14 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1967
Page
1
United Press International and the Progress Staff compile a digest of recent events. Coverage spans politics, economics, culture, and notable local happenings with brief summaries and context.
Washington confirms the CIA subsidized the National Student Association from 1952 until recently. Officials say the subsidy was known to the State Department and approved at high levels. In Vietnam eight Americans were killed or wounded by misdirected fire near the Cambodian border and the Central Coast. A Puerto Rico marshal says Mrs. Adam Clayton Powell will testify before the House committee investigating her husband’s fitness for Congress. President Johnson plans a three step housing law to outlaw discrimination in sale or rental of all housing.
Armando Fuentes Avila, 23, a former Hermosillo policeman who helped in the rescue of an American coed from Hermosillo detention, has returned voluntarily to Mexico. He faced charges for entering the United States at Douglas without inspection. Sheriff deputies discount a Tucson motel robbery suspect tale linked to the murder of Frank Clawson, 9.
United States carmakers report a 20 percent drop in sales for the first 10 days of the period, totaling 170,798 units versus 215,116 a year earlier. General Motors leads with 85,530 cars sold, Ford at 50,441, and reductions in production signal wider consequences for suppliers and workers amid new federal safety standards looming for 1968 models.
Arizona celebrated the 55th anniversary of statehood with Governor George P. Hunt taking oath in Phoenix as the first governor. President Taft signed the proclamation in Washington as 15 000 people attended the swearing in and parade at the Capitol grounds. State offices were closed in observance while the legislature remained in session.
The Arizona legislature faced a flood of 1300 bills, memorials, and resolutions as the intro deadline expired. Major measures seek reapportionment shifts, a June primary, and re-registration, with proposals to abolish federal tax deductions, inspect vehicles periodically, and extend veterans exemptions. Garfield proposed Senate gains for Maricopa and Pima Santa Cruz with district reshuffles to reduce smaller counties to seven senators.
The body of a woman was discovered by Scottsdale police late Monday in her North 74th Street apartment. She had severe burns on the front of her body. investigators awaited county medical examiner results as detectives remained on scene. The woman’s identity was being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Chicago Cubs officials including manager Leo Durocher are expected to arrive in Scottsdale by Friday night for spring training. The Cubs will use Scottsdale Stadium and the Indian Bend Wash facilities as workouts begin next week with pitchers and catchers first on the field. Eleven home games are scheduled in Scottsdale including matchups with the Giants Angels Indians and the Indians again in late March and early April.
Two adults Linnea Anderson and Mary Fellows are listed in satisfactory condition at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital after separate crashes. Fellows was injured Monday evening when her car rolled on Tangerine at Bath Street. A separate incident on Hayden and Coronado occurred about 7 a.m. today with few details. Earlier Monday, youths Joey Stechnl and Donna Kreuter, both 11, were treated and released after a bicycle collision on McDowell Road caused by Francis Dobell. No further estimates or charges were given.
A Coronado High School student was assaulted on Monday afternoon as three youths hurled stones and firecrackers while he walked home. The assailants, aged 16 to 18, fled near 70th Street and C- Dowell after shouting let us stone him. He received treatment at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital.
A couple marks their first Valentine's Day with a red and white carnation bouquet delivered to the home. The cost was recorded as seven dollars and seventy two cents.
Reported Mao era unrest expands from Henan to Hopeh and Tibet with alleged clashes on the Sino Soviet frontier. Radio Moscow cites pro Mao factions facing stiff resistance while wall posters claim minor border actions near Harbin. weather notes cloudy to sunny with mild temperatures.
About 1070 Scottsdale Unified District teachers voted to elect delegates for a new professional council. Each school will elect a delegate, with alternates, and administrators and board members will participate. Critics call it a public relations move while supporters see improved communication among teachers, administrators, and the school board.
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