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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
6
A brief digest from United Press International and the Progress Staff highlights notable events and summaries from the day. The items cover diverse topics and provide quick, era-appropriate news teasers for readers.
Washington CIA announces dismissal of Hans Tofte after suspending him August 4 for removing work materials from the office. The 55 year old veteran of 23 years will have until a 30 day notice period to complete employment termination. The move follows a security breach involving classified documents. In Washington, GOP leaders urged President Johnson to outline plans on taxes wage controls and poverty programs after the elections. Senator Everett Dirksen and Representative Gerald Ford urged clarity on the administration’s path. Also in Washington, Johnson floated a joint US Filipino space program with Philippine President Marcos as Asians join space efforts for the first time. In Atlanta Lester Maddox led Ellis Arnall by about 6,000 votes in a Democratic runoff for Georgia governor. Maddox, a restaurant owner who opposed desegregation efforts, seeks the state's top post.
Phoenix Maricopa County superior courts building was evacuated before noon after a bomb scare from an anonymous caller. The 10 story building was cleared, a search found no bomb, and workers returned after lunch. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE German naval officer Manfred Frey escaped serious injury when an F 104 jet crashed west of Phoenix, bailed out and was hospitalized for observation near Litchfield and Olive avenues.
David Holmes of 8312 N 53rd St was hurled from his motorcycle when a car turning left collided with him this morning. He was treated and released at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. A library bond election talk occurs tonight at Tonto School at 7:30 with Library City Hall committee members present.
Reports from Peking say China halted its sweeping purge and organized a mass rally to send Red Guard youths home while fall harvest proceeds. Hong Kong dispatches warn of rice and fuel rationing and potential famine as officials deploy the army to aid harvesting.
City Manager Bill Donaldson disclosed he invited representatives of the AFL-CIO to meet with union director Nicholas Pinto to discuss unionization among Scotts dale city workers. Donaldson noted about 60 workers could be eligible, but no date is set and the council may revise the employer employee relations statement before adoption.
Gemini 11 astronauts Charles Conrad and Richard Gordon landed in the Atlantic near Cape Kennedy aboard Guam after an automatic reentry. The successful mission set records in rendezvous and spacewalking while extending U S lead in hours in space.
In Zaandam, the Aanstreek Angling Club expelled Nelis Steunenbrink, famed for many medals in fishing, after discovering many prize catches were purchased at local fish markets. The move highlights alleged fraud by a top member, shaking the club’s reputation.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield announced a second cloture petition to halt debate on the open housing civil rights bill. He says a Monday vote is likely to fail again, though he believes more senators may back the measure. The first cloture attempt failed by 10 votes despite a Senate majority in favor.
Lynda Bird Johnson, President Johnson’s eldest daughter, touched down in Honolulu for what she called a complete vacation. About 100 teens from the Teen-age Assembly greeted her at the airport with signs. she thanked them and said she planned to do things she wanted to do, then proceeded to the Kahala Hilton Motel.
The Small Business Administration declared the flood areas around Scottsdale and parts of Maricopa County as disaster zones. Three percent loans will be offered to qualifying homeowners and businessmen, with damage estimates ranging from 500 to 5,000 dollars per property.
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