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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1973
Page
1
A 26-year-old Phoenix woman, Diane Igon, was held to answer in superior court on grand theft charges for allegedly stealing a $5,000 ring from a California salesman staying at a local motel. Bond was reduced to $2,200, and she remains in custody after waiving preliminary hearing in Scottsdale Justice Court.
Viola M Horn 67 longtime treasurer of Memorial United Presbyterian Church Woman's Association died Monday at Doctors Hospital. Services set for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Green Acres Cemetery. She lived at 4702 E Monte Vista Rd born in Pennsylvania moved from Detroit in 1955. Former Montgomery Ward bookkeeper of 10 years sang in church choir. Survivors include husband Harry E a son Kenneth El Paso a daughter Delora Brooks Calimesa sister Mrs George Molitor Mesa a Detroit sister and six grandchildren. Memorials suggested to the family.
Norma Killelea 78 died Sunday in Heritage of Camelback Nursing Home. Services were held today at Hansen Mortuary. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Former secretary for the University of Nebraska she moved to Phoenix from Lincoln ten years ago. Born in Elden Missouri she lived in the nursing home seven years. Survivor Bernice Van Buskirk of Lake Havasu City is cousin.
Paradise Valley planning and zoning commission will hold its first public hearing on a proposed building ordinance revision to protect homes from flooding. Drafted by town manager Oscar Butt, the amendment requires finished floor elevations of 12 inches above ground and building pads at or above the 100-year flood plain, with first floors at least one foot above the plain. The meeting is 7:30 p.m. at town hall 6325 N Invergordon Rd.
A 15 year old boy, Michael Beck of 6714 E Lewis Ave, was treated and released at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital after his bicycle collided with a car at McDowell Road and 74th Street Monday at 3 05 p m. He was riding south on 74th turning left onto McDowell when the collision occurred with Rex Stair 67 of Mesa driving the northbound car. No citations were issued by police.
Scottsdale officials push for daylight sessions to save fuel as EPA rules loom. City Manager Dale Carter seeks 5 pm start to reduce city hall trips and lights use while balancing security needs. EPA proposals include carpool systems and parking cuts with hearings set for December.
Rain and snow in Arizona over Sunday night and Monday morning drew mixed responses from farmers and ranchers. The event lifted fire restrictions in forest lands and halted cotton picking due to muddy fields. The Phoenix drought ended after 125 days with forecasts of possible showers and cooler nights. Scottsdale reported a high of 58 and a low of 36.
James R. Powell 31 was bound over for superior court on two counts of second degree burglary for allegedly burglarizing guest rooms at the Scottsdale Hilton and the Ramada Inn. Powell is tied to other hotel break-ins in Paradise Valley and Phoenix and faces four felony auto theft warrants. Detectives arrested him in a Phoenix motel. FBI noted Dyer Act violations. Bond on warrants exceeds $30,000.
The two lane access road from Scottsdale to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport opens Monday at 1 30 p.m. A ceremony will be led by Mayor John D Driggs with officials from Scottsdale Tempe Mesa Chandler and Paradise Valley in attendance. The project widens 40th Street to four lanes to the airport entrance and cost 155693 45 built by Hunter Contracting Company of Phoenix designed by Johannessen and Girard.
Russell Bechtel, 23, of Scottsdale was listed in satisfactory condition after accidentally shooting his left leg while target shooting near Pima and Cactus Roads. Police said he twirled the gun and it discharged. He was taken to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital and later moved to Maricopa County Hospital.
The Phoenix City Council heard that energy saving measures cut electricity use by 15 percent and natural gas by 22 percent. The reductions were outlined in a report presented to the council by Ron Jensen, maintenance services director.
Phoenix residents faced the first 1973 property tax installment due today as Maricopa County Treasurer Glenn Stapley urged early mailing to ensure a midnight postmark. He noted some post offices no longer postmark letters in the evening.
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