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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1969

Page

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Congress cheers as charges dropped against six Green Berets

United Press International reports that charges against six Green Berets for the death of a Vietnamese double agent were dropped, prompting cheers in Congress and reactions from families in Connecticut New Jersey Boston and San Francisco. The decision came from Secretary of the Army Stanley Resor amid defense counsel praise for dropping the case.

Robert FB. Maras¢o Green Beret United Press International Green Berets Halls -of-Congress Secretary of the Army Stanley’ R. Resor Congress Henry B. Rothblatt New York San Francisco

Obituary for Mrs Marie Last 77 in Scottsdale

Mrs Marie M Last 77 died Monday at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. Services and interment will be in Horicon Wisconsin this week. Born in Slinger Wisconsin she moved to Scottsdale six years ago from Horicon. Survived by three sons John A Scottsdale Charles H Indianapolis and Robert F Keosauqua Iowa a daughter Rose Kiedle New Virginia Iowa two sisters out of state 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Marie M. Last Scottsdale Baptist Hospital Horicon Wisc Last Slinger Scottsdale N. 3Rd Pit John A Charles H Indianapolis Robert F Keosaqua Iowa Rose Kiedle New Virginia

Nation's Temperatures and Precipitation Summary

The daily climate summary reports temperatures and precipitation across regions for the 24 hours ending at 4 a.m. Data covers multiple locations with notable low and high readings and rainfall amounts.

United Fund drive kicks off for Phoenix area

The annual United Fund drive for Phoenix Scottsdale and Glendale starts Wednesday with an official goal of 2.6 million dollars. Drive leaders Karl Eller and Ralph Radcliffe set a personal target of 3 063 000 dollars citing strong economy population and construction activity to support a 3 million plus goal.

Phoenix UPI United Fund Scottsdale Glendale Drive Karl Eller Ralph Radcliffe

Freed Berets Happy End To Vietnam Case

Eight U S Green Berets released in Vietnam after charges of killing a Vietnamese civilian were dropped. They were flown to Travis Air Force Base California for 30 days leave before reassignment. Army Secretary Resor announced the case’s end praising the drop.

Robert B. Rheautt Green Berets Vietnam Long Binh Travis Air Force Base Calif Resor

Youth injured in Scottsdale mini-bike crash

A 13 year old Scottsdale boy was injured when the mini bike he rode struck a curb and threw him against a house. James Pritchard 8221 Garfield entered Garfield St from a private driveway. He could not find the brakes in time. The boy was treated and released at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. Police cited the boy for operating a motor vehicle without a license. The accident was not reported until Monday.

Scottsdale James Pritchard Garfield Garfield St Pritchard Scottsdale Baptist Hospital

Three Candidates Talk on Scottsdale School Board Duties

The three candidates for the Scottsdale School Board will speak at a coffee at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Parker at 7252 E Garfield Wednesday at 8 p.m. The session began as a Scottsdale Junior Women's Club info meeting but is open to the public. Attendees are asked to bring lawn or folding chairs.

Scottsdale Charley’ Parker E. Garfield Junior Women’s Club Parker Aline

Free Democrats back Brandt coalition bid in Bonn

West Germany’s Free Democrats weigh joining Willy Brandt’s Social Democrats to form a coalition. Brandt would be prime minister with Scheel possible as foreign minister as the FDP aims to unseat Chancellor Kiesinger amid market shifts and a fragmented Bundestag.

Bonn UPI Walter Scheel The Free Democrats Willy Brandt Kurt George Kiesenger Scheel Brandt Social Demtcrata Kiesinger Christian Democrats Free ‘Democratic Social Democrats

White House to withdraw 6000 U.S. troops from Thailand by mid 1970

The United States will pull 6000 of its 48000 troops from Thailand by July 1 1970 beginning within weeks. Remaining 42000 troops depend on Vietnam war developments as Senate hearings scrutinize overseas commitments. Nixon stressed shared defense duties for Southeast Asia.

Washington UPI White House Southeast Asia United States Thailand U.S Vietnam Senate Foreign Relations Committee U. S Nixon Asia

Navajo coal plant to power Central Arizona Project

Construction will begin next year on a steam powered electrical plant to supply pumping power for the Central Arizona Project and electricity for the Valley. The $309 million facility will feature three 770000 kilowatt units with first operation in 1974 and additional units by 1976. Salt River Project and utilities including Arizona Public Service and Tucson Gas and Electric lead the project with federal bureau support. Peak construction will employ about 2000 workers. Coal from Black Mesa will fuel the plant with rail transport estimated at 21 million dollars.

Central Arizona Window Rock Pyang Salt River Arzona Public Service Black Mesa Peabody Coal_Co

Family seeks stray dog after 5 year old bitten in Tempe alley

A family searches for a mongrel dog about 18 inches high and two feet long that bit 5 year old Jeff Carey Saturday afternoon in an alley between Papago Drive and Taylor Street in north Tempe. If not found by next Saturday the boy faces a rabies shot series. The dog wore a neck strap and chain with dog tags. Call Mrs. Hector Carey at 949 5056 or contact Tempe police or the Humane Society.

Jeff Carey

Dow Jones closes lower as industrials lead decline

The Dow Jones average falls with 30 industrials at 813.09, down 4.95 points.20 railroads drop to 196.60, off 1.85 and 15 utilities slip to 111.16, down 0.10. The general market shows 65 stocks at 274.71, down 1.75. Trading volume reaches 9.18 million shares versus 10.17 million on Monday.

Dow Jones

Burglary Report From Scottsdale Police

Burglars took a stereo and guns from John R. Moulinier at 8632 E Berridge Lane Moning between 3 30 p m and 5 p m Scottsdale police said The total value of stolen items was 500 The entry method is unknown Peter Nauman at 1535 Ken sington Rd San Marino Calif told police burglars entered his room at the Doubletree Inn 4710 N Scottsdale Rd between 5 95 and 6 10 p m Monday and took 84 from his wallet Police said a watch rings and silver next to the wallet were untouched

John R. Moulinier E. _Berridge Lane Scottsdale Peter ‘Nauman Ken sington—Rd San—Marino Calif Doubletree Inn N. Scottsdale Rd

Bill Proposed To Bar Drivers With Serious Disabilities

A tentative measure was introduced to the Legislative Joint Transportation Committee to bar drivers with serious physical disabilities from driving. Arizona Highway Department adviser Dr. Donald Schaller said licensing examiners would assess side and night vision, reflexes, medical history, and hearing aids. If standards are not met, cases go to the advisory committee for review. The panel would seek more medical data before recommending licensing to the division superintendent. The committee set Oct. 22 for further discussion.

Phoenix UPI Legislative Joint Transportation Committee Donald Schaller Arizona Highway Department Advisory Committee Transportation Committee

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