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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1974
Page
2
Walter Snyder sixty six was listed in critical condition at Mesa Lutheran Hospital after allegedly shooting a police officer and then being wounded while firing at another officer. The wounded officer Ed Myers age twenty eight, a Scottsdale High School graduate, was in serious condition with a neck wound.
Federal Power Commissioner Rush Moody Jr says the U.S. natural gas shortage is a predictable result of government controls and urges replacement with a free market system.
The Arizona Beef Council reports retail beef prices in Arizona stabilized in October and November with an average of $1.14 per pound across five cuts in 13 grocery chains covering over 250 outlets. Tim Kelley, council manager, notes prices are expected to stay low through December.
Merle L. Hanson, 97, longtime assistant city attorney and former Phoenix city attorney, died at home. He was a Northwestern University law graduate and a member of several Arizona legal and civic groups. Survivors include his wife Barbara and children. Services set for Friday at Paradise Chapel Funeral Home with burial at East Lawn Memorial Park in Tucson.
Norbert S. Macchioni 72 of Phoenix will receive visitation at Green Acres Mortuary from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with entombment in St. Francis Cemetery, Phoenix. He was born in Italy and moved to Arizona in 1972 from Chicago. A retired maker after 50 years at Abex Corp. Steel Mill in Chicago, he was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Survived by daughter Mary A. and Jean Sandrone of Scottsdale and one grandchild.
Richard B. Ottesen, 20, died Dec 5 from injuries in an automobile accident in Colorado Springs. A U.S. Army medical equipment repairman at Fort Carson Hospital, he was a Coronado High School alumnus class of 1972 and formerly of Scottsdale L D S Third Ward. Interment and services were in Teton Idaho.
Carl F Hodges 82 died Monday in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday at A L Moore and Sons Mortuary Phoenix. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. He was a retired foreman for the Arizona Public Service. Born Bedford Indiana he was a Desert Wells Baptist Church member and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Survived by Helen, son Carl Jr. and daughter in law Mrs Robert Brewer, sister Merle Mattox and three grandchildren.
Judith L. Bair 52 died Tuesday at She was born in Altoona Pa and lived at 8041 E Cambridge Ave Survivors include husband Allan K and children Darrell Churnesky Stephen Allan and Darryl Robert Bair mother Mrs Marietta Moore sister Mrs Patricia Templon brother A Malcolm Stewart and six grandchildren Memorials suggested to Rock Point Navajo Lutheran Mission Chinlee Arizona 85603 Friends may call 4 9 p m today at A L Moore and Sons Mortuary 333 W Adams St Phoenix Burial at Greenwood Memorial Park
President Ford calls for a moratorium on politics while seeking economic unity with Democrats and Republicans. He reiterates opposition to standby wage and price controls and notes slim chances for his 5 percent surtax proposal. Nessen says no substantial new programs are planned this evening.
District Attorney Joseph Busch says nearly $1 million disappeared from city funds after blank checks signed by the city comptroller were routed through a Swiss bank. Investigators link the case to mob figures with Senate crime probe help. Two suspects, Morton Freeman and Bernard Howard, were arrested in a trap, but Freeman was released on an error.
Police investigate the disappearance of 39 year old jeweler Paul Anderson who allegedly planned a Sunday antiques and jewelry auction at the Scottsdale Sheraton and fled with valuables possibly worth up to 500000. U S Magistrate Richard Gormley issued a fugitive warrant as the FBI joins the search.
Comedian and writer Peter Lind Hayes will be guest speaker at the Scottsdale Dinner Club meeting held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Shadows Resort Hotel. His show titled For Amusement Only promises varied entertainment. Christmas dinner music by Mesa Westwood High School's The Showcase Strings. Reservations from Mrs. Ray Stout.
Jick Myers director of the State Fuel and Energy Office announced Arizona becomes the first state approved for federal funding under the federal energy administration act of 1974. The state will receive 111400 for the fiscal year ending June 30 to develop and refine energy management capabilities and lessen economic impact from energy shortages.
The Arizona Department of Transportation announces a 1975 change where license plates will follow the owner rather than stay with the vehicle. This shift affects registration and plate issuance procedures statewide.
Kenneth W. Howat 21 of 7248 E Coronado Rd was shot through the bedroom window with a shotgun at close range while waking after a knock around 2 a.m. He is in critical condition at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital undergoing surgery.
Applications for $1 mail in permits to cut Christmas trees on the Coconino and Apache Sitgreaves national forests end Sunday. The tree by mail program began November 15 and runs through December 23. Forest Service officials anticipate a flood of applications in the last week. About half the trees remain available in the Flagstaff area and the Heber Chevron Pinedale and Lakeside areas. Mail in permits are available at national forest offices Phoenix J C Penney stores and the Federal Information Center in Phoenix.
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