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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1967
Page
1
In Fergus Falls Minnesota police say two young con artists deceived 12 to 18 high school students who paid up to four dollars each for what they believed was marijuana. The substance turned out to be green tea and tobacco.
The federal government approves a $482,500 grant from HUD for 5.5 miles of the Paradise Valley trunk sewer, extending Hayden Road. Ken McDonald says construction may start within three months, with land buys possibly delaying two more, and total build time estimated at six months. The grant covers half project costs after Congress set aside funds in November.
Registration opens January 23 at City Hall 60 W Indian School Rd through February 8 per Ron Pies community services supervisor. Classes include painting sketching ceramics folk guitar bridge square dancing for all ages with fees 2 dollars residents and 5 dollars non residents for most courses.
The forecast calls for 75 to 76 degrees today with breezy conditions. Tonight will be largely cloudy and cooler, and Tuesday will see a high near 68 with a low around 98?
A German shepherd and a Dalmatian were poisoned on the front lawn at 6501 H Monterosa as children reported a motorcyclist in a black helmet nearby. The Dalmatian died and the shepherd died shortly after. police and the Arizona Humane Society investigate. The incident raises the area dog poisoning toll to ten in recent months with past cases dating to October and November.
A three million strong Chinese army backs Mao Tse tung in the power struggle while the central committee cuts off funds to opponents. A five point directive orders banks to refuse expenses for actions against national interest and urges peasants and workers to stay on farms.
Mrs. John F. Kennedy reached an out-of-court agreement with author William Manchester and Harper & Row ending a high profile dispute over The Death of a President. Look Magazine also settled. Stern serialization remains under dispute over uncensored intimate details.
A Cambridge psychiatrist testified Albert H. DeSalvo has a personality disorder but is not insane. Tests on DeSalvo appeared missing, challenging prior defense claims he is schizophrenic and cannot tell right from wrong. The trial focuses on whether he should be imprisoned or committed to a mental institution.
A massive fire at Chicago's McCormick Place destroyed the 10 acre complex and caused up to $150 million in damage with 60,000 buyers stranded as the National Housewares Manufacturers Association show was canceled The fire left two walls down the roof collapsed and water supply struggles during frigid conditions. No injuries were reported among 476 firefighters and 150 workers. Mayor Daley called it a tragedy for Chicago.
The article presents regional happenings compiled by United Press International and Progress staff, highlighting notable events and public interest stories from local communities. It summarizes multiple briefs, offering quick, factual updates for readers.
American bombers hit a fuel dump supplying MIGs near Hanoi in a raid described as the first such strike in a month. Spokesmen said several MIG flights were encountered but no air battles followed.
A. V. Hardt, a freshman Democratic representative, was admitted to Superior hospital after a traffic accident near here. Magma Hospital officials report he is in good condition as the Senate Natural Resources Committee prepares to meet water officials to discuss the Central Arizona Project amid past failed federal efforts. In Saigon, former Senator Barry Goldwater and his wife Peggy arrived for a three day Vietnam visit stating support for increased bombing in the North and saying China would not be drawn into war.
The Scottsdale City Council will award the first 1 million of city hall library bonds tomorrow night in council chambers at 1311 Main St. Funds from the sale fund land acquisition clearance and preliminary services. Other agenda items include bids for four trucks and radio maintenance.
The Scottsdale Progress swept four of seven firsts in Arizona News Paper Association contests and earned praise from Ohio editors. Judges commended editorial content, headlines, and typographic quality, noting strong balance and professional news writing across the paper’s general and departmental coverage.
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