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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1973
Page
1
UPI reports November unemployment climbed to 4.7 percent from 4.5 percent, the steepest monthly rise in 21 months. Nonfarm payrolls fell slightly while unemployment surged 195,000 as more workers joined the labor force, with fuel shortages blamed for upcoming job losses.
Israeli forces faced light arms and bazooka fire four times along the Suez front and fought a 13 minute machinegun and mortar battle in Suez City. No casualties were reported and the cease-fire held as Dayan met Kissinger in Washington and Geneva peace talks remained scheduled for December 18.
Maryvale Samaritan Hospital plans a 3.7 percent rate increase Monday as SHS faces losses while awaiting action from the Maricopa County Health Planning Council. The report of a conflict-of-interest probe is sent to county attorneys regarding two state legislators and a deferred compensation plan company.
The State Corporation Commission authorized an immediate intrastate rate increase for Western Union Telegraph Co after hearing the firm reports an annual intrastate message loss of 59000 dollars.
Norman V. Gates, 42, formerly of Gary Indiana, was indicted by a county grand jury on a murder charge connected to the 3 year old slaying of Phoenix businessman Fred E. Beggs. Bond was set at $50,000 by Judge Donald F. Froeb.
Washington lawmakers report that the House Interior Committee rejected a bid to delay action on a $1 billion national land use planning bill. The proposal by Rep. Sam Steiger was voted down 25 to 11, ending prospects for postponement.
White House spokesman Gerald L. Warren said President Nixon will publish a full report on his personal finances on Saturday. The disclosure aims to address impropriety allegations and reassure the public as Nixon pursues actions beyond the release. Nixon, focusing on the three week effort behind the report, recently attended Gerald Ford’s swearing in as vice president and spoke of staying in office despite impeachment calls.
Witnesses testify in Phoenix before Superior Court Judge Dick Greer as Mohave Homeowners Association and defendants including Salt River Project Hallcraft Homes and Coe and Van Loo face a two stage trial. The action stems from Labor Day weekend 1970 flood in northeast Scottsdale with 250 homes damaged.
Goldthwaite H. Dorr III will become director of the Portland Museum of Art in Maine starting March 1, resigning from the Phoenix Art Museum February 23. He has led Phoenix since 1970, expanding services and doubling membership, and organized major exhibitions including Robert Mc Call and Four Corners States shows.
Moody Biscoe, 34, was arrested at Ed Rossie Chrysler Plymouth on suspicion of grand theft after 20 tires were found missing from 20 new cars at the dealership. Police say up to 50 more tires may be linked as the investigation continues. YMCA staff witnessed tires hidden near the Scottsdale facility and aided detectives. Det. Dale Samuels led the inquiry.
A children's Christmas Cottage operated by Girl Scouts of Troop 73 opens Saturday in Kachina School cafeteria at 4248 E Campbell Ave. Items are handmade and priced for kids with gift wrapping and a Santa visit. A parent waiting room offers coffee and donuts. proceeds fund a June trip to Washington.
Forecasters expect pleasant weather through Tuesday as a high pressure ridge over Arizona brings fair skies and warmth to the Valley. Daytime highs run from the mid to upper 70s with overnight lows near the mid 40s, with Scottsdale recording a 75 degree high and 41 degree low this morning.
Police report a theft of $346 cash from Cathy Kinkade's apartment after she left for the bank. Entry via a kitchen window. Separately, about $600 worth of riding equipment was stolen from five tack rooms at 2929 N 70th St after locks were cut.
ABC Television crews will film a segment of the FBI series Survival at Scottsdale Municipal Airport on December 17. Harold Lagasse briefed production managers as Efrim Zimbalist Jr. prepares to film in the map room or on the runway from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The show airs Sundays at 7 p.m. on KTVK-TV in Phoenix.
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