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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1969

Page

7

Mystery of missing USAF C130 plane near London

A US Air Force C130 Hercules vanished after takeoff from Mildenhall England. Sgt Paul Meyers, 23, of Scottsdale Arizona, reportedly flew solo in the turboprop, valued at about 2.2 million dollars, and radioed his wife before disappearing. Searchers found no trace. the aircraft carried enough fuel for nine hours of flight. Meyer had attended Coronado High School briefly and lived with his mother in Scottsdale before joining the service.

Ce Young AI Force Scottseeds Pemenne a_ field England Paul AL “Meyer Scottsdale Coronado High School Air—Force Meyer Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base London United Press International Tam Arizona Douglas Doyer Wilshire Missouri Coronado High BEC Fanpeebe Va Langley

Scottsdale to replace outdoor ad benches with concrete models

City plans to replace about 100 outdoor advertising benches under a 1969 70 budget appropriation of six thousand dollars arguing the current benches with slogans invite vandalism and advertising. City Manager Bill Donaldson notes the fund may be unused as the city may accept a sixty dollar per bench sale but prefers concrete benches that require less maintenance and a reduced bench count due to lack of demand for two side by side units.

Scottsdale Bill Donaldson Donaldson ASU

Gunshot Report Turns Up Exploding Pool Chemicals

Scottsdale police responded to a report of gunshots in the 7300 block of East Minnetota. Units searched the area and, with Rural Fire Department involvement, determined the sounds were exploding pool chemicals at Dale House's residence, 7302 E Minnézona.

Scottsdale East Minnetota Fire Department Dale’House E. Minnézona

Justice Douglas resigns from Albert Parvin Foundation

Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas resigns as president and board member of the Albert Parvin Foundation after criticism over $12 000 yearly compensation. Resignation tendered in April but accepted this week.

Los Angeles Supreme Court William Douglas Albert Parvin Foundation

Paradise Valley Opens First Traffic Light at Mockingbird

Paradise Valley Town Council reports completion of wiring and striping at the Mockingbird and Lincoln Drive intersection, site of a fatal crash last September. The light cost about 8000 dollars and a similar right turn lane at Lincoln and Invergordon was finished this week.

Paradise Valley Mockingbird Lincoln Dr Missouri Lincoln Invergordon Madison Chevrolet Jack “Johnson Plymouth Arizona

Coaches weigh rejecting district coaching contracts

Scottsdale Coaches Association plans to meet Monday to accept or reject final proposals from negotiators and the superintendent. Liaison Al Gardner says coaches may refuse the offer, arguing for an incremental salary scale and pay for women coaches. He warns programs at four high schools could be hampered if replacements must be recruited.

al Gardner Scottsdale Gardner G. Burnkrant SCA

Unset Ariz State University Unexploded Bomb Found

Unexploded homemade bomb found beneath a reviewing stand at Arizona State University during ROTC exercises. Security officers await FBI decision on takeover of the probe. Experts say device would have produced flash and smoke but likely no injuries. Weather: hot and dry with 97 to 102 high temperatures.

Williams Air” Force ASU

Teachers vote on Scottsdale salary raise for 1969-70

About 1 200 Scottsdale teachers cast secret ballots to accept or reject a 370 dollar base salary increase for 1969 70. If accepted the proposal goes to the Scottsdale school board at a Saturday 9 am meeting at Soloma School for final action.

Scottsdale Soloma Marshall Streets

Suit against city over billboards seeks dismissal advised

Judge Burke took under advisement the citys motion to dismiss Eller Outdoor Advertising claim arguing the firm cannot lose what it lacks. Two of three billboards were removed and the last may vanish by June 19 if leases hold. Ellers attorney contends citys actions via site plan terms violated an injunction and forced removals.

John E. Burke Sit Dick Filler Haze Burch Eller~ Outdoor Advertising Co Eller Harry T. Goss Filler Scottsdale Goss Bruce Wallace Scott Imports F. McDowell Wallace

Rejected film wins festival in Cannes

The Soviet film Andrei Rublev won the International Film Critics Award at Cannes despite being rejected by the Soviet government as its official entry. A French distributor bought the movie and showed it, with critics noting its focus on difficulties faced by contemporary Soviet artists.

Cannes France UPI Andreas Roublev

Scottsdale Parks to open McCormick Adventure Camp

Scottsdale's parks and recreation program shifts direction by using the undeveloped 100 acre McCormick Park site for an Adventure Camp. Children ages eight to thirteen may enroll. 200 campers total, two week sessions, cost 12.50 per child. Staff includes seven instructors with 40 campers per session and meals cooked by participants.

Bob Driscoll Scottsdale M¢Cormick Park Scottsdale Rd Indian Bend McCormick Park Len Barcelona

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