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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1965
Page
1
New York and eight states experience the largest electric power outage in history affecting 30 million people. Power restored by 5 28 pm EST but causes remain unknown, prompting calls for rapid investigation and heightened defense system checks.
Widespread blackout in New York City and suburbs disrupts trains buses and schools. Long Island Rail Road offers token service to 30 000 riders while the subway system largely halts and power is restored after 12 hours. One death is attributed to the blackout in Chelsea Massachusetts amid intruder fight. Congress vows quick review after urgent testimony by Rep Walter Rogers.
Paiute School parents appeal to two contractors after Scottsdale bids for a street improvement near the school stalled work. Horner’s $19,293 bid is just under Tanner Brothers $19,373, but five percent rule prompts protest. Public Works says state law requires review. Horner calls it unconstitutional.
A team of seven doctors said former President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered a period of coronary insufficiency and that there were no further chest pains after a 30 minute episode early Tuesday. His condition has since improved with no additional heart attack according to medical officials.
One year old Lorrie Ann Snyder of Scottsdale needs blood for an arm amputation after brain surgery revealed cancer. The American Cancer Society and Southwestern Blood Bank mobilize donations, with Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and civic groups joining the plea. Donors may contact the Society at 4700 N 12th St or call 264-5861 to contribute in the society name.
Scottsdale officials report preliminary census totals show a population jump to about 54 177, boosting state shared sales tax receipts next year. Finance director John Prouty cautions exact increases require Phoenix and other cities figures, while noting current shares fund roughly 12 percent of city revenue.
The Federal Power Commission began an immediate probe ordered by President Johnson into the massive blackout. Chairman Swidler led a meeting with executives and staff aided by White House adviser Hornig to trace the cause amid claims by Niagara Mohawk that Western New York facilities were not at fault. Officials described the system as vast and cross border, saying it may take hours or days to determine the breakdown and restore clarity.
The state rests its case against A M Buster Shaver charged with embezzling three saddles from the Scottsdale police department. Prosecution cites value over 100 dollars and forged green sheets. Witnesses say Shaver admitted taking saddles and implicated Moughler Kendall. saddles never recovered.
The Charter Government Committee won its ninth election with a strong showing led by state newcomers and incumbents, while voters rejected four propositions including extending mayoral and council terms and raises for pay. Mayor Milton Graham won a second term in a write-in effort, and several Charter candidates posted solid vote totals. Propositions 1 through 4 failed, including four-year terms, pay raises for councilmen and the mayor, and expanded retirement fund investments.
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