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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1976
Page
2
Helicopters rushed relief to isolated towns as official deaths rose above 15,000 with about 40,000 injured and 200,000 homeless. Engineers cleared roads, aid workers pressed survivors to work for meals, and danger of disease spurred urgent health and sanitation efforts amid looting and martial warnings.
Ronald J. Dean and John L. Buchanan were chosen as 1975 Officers of the Year by the Scottsdale Jaycees and the City of Scottsdale Exchange Club. Dean, 33, praised for 26 commendations, 5 nominations, Marine Corps service, and ASU studies, plans to stay in policing. Buchanan, 24, praised for saving a drowning woman, arresting a bank robber and a Tempe murder suspect, is pursuing a master’s in criminal justice at ASU after earning a journalism degree from the U of A.
A fire at 6940 E Palm Lane in Scottsdale caused about 1500 in damage to a 30000 structure. Rural/Metro Fire Department officials said a gas flex line feeding the furnace ruptured. The blaze was confined to the basement but smoke damaged the rest of the home owned by Mary Siragusa.
Albin S. Krajewski, 64, an engineer for General Electric, died Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Poland, he served in the Polish Air Force and with Britain’s Royal Air Force in World War II, moved to the Valley in 1961, and earned a master’s in engineering from ASU. Survived by wife Maria, son Konrad, daughters Anna and Danuta Danusina, and three brothers out of state. Visitation today at Arcadia Funeral Home with mass Tuesday at St. Thomas the Apostle Church.
The Pentagon civil defense agency will stop aiding states and localities in flood hurricane and tornado disaster planning. This removal cuts federal matching funds and affects more than 6000 local workers, reversing a 1972 policy shift toward broader civilian protection roles.
Three traffic accidents in Scottsdale left two hospitalized with serious or substantial injuries. Patricia A. McManus of Mesa suffers a fractured neck and remains in stable condition at Maricopa County General Hospital. A 50 year old Scottsdale man at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital is listed in satisfactory condition after a Hayden Road and Lomaland Drive collision. Police cite driving while intoxicated and failure to yield in multiple cases.
A 180 member doctors union led by Richard W. Switzer warns of a strike if the state's malpractice legislation is watered down. The Professional Guild of Arizona backs a House passed bill and will not strike if the governor signs an acceptable version. public hospitals are protected via government coverage while Travelers Insurance exits April 1.
Scottsdale voters approved a 10 million bond for Indian Bend Wash flood control in 1973. Council member Charles Smith said Scottsdale's share totals 9.92 million and federal plus private and state contributions bring the project to about 16 million federal share and 2.5 million private support. The plan includes recreation and greenbelt features with participation from Arizona and Maricopa County Flood Control District.
Kenneth R. Reed, head of the antitrust office, says Arizona has begun enforcing antitrust laws for the first time in 62 years and is shedding its haven image for anti competitive practices. He notes Bruce Babbitt filed the first four cases last year, all pending.
The 9th U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district ruling that Phoenix IRS officers used deceit to trigger a criminal tax action against Yuma attorney Ronald McKelvey. The suit claims retaliation for a $100 000 damage suit he filed against Yuma police.
Mary Dickinson, 57, dies at Maricopa County Hospital after a natural gas explosion at 2314 E Nisbet. Her husband, George Dickinson, 65, is in critical condition with burns over about three quarters of his body. Officials report a spark ignited the gas-filled home.
Southern Union reports an exploratory well near Holbrook has reached more than 3900 feet. The company will spend 700000 dollars on the test aimed to exceed one mile. Area manager John Hughes says gas, if found, would be pricier than Paso Natural Gas but could be blended to keep costs low.
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously recommended confirming Don Primeau a 47 year old Globe attorney to a five year term on the State Board of Liquor Control. Primeau said there should be some control and closer scrutiny of applicants moral backgrounds was discussed by Sen. John Roeder.
Four Scottsdale owned horses claimed six wins across Saturday and Sunday at the 21st All-Arabian Horse Show held at Paradise Park McCormick Ranch. Winners included Basic Melody and El Paso from Lasma Arabian Stud with titles in Purebred Mares and Champion Stallion respectively, Garazel as champion gelding, and riders such as Gurkel in Saddle Seat Equitation. Attendance topped 25,000 over four days with 830 horses from 34 states plus Canada and Australia, awarding over $12,500 in prize money.
The Scottsdale Y Indian Maidens plan a father daughter banquet at 6 p.m. on Valentine’s Day Saturday at First Southern Baptist Church 5230 N. Scottsdale Rd. The program features songs and slides for dads. Moms uncles and grandpas are welcome to help.
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