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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1966
Page
6
Police report weekly missing cars with joy riding common and some recovered stripped. Capt. Richard Seidner notes many thefts could be prevented if owners remove keys. In September 12 cars stolen for a loss of $18,075. 194 stolen so far this year, up 24 from 1965.
King Soopers general King says the opening boycott salvo triggers a year long war on food prices in Denver. Five major supermarkets faced pressure from housewives leading to price cuts. Miller's first to bow out and discount all items.
Louisiana State University researchers presented autopsy findings showing arteries of 645 men with fatty deposits were about twice as thick in heavy smokers and one third thicker in light smokers compared with nonsmokers. A heavy smoker is defined as more than 25 cigarettes daily.
The Consumer Price Index edged up 0.3 percent in September from 113.8 to 114.1, aided by higher clothing costs and ongoing increases in housing and medical care. The bureau noted food prices fell slightly that month, with the index 3.5 percent above September 1965.
Western diplomats say Moscow has stepped up shipments of missiles planes and tanks to Egypt Iraq Syria and Algeria aiming to bolster a foothold in the Middle East and influence the Eastern Mediterranean amid border clashes with Israel. The move mirrors 1950s style push with a Large Soviet naval buildup described as a Sixth Fleet. Egypt reportedly received about 20 batteries of SAM missiles and owns 130 MIG 21 fighters alongside 230 earlier MIGs. Algeria now has around 300 tanks and up to 50 MIG 21s.
The Supreme Court tentatively schedules a hearing next month on Arizona juvenile procedures. Gerald Gault, 17, was committed to Ft Grant Boys School in 1964 for a lewd telephone call while on probation. His parents contend Arizona code violates due process.
The city council authorized negotiations to acquire about five acres of land northeast of the new municipal airport to widen the clear zone. City manager Bill Donaldson said the Federal Aviation Administration did not require extra space, but the land would reduce noise for future nearby development and keep options open for extending the 4,800-foot runway. The property is privately owned, not part of the church land bought from the Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
The Scottsdale Progress Want promotes a direct hotline 947 7703 for fast action. Businesses call daily seeking quick close-to-home results in selling products and services. The call center urges readers to place the HOTLINE on phones to attract customer leads.
A digest from United Press International and The Progress summarizes events covered on Thursday. It lists notable items across politics, society, and world affairs with brief summaries and key names.
The United States and Russia appealed to the United Nations for a treaty to curb nuclear weapon spread. U S Ambassador Goldberg noted progress at a 17 nation Swiss disarmament conference but said major differences remain. Meanwhile eight Communist nations watched Russia launch two unmanned Cosmos satellites and later a communications satellite. In Canberra, President Johnson was warmly welcomed by Australian leaders, and Pittsburgh's Westinghouse halted talks with the Electrical Workers Union after a tape recorder was used in negotiations. Minneapolis pastor Fredrik Schiotz was elected to a second term as president of the American Lutheran Church and also leads the Lutheran World Federation.
The State Finance Department reviews agency budget requests totaling 335 million, excluding 59 million for three universities. Finance Commissioner Bennett reports to Governor Goddard that the figure covers state funds and anticipated federal aid from 95 of 103 agencies. Senator Hayden returns from Bethesda Hospital and plans to resume duties in Phoenix after adjournment. Construction begins on Arizona’s longest 500 kV transmission line from Four Corners NM to the Colorado River, spanning 366 miles.
Bigelow announced city workers receive tuition underwritten by the budget, holiday pay with double time, 12 days vacation and sick leave, free health and life insurance, credit union, retirement matching, uniforms, and shoe subsidies. He noted needs for a change room and yard worker facilities, with plans in progress.
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