Wandering clan linked to 16 slayings in U S sweep
Police tie the Sherman McCrary family of five from Athens Texas to a wave of murders across the nation. From August 1971 to early 1972 the clan allegedly killed at least 16 people in Texas Missouri Utah and other states while roaming the Southwest. Victims included a 17 year old doughnut shop worker Sherri Martin in South Salt Lake City and three doughnut shop waitresses. The family was detained in Santa Barbara on unrelated charges as investigators pursue additional cases and extraditions are sought.
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Area murder tied in also investigated in Phoenix report
UPI dispatch says sheriff deputies probed a nomadic California family linked to 22 nationwide killings as possible suspects in a June north Phoenix woman's death. The unidentified victim was shot and burned after being doused with flammable liquid. The family, two prisoners, faces multiple murders tied to doughnut shop waitresses in Utah Colorado Texas Oklahoma and Florida.
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IRA crackdown reaches 100th arrest in Northern Ireland
British troops report the 100th IRA officer seized in the Aug 1 operation as Raymond Shields, sixth Provisional leader captured in Belfast in 48 hours, fueling talk the Provisional wing could collapse. An arrest follows a fatal shooting of a British soldier at a vehicle checkpoint in Park Road.
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Virus may cause cancer in human cervical tumor study
University of Chicago virologists report a herpes simplex fragment found in a cervical cancer tumor from a 59 year old patient. They suggest herpes simplex 1 and 2 have long been suspected cancer links and may influence cell transformation via RNA transcripts.
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ACLU Calls for End to Corporal Punishment in Arizona Schools
The Arizona Civil Liberties Union adopts a policy opposing corporal punishment in public schools. It cites a Phoenix area incident where a 13 year old girl was paddled by a male teacher, and notes legal opinions permitting limited force. The group urges outlawing the practice in education.
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Three Die In Auto Crash Near Mayer Coolidge
A two vehicle collision on State Route 69 near Mayer killed three people. DPS investigated and details were unavailable. Earlier a pickup hit a utility pole near Coolidge killing Peggy Grey age 3 and fatally injuring Maxine McBride 20. Burney Brown survived but was seriously hurt. Highway toll rose to 664 versus 634 last year.
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Arizona lawmakers push state health care plan for universal coverage
Arizona legislators seek a state health care system to provide adequate insurance for all illnesses. House Majority Leader Burton Barr told the Arizona Hospital Association convention that waiting for a federal plan is unacceptable, stating the state cannot delay action.
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Carl Lee Reed Obituary
Carl Lee Reed 72 died Friday in St. Josephs Hospital. He lived in Three Rivers Michigan and spent 17 winters in Scottsdale Arizona. A retired accountant he is survived by his wife Mary daughter Beverly Hagen son Jack L. sister and four brothers and four grandchildren. Arrangements by A and L Mortenson Mortuary Phoenix.
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Cab Driver Charged With Murder After Brooklyn Collision
In New York a cab driver Herman Turner 28 shot and killed Thomas Picone 30 after a collision at the Brooklyn Battery tunnel entrance. Turner and Kane exited their vehicles after the crash and argued, leading to the fatal shooting.
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BIA lauds Indian award to Salt River Community
Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Louis R. Bruce praised the Salt River Indian Community for winning the meritorious planning award from the American Institute of Planners. He noted it marks the first time a national planning body has honored an Indian community. The tribe’s constitution, planning program, reduced unemployment, new education initiatives, and housing improvements were cited as achievements.
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Arizona Supreme Court to hear wiretap law case
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear arguments on December 5 regarding the constitutionality of the state wiretap statute. Harry Schildcrout challenges the law after a superior court ruling that the state provision is constitutional but pre-empted by federal law.
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Humphrey predicts leadership shake in Democratic party
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey says changes likely after McGovern loss though party chairwoman Jean Westwood claims she can stop the movement. Lloyd Bentsen calls for her replacement, comparing it to firing a coach after a bad season. Westwood touts a 600,000-strong contributor list and a $100,000 campaign debt as leverage. McGovern remains silent on the move while vacationing in the Virgin Islands.
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Door Thefts at Scottsdale Dodge Prompt Police Report
A man described as a white male about six feet tall and 240 pounds dismantled the right side door of a 1972 Dodge pickup and the left door of a 1973 model from the Scottsdale Dodge lot at 3330 N. Scottsdale Rd. Employees believed he worked there and did not stop him. the theft was noticed about 11:55 a.m. when the doors were found missing and the man was gone. Police were alerted.
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Scottsdale School Board reorganizes Data Processing Steering Committee
Approval was given to reconstitute the 20 member Data Processing Steering Committee to guide priorities and set short and long term objectives. Members include Murray Horsley Jerry McElfresh David Kret Jerry Harrington Walter Levi Larry ae hese John Kearney Philip Gates Frank Schilling Robert Ket Shirley Frye James Haggart David Wilson Lester Dean Robert Hendrix Walter Hoffman and James Stephens with education staff and principals.
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Cyclist Injured After Motorcycle Hits Wire Fence
A 20 year old Scottsdale man was injured Friday when the motorcycle he was riding struck a wire fence. Authorities reported the rider suffered injuries but no further details were released.
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Judson School Homecoming Game and Accident Report
Judson School celebrates homecoming with a Cougars versus Sahuarita Mustangs football game. A man, Robert Kennedy, was treated and released from Scottsdale Memorial Hospital after a 5:15 p.m. accident at Thunderbird and Scottsdale roads where he struck a barbed wire fence.
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Drinkwater pushes to restore Desert Park name
Vice Mayor Herb Drinkwater announced a campaign to rename Cholla Park back to Desert Park. He argues the desert park on Hayden Road is commonly known as Desert Park and vows to move at the next council meeting to revert to the original name.
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Van Dyke’s Son Pleads Guilty to DWI in Arizona
Barry Wayne Van Dyke, 21, son of Dick Van Dyke, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Phoenix. Police said he was arrested after a June 9 accident. Charges of no license and failing to yield were dropped. he paid a 120 dollar fine.
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UPI
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Stanford faculty votes to cut PhD time to four years
Stanford University faculty senate approved a policy to shorten doctoral programs to four years in most cases, aiming to speed up graduate completion and advance student progress.
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