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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1974
Page
2
Washington reports June consumer prices up one percent driven by higher costs for cars medical care mortgage interest and durable goods. Annual inflation near 11 percent while wholesale and GNP measures show stronger rates. real weekly earnings drop 3.8 percent as buying power erodes despite higher wages.
A man forged the name of Phoenix physician Dr. Grabek and obtained 40 Dilaudid tablets at Thunderbird Pharmacy on Shea Boulevard. The suspect used stolen prescription slips and assumed IDs, while police note forensic forgery has been ongoing since Monday.
The Maricopa County Comprehensive Health Planning Council nixed Scottsdale Memorial Hospital’s 14.6 percent rate increase and recommended 10 percent instead. The rate review committee met amid discussions of hospital finances and a $13 million rapid-build program, with possible further adjustments after state review, while keeping patient costs in mind.
Thirteen of seventeen arrested in an April 21 incident at an Indian festival faced city court at 1 p.m. The clash drew about 30 police officers and a Department of Public Safety helicopter to quell disturbances. Arrestees include Curley, Josselyn, Begay, and Montano, with several others charged with disturbing the peace and related offenses. Earlier, Curley received 60 days and Begay 30 days after arraignment. Proceedings continued for additional defendants.
Democratic Congress hopeful Ted Wyckoff urged federal aid to reduce home costs for Vietnam veterans and survivors. He proposed VA cover interest above six percent for veteran buyers. Other items mention Russ Williams on communication with public and lawmakers and Jonathan Marshall on impeachment fairness.
Patti B. Gannon 84 longtime Cochise County assessor's office and board of supervisors retiree died Wednesday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital She was born in New Orleans raised in Bisbee and moved to Scottsdale Survivors include daughters Bonnie Harris James A and John A Gannon ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren Rosary is 7:30 p.m. today Carr Mortuary Tempe Mass 9 a.m. Saturday Our Lady of Mt Carmel Tempe Burial St Francis Cemetery Phoenix
Lawrence L. Baker 74 died Wednesday at his home 4608 E Montecito services follow at Mercer Mortuary at 4 p m Burial is in Canton Ohio He was a United Methodist Church member and Eagles member formerly employed many years by Timken Roller Bearing Co Survivors include his wife Helen son Howard a sister four grandchildren and two great grandchildren
A 53 year old Glendale man, Robert Dollum, former bookkeeper at Jordan Realty and Investment Co., was indicted on four counts of embezzlement for tampering with firm books from June 1972 to December last year. He was released on his own recognizance as a trial date is scheduled.
The Scottsdale School District fights a $100,000 default judgment in favor of Janice Penaskovic a Supai School student alleging a Nov 14 1968 recess injury. District says service of process was improper since summons reached a board member on a Saturday not the president or clerk. The case lies in Maricopa County Superior Court with garnishment by Maryland Casualty Co. in dispute.
A defendant in the Great Southwest Land and Cattle Co case testified on Friday that he made payments. Investigator Gerald Briere, a former lawman, said contracts were sold to a broker and then resold to an investor without his knowledge.
The superior court trial for Scottsdale Community College basketball players Will Smiley and Donald Williams and former SCC student Bruce Moore was postponed to 9:30 a.m. August 13. Williams and Smiley, 20 and 19, were among five or more men accused in the April 17 rape of a 16 year old in Tempe after inviting three girls to Williams's apartment. The case has seen severance and voluntariness motions, and suppression issues raised by the defense.
The Arizona Corporation Commission took under advisement the city of Scottsdale’s bid to buy Gainey Water Co. No final ruling was issued as the matter was heard before a hearing officer. City manager Dale Carter said the officer was receptive and the purchase aligns with Scottsdale’s plan to secure uniform high quality water.
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