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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1977
Page
2
Firefighters slowed a southern Arizona blaze that scorched about 9,000 acres near the Mexican border. More than 1,000 workers fought the flames with aerial tankers and bulldozers as cool nights aided containment efforts.
A dozen scientists dispute ERDA's claim of a domestic uranium base of about 3.7 million tons and urge President Carter to question an energy program built on such assumptions. They say potential resources lack drilling-confirmed certainty and reserves must be demonstrated before use.
The NLRB investigates alleged federal violations by striking workers from Teamsters Local 274 Bakers Union Local 232 and IAM Local 519 against Holsum Bakery Inc. Charges also accuse unions of violence and a secondary boycott against McDonald’s. About 330 workers walked out June 11 over contract handling.
Phoenix AP ten days before contract expiration copper industry negotiators press for agreements covering most of Arizona 20000 workers. United Steelworkers Cass Alvin says Kennecott talks occurred Monday with Kennecott officials. union aims near 95 cents more per hour, while Phelps Dodge resists. National Nonferrous Industry Conference to meet June 30 to decide on offers extensions or strikes.
Mesa School District officials probe claims that a local troubled youth center teaches Tibetan Buddhism. Rep Donna Carlson asks DES and DHS to investigate PreHab of Mesa involvement with Buddhism. Maricopa deputies probe youth death at Lake Pleasant after a shooting into a portable restroom. Brandon Whitfield, 19, killed. bullet possibly ricocheted. Arizona Board of Pardons grants four parole requests from Fort Grant and Safford facilities. 90 more set for Florence state prison.
The Church of the New Octave failed to obtain court approval to copy state records seized in late March. The church alleged the copies were needed to defend a USPS fraud complaint and claimed its constitutional rights were violated by the denial. The suit continues to contest access.
Adele Saba 72 of 4219 N 68th St died at home. Born in Lebanon she came to the Valley in 1917 and with David Saba founded the Saba store network now five outlets in Chandler Mesa and Scottsdale. Survivors include sons Roger Richard Norman David Edward daughters Louise Marian a brother Jimmy 24 grandchildren. Services at Messinger Mortuary 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Wednesday at St George's Orthodox Church with interment at Green Acres Cemetery.
Police report three burglaries and a grand theft over the weekend with losses exceeding 7000. A doctor’s office at 3010 N 67th Place lost furniture valued over 4000 including rugs dolls paintings and baskets after a pried deadbolt. Separate thefts targeted Casita Puente townhouses pool furniture valued at 1500 and Charlie Rossie Ford cars with 1400 in stereo units from stored unlocked vehicles.
Attorneys and supporters sought to halt federal funds for abortions unless the mother's life is in danger. The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision, held states are not required to provide funding and could act to cut off funds. The ruling potentially affects up to 800000 poor women annually including about 100000 teens.
In Cape Town, Christiaan Barnard’s first human baboon heart graft ends in death of a 26 year old Italian woman. Barnard says the baboon heart was too small and notes potential for tissue rejection and future experiments with chimpanzees as a next step. The patient, with a chronic valve condition, died after a 10 hour operation at Groote Schuur Hospital.
Kyle Lawson 32 named entertainment and supplement editor of the Scottsdale Daily Press replacing Paul Perry who resigns after nearly two years. Lawson previously led Gunniston Country Times in Colorado and worked at Grand Island Daily Independent in Nebraska. He holds degrees from Trinity College Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin and Northwestern. His editions have won Inland Press and Colorado Press Association awards. His wife Patricia works as a speech therapist in the Washington School District.
All national forests in Arizona remain closed to the public due to extreme fire danger. Regional Forester M J Hassell says the closure lasts while conditions stay severe. Some Open Campgrounds near highways will stay open. backpacking, off highway camping banned. siren campfires prohibited. gas stoves allowed in designated Forest Service areas. Access to Salt and Verde lakes restricted to boat ramps. boaters cannot park along shorelines. Tubers may use lower Salt. Campers in outlying sites were asked to leave.
Bel tone announces a free non working model for those who hear but do not understand words. The tiny unit weighs less than one quarter ounce and can be worn in the home. No cost or obligation, write Dept. 9380 Beltone Electronics Corp 4201 W Victoria Chicago Illinois 60646 to request yours.
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