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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1975
Page
2
U.S. intelligence notes tighter Communist control in South Vietnam six months after the takeover. Officials cite rising disappearances and executions alleged as dissidents are labeled enemies of the regime. Reports mention deaths in auto accidents and reeducation camps.
United Farm Workers members gathered at the Arizona State Capitol to demand the resignation of State Appeals Court Judge Gary Nelson. The protest cites Nelson's 1973 recall opinion as violations of the Federal Voting Rights Act and argues his past actions as attorney general reflect unethical conduct.
Frank L Trenker, 68, of Scottsdale and formerly Chicago, died Thursday in St Josephs Hospital. A WWII Army veteran, he operated amusement park equipment and ran a concession stand for 45 years. Cremation follows a 1 p.m. service Saturday at Green Acres Mortuary. Survivors include wife Mary and sisters Annie Phillippini Joanne Grandsart Gladys Scharneck Julie McKenzie.
Arizona State University hosts Social Studies '75 a free public event with panels featuring State Senator Robert Hungerford Nat Hathaway Arcadia High School assistant principal Fred Pratt Chaparral High students and area teachers on the Bicentennial and After. The session runs 9 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. at Coronado High School history room.
Blue Cross-Blue Shield will raise premiums about 35 percent for about 5.9 million federal workers and dependents effective Jan 1, increasing average family coverage from 154 to 208 dollars annually. The Civil Service Commission approved the hike to cover rising costs and past losses, as federal workers comprise the largest single group under the plan.
Maricopa County-Flood Control District advisory board met Thursday to decide that more time is needed to determine who pays for a bridge on Hayden Road over a future flood channel. They plan a policy on funding relocation tied to flood control projects and will meet city and State Water Commission representatives to resolve funding.
Police say dangerous drugs including Demerol and morphine were stolen from Dr. Marcus Westerveldt’s office at 808 North Hayden Road. entry was gained by breaking a west side window. Two medicine cabinets and a metal cash box containing 93 dollars were taken.
The Phoenix-Scottsdale United Way reports 56 percent of its $3.6 million goal reached at the halfway mark with pledges totaling 2,018,887. County drives total 2,230,006 toward 4,474,799 as October drives continue.
A 14 year old Chaparral High School girl was treated and released from Scottsdale Memorial Hospital for minor injuries after falling from the hood of a car driven by another student, Jodi Moss. Witnesses said an argument preceded the incident and Moss was cited for reckless driving.
Federal appeals court upholds Kennecott Copper Co. conviction and a 3000 dollar fine for a December 1973 diesel oil spill into the Gila River at Hayden. Government charged delay in notifying the Coast Guard as required by the Water Pollution Control Act after 173000 gallons spilled. Tucson firefighters battle a 125 acre Coronado National Forest fire north of the city with containment not expected soon. Udall calls for crackdown on business conglomerates to spur competition and lower prices.
A federal judge in Phoenix requires four Arizona company officials to answer pretrial discovery questions in a class action. The defendants pled no contest to criminal price fixing and include Clark Rorbach of Baird's Bread Co. L E Eisle Jr. of Holsum Bakery Virgil Glaze of Rainbo Baking and Ira Dalley of Rainbo Baking.
Henry Kiel former editor and publisher of the Arizona Weekly Gazette died at 73 after arriving dead on arrival to St. Joseph's Hospital following a complaint of illness. He was rushed by ambulance and pronounced dead after arrival.
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