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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1970

Page

6

ASU professor links Kent Jackson state turmoil to Tempe risk

Arizona State University law professor John Morris, AAUP chapter president, warns parallels between Kent State and Jackson State killings and ASU could trigger a similar tragedy. He cites communication gaps, election-year tensions, and unclear policies as factors raising miscommunication and potential conflict. The AAUP report to be released early October aims to guide other universities.

Larry Ross Arizona State University Kent State Jackson State ASU John Morris American Association —of AAUP Morris Kent Jackson Prof Tempe School Perod Tempe State Press Arizona

Homeowners approve flood damage suit in Scottsdale meeting

About 500 northeast Scottsdale residents voted to pursue legal action to recover flood damages. The group discussed possible defendants including Salt River Project and the city of Scottsdale, with Melvin Belli possibly representing at least one homeowner faction. Estimates put individual home losses as high as $8,000.

Gordon Robbins Progress Scottsdale Mohave School San Francisco Melvin Belli Salt River Project City of Scottsdale Salt River Indian Reservation Belli Rolff Woodford 68Th St Lafayette Blvd Lafayette Northeast Area Salt River Arizona Canal Robert Manneimer Manneimer Vince Alfaro McDowell Mountains Alfaro Pima Rd Bud Tims Tims Bill Donaldson 76Th St Thomas Pawowr Osmund Burton

Scottsdale Schools Suffer Little Damage in Downpour

No serious damage to school property was reported after Saturday's heavy rain in Scottsdale. Cleanup labor reached 3500 dollars, with Assistant Superintendent Norman D. White noting the community fared well. He said flood risk was not always a factor in site selection but most schools escaped damage. Officials cited the new technical center as needing flood contingencies due to expensive machinery.

Norman D. White Scottsdale

Weekend Weather Outlook With Scattered Thunderstorms

Sunny to partly cloudy today with a high near 100. Increasing clouds this afternoon bring scattered thunder showers and possible heavy downpours. Tonight and Sunday see 20 percent and 40 percent chances of measurable rain. highs near 100 Saturday and mid to upper 90s Sunday.

Scottsdale Board of Education meeting moved to Monday

The Scottsdale Board of Education agenda shows the regular meeting shifted from next Tuesday to Monday September 21 at 4 p.m. The Education Center at 3811 North 44th Street hosts the session due to schedule conflicts among board members.

Education Center N. 44Th St

Videotaped confession admitted in Bible murder case

A Scottsdale videotape confession of William L. Bible was allowed into evidence at an aggravation hearing in Maricopa County for the March 14 killing of Robert Riffe. Bible had pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and faces a five years to life sentence. sentencing is set for September 22.

Scottsdale William L. Bible Tucson Texas Larry Cronin Bible Robert Riffe Texhoma Tex Riffe

Jaycees Open Contest for 1971 Parada Theme

Scottsdale Jaycees invite theme ideas for the 18th Annual Parada del Sol Parade to be held February 5-7 1971. Deadline October 9 with four rodeo tickets and an engraved plaque for the winner who will ride in the parade.

Scottsdale Jaycees Warren L. Searles Searles Lillian Burton Arizona Parade Box 1527 Ariz

Indian Day Tickets Go On Sale For Sept. 25 Event

Tickets go on sale Monday at the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce for the first statewide National Indian Day celebration on Sept. 25 at the Salt River Indian Community Center. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a dual language prayer and features Salt River Indian Band performances, dances from multiple tribes, scrolls for Arizona’s 17 tribes, plaques for seven living past Pima Maricopa chairmen, plus fireworks and a Marine color guard. Indian fry bread and beans will be sold. admission 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for ages 6–12, under six free. Tickets available at the gate.

Scottsdale Salt River Indian Community Center McDowell Rd Salt River Arizona Marine Color Guard

Drugpoll reaction in Scottsdale schools seen as minor

Supt. E G Burnkrant reports there has been no public adverse reaction to the drug survey in Scottsdale public schools. he notes some compliments from educators, no parental calls, and says the study will inform education before age 11. copies sent to police and narcotics bureau.

Scottsdale Public Schools Supt E. G. Burnkrant Burnkrant Scottsdale and Phoenix Maricopa County

Southern California Hit by Earthquakes and Blast

A sequence of earthquakes struck Southern California this morning. The strongest quake at about 7:30 PDT lasted 30 seconds and triggered an explosion at an aircraft parts plant, causing power outages and window damage. Four workers sustained minor injuries.

Los Angeles California

Tornado toll rises in Venice as ferry tossed and camp leveled

In Venice Italy police identify at least three Americans among the dead from a killer tornado that hurled a 25 ton ferryboat into the air and ripped a tourist campground. Official counts say 34 killed and more than 400 injured as search efforts continue. Meanwhile Hurricane Ella brushes Mexico as rain and flooding threaten the Rio Grande valley with possible coastal effects in Texas.

Venice Italy Brownsville Texas Ella Mexico Rio Grande Valley

Jury List Flawed in Maricopa County Trials Face Challenges

A Superior Court ruling in Phoenix dismisses 266 of 3000 prospective jurors after two days of secret arguments. Judge Robert L. Myers says the jury panel was improperly selected because the presiding judge failed to provide guidelines for the jury commissioner on excusing persons from duty, potentially delaying all county trials.

Phoenix UPI Maricopa County Superior Court Robert L. Myers

Cambodian Troops Prepare to Fight Outside Phnom Penh

Cambodian forces brace for a clash with a Communist group about 52 miles from Phnom Penh. The planned assault was postponed to allow American airstrikes over the target area.

Phnom Penh

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Probe Kent-Jackson Morris Starsky Robert O’neil Berkeley Robert Cross Swathmore Raymond Mack Northwestern University Paul Brown Eldorado Park Scottsdale Board of Education Fred Hyder Hyder Burnkdrant
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