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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1975
Page
2
Report say Charles O'Brien, Hoffa's foster son and former bodyguard, was seen near a car driven by a Fitzsimmons ally the morning after Hoffa vanished near the Machus Red Fox restaurant. FBI inquiries continue as family seeks answers and O'Brien remains missing.
A man claiming a gun robbed the Circle K at Pima Road and Indian Bend Drive on the Salt River Indian Reservation of $67 around 7:30 a.m. He fled north into the desert. He is about 22, 5 feet 6 inches, 145 pounds.
The FBI reviews Jimmy Hoffa private notes as part of the probe into his disappearance after a luncheon date. Hoffa’s foster son Chuckie O'Brien says he is safe but offers no explanation for not contacting the Hoffa family. FBI officials list O'Brien among those to interview as notes reveal union officials, allies, and politicians. The family has posted a 200000 reward and money can be sent to The Jimmy Hoffa Reward Fund.
Representative Sam Steiger of Arizona says the federal government is seriously considering legalized gambling, with state or local jurisdictions. He notes compulsive gambling as a serious disease and cites a Las Vegas sighting of a band leader ruined by gambling. The commission will study economic benefits and social costs and hear 15 hearings. The University of Michigan will conduct a study on compulsive gambling.
Scottsdale Police from Team 3 will hold a second free dance tonight at the Chaparral Boys Club to curb juvenile disturbances in the desert area north of Camelback Road. About 350 youths attended the first event six weeks ago. Free snacks supplied by private donations. The three hour event runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with music by Alabama.
A 62 year old man told police two women drugged his drink after a bar encounter at the Hilton and then stole about 1600 dollars from his wallet while he was passed out in his Scottsdale home. He identified the women and reported the incident to authorities Tuesday morning.
Glenn Jesse Ford 76 died Tuesday in St. Luke's Hospital. Services Thursday at 2 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary Chapel in Scottsdale with viewing today 2 to 9 p.m. Interment in Berkley, Michigan. Survivors include wife Flora F., sons Glenn Jr. and Donald, daughter Dorothea, 20 grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. He moved to the Valley 17 years ago from Pennsylvania where he belonged to Masonic Lodge Stars of Paradise and Kinishba Order of Amerarth. He was a member of Scottsdale Baptist Church.
Actor Rory Calhoun filed in Maricopa County Superior Court seeking over 1 million dollars for unpaid promotion and an 80 000 dollar actual claim plus 1 million punitive damages. He alleges Daniel Towers Corp and Daniel Towers reneged on an 10 percent ownership and income share. The Crystal Pistol Saloon reopened under new management Steve Reid and Bill Layne lease from Malpedi Enterprises of Phoenix.
CIA and NSA oversight stories unfold as Colby confirms incidental U.S. citizen listening in foreign phone monitoring. Aspin questions legality while Colby cites foreign money printing by CIA and profits from Air America and a pension fund. He explains proprietaries are agency controlled cover entities with limited staff and note profits redirected to Treasury since 1973.
The 55 mph limit is blamed for a 40 percent drop in fatalities over two years by the State Transportation Department. Nina Pulliam named publisher of The Arizona Republic and The Phoenix Gazette and elected president of Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. after Eugene C. Pulliam's death. A group of Maricopa County attorneys plans suit to block Board of Supervisors from denying pay raises started Aug. 1. A temporary restraining order stops Ken Duffy from suing his former firm over a class action suit.
Researchers at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tucson are evaluating a blood pressure drug as a possible aid to improve survival after heart attack. The study explores whether this medication can reduce damage and boost recovery chances for patients.
John Scott says FBI officials offered up to 200000 to help locate Patricia Hearst and reportedly preferred she be returned dead. FBI denied such offers. The Scott family faces subpoenas from a federal grand jury in Pennsylvania as Patricia Hearst remains sought for alleged SLA crimes.
A morning attic fire in the home of Stoner Linden at 7544 E. Portland caused about 2000 dollars in damage. Rural Metropolitan Fire Department said an electrical short in a light receptacle started the blaze, which spread to roofing insulation but remained confined to the attic with no injuries.
The Scottsdale Civic Posse will recruit at Los Arcos Mall on August 16. Training officer Stan Sides says there are 2? members now, with a 50 member charter. Members aid Maricopa deputies in search and rescue using four wheel drive vehicles planes and on foot. Applicants must be 21 and may need an eight hour first aid course for rescue duties. Posse members have no arrest power.
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