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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1977
Page
2
Representative Morris K. Udall says federal mining law must change to be fair for people near mined land. Udall, a Democrat from Arizona, met with the Arizona Small Mine Operators Association, which has launched a recall drive against him over the Mining Law of 1977.
Gramby Hanley, 39, facing extradition to Las Vegas for trial in the death of Nevada labor leader Al Brams, attempted to escape Phoenix jail via pipes during sick call. He was recaptured and returned to his cell. Separately, Western Contracting Corp. of Sioux City, Iowa won a $12.9 million CAP aqueduct contract for 15.2 miles, beating bids and coming in $1 million over budget estimates.
Phoenix radio station KOY-AM was among seven stations recognized by the Radio Television News Directors Association for investigative reporting on the receivership of Lincoln and U S Thrift Associations.
Mayor Shirley Riley says the firing of Police Chief Harry Hoyler and three patrolmen was illegal and their status is now suspended. She notes the dismissal action lacked proper agenda notice and the four officers remain suspended pending investigation results.
Tucson Gas and Electric Co. reports annual savings of $5 million following recommendations from Theodore Barry & Associates. The Arizona Corporation Commission ordered the study in 1974 after TGE sought a 31 percent rate increase to investigate if mismanagement drove the demand.
Engineering firms discuss basins and flood channels to manage excess water north of Thunderbird. Basin sizes remain undecided though a 10 000 foot long basin is floated. If chosen, preliminary designs and cost figures will follow, with construction hoped within a year after approval.
An ERDA spokesman confirms underground Nevada tests of the enhanced radiation warhead designed for the Lance missile. He says tests occur during development under treaty rules, with no radiation escape reported. Carter has not decided on production but seeks Congress funds for flexibility.
The Development Review Board of Scottsdale will hear preliminary plats for a 41 acre Mc Cormick Ranch site with 2.4 lots per acre and a 10 acre parcel at Thomas Road and 81st Place. It also reviews a 80 unit motel Scotts dale Hospitality Inn on Scottsdale Road north of McKellips Road with a 70 611 square foot building and amenities. A 2 acre Green Acres library site at 401 N Hayden Rd, a used car lot remodel at Scotts dale Road and Fillmore Street, a Marrow Plating addition, and remodeling plans for two story retail space at 4213 N 70th Street are on the agenda.
Seven paintings valued at 5600 dollars were stolen in three incidents from Scottsdale artist Nancy L. Fontaine. She suspects one man linked the May framing thefts and a June 9 break in at her residence. Police also report three works stolen from an Inn at McCormick Ranch exhibit earlier this week.
A four-vehicle collision on Scottsdale Road near Chaparral Road injured six people including driver William Lutz and camper truck operator Matthew Trent. Lutz, his wife, and two others were in fair condition. Trent and his sister were treated with Trent listed in fair condition. Police said a southbound tractor trailer changed lanes, causing the crash. no citations issued pending further investigation.
A Chinese air force squadron commander Fan Yuanyen aged 41 defected with a MIG19 to Taiwan asking for asylum. He reportedly carries coastal defense documents and may receive about 700000 in gold. He left from Chintsian air field Fukien crossed the Formosa Strait and landed at Tainan.
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