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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1973

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Europe urge Nixon to delay planned visit

European leaders urged President Nixon to postpone his Europe trip to next year to allow time to build a unified stance on postwar Atlantic relations. Diplomats say premature talks could harm the process, with Kissinger expected to lead preparations and address U S European tensions amid Watergate fallout.

London UPI Nixon Europe Henry A. Kissinger Washington Kissinger

Teens Rescued After Desert Night Stranded

Police report Karin Brown a 15 year old of 8340 E Chaparral Rd and Patrick McNair 17 of 3907 N 81st St were found at 7 30 a m about 20 miles northeast of Pima and Bell Roads after spending the night with their mired car in the desert. They were unharmed and had stayed with the vehicle. The missing pair had left for a desert picnic Thursday afternoon and were reported missing around 11 p m.

Here Karin Brown E. Chaparral Rd Patrick McNair 81St St Pima and Bell Roads Department of Public Safety Scottsdale Sheriff's DPS

Man Surrenders After 90 Minute Police Standoff

Dan Powers, 41, who claimed POW status, barricaded himself in his Phoenix home for 90 minutes and threatened passersby. Police fired tear gas and mace into a bedroom as he spoke on a phone to a psychiatrist. He surrendered after handing over a loaded gun with three live shells.

Phoenix UPI Dan Powers Rome Ed Schnautz Powers Sara Nelson Mace Eastside Larry Lemons Lemons

Camelback Inn Fire Alters Demolition Timeline

Firefighters battled an early morning blaze at a Camelback Inn building slated for May demolition. Fire Chief Adam Byrd cited a sawdust insulation fire from an electrical short, causing about 2 000 dollars in damage. No danger to nearby structures. A separate fire at Executive Engineering Consultants caused about 3 000 dollars damage as investigators probed the cause.

Camelback Inn Scottsdale Adam Byrd Byrd Executive Engineering Consultants Scottsdale Rd RFD

Negligence Nixed in Propane Tank Car Blast

A coroner's jury in Kingman ruled no negligence caused the July 5 propane tank car explosion that killed 12 and injured 100. Witnesses and state fire marshal officials testified over two days. Fire Marshal's David Dale said weakening metal in the tank top half failed under heat after 18 minutes of burning.

Kingman UPI Clyde McCune David Dale Dale

Phoenix Man Hurt in Collision at 68th Street Intersection

Anthony Mishniewicz, 33, drove south on 68th Street when his car collided with a northbound truck driven by Archie Gulliver, 55, as the truck turned left after the left turn signal turned red. Mishniewicz was treated and released. Gulliver received a citation for a red light violation.

Phoenix Scottsdale Memorial Hospital 68Th Street Indian School Road Anthony Mishniewicz Archie Gulliver Indian School Gulliver

Former magistrate testifies in Fannin case grand jury

A former city magistrate Tom Foster testified before a county grand jury investigating the dismissal of the drunken driving charge against Sen. Paul Fannin. Warren Ridge and Robert Updike also testified as witnesses. Foster previously dismissed the charge citing medical affidavits about medication affecting a Breathalyzer.

Phoenix UPI Paul Fannin R-Ariz Tom Foster Warren Ridge Fannin Robert Updike Foster Ridge Eugene Mangum Grand Jury Mangum

Drought Threat Looms Without Rain in August

A Phoenix National Weather Service forecaster warns August could be the driest on record if rain does not arrive by next Friday. No measurable rainfall yet at Sky Harbor, with forecasts showing sunny skies and cooler temps until moisture from the Gulf of California moves in. Record heat persists in several locations, including Gila Bend at 115 and Phoenix singles out at 110, with some relief possible over the weekend.

Copenhagen United States France Nixon Britain West Germany Europe America Phoenix National Weather Service Jack Hale Hale Sky Harbor Gulf of California Arizona

Burglary Probed After Scottsdale Home Theft

Scottsdale police investigate a break in at William Swoboda’s home on 5117 North 88th Street. Entry occurred between 5 30 and 7 p m. jewelry valued around 1900 plus a silver service set and other items were taken. A second theft on 4002 North 78th Street occurred between 7 30 a m and 5 p m with a color television and stereo stolen.

Scottsdale William Swoboda N. 88Rd St Charlotte Synodis 78Th St

Arraignment set for Phoenix College shooting suspect

Charles Doss 37 is slated for arraignment on murder and assault with a deadly weapon charges after allegedly killing Peter Jesik IT and wounding Debbie Lucky at the Phoenix College gym during fall class registration. Police noted Doss and Jesik had argued in the past. security guard Scott Hilton recounted the incident.

Doss Peter Jesik Phoenix College Jesik Debbie Lucky Scott Hilton Jessk Hilton Jessi Pete

Labor Day Weekend at Marriott Camelback Inn Family Plan

Labor Day weekend at Marriott's Camelback Inn invites families to enjoy swimming tennis golf and hiking plus dancing and dining. Lead the resort life Aug 31 to Sept 4 with spacious rooms and a special Family Plan.

Camelback Inn

County faced meat shortage forces county jails to buy on open market

In Phoenix the Maricopa County Jail Juvenile Detention Center and General Hospital report meat supply tight as 12 suppliers did not bid for the coming week. Purchasing Director Joe Warnas said the agencies must buy on the open market for the first time in memory. Insurance rates drop cited by state official, while some firms withhold rate structure details and Farmers Insurance Co. of Arizona denies excessive pricing.

Phoenix Maricopa Joe Warnas Phoneix Arizona Millard Humphrey Humphrey Farmers Insurance Co

Phoenix Woman in Serious Condition After Kidney Transplant

Kay O'Brien, who received a new kidney last Tuesday, remains in serious condition at Good Samaritan Hospital. A hospital spokesman said she was moved to the intensive care unit after the transplant kidney began to malfunction and needed dialysis assistance.

Phoenix Good Samaritan Hospital Kay O’brien

Phoenix Art Museum Director Resigns Effective Feb 23 1974

Phoenix Art Museum director Goldthwaite H. Dorr III announced his resignation effective February 23 1974. He submitted the resignation Tuesday night and it was accepted by the executive committee Wednesday and released to the public Thursday.

Phoenix Goldthwaite H. Dorr III Phoenix Art Museum Dorr

Scottsdale Public Library hosts Young Peoples Film Festival

Three films highlight a Saturday event at 2 p.m. in the Library Auditorium. One Little Indian uses puppets to teach traffic safety. Pussycat that Ran Away follows Jan and Eric in Norway learning obedience and kindness. Life in Parched Lands surveys the Sonora Desert showing survival through resourcefulness.

Scottsdale Public Library Norway Jan Eric Sonora Desert

Obituaries Mildred Melander

Mildred Melander 74 of Scottsdale formerly Minneapolis died Thursday at home burial in Green Acres Cemetery follows services at Green Acres Mortuary 401 N Hayden Rd Survived by husband Kenneth daughter Beverly Davis Scottsdale two sisters out of state three grandsons She was member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Dorcas Circle and Order of the Eastern Star formerly worked in sales and clerical work moved to the Valley in 1958

Mildred Melander Minneapolis Green Acres Mortuary N. Hayden Rd Green Acres Cemetery Melander E. Montebello Dorcas Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Scottsdale Order of the Eastern Star Valley Kenneth Beverly Davis

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