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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1976
Page
2
The Postal Service says airmail postage is unnecessary as first class mail now matches airmail speed. Despite this, some customers still pay for airmail because of legal rate limits and a slow commission process to drop the service.
President Ford reassigns heads of six major committees among three aides. Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft runs the Forty Committee and heads the senior review group and the national intelligence committee. Kissinger retains the verification panel and the Washington special action group. Donald Rumsfeld takes over the Defense Program Review Committee. Critics say one man previously held too much power.
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge amended a restraining order to permit Heritage Trust Co to pay operating expenses and disburse trust funds. The suit, filed January 6 by the Arizona attorney general's office and State Banking Department, seeks state control and names State Banking Superintendent Richard W. Koeb as receiver.
Pima County Atty. Dennis DeConicini submitted proposed legislation to Sen. Manuel Pena for introduction by the Senate Agricultural Commerce and Labor Committee. He said the measure aims to counter complexities of the modern marketplace that enable distortion or omission of facts.
The 1975 Phoenix State Fair profit was set at about $660,000, revised from an initial $713,000. Officials said expenses not yet known at the first estimate reduced the figure, noting $15,000 for generators $8,000 for fuel oil and $7,000 for wages. This compares with under $215,000 in 1974 amid rain and wiring issues.
Tucson faculty at the University of Arizona Medical College demand the resignation of Dr. Erle Peacock Jr., former head of surgery. Thirteen members signed a statement at a press conference, calling for his exit after his 1973 firing for obstructionist conduct and subsequent legal battles.
Mary Louise Winkler 49 died after suffering a possible heart attack and crash on Hayden Road near Oak Street. Police say autopsy will determine cause. witness saw her slumped at the wheel as three other vehicles were hit. She coordinated religious education at St Daniel's Church. Mass and services planned.
The Rev. Francis G. Bauer 60 died Tuesday at John C. Lincoln Hospital. Visitation 6 p.m. Sunday Hansen Mortuary Phoenix. Mass 9 a.m. Monday at the Church of St. Mary Phoenix. He served at the Franciscan Renewal Center and several churches and was a prison chaplain in 1966. Survivors include sister Joann Sylvia Lance r and Eileen Barry and aunt Mary Dunn.
Dinkin William Dink Hill 59 retired as regional manager of operations for Trans World Airlines dies Friday in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He lived at 8319 E Citrus Way in Scottsdale and died after a long career with TWA spanning 35 years. He served with the Military Air Transport Service in World War II. Survivors include his wife Jean and children Pamela Jean and James W of Scottsdale, his mother Thelma Murphy of St. Louis and sister Helen D Carlson of St. Louis. Services will be noon Monday at Messinger Mortuary.
Francis William Donars, 79, cabinetmaker and first deputy sheriff of Cave Creek, died Thursday in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He came to Cave Creek in 1935 from Chicago Illinois and is survived by his wife Helen. Visitation is Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary. Services will be private.
Erwin Charles Simants was found guilty of six counts of first degree murder for the Kellie family killings. Sentencing set for January 29. The trial included a gag order sparking free press fair trial disputes and nationwide attention.
The Maricopa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 720 dedicates its new quarters at 7 PM at Morris J. Curry Memorial Hall 4853 E Thomas Rd. The post honors a 31 year VFW member who died last year with a buffet and dancing to follow.
WASHINGTON AP Ford administration labor troubleshooter W J Usery met with the President amid speculation he would be named Secretary of Labor to replace John Dunlop who resigned in a policy dispute. Frank Zarb is another possible candidate. Usery, 52, heads the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service since 1973.
Former Gov. Terry Sanford, 58, was cleared by doctors at Duke University Medical Center and expected to be released today. The Democratic presidential contender, hospitalized after chest pains in Salem, Massachusetts, was transferred to Durham and plans to resume campaigning Sunday.
A 44 year old man Keith Draper of Phoenix was listed in satisfactory condition at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle crash on Indian School Road near 68th Street. Police say Draper was eastbound and turning right when his bike hit the median and a palm tree. no citations were issued.
Donovan Kramer publisher of five central Arizona newspapers received the 1976 Master Editor Publisher award at the Arizona Newspapers Association convention. He runs the Casa Grande Daily Dispatch Coolidge Examiner Gila Bend Herald Eloy Enterprise and Florence Reminder and Blade Tribune. The convention winds up today.
A Pima County jury found Steven K. Swinburne guilty of first degree murder in the death of William K. Sigsworth during a 1974 midtown Scottsdale incident. Sentencing set for February 24. death penalty or life without parole options apply.
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