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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
8
George the 10 year old foul beaked parakeet of Mr and Mrs Stanley Grinter disappeared Sunday after a storm and hunt by neighbors. Mrs Grinter said the bird learned sailor talk from a former boarder named Mr Kelly.
Plans for a Boost Our Parks fundraising drive stalled as less than half of area chairmen attended a key planning meeting in city hall. The launch was reset from Sept 29 to Nov 2, with Ivan Shaw urging remaining volunteers to call and commit. He aims for 14 chairmen, 1,000 volunteers, and $75,000 to $70,000 minimum with funds allocated to park sites. Honorary members A J Collins Jack Johnson Rex Allison and Mayor Bud Tims joined the list of supporters reported by The Progress.
A legislative committee in Phoenix postponed decisions on a bill to allow planned communities. Led by Sen. Kenneth Cardella, the group will hear expert testimony before choosing an approach. The measure, backed by McCulloch Corp, would enable Fountain Hills development with bond financing.
U N delegates heard President Nixon urge active participation in ending the Vietnam war as Hanoi was blamed for stalling Paris talks. In Saigon, most new withdrawal troops are guarding Saigon and the northern border, including the 82nd Airborne's 3rd Marine Division remnants and the 1st Marine Air Wing. In Los Angeles a one day teachers strike closes 75 schools, 150000 pupils sent home. In Saigon six of eight Green Berets face court martial over a Vietnamese disappearance, with two other members held in abeyance. In Bedford, Mass a new petition seeks exhumation of Mary Jo Kopechne, with blood reportedly found on clothing and body.
A Phoenix legislative committee considered shifting the Arizona primary from September to May. The study panel heard praise and opposition with no decision, as discussions continued this afternoon on possible election law revisions.
The Scottsdale Board of Education and two teacher groups will discuss the district teacher election at a Sept. 25 work session. Press and public will not participate. the session is for clarification of positions after a 3 to 2 vote against a mass bargaining agent vote. The board may vote at the next regular session on any changes.
Daniel Blier of 815 N Hayden Rd chased a thief who removed two wheels and tires from one side of his car. Police arrested a suspect at 6 40 a m after Blier attempted to drive off, ending the pursuit.
Scottsdale City Council sent Green Acres Cemetery use permit plans back to planning commission for study. The cemetery seeks a crypt wall along its northern boundary nearly 15 feet high. Council members debated wall placement fearing a Berlin Wall effect dividing Scottsdale.
Peter Kay, appointed state representative for District 8 C, plans to introduce a bill in January to make the mine inspector an appointive, not elective, post. He notes Oklahoma still elects its inspector and praises current official Vern McCutcheon. Kay, a veteran and fiscal conservative, aims to curb waste and oppose welfare residence rules, while serving constituents and enjoying time with his wife Miriam and two daughters.
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