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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1964
Page
1
A physician recalls a hospital outbreak of a malignant black smallpox variant that killed many staff before vaccination stopped the epidemic. He warns against complacency about smallpox and notes later deadly outbreaks. He also mentions arthritis diagnostics and promotes Dr Alvarez’s arthritis book with a mailing address.
GOP presidential nominee Barry Goldwater travels by a 17 car train for a five day Midwest tour with 33 stops through Ohio Indiana and Illinois He targets crime corruption foreign policy and federal overreach while urging party unity amid mixed GOP reactions from Kansas to New England
Total employment in Arizona at mid August reached 473300, up 14190 from a year earlier. Non farm employment stood at 381500, dipping slightly from mid July due to the summer lull, while unemployment was 24300, down 1200 from the July estimate.
Baptist Hospital records show a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Tannatt at 4909 N. 86th St. on Sept. 26. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kipp at 7541 E. Camelback welcomed a son on Sept. 28. St Joseph's lists a son for Mr. and Mrs. John Curtin of 3145 N.47th Place on Sept. 25 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. James Maxfield of 3050 Belleview on Sept. 35.
A Burlington Zephyr and Rock Island Golden State collide near Montgomery Illinois just before midnight killing four crewmen and injuring at least 43. Each train carried about 210 passengers as derailments damaged tracks and utility poles.
Detroit GM and United Auto Workers resumed negotiations after a two hour session. Walter Reuther and Louis Seaton called the meeting fruitful with no substantive talks but formed subcommittees to map the national bargaining status and speed local settlements.
In Qui Nhon Vietnam troops opened fire on demonstrators killing four and wounding many others as martial law tightened. The clash followed an off duty militiaman shooting a civilian and crowd demands for justice.
Washington reports that Congress eyes adjournment by week’s end with health care debates lingering. Senate Leader Mansfield predicts Saturday adjournment while Dirksen also expects a windup soon. Lawmakers worry campaign issues could push the session longer despite a Senate vote urging courts to slow state reapportionment.
A spectacular early morning fire at the Skyline Country Club in Tucson caused extensive damage, with estimates from $200000 to $500000. One rural firefighter was injured, four club employees escaped unharmed, and investigators from the rural fire department and sheriff’s office pursued arson as a possibility. Firefighters battled for over two hours amid low water pressure and smoke-filled rooms on the second and third floors of the three story clubhouse.
In Phoenix the Arizona Democratic convention begins with state chairman Robert Allen likely to win re election. Den nis De Concini and Robert Ingersoll vie for vice chairman while Sam Goddard and Rey Elson deliver keynote remarks. County groups elected officers at last Friday’s meetings. The event takes place at the Hiway House near 35th Street and Van Buren.
The Warren Commission faulted news media and Dallas police for failing to maintain orderly conduct as Oswald faced custody after JFK’s assassination. It urged a joint ethics code among press, legal groups, and agencies to protect criminal investigations and fair trials.
Three American cardinals led a push at the Ecumenical Council to clear Jews of blame for Christ’s crucifixion and urged a stronger declaration against anti Semitism. Cardinal Cushing Meyer and Ritter called for a decisive, positive statement in the spirit of Christ. The council also approved creating a permanent order of deacons to aid priests, by a large majority.
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