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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1977
Page
2
In Lake Havasu City residents circulated petitions to create a new county. At a meeting, more than 300 people signed to urge Mohave County Board of Supervisors to set an election on establishing the new county.
Phoenix officials say no action will be taken against agents handling about 17 000 Navajo Reservation group life policies, though they were not authorized to do so. Republic National Life Insurance Co of Dallas provides the coverage for tribal employees.
Florence Arizona two prison escapees are hunted after slipping under a fence and fleeing from the outside trusty area. Robert Fierro 31 with a 1970 Pima County jail escape and riot history and Steve Ambrose 27 are both at large as authorities continue the manhunt.
Phoenix. The trial of two men including thrift firm founder Robert Fendler was set to resume today after a session delay caused by the prosecutor’s car crash. Ron Lebowitz was shaken but was to return to court Thursday after resting at home Wednesday.
In a Moscow speech marking the Bolshevik Revolution anniversary, President Brezhnev urged a halt to all nuclear explosions including peaceful tests. He floated worldwide weapon production limits and gradual stockpile reductions, though the proposal faced skepticism and likely rejection by some powers.
Norma K. Snyder 77 died Tuesday in Scottsdale. Services set for 3 p.m. Friday at Los Arcos Methodist Church. Survivor: a sister and a niece. Memorials to the Norma Snyder Memorial Fund at Phoenix College. Snyder was a longtime examiner registrar at the University of Colorado and helped establish clubs at Phoenix College.
The trial of James Robison and Max Dunlap over the 1976 Don Bolles bombing enters a third day of juror consideration after about 16 hours. John Adamson, the state's key witness, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and testified that Dunlap hired Robison and Robison built the device.
A citizens committee will report next week on charges that ranch residents pay for amenities normally funded by taxes. The group has met weekly in closed sessions to avoid rumors and will file its report with David Harris of the community services department after distribution to ranch residents.
Harold F. Carden resigns as assistant head of Maricopa County Superior Court Adult Probation Department effective immediately. Presiding Judge Robert C. Broomfield cites an ongoing investigation into misuse of probation officers and morale issues, with a report due late today detailing months of inquiry.
U S Attorney Michael Hawkins said claims of INS agents colluding with citrus growers to disrupt a west Phoenix October strike by about 500 illegal aliens cannot be proven. He noted some property destruction but not linked to Border Patrol. arrests rose but not due to collusion. Meanwhile MCOP’s Jose Sanchez says gains included 25 cent wage hikes and improved supplies. An unrelated green onion workers strike continues with nearly 3,000 workers despite a temporary restraining order.
Police report two bronze sculptures valued at 6700 dollars were stolen from Trailside Galleries in Scottsdale between October 22 and 25. The Russell piece Bassie depicts a horse bust, about four by five inches, valued at 2200 dollars. DeGrazia’s The Navajo Family shows two horses with riders, eight by five by twelve inches, valued at 4500 dollars.
Arizona state official Arthur Aymar warned that without public support for voluntary pollution measures in Phoenix, mandatory actions could follow. He announced public forums as EPA pressures mount to fix air quality in Phoenix and Tucson, threatening federal funding.
Scottsdale residents may speak Monday at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center about reducing air pollution with Mayor Jenkins and City Manager Aleshire. A second session is set for 1 30 p.m. Tuesday at Phoenix Civic Plaza with Arthur Aymar of the Arizona Department of Health Services leading the discussion.
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