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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1976
Page
5
University of Arizona geosciences expert Dr. Paul Martin and assistants analyzed three million year old petrified footprints near Bowie. Tracks likely from two camel species indicate large herds, with prints varying from three by three inches to eight by eight inches. Plaster casts, photos, and zeolite samples were taken to study vegetation and climate.
Douglas businessman George Hanigan and his two sons Patrick and Thomas are reindicted by a Cochise County grand jury on 14 counts for abducting and torturing three Mexican men who crossed the border seeking work. The charges include kidnapping conspiracy assault with a deadly weapon related conspiracies and robberies. The prior indictments were thrown out after a judge ruled the interpreter at the first grand jury hearing was improperly appointed.
President-elect Carter signals significant power for Walter Mondale in the transition six weeks before inauguration. Mondale participates in interviews for cabinet roles, sits in on key meetings, and leads planning on crime and urban aid while remaining cautious about public discussion.
Arizona lawmakers study a 355 page rewrite of state criminal law aimed at consolidating statutes standardizing penalties and updating fines. Key contested areas include attempt and solicitation crimes sexual and narcotics offenses and precrime preparations drawing opposition from law enforcement over potential misconduct in sting operations. Possession of up to 500 grams of marijuana would become a misdemeanor under the new code.
The Scottsdale Senior Center invites area seniors to decorate its Christmas tree at 2 p.m. Saturday at 7375 E Second St. Bring one decoration. corn, refreshments and entertainment planned. Also scheduled are a pot luck dinner and sing along at 5 p.m. Dec 17 and a Dec 18 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. dance with live music and door prizes. Admission $1. Center hours shift to noon on Saturdays.
The House Democratic Caucus votes to strip the Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee of its bill drafting power, with a Senate version pending. Critics say the panel promotes proliferation while defenders warn its removal will slow nuclear development. Common Cause backs abolition, citing skewed witness balance in hearings.
Tonto Tonalea students plan a 7:30 p m winter holiday music festival featuring the Tonto Choraliers the String Ensemble and the Tonalea Band with selections including Christmas Spiritual Collection and Silver Bells The seventh and eighth grade chorus will sing and there are notes on reading certificates earned by ten students and a muffin bake off winner list plus a Parks and Recreation contest plaque awarded to the Tonto team
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