Webb Corp Ties to Mob Figures Reported in IRE Series
The IRE investigations allege The Del E. Webb Corp funded and shaped land deals and business arrangements with mob-linked figures over decades. Webb associates deny knowledge, and the story notes past ownership ties to the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas with hidden stock and complex transfers. The Indianapolis Star and other papers published the installments with Webb’s chairman Robert H. Johnson denying involvement.
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Familiar ties and debts surround Flamingo Hotel saga
The AP quotes Johnson saying Webb held no stock and the Flamingo was only a contractor for the hotel. Valley National Bank helped finance the Flamingo with loans dating to 1946 1947, tied to Del Webb. Arrowhead Ranch ownership links to Isabell Hartner and mob figure Zerilli are outlined with a 1955 purchase price of 1.6 million and a 550 000 down payment.
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City urged to raise revenues to close looming deficit
Scottsdale City Manager Franklin D. Aleshire warned a 1977-78 deficit of 2.7 million and a 1981-82 gap near 5 million unless revenues rise or programs are cut. A list of 12 proposed sources includes water rate hikes, a real estate transfer tax, franchise tax on Mountain Bell, professional services tax, and sales tax renewal fees.
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Weekend sunshine with mid 70s forecast
Local forecast calls for sunny skies and warmer temperatures this weekend. Highs expected in the mid 70s both Saturday and Sunday with overnight lows in the mid 40s.
Congo leader Ngouabi shot dead triggers military takeover
President Marien Ngouabi of the Congo Republic was killed in an attack at the army staff headquarters. A military committee seized power, imposed a curfew and nationwide mourning, while a suspect identified as Capt. Barthelemy Kikadidi fled. The BBC reports an 11 man panel now governs as orders are restored.
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Animal advocate Cleveland Amory shaped by Arizona roots
Cleveland Amory, former editor of The Prescott Courier and longtime writer, spoke at Scottsdale Center for the Arts about his life in activism. He recalled bullfighting in Nogales, Mexico that inspired his animal welfare work and founding The Fund for Animals in 1967.
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Polanski Free on Bail as Probe Continues
Associated Press reports deputy district attorney says no charges filed yet against film director Roman Polanski. Investigation into rape allegations involving a 13 year old girl uncovers new evidence. Polanski remains free on bail after arrest last Friday.
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Jet returns with remains of 12 American pilots
A U S Air Force jet delivered remains of 12 American pilots killed in Vietnam to Vientiane Laos then refueled in Bangkok and Clark before heading to Honolulu. In Washington Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus criticized Congress for overreacting to Carter's challenge to funding 19 water projects including the Central Arizona Project despite intent to proceed.
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Dunham Denies FPC Lawyer Transfers Retaliation Claim
Federal Power Commission Chairman Richard L. Dunham tells a House Commerce subcommittee that FPC lawyers were not moved last year as retaliation for criticizing big oil firms. He says the idea never entered his mind during the inquiry into the staff shakeup.
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