Scottsdale archer Jerry Swanson places second in regional eliminations
Jerry Swanson of Scottsdale finished second in regional wheelchair archery eliminations earning a spot in the national Paraplegic Olympics in June at Queens College New York. He scored 708 of 810, trailing California’s Pete Arballo who set a national record. Swanson’s bow was stolen but returned after a Progress story prompted help.
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Jerry Swanson
Scottsdale
Swanson
Pete Arballo
Ford
Queens College
New York
Dickson Electronics
Arizona lawmakers work on education bills package
Legislative leaders and committees planned today’s session to push major bills before adjourning. A day of mourning for Dwight Eisenhower paused formal sessions, with talks to combine three education measures into a single package offering essential provisions in budget controls bilingual education and federal aid protections.
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Phoenix
Investor Wanted Offer From NYSE Listed Firm
An advertisement seeks investors for a supposedly revolutionary service offered by a New York Stock Exchange listed company. It promises extremely high annual income with no selling or experience required and a minimum investment of 6000 dollars. It asks for name, address, and phone details to be sent to Jack C. Wilson in Cincinnati Ohio.
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NEW York Stock Exchange
Jack C. Wilson
Reading Rd
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hydrogen
Arizona
Ike Returns Home to Abilene One Last Time
Abilene Kansas residents await Dwight D. Eisenhower as the former president returns Tuesday night. The town recalls his boyhood haunts along Buckeye Avenue and Cedar and Second Streets, from the Wagon Wheel Cafe to Callahan's confectionery, and his deep ties to the community.
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Abilene
Kan
Wagon Wheel Cafe
Davis
Ida
Ike
Retired General Lester Miller Dies at 74
Retired Major Gen. Lester T. Miller, 74, holder of the Distinguished Service Medal, died Saturday at his home in Scottsdale. A Marietta College graduate born in Marietta Ohio, he moved to Phoenix in 1957 and served from 1917 to 1946. He was first director of Civil Defense for Montgomery County Ohio and sponsored the Happy Farms Children's Home in Sonora, Mexico. Survivors include his wife Helen, son Thomas of Fullerton, daughter Mrs. Edwin Purvis of Springfield, a sister out of state, and nine grandchildren. Services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Scottsdale. Burial with full military honors at Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
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E. Calle del Paisano
Miller
Marietta
Ohio
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Marietta College
Masonic Lodge
First Baptist Church
Scottsdale Country Club
Air Technical Services Command
Montgomery County
Happy Farms Children’s Home
Sonora
Mexico
Arizona Boys Ranch
Valley Christian’ Center
Helen
Thomas
Fullerton
Calif
Edwin Purvis
Springfield
Mass
Hollywood pioneer Josef Auerbach dies at 85
Motion picture producer Josef Auerbach who helped launch Hedy Lamarr in Ecstasy in 1933 died Saturday at age 85 in Hollywood. Auerbach, a pioneer in European and American cinema, shaped early sound era releases and talent development across studios.
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Hollywood
UPI
Josef Auerbach
Hedy Lamarr
Free tickets giveaway in Scottsdale Daily Progress
Readers may win two free tickets by finding their name in the classified section where the word free appears. To claim, visit the Progress, provide the exact location and date of the listing, and collect the tickets.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
Nixon and De Gaulle Meet at White House Courtesy Call
President Nixon held an informal hour long meeting with French President Charles de Gaulle at the White House during de Gaulle's Washington visit for Dwight D. Eisenhower's funeral. No agenda was set and other world leaders arrived for the funeral events.
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UPI
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White House
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Executive Mansion
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Belgium
Ronald Ziegler
Eisenhower
Paris
Motorcycle crash injuries in Scottsdale traffic incidents
A Phoenix man Louis John Balon, 20, was treated and released after his motorcycle rear ended a car driven by Richard Carlock, 58, at McDowell and 87th. Balon was cited for failure to control. A second crash injured Phillip King, 15, when his bicycle was struck by Allan Valentine, 18, on Oak Street. King was not hospitalized and Valentine was not cited. A third crash involved James T. Hiller, 21, who fell asleep at the wheel and hit a ditch at Bistol and Moreland. he was not seriously injured and not cited.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Allan Valentine
Lice
King
Oak St
68Th
Valentine
Port
James T. Hiller
Phoenix
Bistol
Moreland
Miller
Youth nabbed here as suspect
A 15 year old Scottsdale boy was turned over to his parents custody after allegedly giving an officer a package of cigarettes containing a marijuana cigarette. Police said the incident occurred near 68th Street and McDowell Road at about 8:37 p.m. Saturday when the youth fled after being questioned.
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Bill
Watkins Ford
Scottsdale
Camelback
Rds
Solana Potteries
E. and
Susan Kline
82Nd St
Kline
Arcadia
Jackie Hewitt
N. 80Th Pl
68Th
McDowell Rd
Fuel line blamed for Scottsdale blaze damaging car
A broken fuel line caused a fire at Scottsdale and Mc Dowell Roads around 5 30 p m Sunday damaging a car owned by Scott Winfrey of Phoenix estimated at 200 Firefighters blamed the line and battled the blaze as crews also contained a grease fire at Enrico's Restaurant on Old Scottsdale Road no damage reported Firefighters also fought a fence fire on Hubbell and a field fire on Angus near noon Sunday both blamed on children playing with matches A brush fire on 4701 North 68th Street reported at 4 42 p m Sunday was extinguished with no damage
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Phoenix
Scottsdale
McDowell Rds
Enrico’s
S. Old Scottsdale Rd
Hubbell
Angus
Student nurse Judy Cook earns Arizona honor for 1969 70
Miss Judy M. Cook of 7625 East Avalon Drive was elected student nurse for Arizona for 1969 70 by the Arizona Association of Student Nurses at its Tucson convention. She is training at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix and received a trophy and a bouquet of roses.
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E. Avalon
Arizona
Arizona Association of Student Nurses
Tucson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Phoenix
Israel Resists Outside Talks Seeks Direct Arab Peace
Israel said it was ready to talk only with the Arabs and rejected outside meddling including Big Four discussions. The cabinet stated direct talks between the concerned parties are needed to establish true peace, and Israel will not be a target of power politics or accept recommendations that threaten its vital interests and security.
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United Press International
Israel
Middle East
Scottsdale Residents Among ASU Engineering Grads
Twelve Scottsdale residents were among 97 ASU students who earned bachelor of science degrees in the fall semester ending January. Notables include Richard L. Topping and Richard W. Wiggs who graduated with honors and distinction respectively, along with peers from electrical and industrial engineering and related divisions.
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Tempe
Scottsdale
Arizona—State University
College of Engineering Sciences
Richard L. Topping
Palo Verde Ave
TSHR
Richard W. Wiggs
E. Portland
David M. Faron
Ee.belleview
Bruce E. Marshall
Jerry N. Phillips
Roosevelt St
Clinton M. Smith
E. Cheery Lynn
John F. Thurston
Calle Rosa
School of Engineering
Patrick G. Smith
William C. Crane, Jr
Granite Reef Rd
Electronics Technology
Division of
Industrial Design Land Technology
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