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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1967
Page
1
The Progress staff compiles Tuesday coverage from United Press in the national scene and local echoes. Brief items summarize political developments, economic updates, and notable events shaping the day.
US and South Vietnamese forces press through the Iron Triangle northeast of Saigon in what is described as the war's biggest allied operation. The drive targets Viet Cong guerrillas amid continued terror in the capital.
The Maricopa County Superior Court delays Ernesto Miranda’s retrial to February 15. His 1963 conviction for kidnapping and raping an 8 year old Phoenix girl sparked a landmark Supreme Court ruling on interrogation practices.
The House voted 305 to 126 to seat Powell temporarily deny him voting rights as a special committee investigates charges against Adam Clayton Powell. Civil rights leaders including Stokely Carmichael rallied outside the Capitol while party leaders debated the path forward. Powell arrived as the vote loomed and met with adviser Abraham J Multer amid signs of a tense Capitol scene.
Phoenix report: Arizona's 28th legislature opens with Republicans in control in both houses. Three Senate measures were introduced tackling smog standards, kindergarten rules, and ethics reform as officers were elected. Marshall Humphrey is noted among the legislators.
Chandler and Stan Turley preside as Williams address joint session. Smog bill from a study group led by Sons Tsabel Burgess and Bob Wilcox, co sponsored by 24 senators, sets air pollution control standards and requires 1968 model cars to have exhaust controls. House version by Rep. Frank Kelley. Kindergarten bill allows district run programs with state aid. Ethics bill by Sen. Chris Johnson imposes 10 years prison and 10,000 fine for bribery with broad conflict of interest provisions. Turley elected speaker 92 27. Crosby to head Democratic minority. Humphrey elected Senate president by acclamation.
In Taipei sources say Chiang Kai-shek would land 600000 troops on the Chinese mainland if turmoil permits but U S support in crossing the Formosa Strait is uncertain. Chou En-lai backs Mao amid faction clashes while Red Guards clash with Liu and Teng camps in major cities.
The forecast calls for continued fair and slightly warmer conditions. High near 67 today, low around 34 tonight, and a high near 68 on Wednesday.
Reputed underworld figure Joseph Bonanno and two companions were spotted in a Scottsdale restaurant Monday afternoon by an off duty officer. Police said Bonanno claimed he was visiting friends and was to leave that night as they continued their inquiry into his contempt of court citation.
A planned Scottsdale vote on abandoning several unbuilt streets faces resident opposition from Caballo Ranchos No 1 and No 2 homeowners. Neighborhood groups fear smaller lots will devalue homes and block horse-trail access to the Salt River Indian Reservation. Also listed is a hearing on abandoning Golden Keys streets for a private guarded access and a use permit for a landscaping business at the northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Osborn.
City officials contend a 12 foot sign outside Paradise Valley Guest Lodge at 5001 N Scottsdale Rd violates sign ordinances and must be torn down. Lodge owner Ray Silverman argues permit No 1778 dated Oct 4 1966 allowed remodeling of the existing sign, not a new ground up structure. The city cites an inconsistency between permit terms and the old non conforming sign and warns the permit may be invalid.
An organizational meeting of a 25 member citizens advisory committee to aid in formulating a 1967 multi million dollar bond issue will be held tonight at Pima School 8830 HH Caborn Rd at 8 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public and a regular school board meeting precedes it at 7 30 p.m.
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