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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1967
Page
1
Tape recordings cited by The New York Times indicate Apollo astronauts faced a fire in the sealed capsule and fought to escape for about 12 to 15 seconds before dying. Reports say the men remained alive for roughly 12 seconds after flame was detected.
The Washington Star reports a tape recording from Houston with a voice identified as Roger B. Chaffee uttering a desperate plea as a fatal cabin fire traps the Apollo 1 crew. Virgil Grissom and Edward H. White II also die, clawing at a hatch before death. The Times notes no hatch release time or hatch ratchet was used.
A Brooks Air Force Base fire swept a pure oxygen space cabin simulator, injuring two airmen during maintenance. Names withheld pending family notification. The incident drew comparisons to the Apollo 1 fire that killed three astronauts, noting similar oxygen-rich conditions and metal surroundings in the cockpit style simulator.
Construction of a $1.9 million Dickson Electronics plant at Pima and Thomas roads reaches the halfway point. Donald Dickson, president, says the 120000 square foot building should be finished in early May. James Rae Construction Co. of Phoenix handles the work.
A new nonprofit named City of Scottsdale Municipal Properties Corp files incorporation papers to issue bonds for airport facilities a fixed base operator a small fire substation at the airport and a main fire station on city land near Wilshire Dr and Scottsdale Rd. Directors include Joseph McGovern William Schrader Joseph Meier Walter Gray and J Paul Jones. The plan is to lease the completed buildings back to the city with bond repayment funded by lease income and airport fees backed by Scottsdale excise taxes, not property taxes. State confirmation is needed before bond sale can proceed.
Reports from Hong Kong and Tokyo say Sinkiang Province faces fighting with rising death tolls as Gen. Wang En-mao resists Mao. Chou En-lai reportedly seeks mediation and a cease fire while political infighting broadens across the 3 million strong PLA. Separate Arizona State University faculty appear before Scottsdale schools advisory committee to discuss district expansion and bond proposals.
Vic Wilmot, longtime Valley entertainment columnist, returns with the In the Town column on page 2 of today's Progress and will edit the weekly entertainment page each Friday. He has held public relations roles and edited a national sports magazine Pro News, with past work for Variety Chicago, Recordland, and a Chicago television program.
President Johnson proposes a Vietnam GI Bill to widen benefits for servicemen veterans and civilian on hazardous duty. The plan includes a minimum 12000 life insurance and increases up to 30000, a 5.4 percent pension boost for 14 million veterans widows and dependents, and expanded educational benefits.
The City of Scottsdale with Phoenix Mesa and Tempe announced an appropriation of waters from the Salt River Project. Bill Donaldson said the move protects residential rights and clarifies ownership while avoiding a SRP battle.
Scottsdale School District could apply for a $50,000 National Defense Education Act grant on a matching basis under Title III for science math languages and more. Deadline to indicate interest is February 15. board discussion and public push from the Scottsdale Education Association preceded the potential decision.
A brief United Press International and Progress Staff roundup presents syndicated items and department briefs from diverse topics. It highlights headlines, briefs, and notices, with a focus on timely regional and national developments.
About 2000 ministers and laypeople from 45 states held a silent White House vigil to oppose the Vietnam War and urged President Johnson to end bombing of North Vietnam. An interfaith message urged peace and a halt to bombing.
Rich Johnson executive director of the Arizona Interstate Stream Commission says there is a chance Congress will approve the long delayed Central Arizona Project this session. The statement reflects cautious optimism about federal backing for the water project.
Phoenix leaders say the Senate passed smog control bill will be amended this afternoon by the House Health and Welfare Committee after it cleared the County and Municipalities Committee without changes. Burton Barr notes amendments are planned.
First National Bank of Arizona lowered its prime rate from 6 percent to 5.75 percent this morning. E M Carson cited money market trends for the move while Valley National Bank and Arizona Bank indicated no immediate change and will review the situation.
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