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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1963
Page
2
Emeritus Mayo Clinic consultant notes polio nearly wiped out by vaccines and warns TB is returning as public interest wanes. He emphasizes early detection, treatment, and public health outreach to protect children and the elderly, while detailing esophageal disorders and diagnostic methods.
Iranian twin brothers Mansour and Nasser Haghighi faced a kidnapping trial in Phoenix after a seven hour 15 minute jury deliberation ended in a mistrial. Seven of twelve jurors believed further talks would be futile. Judge Henry Stevens will set a new date for Sept. 4.
The record notes births at St Josephs and Tempe Community with two girls and two boys born August 24 to August 26. Include Good Samaritan and family addresses in Tempe and Scottsdale. Marriage licenses issued to Cornell Winslow and Decker Hutchins in Maricopa County. Witness Tommy Auther testifies in a burglary case involving twins and a missing boy. Police recover a suspect car and report differing explanations from the suspects. Burglary charges pending against the twins.
Actor George Montgomery dodged a gunshot when Ruth Wenzel a former maid employed by him and Dinah Shore confronted him at his Van Nuys home She fired once the struggle ended with Montgomery subduing her The note she left said she wanted to kill him over alleged ruined reputation Wenzel 37 was charged with assault with a deadly weapon Montgomery 47 divorced from Shore since 1962 has two children Melissa 15 John 9
The American Heritage Wax Museum seeks a variance to erect a directional sign. City staff recommend a council recommendation at the next meeting Tuesday 8 p.m. in the council chambers 131 E Main St. The museum at 98 W Stetson off Scottsdale Rd could influence policy for directional signs with Western motifs.
UPI reports a potential five union walkout could halt all freight and passenger service at midnight. Embargoes will affect livestock and perishables, with full production and commuter impact feared. Industry leaders warn of layoffs and price rises as railroads prepare shutdowns and partial mail embargoes. The Soo Line indicates only a small portion of staff would remain if strike occurs.
The piece recalls Coxey’s Army of 1894 demanding public works, suffragists' 1913 march for votes, and the 1932 Bonus Army hunger march of World War I veterans, highlighting the enduring use of peaceful assembly to petition government.
Arizona Governor Paul Fannin voiced concern over Interior Secretary Stewart Udall's 1.9 billion regional water plan, saying he had not yet seen the proposal and would comment on details after it arrives. He warned the plan could delay the Central Arizona Project and questioned the need for a grandiose approach amid progress on CAP.
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