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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1977
Page
2
Scottsdale council reaffirms support for expeditious Central Arizona Project completion to supply Colorado River water, sending resolution to President Carter, Arizona delegation, and Interior. Carter cut CAP funds and ordered a project review.
The Buckskin Mountains tunnel for the Central Arizona Project set to resume drilling today after four months idle due to loose rock. Walter Finland noted the cutting head is reinforced and shielding added. project cost stands at 58 million with 1,500 feet bored since June 1976 and a seven mile total length. CAP water will be pumped 800 feet up and through a 22 foot diameter tunnel.
A Santa Fe railroad official said a switch tampering caused a $500000 derailment and fire near Wenden Arizona. FBI involvement was reported and the incident was confirmed by Gene Flohrschutz of Santa Fe’s Los Angeles regional office.
Five jurors were chosen from 100 for the beating case of Stan Tanner and James Robison over the Feb 24 1975 Valley talent booking agent incident at the Sheraton Scottsdale Inn. Robison also faces first degree murder charges in the Don Bolles slaying and related bail denials.
Arizona Supreme Court rules Scottsdale narcotics unit lawfully seized 1500 pounds of marijuana at a residence last May. Arthur and Cindy Kruglick, both 22, were arrested. Arthur faces probation violation terms tied to a prior marijuana conspiracy. One week likely for new trial date. couple free on recognizance.
Morris Pankin 84 a retired Illinois restaurant owner died recently and his graveside service was held at Paradise Memorial Gardens. Born in Russia he lived in the Valley five years moving from Illinois and left survivors including two children six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Arrangements by Messinger Mortuary.
Catheryn R. Miller 67 of 7802 E Wilshire Drive died Tuesday in St Luke's Hospital born Idaho later lived in the Valley from California. She belonged to Scottsdale Garden Club Mended Hearts Association Mountain View Church of Christ and the Arizona Retired Persons Club. Survivors include son Tom F Fuller of Scottsdale daughter Sue Irwin of Phoenix two brothers and three sisters all out of state and four grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. today and noon to 7 p.m. Friday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel 7601 E Indian School Rd Services 7 p.m. Friday at the same chapel Interment in California.
The Wednesday morning fire at the Granite Reef apartments 814 North 82nd Street caused $25,000 in losses and smoke damage to two more units. Larry and Melanie Helmick occupied the destroyed apartment where their two children were present. Cindy Hernandez lived in the other destroyed unit. she was away. Officials could not determine a definite cause. Helmick said a child played with matches igniting a sofa, though investigators noted the fire spread rapidly.
The IRE project followed Don Bolles’ murder with 36 journalists in Arizona uncovering organized crime links. The six month inquiry involved 24 newspapers and two broadcasters, released over 23 days amid wide debate and variable handling by participants.
Scottsdale City Council will wait a week to learn if President Carter can attend the Indian Bend Wash community festival this spring. If Carter cannot attend or does not respond, Vice President Mondale will be invited. A 26 member citizens committee, chaired by Vice Mayor Billie Gentry, will sponsor the event honoring flood control and greenbelt work.
In Phoenix the Governor Raul Castro limousine struck David Doyle of Phoenix in the State Capitol driveway. Doyle sustained head lacerations and was hospitalized conscious with treatment ongoing. Chauffeur Jim Paden said he drove about two miles an hour and did not see Doyle, mistaking the noise for a flat tire.
Ernest Eugene Armstrong 48, an escapee from a Texas federal prison, was found hanging in a Scottsdale City Jail cell. FBI fingerprint records confirmed his identity. Armstrong fled March 8 in a prison truck bound for El Paso and remains in a coma after transfer to hospital.
18 year old ski racer Sheila McKinney remained in and out of critical condition after a Saturday crash at Heavenly Valley Nevada. She was flown to Sacramento Medical Center and taken off the critical list on Monday.
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