05 May 1967
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1967
Page
1
Scottsdale Police urge licensing and locking bicycles to curb thefts. Sgt. Mantel notes 8 to 15 reports weekly, with summer spiking thefts as parks and pools fill. Use lifetime licenses, a secure combination lock, and park away from front lawns. check nearby areas for quick recoveries, as stolen bikes are often found nearby damaged or missing parts.
The Scottsdale Board of Education will meet next week to review the Citizens Advisory Committee report recommending a 13 million bond election for district schools. The 70 page study covers curriculum, finance, construction and growth, aiming to relieve overcrowding and ease the elementary to high school transition.
City Magistrate Edward Boyle sentenced 18 year old Thomas A. Runyon to 30 days in county jail for petty theft and vagrancy after he admitted siphoning gasoline from a car in the Lusk Apartment area. A 16 year old juvenile was released to his parents.
The American Cancer Society denounces smoking as a leading cause of preventable deaths and urges health institutions to remove cigarette vending, noting physician smoking has fallen from about 60 percent a decade ago to around 30 percent today.
In Pasadena scientists trigger a mid course change for Lunar Orbiter 4 to place it in a looping lunar orbit. The maneuver improves conditions for the craft to photograph the moon from improved positions. Publicity on the World Journal Tribune merger ends with losses and only three New York dailies remaining. Saigon reports Air Force raids on central Hanoi with claims of seven aircraft shot down and pilots captured.
Attorneys for Clay Shaw move to toss the Kennedy assassination indictment claiming reliance on post-hypnotic suggestion and arguing the charges are vague and the inquiry financed illegally by District Attorney Jim Garrison. In Cordova, seven injured as wall collapses at a $160 million atomic power plant under construction. about 20 workers were in the area.
A 71 year old Wichita man Ike Walter reports a woman in her early 20s knocked him down on a downtown street and grabbed his billfold containing about $40 in cash.
Washington state news reports Gov. John Love of Colorado reaffirming the state's demand for immediate authorization of five Colorado water projects. He told a Senate committee in Washington that Colorado, like Arizona, has waited long to construct essential projects for continued development.
Prosecution wrapped final arguments in the Maurice Hunt trial at Pima County Superior Court. Defense team began its closing summaries as Judge Lawrence Howard prepared to instruct the four men and eight women jurors.
More than 300 youngsters aged five through 19 entered the first Scottsdale Jaycee Junior Rodeo to be held Saturday and Sunday at the Jaycee rodeo arena on Hinton north of Osborne. Events are in three age groups with calves, steers, bulls, broncos, and various roping events. Shellie Smith of Phoenix is queen, with Debbie Maupin and Gina Buck as princesses.
The Liberation Army Daily accuses the United States of planning to invade China and warns Americans would be wiped out if they attack. Peking also denounces European Communist leaders at Karlovy Vary as plotting against China while accusing Soviet revisionists of backing anti China activity.
Bloodhounds from Arizona State Prison will aid today in locating Mrs. Marion L. Robinson 31 who has been missing from her home since Monday. Detective Jerry Mix said scenting will occur from her residence at 8702 East Mariposa with Robinson described as five eight, 135 pounds, brown hair, hazel eyes, tan complexion. She was last seen wearing a brown jacket, white blouse, blue jeans and white shoes.
Rural Fire Department investigates two家庭 Osborn Road fires with an estimated total damage of about 2 600 dollars. Chief Murray Robertson cites lack of logical cause and hints at possible arson. The Mercer family, including teacher Mrs. Jean Mercer and her son Scott, reside at the scene. the first blaze on April 13 caused 1600 dollars in damage and the second occurred in a storeroom. Mrs Huffines reported hearing several explosions.
Partly cloudy and windy today with a high near 82 and a low around 48. Tonight remains windy then a fair tomorrow with gusty afternoon winds and a high in the low 80s.
Washington officials announced 31 000 civilian reservists delinquent on weekend drill will be called to active duty by end of November. About 25 000 Army, 4 000 Air Force, 2 000 Marine and 100 Navy reservists affected. Others may avoid call up by May 31 through new arrangements announced earlier.
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