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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1975

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Fromme Receives Life Term in Ford Attempt Case

Lynette Squeaky Fromme, a Manson follower, is sentenced to life in prison after a Sacramento court conviction for attempting to kill President Ford. She screamed at the judge, hurled an apple at the prosecutor, and was carried from the room by U.S. marshals as the judge called her beyond rehabilitation.

Sacramento Calif Lynette Fromme Miss Fromme Ford U.S Thomas J. MacBride Manson Sharon Tate

Legislator Urges Probe Into Scottsdale Tow Crew Practices

Arizona Rep. Americo Mac Carvalho tells Scottsdale leaders to investigate why police do not enforce city tow ordinance. He cites citizen complaints of overcharging and violations while rotation calls for wreckers are mishandled. City Manager Aleshire says a thorough internal review is underway with a public report. Campana questions regulation of towing operators.

Scottsdale Americo “Mac” Carvalho Rdist Franklin D. Aleshire Aleshire Carvalho Richard V. Campana Campana

Man sought in kidnap extortion plot in Scottsdale

Police seek a man linked to an attempted extortion against two Scottsdale High School girls. An undercover stakeout in downtown Scottsdale aimed to catch the kidnap for ransom plan as the suspect promised money in exchange for the girls safe return. The girls were unhurt and details on suspects or counts remain unclear.

Scottsdale

Weekend Weather Outlook Mixed Sun and Mild Warmth

Mostly sunny conditions continue today and Thursday with highs in the mid 60s. Lows tonight near 38 at the airport and about 30 in the valley locations.

Smitty's Big Town variance request postponed again

The Board of Adjustments will postpone for two weeks the variance request for a Smitty's Big Town store at the northwest corner of 61st Place and Thomas Road. Smitty's reps sought the continuance to work with city staff on variance issues. Local residents oppose the project and planned protests were noted.

Smitty's Big Town 61St Place Thomas Road

Scottsdale primary field includes three incumbents and first-time candidate

Incumbents Mayor William C. Jenkins Vice Mayor Charles Smith and Council member Richard V. Campana seek re election along with Americo Mac Carvalho Jr the new entrant for Scottsdale's February 17 primary filing. Jean Black and Jeff Schubert also enter the race with a filing deadline looming.

Scottsdale William C. Jenkins Charles Smith Richard V. Campana Americo “Mac” Carvalho Jr Fern Anderson Nell. Jenkins Smith Campana Citizens For Good Government Paul Messinger Jean Black Scottsdale Planning Commission Black Jeff Schubert Board of Adjustments Schubert Jenkins Carvalho Americo Mac” Carvalho B and M Auto Wrecking Tempe Scottsdale High School Jenkins, Smith and Campana

Senate Extends Tax Cuts Six Months Over Ford Veto

The Senate approved a six month extension of this year’s tax cuts by voice vote, sending the bill to the White House after the House accepted a congressional compromise by voice vote. In Buenos Aires, President Isabel Peron announced general elections for October 17 1976 following a cabinet meeting.

Washington Senate Ford White House House Buenos Aires Isabel Peron Juan D. Peron Peron

Occidental Chairman Ordered to Testify in SEC Probe

Washington A Hammer chairman of Occidental Petroleum must testify in an SEC investigation into corporate funds used for political contributions bribes kickbacks and other payments to government officials.

Washington Armand Hammer Occidental Petroleum Corp Securities and Exchange Commission

Senate debates aid cuts to Angolan factions in secret session

In a three hour secret session the Senate weighed cutting off funds for anti Soviet factions in Angola but postponed action as the Appropriations Committee chair refused to disclose the amount. At the White House a Ford spokesman said no government sponsored advisers are in Angola and none are planned.

Washington Senate Today Angola Appropriations Committee White House Ford United States U.S

Britain in turmoil as Wilson confronts rebel Labour MPs

Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s Labour government faces a revolt over a 325 million dollar plan to bail out Chrysler’s British subsidiary. The Commons backed the salvage scheme in principle by 25 votes, but about a dozen Labour MPs abstained and 30 more would have if not promised a meeting today to discuss the issue.

London Harold Wilson Labor House of Commons Chrysler Automobile Company

Judge weighs Hatton bid for new murder trial

Superior Court Judge Charles L. Hardy weighs a defense motion for a new trial for John Richard Hatton convicted in the November 7 1974 murders of 12 year olds Jeffrey Schlosser and Kelly Kardell in Tempe. Public Defender James Edgar says ruling due by Thursday morning sentencing.

Weighs Hatton Superior Court Charles L. Hardy John Richard Hatton Scottsdale James Edgar Hatton Hardy Edgar Tempe Jeffrey Schlosser Kelly Kardell Hattor Ron Saper Florida Canlon House Richard Bazzel Broward County Ft. Lauderdale Fla Brazzel Bazzel Lindall Scott Scott

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