. senators Aiken McGovern Williams urged disclosures while warning against ground war escalation. aides promised weekend briefings and a statement to reassure voters ahead of the November election.
A campaign rally for Mrs. Warren Billie Gentry's City Council bid is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Mayo's Furniture Store community room at 1776 North Scottsdale Road. Volunteers interested in helping the March 24 election are invited. Gentry will address attendees.
The report records a 24 hour average pollution level of 1 part per million carbon monoxide with hourly peaks at 9 parts per million.
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