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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1975

Page

2

Kin jailed in man's death

Phoenix police say Michael Martin 16 died from a stab wound after a truck crash and top suspect Robert Still 20 was jailed on an open murder charge. The autopsy confirmed the lethal wound and investigation continues. In a separate case, the Arizona Supreme Court stayed sheriff seizure actions against Southern Pacific Railroad worth 3.4 million dollars pending a U S Supreme Court decision.

Phoenix Michael Martin Robert Still Arizona Supreme Court Pima County Southern Pacific Railroad High Court Sheriff's Office Southern Pacific U.S. Supreme Court

Young bus riders injured in I-10 collision

Several children were reported injured, none seriously, when a Sunnyside School District bus collided with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 10 near Prince Road. Bus driver Ann Peterson said the bus had been pulled to the roadside when the crash occurred.

Tucson Sunnyside Prince Road Ann Peterson

Navajo coal lease debate eyes 600 million revenue

WINDOW ROCK The Navajo Tribal Council resumes debate on a renegotiated coal lease with two companies. If approved, the deal could net the tribe at least 600 million dollars over the next 40 to 50 years, with royalties rising from 20 to 30 cents a ton to 56 cents a ton or 8 percent of sale value, whichever is greater.

Window Rock Navajo Tribal Council

Four Phoenix Teens Held in U Totem Market Clerk Murder

Tempe and Phoenix police announce the arrest of four Phoenix teenagers on an open murder charge over the January 2 shooting of Joseph Curtis, 52, a U Totem market clerk, who was killed with a .22 caliber revolver in Tempe.

Tempe Phoenix Joseph Curtis Apache Junction

Obituary Matthew J Gunby Sr. services set in Arizona

Matthew James Gunby Sr. 53, longtime Mountain Bell facilities planner and WWII Army veteran, died Saturday in Scottsdale. Born in Clovis New Mexico he lived in Arizona 43 years. Survived by wife Marilyn, sons M James Gunby Jr. and John Matthew Gunby, step daughter Vicki McMullen, sister Helen Hogan and two out of state sisters and three grandchildren. Memorials suggested to Arizona Boys Ranch or Square and Compass Crippled Childrens Clinic Tucso­n.

Matthew James Gunby Green Acres Mortuary N. Hayden Road Gunby Sheridan Mountain Bell Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Clovis N. M Arizona U.S Tucson Lodge The Papago Mens’ Club Telephone Pioneers Marilyn Scottsdale M. James Gunby Jr Phoenix John Matthew Gunby Vicki McMullen Seaside Calif Helen Hogan Arizona Boys Ranch Square and Compass Crippled Childrens Clinic Tucson

Coronado High School Honor Student Dies in Arizona

Lisa A Means 19 an honor student graduate of Coronado High School died Thursday in Scottsdale She majored in Theater Arts and was a student at Arizona State University She was a member of the Coronado Honor Society and Thespian Drama Club Survivors include her mother Irma L Means Scottsdale father Warren Means Bismarck ND brothers Scott E Means Jeffery D Means and sister Kerry Michelle all of Scottsdale Graveside services were held today at Green Acres Memorial Gardens

Lisa A. Means Coronado High School Scottsdale Miss Means E. Papago Drive Arizona State University Irma L. Means Warren Means Bismarck, N. D Scott E Bismarck Jeffery D Kerry Michelle Green Acres Memorial Gardens

James E. O'Connell Mass Set Tuesday in Arcadia

James E. O'Connell 64 a retired New York City Fire Department lieutenant died Saturday in a Phoenix hospital. Mass will be Tuesday at 10 30 am at St Theresa's Catholic Church Arcadia with Funeral Home handling arrangements. He lived at 5977 E Thomas Rd and moved to the Valley three years ago. He was born in New York and was an altar boy at St James Pro Cathedral in Brooklyn and a member of the Fire Department Holy Name Society in New York. He is survived by Rose a son William of Phoenix a son Brian of New York a daughter Patricia Singstock of Virginia Beach two brothers and five grandchildren.

James E. O'Connell St. Theresa’s Catholic Church E. Thomas Rd Arcadia Funeral Home O’connell E. Thomas New York City St. James Pro Cathedral Brooklyn Fire Department Holy Name Society New York Rose William Phoenix Brian Patricia Singstock Virginia Beach

Safety drills blamed as unsafe air crew training

The NTSB urged FAA to require realistic exit training after two non fatal crashes. In Seattle a stewardess could not open a door with a 30 degree handle turn while a full circle was needed. In Casper Wyoming attendants had partial door opening issues with a B 737 mockup lacking an evacuation slide.

Washington National Transportation Safety Board Western Air Lines Casper Wyo United Air Lines Seattle Federal Aviation Administration Wyoming Western

Waldheim's bid on Golan falters in talks with Israel

U N Secretary General Kurt Waldheim met Israeli leaders for nearly four hours in Jerusalem to press for extending the 1,250 man U N peacekeeping force on the Golan Heights. Israel demands unconditional renewal and cites Syrian preconditions tied to wider Middle East issues.

Jerusalem U.N Kurt Waldheim Golan Heights Waldheim Damascus Israel Mideast

Weather hurts Soviet harvest

The Agriculture Department reports the 1978 winter grain crop in the Soviet Union is being hampered by weather similar to the previous year's drought. Officials note planting is complete for winter wheat rye and barley with a 4 percent rise in winter grain area but warn that a precise assessment will take until spring.

Washington Soviet Union Moscow U.S Agriculture Department Russia

High prices in state blamed on price fixing

Arizona consumers face millions in annual losses due to price fixing and antitrust practices, says Kenneth H. Reed chief of the antitrust division. Reed notes enforcement lag until Bruce Babbitt became attorney general this year and cites widespread violations across the state.

Phoenix Arizona Kenneth H. Reed Reed Bruce Babbitt

Woman wins grand prize at international doll show

Marcella Hyland of Scottsdale claimed the grand prize at the International Doll Show held with the Festival of Nations. Her Madame Alexander doll wore a Bicentennial theme and won best doll of the show. The Netherlands group won best decorated booth with a windmill display. About 12,500 people attended, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Marcella Hyland Scottsdale Netherlands Hyland Madame Alexander Parks and Recreation Department

Absentee ballots available for Phoenix general election

City Clerk Donna Culbertson announced absentee ballots may be cast by registered voters unable to be in Phoenix for the December 9 general election. Ballots are available at the Municipal Building lobby, 251 W. Washington, Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through December 5, with election aides assisting those who are sick, disabled, or over 65.

Phoenix Donna Culbertson Culbertson W. Washington

Hessler Marie A Memorial Services Set In Sun City

Marie A. Hessler 85 died Saturday at a local nursing home in Sun City. Services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at United Church of Christ. Arrangements by Messinger Mortuary. She was born in Manson Iowa and taught for years earning a 53 year certificate from Colorado Consistory. She belonged to Daylight Chapter No 101 Order of Eastern Star of Denver. Survivors include stepson John Hessler Scottsdale brother Neil Larmon Colorado and two grandchildren. The family requests donations to Sun Valley Lodge Sun City.

Marie A. Hessler United Church of Christ N. 107Th Ave Sun City Blvd Messinger Mortuary & Chapel Hessler N. 68Th Way Manson Iowa Colorado Denver Colo John Hessler Scottsdale Neil Larmon Sun Valley Lodge Sun City

Airplane worth 52000 stolen from Carefree airport

Carefree deputies report a six passenger Cessna 210 parked at the Carefree air field was missing late Sunday. The aircraft owned by Don Dickinson of Carefree may have been flown to Mohave California for refueling and then elsewhere. FAA has been notified.

Carefree Mohave Calif Don Dickinson E. Longrifle Rd Federal Aviation Administration

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