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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1966
Page
8
Five youths aged 13 to 17 were arrested in connection with an auto theft, theft from auto and burglary ring in the Lusk Apartment area near Roosevelt Street and Hayden Road. Det. Roy Finch said more arrests may follow and warned residents not to leave keys in ignitions or in glove compartments.
Stock market news shows Dow Jones industrial average at 803.61 down 0.73 while transport rails rise, utilities lead with 0.99 gain to 138.08 and the overall index at 284.29 up 0.09. Noon quotes list major firms including Alcoa American Can AT&T Ford Motors General Electric GM Goodyear Texaco U.S. Steel RCA Sears and more on the New York exchange.
A severe storm blanketed the eastern half of the U S with heavy snow and bitter cold. Death toll rose to at least 34 as travelers faced delays and rescues. Snow piled up to eight inches in Lewiston near Niagara while Niagara County and parts of the Southeast reported power outages and near zero visibility.
The reviewer discusses Faith Perkins's book My Fight With Arthritis, noting her battle with osteoarthritis and her critique of fraudulent treatments. She highlights Perkins’s honesty about falling for quack cures while seeking legitimate care from orthopedic professionals and the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation. The piece emphasizes the book’s value for arthritic patients wary of costly, ineffective remedies.
Scottsdale police said three burglaries occurred yesterday with two entry methods. One theft involved a $280 envelope taken from a dresser by an acquaintance of Ray Grimwood. A James Forden report noted a film editor and photos stolen by forced rear entry valued at about $140. A third burglary at Kurt Bassett’s home netted $80 in coins and clothing with a key access implied.
Legal notice from Scottsdale Arizona Division of Purchasing announces Addendum No 1 to Bid Date No 67 with opening date changed to November 21, 1966. It lists changes including door hardware, engine displacement minimum, and transmission update. Signed by John H Armstrong on November 4, 1986.
The Scottsdale Board of Adjustments schedules a public meeting November 16, 1966 at 8 00 PM in Court Chambers 181 E Main Scottsdale Arizona to hear requests for two variances for R 4 and B A zoning. One seeks an 8 inch variance to fence height around a pool in a town house development at 69th Place and Exeter. The other seeks a front yard setback variance to construct a clinic at the NW corner of Thomas and 74th Street. Attendees may speak for or against the proposals.
President Johnson said any tax increase hinges on government spending cuts and military needs. He expects detailed expenditure, military, and revenue data by early next month and aims to present recommendations to the 90th Congress in January. He noted 1,250 appropriations will be analyzed and defense plans reviewed for the second half of the fiscal year.
A quoted endorsement cites his experience and leadership as the reason he is the best candidate for the Arizona Senate. The statement emphasizes proven capability and effective direction for the district.
Space paid political message argues Governor Goddard supports public park development under federal act and preservation of Arizona’s heritage. It urges re election and cites creation of the Arizona Beauty Commission to plan a more vital state.
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