Congress Backs $5.5 Billion Jobs and Unemployment Aid
Senate and House negotiators announce a $5.5 billion package aimed at creating public service jobs and extending benefits. The plan includes $2.5 billion for 330,000 public service roles and $2.5 billion to aid unemployed individuals not currently eligible, plus $500 million in loans and grants.
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Israelis and Arabs warn Mideast war looms
Israel and Arab officials warn of a potential large scale war in the Middle East. Shimon Peres cites Syrian military buildup with Soviet support including 300 plus warplanes and over 1,000 tanks. Ariel Sharon says Egypt could mass 100,000 troops and 1,500 tanks overnight. Peres notes 36 Mirage jets due from France and Scud missiles among Soviet aid.
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Murder trial delayed for lack of witnesses
William Wayne Macumber’s murder trial, tied to the 1962 Scottsdale double homicide, is pushed to January 7 due to difficulty locating witnesses after 12 years. Prosecutors opposed the delay. defense lawyer James Kemper cited the age of the case and need for prep.
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Scottsdale
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Phoenix
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Obituaries for F Elmer Wunderlich Passes at 79
F Elmer Wunderlich 79 died Monday at home in Arizona after moving there 11 years ago. He was a retired accountant and active Holy Cross Church member. Survivors include his wife Dorthea sons Frank Elmer Jr and William H Fairfax brothers Lawrence Walter Frederick sisters Margaretha Jordan Bertha Wunderlich and six grandchildren. Interment in Pittsburgh.
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Frank J. Hladik Services in Green Acres Mortuary
Frank J. Hladik of 6809 E Avalon Dr died Sunday at Veterans Hospital Phoenix. He was a Sears and Roebuck carpenter retired and came to Arizona in 1963. A World War I Army veteran and Chicago American Legion member, he leaves Mary, Frank Jr of Burbank Illinois, Charles of Phoenix, and two grandchildren. Interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens Scottsdale.
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Maryfrancis Deveney Dies in Arizona At 49
Services held for Maryfrancis Deveney 49 at Messingers Mortuary Chapel on East Indian School Road. Interment planned at Paradise Memorial Gardens on Shea Boulevard. Resident of East Cactus Wren Road she died Saturday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Born in Illinois she moved to Arizona 15 years ago. Survived by brother George W. Reed of Florida.
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Scottsdale plans city projects from community funds
A public hearing at the city council will review Scottsdale's first year share of federal community development funds. The plan outlines projects including a downtown senior center, Scottsdale Road improvements, and land for public facilities, with total citizen demand exceeding available funds.
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Missing couple found after 1973 Grand Canyon plunge
Park rangers say Stephen L. Steiner of Baltimore and Peggy Horner of Mount Joy died in a 1,500-foot car plunge at the Grand Canyon. Off-trail hikers found their remains near Yaki Point four miles west of South Rim Village. Debris scattered over 200 feet. The car had been reported stolen and a missing persons alert had been filed. An inquest will determine cause of death.
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Phoenix murder trial tests mother testimony in boy slaying
Rita Jordan, mother of Brett Jordan, testified in the trial of Jonathan Treadaway 21 accused of killing Brett in the family's northwest Phoenix home last August. She described the night Brett asked to sleep with his parents and said she found him dead next morning. The defense challenged her window washing claim while the state cites palmprints on windows. Judge Coulter allowed potential evidence of Treadaway's past homosexual behavior.
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Burglar Steals $3854 From Scottsdale Home
A Scottsdale woman found about $3854 worth of personal items missing after returning from Christmas shopping. Eva Catalfamo reported she arrived around 11 30 p m to find the front door sliding glass door and kitchen door unlocked, with entry by cutting the back door screen.
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Fair exec quits job under fire
The State Fair and Coliseum executive director Jim Jones resigned, his departure accepted by the board after a grand jury indicted him on bribery charges. Three other fair employees were placed on 30 days leave with pay for alleged misuse of public funds. Dick Smith praised Jones for increasing attendance from 35th to 8th and boosting income by 1.3 million, aiding bond retirement and a legislature grant.
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Bryant Ordered to Show Cause in Insurance Licensing Case
United Press International reports in Phoenix that Charles E. Bryant, supervisor of state insurance licensing, was directed to show cause why he should not be fired. Millard Humphrey, state insurance director, issued the order amid allegations Bryant took payoffs to raise applicants' licensing grades.
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Prescott finance firm manager named in embezzlement warrant
William W. Bailey, 38, longtime manager of Beneficial Finance Co. in Prescott, is now charged in a felony warrant. Authorities say auditors found possible embezzlement involving thousands of dollars.
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Castro appoints Mrs Bosch to Legislature liaison
Mrs Pat Bosch who lost to Rep Sam Steiger in the election will join Gov Raul Castro's staff as liaison with the Legislature. Maricopa County Supervisor Henry Haws asks staff to study top level raises not tied to percentage. Proposes $750 or $1,000 raises for employees earning over $15,000 or $20,000.
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Pat. Bosch
Sam Steiger
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Raul Castro
Maricopa County
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Eldon Rudd
Phoenix man sentenced to life for drug trafficking crimes
Willie Garcia Torrez a 35 year old Phoenix resident was sentenced to life in prison on counts of transportation of narcotic drugs possession of drugs for sale and possession of heroin He reportedly hid huge sums of money from his drug activity and received the hefty sentence Monday in Phoenix. Ex cadet from Northern Arizona University campus security is slated for Jan 13 sentencing on a plea of guilty to grand theft Guy Mion 25 now of Phoenix admitted to a lesser charge after facing grand theft and burglary charges for 1969 theft of about 7000 from a university safe under a restitution and probation agreement
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Willie Garcia Torrez
Flagstaff
Northern Arizona University
Guy Mion
No charges in Flagstaff over free beer coupon distribution
In Flagstaff no criminal charges will be filed over the distribution of free beer coupons during last November's general election. A group named Student Awareness handed out about 100 coupons to voters at three precincts near Northern Arizona University campus.
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Pasadena man sentenced to five years probation for alien transportation
Kenneth Bosworth Johnson, 51, of Pasadena California, was placed on five years probation by U.S. District Court Judge William Copple for illegal transportation of aliens. Johnson was convicted last month on five counts of transporting Mexican aliens from Somerton to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Prostitution charges filed against two Phoenix massage parlors
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office filed civil suits against Desert Spa and Velvet Touch in unincorporated Maricopa County. The actions seek restraining orders to close the parlors and allow removal and sale of fixtures. Plaintiffs allege two men had sexual relations with a masseuse at each site.
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