Legislator calls for immediate resignation of DPS director Hoy
Rep. James Elliott of Douglas urges Vernon Hoy to quit after suspending several DPS investigators. Elliott says the action damages the agency and the state's image while Hoy faces Senate scrutiny and criticism from Arizona lawmakers.
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James Elliott
Douglas
Appropriations Committee
Hoy
California
Elliott
Burton Barr
River City
St Clair to Head Parents Council in School District
Nancy St Clair is named 1976 77 president of the PTA Community Parent Council replacing Barbara Haasis. Officers elected include Charlotte Wissmann Sherry Dickerson Ginny Vayles Don Weeks with new appointments across public relations legislative and other roles. Robert Levy will lead a long range planning committee while Sherry Dickerson heads council by laws study and Haasis May join a teacher evaluation panel.
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Nancy St. Clair
PTA Community Parent Council
St. Clair
Barbara Haasis
Charlotte Wissmann
Sherry Dickerson
Ginny Vayles
Betty May
Hijackers Take Manila Plane to Borneo
Three armed hijackers posing as Moslem rebels release 67 passengers from a Philippine Airlines jet after a 24 hour ordeal. An American, Jack Schroeder of Santa Monica, reports fear during the seizure as the aircraft lands in Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia after Singapore barred landing.Authorities hesitate to grant asylum to the hijackers while a ransom plan is noted but not confirmed. The incident involved 10 airline employees and a crew of six aboard during the seizure.
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Borneo
Jack Schroeder
Santa Monica
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Arson suspected in Scene West nightclub fire
Arson is suspected in the Monday night Scene West nightclub blaze causing about 340000 in damage. RMFD officials dispute Tempe Fire Captain Del Caudle remarks about delays and say investigations have forwarded debris samples to the FBI crime laboratory for analysis.
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Scene West
Metro
Tempe
RMFD
Lou Witzeman
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Crime Laboratory
Washington D.C
Witzeman
del Caudle
Scottsdale
William Hanna
Hanna
Caudle
Planners Narrow Northeast Scottsdale Area Options
City planners will reduce seven conceptual plans for a 25 square mile northeast area to three or four options after a second public workshop. A Tuesday council and planning commission meeting will refine citizen input and guide further hearings. The plan emphasizes preserving open space while considering energy issues and low density development.
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City Council and Planning Commission
Scottsdale
Commission
Mary Keil
Ross A. Smith
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Scottsdale Senate hopeful vows to be voice for residents
Republican Steve Birringer running for State Senate District 28 says his goal is to serve as spokesman for Scottsdale residents and to represent their interests in Phoenix. He stresses keeping government spending in check, crime control, and preserving quality of life in Arizona.
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Steve Birringer
State Senate
Scottsdale
Arizona State University
Lightfoot Named Steiger Campaign Coordinator in Arizona
Robert M. Lightfoot of Scottsdale is named campaign coordinator for Congressman Sam Steiger. He will oversee Steiger for Senate operations across Arizona’s 14 counties and interact with county chairmen and volunteers as Steiger seeks the U S Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Paul Fannin. Field criticizes state drug policy while Dennis DeConcini directs the Four County Narcotics Strike Force.
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55Th St
Scottsdale
Sam Steiger
Lightfoot
Community Newspapers of
Arizona
Bob Field
U.S. Senate
Raul Castro
Field
Pima County
Dennis DeConcini
Consumer confidence linked to rising mortgage delinquencies
Washington shows delinquency rates on home mortgages rising to 1.06 percent in February, the highest since 1966, while the foreclosure rate declines. Analysts say improving consumer confidence and new purchases post recession explain the trend, with optimism that deeper trouble isn’t evident.
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Washington
U.s.league of Savings Association
League
Obituary Billie M Smart 55 Valley Resident Dies
Billie M. Smart 55 of 693 E Osborn died Tuesday in Good Samaritan Hospital after 10 years in the Valley. Survived by husband Earl B daughter Brenda Viner of Tucson sisters Patricia Haans of San Diego and Margaret Thorpe of Orange. Services were held Wednesday at Green Acre Mortuary with interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Memorials to American Cancer Society Arizona Division Phoenix 85013 suggested.
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Billie M. Smart
E. Osborn
Valley
Good Samaritan Hospital
Jewelry theft at Scottsdale home valued at 3400
Gloria J. Ripley reported to police that between 2 and 4 p.m. Monday a theft at her Scottsdale residence removed jewelry valued at about 3400. The haul included a 1500 man’s diamond and turquoise watch a 500 Spanish jade bead strand a 400 gold bracelet and a 400 gold chain and other pieces.
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Scottsdale
Gloria J. Ripley
E. San Miguel
Vice President Rockefeller to Visit Arizona Training Event
Nelson Rockefeller will attend the Maricopa County search and rescue training at Estrella Mountain Park on April 94 95 as deputies and reservists join Navy Air Force responders in the safety exercise. Representatives told Sheriff Paul Blabaum the VP is accepting the invitation.
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Phoenix
Nelson Rockefeller
Maricopa County
Sheriff's Department
Estrella Mountain Park
Phil Yale
Rockefeller
Paul Blabaum
Navy
National
U.S. Air Force
Emissions Tests Questioned Over Equipment Flaws
In Phoenix a state emissions test may be unreliable due to faulty equipment. Michael Johnson of Plan-Test Associates warned of a major data analysis problem and possible test inaccuracy in the process.
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Phoenix
Michael Johnson
Plan-Test Associates
Arizona city audits 3154 businesses for unpaid sales taxes
Phoenix city report shows 3154 businesses added to audit list for potential sales tax evasion after failing to file monthly reports last year. Finance Director Tony Vicente identifies the noncompliance as the basis for the review.
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Phoenix
Tony Vicente
Phoenix Census Shows City Population Dip For 1975 Count
The 1975 special census tallies Phoenix at 669,005 residents, about 80,000 fewer than officials projected. Daniel B. Levine of the U S Bureau of Census noted the figure in a Wednesday letter, with the city spending 313,500 on the census. In a separate item, the Phoenix Solicitation Board again denies a permit for Moon followers citing misrepresentations and costs. Kathy Winings says the Unification Church will appeal and seek a third hearing.
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Phoenix
Daniel B. Levine
U.S. Bureau of Census
Sun Myung Moon
Kathy Winings
Moon
Unification Church
Counties Officials Salary Bill Clears Committee Endorsement
The House Counties and Municipalities Committee unanimously backs a bill to raise salaries for Maricopa and Pima county officials from 14000 to 19600 dollars a year. The measure has Senate approval and moves to the Appropriations Committee before a House floor vote.
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Phoenix
House
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Maricopa
Pima
Phoenix Man Sentenced for Obscene Movies Conviction
Richard Jay Navarette 27 of Phoenix received two to three years in prison after a felony obscenity conviction. He is reported as the first Arigona resident sent to prison for obscenity and the first felony conviction in the case.
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Phoenix
Richard Jay Navarette
Navarette
Arigona
City screens applicants for HUD rental subsidy program
City officials began interviews with applicants for a federal rental subsidy program for the elderly and disabled. HUD will fund up to 75 percent of rent for 75 one bedroom units in Scottsdale. subsidies paid to landlords, renters cover the rest. Contact the city housing office to participate.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Scottsdale
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