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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1972
Page
1
Demolition crews began razing a 320 square block area of Managua, designated contaminated, to become the tomb of thousands killed in the tremor. Looting was widespread as fires burned, with authorities limited in stopping theft and destruction across the ruined capital.
U S command says bombing over North Vietnam resumed after a 36 hour holiday stand down. North Vietnamese sources claim B 52s hit Hanoi Haiphong and nearby areas. Hanoi Radio reports hundreds dead and thousands homeless.
Manila reports 8281 persons were apprehended and detained since the martial law proclamation. Of these, 2410 were subversives, 2219 criminals, and 3652 in the others category, which likely included opposition senators and Manila journalists. 2123 detainees were released before Christmas under the forgive and forget policy.
The Phoenix Crisis Intervention Program will staff from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. New Year’s Eve to drive excessive drinkers home from bars and parties. Coordinator Alex Arredondo said the effort, a SEAP Social Works Program and Phoenix Alcohol Safety Action Project collaboration, seeks to prevent crashes and fatalities.
About $1,600 in office equipment disappeared over the weekend from a Ranchero Heights United Construction Co. office at 4240 Craftsman Court. Two calculators worth $800, a $700 electric typewriter, a postage meter and other items were taken after a window was left ajar. The office was ransacked and drawers emptied. Police say the break in occurred between 1 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Additional thefts include a $125 pistol, a $250 watch and about $200 in cash from a home on 5813 E Cambridge Ave reported Saturday afternoon.
Lauretta F Bailey aged 65 a Cape Cod Mass based real estate broker and former interior designer died Friday at her home 7709 E Pasadena She attended Boston University and New York School of Design moved to Scottsdale in 1971 after winters here since 1966 She was a member of Kit tansett Country Club Marion and Villa Monterey Country Club Survivors include husband Edward and son Timmothy Leary of Middleboro Cremation is planned with ashes interment later at Nemasket Cemetery Middleboro Messinger Mortuary 7601 E Indian School handling arrangements
Cassaline Ann Brown 62 formerly of Bloomington Ill moved to Scottsdale four years ago and had wintered in Paradise Valley. She died Sunday at St. Luke's Hospital Houston. Survived by husband Willis a son Michael of Rockford a daughter Stephanie Porterfield of New York and five grandchildren. Services Thursday 11 a.m. at Messinger School Road with cremation. Memorials suggested to donor's choice.
Laura Foster and Thomas O Connell, both injured when their motorcycle hit a fence near Casita Real Townhouses, were treated and released. Phillip Adames, 34, hospitalized after a motorcycle bicycle crash on Pima Road, later discharged. Teddy Gewitz, 9, involved in the same incident, escaped injury. Charles Mead, 24, cited after van crash into Arizona Cross Cut Canal near 66th and Oak Streets following a stop sign violation.
A newborn boy was found outside a motel room at the Village Motel in Mesa Christmas morning and is in fair condition at Maricopa County Hospital. The manager, Norman Freemantle, said a man of Mexican descent rented the room and a woman may have been present, a plastic bag over the infant’s head. The renter had not signed the register. an investigation continues.
Sheriff's deputies cited Claus Emmet on a Sunday for improper use of firearms after complaints of a high powered rifle shot near homes at Rhuart Ranch Carefree. Tom Saxer reported his Siberian husky shot mistaken for a coyote. Emmet claimed hunting coyotes and fired at the dog with a 30 caliber rifle within about one tenth mile of the ranch.
Mary Moppet Day Care Schools Inc of Scottsdale will host its first annual convention at the Sun Burst Hotel from Wednesday to Friday. Franchisees and directors from over 16 states will attend. main banquet speaker on Thursday is Dr Willard Abraham.
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