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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1967
Page
1
A UPI report says a freshly fueled F-4D Phantom from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base crashed into a Tucson supermarket and three adjacent homes after takeoff. Four people died, including a 10 year old girl, with two crew ejecting safely and more bodies possibly found in the rubble.
Witnesses described three F4D jets taking off from Davis Monthan Air Force Base when one fighter broke formation and crashed into a Food Giant supermarket. Flames engulfed the store and at least four people were killed as bystanders fled the blazing building and a police officer rescued a woman.
Tucson police identified three of four victims from last night's jet fighter crash into a food market. The dead include Sherry Tilton, 19, of 1818 8 Winstel Ave., Robin Bush, 34, of 611 E Bromley, and Victoria Palmer, 58, of S541 Monthan Ave. A fourth victim was burned beyond recognition and a dental chart is being circulated to determine identity. Tilton was killed when the plane leveled her home. the other two victims were market employees.
Cape Town doctors report Louis Washkansky remains serious after heart transplant but shows slight improvement following mass white blood cell transfusions. Dr Barnard calls rejection possible to halt or reverse though prognosis remains uncertain.
City council plans to consider raising its own salaries at an 8 p m meeting at 191 E Main St. Proposed increases would lift the mayor's pay from 400 to 600 dollars monthly and councilmen from 200 to 300 dollars. Increases would take effect with the next mayor and council term next April.
Schools in Scottsdale announce Christmas holidays with varying dismissal times. Scotts dale and St Daniel's Parochial join the break. Scottsdale Elementary and High Schools close until Jan 3. Our Lady of Perpetual Help and J Daniels students begin vacations today and resume January 3.
Salt River Project officials said no immediate plans to open reservoir gates. They cannot yet determine if future gate operations are needed as blocked roads delay snow and precipitation forecasts. The system holds over 772000 acre feet of unused storage and notes substantial unmelted snow in Salt and Verde river watersheds.
A severe storm crippled Arizona with heavy snow and gas shortages. Snowbound Flagstaff residents faced frozen roads and propane shortages as officials urged aid from federal authorities. Communications failed in several towns while rescue and relief teams distributed food and shelter to stranded travelers.
A masquerading gang stole over 74000 in cash and checks from Smitty's Big Town Department Store. Police say two or three men were involved, no weapon shown, front man wore makeup a fake mustache and pink gloves. Suspect arrested in downtown Phoenix on info from Scottsdale Police.
The brief item lists daily highlights compiled by United Press International for Tuesday, presenting summaries of notable events, people, and topics from various reports.
President Johnson travels abroad to attend the Harold Holt memorial in Australia with few top aides. Secretary Rusk and Defense Secretary McNamara remain in Washington. In Oakland police arrest 65 antiwar demonstrators including folk singer Joan Baez during a protest at the induction center.
Saigon broadcasts allege a sixth day of U S raids on Hanoi with five planes shot down, though U S spokesmen have not confirmed the action. In West Virginia, two more bodies are recovered from the Ohio River after Friday’s bridge collapse at Point Pleasant, with 42 still missing.
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