Juvenile to Adult Court Age Proposal in Arizona
Governor Williams crime commission favors trying youths 16 and older as adults for felonies. A subcommittee led by Judge Ross Jones seeks a 16 year cutoff, with a one year probation for first offenses and record handling changes. Senator Conlan to draft bill ahead of the next legislative session, while Judge Tang cautions constitutional hurdles.
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Jack Williams
State Crime Commission
Arizona
Thomas Tang
Tang
Superior Court
Tank
Ross Jones
Smith
Prison escapee holes up in dorm at St Bonaventure
Gary Ayres, an escapee from a Pennsylvania prison, hid in a girls dorm at St Bonaventure University in northern New York. He fired on officers from the dorm, then used two hostages to seize a campus station wagon before police arrested him on campus.
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Clean
New York
New York University
Gary Ayres
Pennsylvania
St. Bonaventure University
Ayres
Police use tear gas on Oberlin students blocking Navy recruiter
In Oberlin Ohio police fired tear gas shells and water to disperse about 150 college students who surrounded a military sedan carrying Lt Cmdr C R Smith. The blockade began when he attempted to enter Oberlin College grounds for two days of campus recruiting.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Navy
Cmdr
C. R. Smith
Oberlin College
Romney arrives in Phoenix for Arizona visit
Governor George Romney landed at Sky Harbor in Phoenix shortly before 1230 accompanied by about 300 well wishers including Governor Jack Williams and Republican Chairman Harry Rosenzweig. He planned to meet with reporters later this afternoon after arrival from Rapid City South Dakota.
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Phoenix
Michigan
George Romney
Arizona
Rapid City
S.C
Romney
Sky Harbor
Jack Williams
Harry Rosenzweig
Arizona AG announces settlement in retirement system mortgage case
The Arizona Attorney General's office says a compromise settlement reached in the conflict of interest case involves mortgages bought by the Arizona Retirement System. Profits from selling the mortgages through Associated Mortgage and Investment Co and Southwest Savings and Loan Association will be repaid to the retirement system board.
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Phoenix
Arizona Attorney General’s Office
Arizona Retirement System
Associated Mortgage and Investment Co
Southwest Savings and Loan Association
Retirement System Board
Police officer favors change in juvenile handling
Sgt. Bob Mantei of the Scottsdale Police juvenile division argues for trying juveniles over 16 in adult court. He cites rising juvenile crime and says current courts lack sufficient punishment and rehabilitation, urging accountability for offenses harming the community.
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Bob Mantei
Scottsdale
Mantei
Mantel
Arson suspected in Scottsdale home fire causing $3000 damage
An arson investigation is under way after a fire at 6922 E Continental Scottsdale damaged the living room. Firemen found a gasoline can in the hallway and gasoline splashed around the area. Mr and Mrs Bracken were away when neighbors reported the blaze. Another fire at 82nd Street and Rose Lane burned a cottonwood tree, with no reported damage to nearby structures.
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Scottsdale
S. Buell Bracken
E. Continental
Murray Robertson
Bracken
RFD
82Nd St
Rose Lane
Eight Children Dead After Algerian Rocket Blast
In Elida Algiers a leftover rocket from the war of independence exploded among children. Eight youths were killed and four were seriously wounded in the Wednesday incident.
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ELIDA
Algiers
UPI
Scottsdale Man Found Dead From Suspected Self-Inflicted Wound
Police identified 43 year old Oleg I. Melnikoff of 7307 East Oak Street as the victim. He worked as a property administrator for the Department of Defense at the Motorola Government Division. He died at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital after a suspected self inflicted 45 caliber pistol shot. Authorities linked the death to a domestic problem.
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Scottsdale
Oleg I. Melnikoff
E. Oak St
Department of Defense
Motorola Government
E. McDowell Rd
Melnikoff
Scottsdale Baptist Hospital
Special tax session set by governor
Governor Jack Williams called a 28th Arizona Legislature special session to begin Monday to examine taxes and revenue. The session will focus on property taxes and shifting about 25 percent of tax money to other sources as part of a five year property reappraisal program affecting 1.2 million parcels. Leaders urge hard work to craft a fair, quick plan, with speculation it may extend toward Christmas.
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Phoenix
UPI
Jack Williams
Arizona
Williams
Teens raise funds for Eldorado Park dances
City Manager Bill Donaldson and parks director L B Spacewater joined Mayor and City Council in boosting a teenage entertainment fund at Eldorado Park. The treasury reached 80 dollars after contributions from B L Eicher and Clara Walkingstick, with Jonathan Marshall pledging ten dollars per hundred donated. Contributions can be sent to the Scottsdale Progress Teenage Entertainment Fund.
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L. B. Spacewater
Eldorado Park
Ken Murray
B. L. Eicher
E. Roanoke
Clara Walkingstick
Scottsdale Progress
Jonathan Marshall
Scottsdale
Beards to Grow Starting Friday in Scottsdale Beard Contest
A predicted drop in razorblade sales in Scottsdale ties to the Scottsdale Jaycees beard growing contest ahead of Parada del Sol on January 27. Contestants must not begin growing until Friday with trophies planned for longest, bushiest, best-groomed, best effort, and best all-around beards.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale Jaycees
Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
Scottsdale Western Wear
County to sue over illegal Pepsi signs on Pinnacle Peak Rd
Maricopa County zoning chief Rupert Davidson warned Pepsi Cola's ad agency to remove 12 signs by Monday or face separate lawsuits. Each sign carries up to 200 dollars fine and possible three months in jail per day of violation. A 26 by 20 foot billboard is included in the removal demand and may require a court order if on private property.
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Pepsi Cola
Pinnacle Peak Rd
Davidson
Kenneth G. Patton
Scottsdale
No Full Slate for Zone Fees Backing City Candidates
Former City Councilman Herb Caywood said the Zoning Alert Citizens Committee will back only two or three candidates in city elections. He named Mayor Bud Tims and Ken Murray as likely supporters, with City Councilman Jack Senini as the main target. He denied plans to unseat Doris McCauley or Leonard Johnson and said he would support opposition if the committee chose suitable candidates.
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Herb Caywood
Zoning Alert Citizens Committee
Doris McCauley
Leonard Johnson
Doctor to lead Scottsdale Baptist Hospital as search proceeds
Dr A E Carpenter chair of the governing board will head Scottsdale Baptist Hospital until a new administrator is chosen. Cecil Kammerdiener remains assistant administrator while Earl Eddins resigns effective Nov 15 for a new post at Mississippi Baptist Hospital in Jackson. A committee will select a new administrator as soon as possible.
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A. E. Carpenter
Scottsdale Baptist Hospital
Cecil Kammerdiener
Earl Eddins
Mississipi Baptist Hospital
Jackson
Miss
Variable cloudiness with warm today then cooler tomorrow
Weather brief notes variable high cloudiness today and tomorrow. High today around 88 with a low near 52 tonight. Tomorrow’s high near 65.
Soviet Med fleet sails toward Port Said and Alexandria
The bulk of Russia's 15-ship Mediterranean fleet moves toward Port Said and Alexandria as a deterrent against renewed Israeli attacks on the Suez ceasefire line. Observers say the flotilla's presence aimed to prevent flareups while the UN editors pursue a long range peace plan.
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Russia
Port Said
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Cairo
Port Suez
U.N
Middle East
Mediterranean
Egypt
Elath
Bosphorous
Aes
Jerael
Arizonans Prepare for Return to Mountain Standard Time
Arizonans gear up for the time change early Sunday with clocks set back one hour at 2 am to 1 am ending Daylight Saving Time for the year. Most of the nation also follows this clock adjustment.
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