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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1964
Page
6
Winnie struck Manila and northern Philippines with 118 mph winds causing at least 10 deaths. The storm caused widespread electricity and communications outages, uprooted thousands of trees, flooded streets, and forced airport closures for seven hours. Recovery officials warned the power might be out for two to three days.
Weather observer Willard Greene in Paradise Valley warns the summer drought is extremely serious and rain may be 2 to 3 weeks away. The last shower fell April 28, 62 days ago, with 0.27 inch. Yearly total about 1.18 inches, 35 percent below normal. five-year summer rainfall runs 20 to 40 percent below, with temperatures 4 to 5 degrees above normal.
Avalon California reports two Navy anti-submarine planes collided north of Catalina Island. Five airmen feared dead with no confirmed totals aboard. One survivor died on arrival at Avalon Hospital. Wreckage seen of one plane. search continues for the second.
Page 3 reports Fidel Castro’s sister arriving in Mexico to denounce the communist regime. Page 2 notes a drilling vessel exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico after striking a natural gas pocket.
City officials depart at 8 a.m. from Phoenix Sky Harbor for a one day flight to visit Ber muda Dunes Riverside and Pomona airports to assess Thunderbird Field viability. Anderson Aviation hosts with Las Vegas leg possible before returning to Phoenix. FAA funding application to be filed Thursday. Mayor says proposals for fixed base operators will be invited next month.
Joseph C. Haldiman Jr. sues Sen Carl Hayden and aide Rey Elson in U S District Court for 8.2 million dollars claiming they pressured him for aid to launch a Phoenix bank and to fund Kilson's Senate campaign. The suit alleges demands for 330000 dollars in bank stock and surrender of Haldiman's financial interests.
James Douglas McDonald a 21 year old accused murderer was remanded to Superior Court by Justice of the Peace Harold Holcomb. He is charged with the fatal shooting of his roommate Dale L McDonnell a former Mediapolis Iowa resident on July 13. Police say the suspect admitted shooting McDonnell after being ordered to move out of the apartment they shared. Trial date and degree of charges will be set by the Superior Court.
Martin Rudolph of 7312 and Belleview found his 1960 Plymouth stopped after half a block. A mechanic identified the loss of fuel mileage caused by vandals who had filled the gas tank with water.
Seattle segment reports Josephine Sawaia president elect of the National Council of State Association Presidents at the NEA convention. Sawaia, business education chair at Scottsdale High, will assume the post at the 1965 NEA convention in New York.
The forecast calls for sunny skies with highs around 109 today and 110 tomorrow. Lows near 70 tomorrow morning. Willard Greene reports today’s low at 78 and yesterday’s high at 105.
A CAP failure was forecast after a closed Arizona meeting with Gov. Fannin and the state delegation. Sen. Hayden reportedly said Johnson would not press the Southwest water plan this year, dimming hopes for quick approval, with Budget Bureau support seen as the only possible break. Fannin pledged continued push and more talks ahead.
Ruth O Neil 15 daughter of county board chair was choked unconscious by a prowler Monday night in the O Neil home backyard in Phoenix. Her mother Mrs James T O Neil hosted about 50 guests at a nearby political barbecue when the attack occurred. The assailant fled before the girl recovered.
Vernon Smith appears defeated in Monday balloting on the Salt River Indian Reservation. Billman Hayes Sr John son Enos and Filmore Carlos win three council seats for three year terms. Carlos wins Lehi district seat. others include Raymond Enos Gerald Silversmith and Virgil Brown. Elections drew a large turnout with an election day community dinner at the agency center.
Eight men face three indictments in Brooklyn federal court for a $100 million merchandise coupon refund racket. The scheme involved clipping or counterfeiting coupons and selling them to grocers who redeemed them with manufacturers like General Foods Colgate Palmolive Lipton Borden Gerber Campbell’s Soup and others. mastermind Harvey Sklaver is named. others include newspaper dealers who hired workers to tear coupons from discarded papers.
City officials plan to release results of a non binding survey on sewers as residents south of McDowell and west of Scottsdale Rd protest a proposed sewer improvement district. About 10 to 15 percent have voted, with costs cited as 778 dollars per residence over 10 years including a 300 dollar sewer rental and 400 dollar installation.
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