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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1970

Page

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Three-Vehicle Crash Injures Officer and Man in Scottsdale

A 12:50 pm Friday three-vehicle crash at 301 W. Old Scottsdale Rd injured a Scottsdale police officer and a 51-year-old man, Elmer Powell. Kenneth T. Schulz, 24, of Phoenix, failed to stop and struck Powell’s pickup, which rear-ended a third car driven by Albert Edvardsen, injuring Powell and Edvardsen slightly. Officer Don Silliman, 34, was uninjured. Schulz was cited for failure to control his vehicle.

Scottsdale Old Scottsdale Rd Kenneth T. Schilz W. Mariposa Phoenix Scottsdale Rd Elmer Powell Es. San Miguel Powell Albert Edvardsen Edvarsen

Moon rover Lunokhod 1 tests during lunar night

Tass reports the eight wheeled Lunokhod 1 was parked in the Sea of Rains during the 14.12 day lunar night to study rock properties and dust chemistry. Earth controllers held a 1 hour 55 minute comms session as the craft sent panoramas and data while advancing with cautious movements and obstacle avoidance.

Moscow UPI Earth Soviet Union Tass Rains Soviet Commission On Space Research Lunokhod 1 Lunok Sea of Rains Lunokhod_1

Army trial ends Mitchell said innocent

S. Sgt. David Mitchell was found innocent of charges tied to the My Lai massacre. The 30-year career soldier faced up to 20 years hard labor if convicted. His civilian attorney said the verdict may influence acquittals for other soldiers in the incident.

Hood Tex UPI David Mitchell My Lai Mitchell

My Lai case witness paints dead civilians in ditch

Witness Richard Pendleton testified about 40 to 50 bodies in a ditch at My Lai site where Lt William Calley is accused of ordering civilians executed. He described a 30 foot long pile and said many were dead. Defense said the verdict may affect other My Lai cases. The trial at Fort Benning continued with Sgt Mitchell found not guilty after six hours of deliberations.

FT. Benning Calley Contra Costa Junior College Ossie Brown Baton Rouge My Lai Medina William Calley Ernest Medina Mitchell Francis Giacomozzi Sgt Giacomozzi

Agnew lauds press strength at AP editors meeting

Vice President Spiro Agnew told 37th annual AP Editors convention in Honolulu that the American press has far more strengths than weaknesses and urged careful scrutiny of how power is exercised. He stressed the trust of the public and the need for responsible reporting amid reader and viewer criticism.

Honolulu UPI Spiro T. Agnew Associated Press Managing Editors Association

Paiute area events showcase students and lights

Local Paiute-Soloma area news highlights a guitar program at Paiute School for grades six through eight organized by Mrs. Harold Witske, school pictures coming home, Perpetual Help students earning prizes at the Arizona State Fair, and planned street lighting along 68th to 70th streets. Also noted are Great Books expansions, Girl Scout Cadette campout, PTA fundraising snacks, den hikes at Papago Park, a December faculty workshop with speaker Martin Laderman, Baptist Hospital Candy Stripers activities, and sun safety talk by Dr. Carl Yarbrough.

Mike. Bernal Paiute ‘School Harold Witske Paiute Music Baptist Hospital of Scottsdale Pegi Hahl Arizona

Empathy Seminar for Barkeeps at Stout State University

In Menomonie Wisconsin a symposium on January 15 at Stout State University will teach barkeeps to handle customers' problems from psychology sociology and medicine perspectives. The event is sponsored by the hotel and restaurant management program and the Stout State Counseling Center with a $10 fee covering materials lunch and two coffee breaks.

Menomonie Wis UPI Stout State University Stout State’Counseling Center

Obituary of Bessie E. Smith 90 of Scottsdale

Mrs. Bessie E. Smith, 90, of 3930 N. 80th Pl., died Thursday in Georgian Court Nursing Home. Born in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, she came to the Valley in 1967 and was a Presbyterian. Survived by daughter Mrs. Robert C. Arnold of Scottsdale, four grandsons and two great grandchildren. Burial and services will be in Bethel Park, Pa.

Bessie E. Smith Georgian Court Mrs. Smith Bethel Park the Valley The Presbyterian Church Robert C. Arnold Scottsdale Bethel Park, Pa

Assault Near Red Dog Saloon Stuns Phoenix Man

A 22-year-old Phoenix man says he was assaulted outside the Red Dog Saloon on North Old Scottsdale Road at 2 a m today. Carl Granoz and Don Bisbee were walking to their car when four men in their early twenties confronted them. Granoz was struck in the face, suffering a bloody nose and facial bruises. Suspects were described as having long hair. no further details were available.

Phoenix Red Dog Old Scottsdale Rd Carl E. Granoz Don J. Bisbee Granoz Bisbee Scottsdale ‘Road

Quakes Strike Italian Village Prompting Fleeing Residents

Mignano Montelungo in Italy endured 31 earthquakes on Friday as 481 tremors have been recorded in the valley town. The strongest measured 4 on the Mercalli scale and caused large cracks in homes forcing about half of the 3,457 residents to seek shelter with relatives in nearby villages while the mayor appealed to Rome for assistance.

Mignano Montelungo Italy UPI Rome

Burglary and Theft Reported in Local Crimes

Police report $600 in cash and valuables stolen in two incidents earlier this week. Jim Johnston says $495 cash vanished from a bedroom dresser cash box with no forced entry. At Blue Goat Pub on Miller Road a male and female in their twenties took wines, pictures and glasses valued at $120 and were seen leaving with items. A description notes a brown haired woman about 5ft 6in and a blond man around 6 ft tall and 210 pounds.

Jim Johnston E. Hubbell Johnston Blue Goat N. Miller Rd

Portland City Hall Bombed In Bomb Blast

A dynamite bomb exploded inside Portland City Hall injuring no one and causing substantial damage to the historic building. Police say the device was placed in a model of a Liberty Bell in the rotunda.

Portland Ore UPI Portland City

Agnews Hilton hotel bombing attempt in Honolulu

Balloons filled with flammable liquid were thrown into a hallway at the Kahala Hilton where Vice President Spiro T. Agnew was staying. A small fire and heavy smoke resulted but a hotel spokesman said Agnew was not endangered.

Honolulu UPI Kahala Hilton Spiro’ T. Agnew

Juveniles Suspected in Two Fire Incidents

Firemen extinguished two blazes Friday as Rural Fire Department spokesman said juveniles using matches may be responsible. The first fire at 4 45 p m damaged 20 feet of fence at the Murphy residence 8415 E Indianola with about 25 dollars in damage. A second blaze at 10 p m damaged a playhouse at the Petlock residence 7753 E Earll estimated at 30 dollars.

Rural Fire Department William. J. Murphy E. Indianola Mary, Petlock E. Earll

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