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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1973
Page
1
A UPI survey shows almost $2 million yearly in tax money funding overhead for 23 elite mess dining rooms for top brass. While meals range from $1.25 to $2.10, critics call the perks excessive as generals and civilian leaders enjoy private dining rooms at the Pentagon.
Town council delays initiation of condemnation against owners of property needed for Scottsdale flood control intake channel. The dispute involves 7000 square feet west of Scottsdale Road and 40 acres planned for a resort complex. The council also passes flood plain ordinance, approves pay raise for town marshal, accepts property fronting Scottsdale Road, extends a private road permit, and sets the Feb 11 primary ballot order for 19 candidates.
President Nixon’s top economic adviser Herbert Stein warns that gasoline heating oil and other fuels will tighten in January and February. He adds that as supplies loosen prices will spike and inflation rise sharply. Stein spoke in a 1973 review and 1974 preview.
A man in a light raincoat robbed Gene's Broiler Buffet at about 7 90 p m taking $948 48 from the cash register. He claimed a weapon but none was shown and fled in a yellow Oldsmobile after witnesses described a 45 year old man 5 10 to 6 feet tall 175 to 200 pounds with dark hair.
Cecil Thompson, president of the Central Arizona Service Station Operators Association, says about 37 percent of Phoenix area service stations will close due to the gasoline shortage and reduced profits. He warns prices could rise to 79 cents per gallon in the coming months and urges motorists to limit driving and buy only needed fuel during the New Year period.
In Antakya Turkey a Turkish court sentenced three American youths Joanne McDaniel Catherine Zenz and Robert Hubbard to death for smuggling 225 pounds of hashish from Syria but commuted the sentences to life in prison The court cited extinuating circumstances Four other Americans were acquitted and the group had been arrested on December 10 1972 The case drew attention to the large number of Americans imprisoned abroad on drug charges and provoked shock from the families involved.
Sen. Henry M. Jackson of Washington said he is an obvious target of Arab terrorism and that he has received threats due to his support for Israel. He spoke on Thursday in Seattle about security concerns stemming from his stance on the Middle East.
Faulty wiring on Christmas tree lights caused a fire at a home on N Creighton Court. Senior investigator James McDaniel said the tree shorted out and ignited the tree. Occupant Marianne Backora escaped unharmed as two dogs died in the blaze. Fire reported at 11 54 a m with about 15000 dollars in damage.
John S. Metzger 65 of Scottsdale died at home in Apache Junction on Thursday. Born in Lima Ohio he moved to Arizona in 1969 owning a Lima motel for 10 years. Survived by wife Ruth two sons John and William one daughter Margie Logan six grandchildren and three sisters and three brothers. Services Sunday at Green Acres Mortuary burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens visitation tonight and Saturday.
Herman Dudley Gann 48 heavy equipment operator and World War II veteran died Wednesday at Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He lived at 7714 FE Kimsey Lane Scottsdale and was born in Southwest City Oklahoma. Survived by Joan six children and five step children five sisters a brother and three grandchildren. Services at Carr Mortuary Tempe 8 p.m. today and Dixon Yuma Mortuary 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial Desert Lawn Cemetery Yuma.
Five women including Kathy Land Shelby Hoffman Norma Jean Keaton Kaht LaCava and Jo Beth Bazier pleaded innocent in Scottsdale City Court to topless dancing charges at Generosity club on McDowell Road. Ann Harrell also faces charges. No trial date set as Scottsdale adopts topless dancing ban modeled on Tucson ordinance after state high court ruling.
Tempe teen Larry James Rady, 18, was bound over for Maricopa County Superior Court on charges of armed robbery for two holdups at Polynesian Liquors and a later arrest near the store. Bond set at $11,000 with custody continuing after his Scottsdale preliminary hearing.
Maricopa County Supervisor chairman Henry Haws says repealing the sales tax on food could be extremely detrimental amid an energy crisis and possible recession. He warns it would reduce revenue needed for county services. Dale Shumway will not seek re election in Tempe and will focus on law practice and family after term ends. Regina Chavez, 10, found dead in Tolleson after disappearance, died of multiple stab wounds. State DMV fees rise with new year, driver license from 2.50 to 5, dual license 10.
Maricopa County Treasurer Glenn Stapley announced today that property tax receipts will be delayed until the middle of next month as bills are not mailed until all collections are in place.
Raymond Tackett of Continental Dance Studios sues in superior court for 91500 alleging a diamond ring belonging to him was taken from Mrs. Cecelia Tingler after her death from a heart attack at Maryvale Samaritan Hospital on November 27.
William Ivan Mc Sparren, 43, was bound over to superior court for trial on a murder charge in the shotgun slaying of a Flagstaff man last Sunday. The preliminary hearing was held Thursday before Justice of the Peace Leo Coombs.
State lawmakers said they will attend the Scottsdale Town Enrichment Program forum at the Safari Hotel on January 8, despite a Jan 7 legislative session call. Senators Dave Kret Stan Turley and Sandra OConnor and Representatives Burton Barr and Frank Kelley will join 77 Scottsdale residents for panel discussions on proposed city affecting legislation.
UC paleontologists identify a foreleg bone found by 7 year old Darren Schroeder near Berkeley as belonging to the ancient giant bear agriotherium. The 6 million year old find marks first Northern California evidence of the species.
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