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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1973
Page
1
Fire Chief Lou Witzeman announced plans to station fully equipped bicycles at city fire stations to handle small trash and brush fires within a four block radius. Bicycles would include red lights and sirens and a 24 gallon extinguisher to save gasoline during fuel shortages.
In Sacramento two defendants were found guilty in the citys hot peppers vice operation. Hazel H Sanford 31 was convicted of residing in a house of ill fame and Pat Patterson 46 pleaded guilty to maintaining such a house. Sentencing is set for next week as investigators testified about the activity.
A report notes a bizarre incident where women were involved in placing strings of colored peppers hanging from a mailbox as part of a local scene. Details remain sparse and the event is described with minimal context.
Skylab astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz tested door designs in dim cabin to curb power issues. They aimed to free a jammed solar wing with a 20 foot space walk and rerun a California Mexico ground survey. Weitz noted oval doors suit weightlessness best while Kellum Windler outlined procedures.
A 12:45 a.m. collision between the Seawitch and the Esso Brussels caused fires and explosions, killing at least seven crew and injuring 63 others. The ships wedged under the Verrazano Bridge, delaying traffic as rescue crews evacuated burn victims and searched for eight missing men.
In Casa Grande a 19 year old Sheri Rush was found dead Thursday night after hanging herself with a rope made from mattress strips in a city jail. She had been arrested Wednesday night on a disorderly conduct charge while riding with Cecil J James Crouch Jr among 10 men nabbed on heroin sale warrants and facing charges.
Alan L. Pearson 27 of Phoenix was treated and released after a two-vehicle crash on Hayden Road near Motorola’s G E Division plant. Daniel A. Piper 16 was cited for running a red light after his car struck by Richard Barrett 22 of Tempe as Barrett’s car left the plant.
Mabel P. Simpson 79 who came to Scottsdale in 1958 and led the Scottsdale Senior Citizens died in Phoenix at Media Centers. She lived at Mountain View Trailer Park and was born in Hastings England a life member of the senior group and Eastern Star. Survivors include Cecil of Scottsdale and Arthur of Alexandria Va. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Scottsdale Church of the Nazarene burial in Colorado Springs. Contributions to charity suggested.
The City of Scottsdale invites sealed bids by August 15 1973 at 11:00 a.m. MST for three parcels F G B H on a location map to be developed for retail commercial use. Bids opened publicly in City Clerk’s Office. documents cost 25.00 with nonrefundable policy. Land prices set and bid deposits required. city may reject any bid. Publication May 18 to June 2 1973.
George Carter a retired mortgage broker age 76 died Friday in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He came to Scottsdale seven years ago from Fort Lauderdale Florida and was a World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife Emma two sons Wilson C of Scottsdale and George Jr of Fort Lauderdale and two brothers. Services and burial will be in Meridian.
Floyd Arthur Noble, 38, was jailed on suspicion of murder after Rosemary Noble, 32, was found murdered and her body placed in a plastic wrap inside an air conditioning duct at the Tempe residence. Noble reportedly reported his wife missing two months earlier and gave a statement to police.
DPS Superintendent James Hegarty announces the forged documents investigation at Arizona State Prison will extend to two or three weeks. John Moran of the State Department of Corrections confirms awareness of inmates plotting escape with the forged papers.
Three people died Friday in separate Arizona highway accidents raising the year toll to 371. The latest victim was 12 year old Julio Mercado of Phoenix crushed by a tractor-trailer in Southwest Phoenix after his bicycle struck a front wheel. Earlier victims were 21 year old Frankie Wilmore of Tucson and 18 year old Mark Worst of Apache Junction.
Secretary of State Wesley Bolin received notice of a 1974 vote plan on off track betting in Arizona. Arizona Red Dot Corporation filed intent to circulate initiative petitions seeking an exclusive license to run off track betting with revenue directed to public and private schools.
The State Personnel Commission certified seven candidates for warden at the Arizona State Prison. The certifications were sent to John Moran, Director of the Department of Corrections, along with eight applicants for deputy director in charge of institutions and seven for deputy director in charge of communications.
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