Perry Mason creator Earle Stanley Gardner dies at 80
Earle Stanley Gardner, author of more than 100 detective and western stories and creator of Perry Mason, died at his Temecula home after a recent hospitalization. Born July 17, 1889, he studied law and began writing at night, dictating thrillers to seven secretaries and selling his work to mystery magazines. His Perry Mason novels and TV adaptations made him a household name in courtroom drama.
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Goldwater denounces NBC chief on press freedom claim
Sen. Barry Goldwater rebuked NBC President Julian Goodman as dishonest and ridiculous for claiming the government has mounted the greatest attack on press freedom in 172 years. He spoke at the Young Republican Leadership Training School about Goodman's University of Texas Austin speech defending subpoenas on newsmen.
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Resident reappointed as state adviser for March of Dimes
Mrs. William S. Gutwillig of Scottsdale was reappointed state volunteer adviser for the National Foundation March of Dimes. She will work with women's clubs and youth groups to develop educational projects on prenatal care and birth defects and to inform patients and families about available help through the March of Dimes.
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Mohave school beautification plan aims to curb campus litter
Mohave School sponsors a student driven beautification program led by Michael Bloom to clean and improve a bare area outside Bloom's class. Committees study drainage ecology fundraising and plant selection with claims of $84.65 raised and school support to cover shortfalls.
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Oil slick grows as winds drive spill toward Gulf
An abrupt wind shift sent a dark oil slick at least 17 miles long and a mile wide drifting from the Louisiana coast toward a wildlife refuge and oyster beds, then back toward open gulf waters as winds turned northerly. Interior Secretary Hickel planned a helicopter tour of New Orleans Venice and Breton Island to assess the spill and its effects. Chevron platform Charlie battled a massive offshore fire now extinguished after days of flames.
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Valley students showcase art and school events in Scottsdale
Eighth grader Valeria Fulton earns special recognition for a celluclay bust of her brother as ASU Youth Day and Latin Club successes highlight Scottsdale activities. Theatre proceeds support scholarships, PTA plans March meeting with dancing program, and Miss Camelback finalists named.
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Bolin Seeks Re Election as Arizona Secretary of State
Wesley Bolin, Arizona secretary of state since 1949, announces he will seek reelection in the fall. A Democrat from a pioneer Phoenix family, Bolin began in 1938 as constable of the West Phoenix Precinct, served three terms, then became a justice of the peace in 1943 before his 1949 election to state secretary.
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Advertising bill action postponed by House committee
The House Transportation Committee deferred action for at least one week on a bill to impose strict regulations on outdoor advertising. Outdoor ad advocates say the measure aims to drive their industry out of business and it is unlikely to be cleared.
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