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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1966
Page
9
Brief item credited to United Press International and the Progress Staff summarizes a local development with no further specifics available in the fragment. The piece signals a neutral wire service style update typical of mid-century briefs.
American planes bombed an oil dump near Hanoi with all bombs hitting targets. MIGs attempted interception but no dogfights occurred. This marked the first Hanoi area strike by U S fighter-bombers since prior days. Other reports describe a possible steelworkers strike at Kokomo Illinois and currency violations in Leningrad involving two Americans. News also notes Eisenhower’s recovery diet at Walter Reed and Christmas tips from Medway animal wardens.
Ambassador Goldberg asks the United Nations secretary general to take steps toward discussions for a lasting Vietnam ceasefire. He cites Pope Paul VI and U S plans, notes 14 points as basis, and stresses ending hostilities and achieving an honorable settlement.
A 25 year old Ponteomas Sergent is to stand trial for the deaths of Mr and Mrs Milton Moeller of Phoenix in a murder case tied to two Arizona residents. In Tucson a 13 year old Cecil Byrd died after being trapped in a storm sewer culvert during a fire. A Phoenix gunman fled with 300 dollars after robbing Value Valet Cleaners, tying a clerk and escaping through an alley.
The Richard Speck murder trial in Chicago last July will be held in Peoria Illinois about 160 miles from the scene. Paaschen directed Speck’s lawyer and the prosecution to consult with the Peoria chief judge on the trial date. Peoria touted its large jury pool and distance from Chicago radio markets as reasons for selection. Speck appeared in a dark suit and listened to proceedings.
Army Secretary Stanley R. Resor awards the Medal of Honor to 1st Lt. Walter J. Marm Jr. of Washington Pennsylvania for gallantry in the Ia Drang Valley battle on November 14 1965. Marm is among four recipients announced by the White House.
Cecil B. Mays, 57, was beaten at the Circle K on 71st Street and Oak after a man asked for soup. Over $100 robbed. Police seek witnesses. one youth described with red blond hair fled the scene. another man aged 30 to 35 seen by the victim. Evidence of blood across store. two suspects believed, one or both possibly involved. Medical condition listed as fair at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital.
City officials set bids for a bond sale and a fixed base operator contract at the airport. If bids are accepted, opening could be January with funds available February for the civic center project. Also on the agenda are Shea Blvd federal aid details and Tonto Sewer Improvement District bonds.
Dr. John Tanner announces 25 invitations to join a Scottsdale school advisory panel shaping a potential seven million dollar bond issue. Names to be released only after all positions filled, with candidates to be individually contacted. The committee will review district needs and set project priorities for a new high school, elementary schools, land acquisition, and enlargements.
Congressional investigators subpoenaed Yvette Florest Powell wife of Rep. Adam Clayton Powell and Corinne Huff a former beauty pageant entrant and secretary amid a probe into Powell's Education and Labor Committee chairmanship and office expenses. The panel eyed 149 staffers over two years and debated rule compliance for staff assignments.
Brad Simon the Scottsdale librarian announced a holiday schedule for library service. The library will be closed on December 24 26 and 31 and January 2. Regular hours will be observed December 27 and January 3.
Three people were injured in two separate crashes in Scottsdale Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Alvin Sankey, 31, was treated after his sports car was hit by Garold Ratt, 19, who was cited for an improper turn. William Arthur Jr., 16, allegedly rear-ended Patricia Spera, 24, at 76th Street and McDowell Road. Arthur was cited for failure to control.
Witnesses say the truck swerved off the road and overturned into oncoming traffic. Three cars collided as fire engulfed the scene. Passersby, including Pastor of St Andrew's, rushed to aid Miss Roach despite burns to bystanders. Ray Burris stopped and suffered burns while attempting rescue. Miss Roach sustained extensive burns, head injuries, and possible skull fracture.
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