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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1975

Page

2

Colby says U S role in Angola is not like Vietnam

CIA Director William Colby insists the United States conducts a modest, noncombat role in Angola, arguing no Americans fight there and denying a Vietnam parallel. He questions reports of a $50 million aid flow via Zaire and warns of Soviet and Cuban backing shaping the conflict.

Washington CIA William E. Colby United States Angola U.S Vietnam Colby House Intelligence Committee Henry A. Kissinger Zaire Soviet Union State Department New York Times Washington Post

Mountain Bell hike leads list of Arizona rate increases

The State Corporation Commission approved higher rates for Mountain Bell to raise residential connection charges and allow a general rate increase later. It also okayed increases for Arizona Water Co. Black Mountain Gas Cave Creek Mayer Humboldt Water Co. United Parcel Service and Arizona Tank Lines and approved wholesale gas price pass throughs by Arizona Public Service Co. to lower bills next month.

Phoenix Mountain Bell State Corporation Commission Arizona Water Co Black Mountain Gas Co Cave Creek Mayer-Humboldt Water Co United Parcel Service Arizona Tank Lines Arizona Public Service Co Commission

Rock blast damages awarded to Scottsdale man

An 83 year old Scottsdale resident, Charles Shuler Jr., received 165000 in damages after a 12 pound rock from a September 1973 construction blast hit his Pinetop Lakes summer home yard. The jury ruled against Mercury Constructors Inc and Pinetop Lakes Inc but Judge Warren McCarthy ordered full payment of damages.

Scottsdale Charles Shuler, Jr Mercury Constructors, Inc Pinetop Lakes, Inc Warren McCarthy Shuler Pinetop

Mary OConnor obituary recalls Army Nurse Corps veteran

Mary Margaret O Connor 52 a former president of the Florence Crittenton Home and World War II era Army Nurse Corps first lieutenant died Thursday in Paradise Valley. Funeral arrangements were private with a church service at St Thomas Arcadia. Survivors include her husband James H two children a sister and a brother.

Mary Margaret O'Connor Florence Crittenton Home Army Nurse Corps Paradise Valley Church of St. Thomas 24Th Street Campbell Arcadia Funeral Home

Guy O Vough services for longtime Phoenix accountant

Guy O Vough 73 a retired accountant who died Thursday in Phoenix will have a 1 p.m. service at Paradise Chapel 3934 E Indian School Rd. He came to Phoenix in 1954 from Ohio and is survived by his wife Rita two children Merida Phillips and Lee two brothers and a sister.

Guy O. Vough Phoenix Paradise Chapel E. Indian School Rd Mr. Vough Devonshire Drive Ohio Rita Merida Phillips Lee

Parada del Sol Rodeo names 1976 chief Bob Bradley

Bob Bradley was named chairman of the 1976 Parada del Sol Rodeo, a four day event in Scottsdale. He is a Mountain Bell service consultant and veteran Jaycee, former Maverick Boss and former Western Weeks chair. Rodeo runs January 29 to February 1 with daily activities starting at 2 p.m.

Bob Bradley Scottsdale Jaycees Bradley Mountain Bell Arizona Chicago Jaycees Western Weeks Parada

Babbitt Criticizes State Regulatory Agencies In Arizona Speech

Arizona Attorney General Bruce Babbitt told a National Consumers Conference in Tucson that state regulators are captive to the industries they oversee. He cited the State Insurance Commission as an example of price fixing and said scandals undermine public confidence in regulators. He urged reform of agencies and antitrust laws and criticized federal regulators for trampling states rights.

Tucson Arizona Bruce Babbitt Consumers Conference State Insurance Commission Insurance Department Babbitt Mutual Benefit Society

Reluctant host attracts critters in Scottsdale vicinity

Ed Herriman of 8714 E. Mariposa Drive, Scottsdale, is noted for attracting animals. Eight years ago a two foot alligator swam in his backyard pool after a traveling neighbor’s son sent it home. Last night a tame raccoon entered his home through a doggy door and reappeared later in a neighbor’s house before being returned to its owner.

Scottsdale Ed Herriman E. Mariposa Herriman

Money problems drive migration to Sun Belt states

Migration experts cite economic pull factors as thousands move to the South and West. Census data show the Sun Belt leading U.S. growth from 1970 to mid 1975, with Arizona and Florida fastest. Retirement, climate, lower costs, and energy boom areas also attract relocations.

Washington Sun Belt U.S Census Bureau Arizona Florida West South Northeast North Central States Colorado Peter Morrison Rand Corp Los Angeles Morrison Rocky Mountains

State Insurance Director orders Omaha National Life to limit filings

Phoenix. Millard Humphrey, state insurance director, orders Omaha National Life to clear most transactions with his department amid solvency concerns. Half owner Robert Fendler also chairs Lincoln Thrift Association and faces a SEC fraud suit that placed the thrift and subsidiaries into receivership on December 2. Phoenix. Governor Raul Castro orders a review of 17 fee supported regulatory boards and considers relocating most boards to capitol area offices by February 15.

Phoenix Omaha National Life Insurance Co Millard Humphrey Phoenix Credit Life Insurance Firm Robert Fendler Lincoln Thrift Association Fendler Securities and Exchange Commission Thrift Company Raul Castro Capitol Area Castro

Fair officials accused in forgery case

Maricopa County Attorney's office memorandum accuses two former State Fair officials of forging documents to open bank accounts for fake corporations to siphon funds from the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Phoenix Maricopa County State Fair Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Pollution gauge challenged at Inspiration Con smelter

Douglas Middleton, general manager, alleged an unattended air monitor dictated sulfur dioxide limits for Inspiration Con's Miami smelter. He said readings suggested EPA would require over 98 percent emission cuts and pressed EPA hearing officers for action.

Miami Inspiration Consolidated Copper Co Douglas Middleton U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Middleton

Jewelry theft at eastside home yields $1450 loss

Police report a silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace valued at 1450 dollars and a diamond studded watch stolen from Lou Verna Bicking's home at 8547 E Virginia Ave. Entry appeared to be gained by prying open a dining room window and pushing in the screen. Interior drawers and cabinets were rummaged through.

Lou Verna Bicking Virginia Ave

Refresher course for nurses at Scottsdale Community College

A refresher course for registered nurses not currently in practice begins January 12 at Scottsdale Community College. The eight week program meets Monday through Thursday with classroom and clinical instruction reviewing nursing care principles, current medications, and an overview of community health services. Registration opens at 10 am in the Community Service office in the library.

Scottsdale Community College

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