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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1966
Page
13
In a national bridge tourney scenario the note stresses playing for the contract in good spots rather than chasing points. It describes a hand where South faces a trump break danger and how West’s opening clubs influence defense, guiding South to discard and ruff to maximize contract chances.
Harry Acree, a 33 year old ex convict, held two hostages in a Springfield Oregon home after wounding a police officer. Amid tear gas he shot himself through the mouth in the Fawbush residence eight hours after the standoff began. Acree had surfaced after a traffic stop with two companions and forced the occupants to call their bosses. Police joined by state officers surrounded the house as Acree demanded to be allowed to surrender with a drink in hand. He left notes admitting recent armed robberies before firing a final shot and dying at Eugene Hospital.
Phoenix reports indicate Maricopa County plans a larger budget for 1968 69 with a budget near 41? million and a tax rate possibly rising from last year's 8 cent reduction to 1.51 per 100 assessed value. County Manager Joseph Herrick cites six projects expanding the current budget by 1.344 million including building remodels civil defense construction and other improvements as officials travel to Washington.
An advertisement offers Odrinex fat loss tablets without prescription. It promises weight loss with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The SKAGGS DRUG CENTER at 7411 E. McDowell Mall handles orders and refunds.
Appropriations subcommittees in Phoenix continued work on funding for next fiscal year. House and Senate panels reconciled many budget requests, with universities seen as the major sticking point over operating funds. Final spend may hover around 180 million with financing to be resolved, possibly via bonds or cash outlay. Additional actions included land purchase funding and a reform of the military code with civil defense changes stripped out.
The public is invited to a barbecue dinner Saturday evening at the Scottsdale 4th Ward of the Latter-day Saints Church. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the ball diamond west of the church, E Earls and 74th. Indian dances and entertainment planned. Tickets $1.50 per person or $5 for the family. Proceeds go to the ward building program.
Paul Shank owner of the French Quarter in the Safari Hotel and Scottsdale artist Philip C Curtis are added to the 34th edition of Who's Who in America. Dr Thomas E Kelley discusses a mastitis program at a dairymen conference. Scottsdale attendees include Jacqueline Gutwillig L B Lende Donald Schroeder and Mr and Mrs Williams. New Arizona Boys Ranch directors include Rev James R McCormick. Rev Sam J Lindamood Jr is reelected president. Doug Shaw promoted at Arizona Bank. Fred Roberts and Dallas Gordon named February salesmen of the month by Hallcraft Homes.
Charles Larkin of Scottsdale named to Carnegie Tech Admissions Council as alumni advisor at Phoe a County Day School. Kenneth G. MacDonald named manager of GE Western Information Processing District, succeeding Phoenix IPC. John M. Griffin of Scottsdale to replace MacDonald as IPC manager. Charles Baudo receives patent for a protective relaying circuit used between major circuit breakers and remote substations to replace expensive remote oil-filled breakers.
Washington reports that antipoverty books and records of local anti poverty agencies are now open to the public under orders issued by Sargent Shriver director of the war on poverty. Applications are being directed to the Office.
A naturalization class for aspiring American citizens is announced by Knights of Columbus Council No. 4496 of Scottsdale. The class meets Monday at 7 30 p m at the old church on 1st and Brown for instruction and information can be obtained by calling WH 63544.
United Press International reports scores of witnesses nationwide describe glowing objects seen Thursday night. Bangor man John King fired at one, claiming a 60 foot long craft rose skyward. Northwestern physicist Dr. H Allen Maynek leads Blue Book inquiries with results forthcoming.
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