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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1976
Page
2
Sixty-one protective custody inmates at the Arizona State Prison began a hunger strike by refusing breakfast to protest conditions. About 75 inmates signed grievances sent to state Sen. Lucy Davidson of Tucson, who released them on Sunday.
Dozens of affidavits from University of Arizona College of Medicine administrators urge a quick resolution to the suit over Dr. Erle Peacock’s dismissal as head of surgery. They argue delays would harm recouping and teaching programs. Also reported bishops consecrate Joseph T. Heistand as Bishop coadjutor of the Arizona Episcopal Diocese with clergy including Rt. Rev. John Heistand and Rev. Hobart Heistand in attendance.
A 29 year old bystander died of a head wound after a pistol fired during a barroom fight at the Silver Room in midtown Tucson. Police said the weapon went off during a beating of two people. The victim’s name was not released. A Winona man surrendered to police in a separate South Tucson homicide case, Richard B. Britson, 38, jailed for investigation.
William Wayne Macumber, facing a second trial for the 1962 killings of Timothy McKillop and Joyce Ann Sterrenberg, requests a venue change in Maricopa County Superior Court. Prosecutors and defense discuss about 13 motions amid concerns over publicity and local trial location.
Carter said he would not object to minor party candidates in his debates with Ford but warned such participation would ruin the format. A three 75 minute debate plan was tentatively agreed, with the first in late September and patterned after a League of Women Voters proposal.
City manager Frank Aleshire announced a six month effort to draft an affirmative action program. He will ask the city council to form a three member personnel committee to study the document at the Tuesday night meeting.
The Arizona Corporation Commission dismissed a challenge by RASP to APS funding of a nuclear safety initiative campaign. The commission ruled costs for the Lifestyle publication are borne by shareholders, not ratepayers, and found no subsidy to defeat the initiative.
Police said Elleanor M. Hasse found her townhouse at 4154 North 78th Street pried open Saturday night. About $3675 in jewelry vanished including a $1600 platinum ring with 76 diamonds and a $1200 ladies gold watch, with drawers left open in her bedroom.
Scottsdale man Robert M. Schier 39 faces trial in Maricopa County on charges he forged customer names on 80 000 in checks and deposited funds. He was fired by Phoenix Mutual Life and previously jailed for bad checks.
Stephen L Campbell 30 credit manager for Lawson Jewelers in Phoenix died Friday in Doctors Hospital. Born in Prescott he came to Phoenix 24 years ago and served nine years as operations officer for Great Western Bank. Survivors include wife Stephanie sons Stephen and Barry two brothers father Wiley Campbell mother Beverly King and one grandchild. Services were held today in Paradise Chapel.
Seven streets will be closed Tuesday for the city slurry seal resurfacing program. The affected routes include 86th Street from Virginia Avenue to Thomas Road, Cypress Street cul de sacs east and west of 87th Street, Monte Vista Road from 87th Place to 87th Street with the Monte Vista cul de sac, Hubbell Street from Granite Reef Road to 87th Street, Forest Lane and Palm Lane from 87th Place to 87th Street, and Monte Vista from Granite Reef Road to Hubbell Street including the Hubbell cul-de-sac.
City Manager Franklin Aleshire will ask the city council to form a three member personnel panel to discuss employer related matters. The panel would review issues such as an affirmative action program and nine discrimination complaints against the city. The council may set joint meeting dates Sept 16 Oct 14 and Nov 18 with boards and commissions.
Late registration begins today at Scottsdale Community College and runs through Friday with hours 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Center lounge. Veterans should contact the campus Veterans Affairs Office for benefits and enrollment help, located in the Student Center. Non-credit classes can be registered for during regular office hours.
Barry Commoner, noted environmental scientist and author, will headline a two day energy conference and festival at the Center for the Arts on September 18 and 19. The free event features lectures, panels, demonstrations, and an energy display, with sponsorship from Arizona State University, Scottsdale city, and the East Maricopa League of Women Voters.
Two young men robbed McKee's service station at 6442 E Thomas Rd early this morning taking 59 dollars. The attendant Paul W. Morgan 58 reported a blue steel gun and a getaway car driven west on Thomas Rd toward Phoenix. Police questioned four suspects but statements indicated they were not involved.
Former barbershoppers and fans are invited to Eldorado Park for the Scottsdale-Tempe-Mesa chorus 10th anniversary charter night. The Society of the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Singing hosts an 8 p.m. program with chorus and quartet singing, honoring charter members and welcoming past members and the public. Refreshments will be served.
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