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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1975
Page
2
The Phoenix Zoo baby gorilla born to Hazel has been named Fabayo meaning a lucky birth is joy in Swahili. The winning entry from Tempe's Karen Forbes came from over 30 000 submissions, awarded a $100 savings bond and a color photo of Hazel and her infant.
The City of Scottsdale won its condemnation action against the Redevelopment Agency of Scottsdale and three private owners to acquire property for downtown parking lot improvements. District attorney George Long stated the action completes the property acquisitions for the downtown and Vista del Camino renewal projects.
The new county courts building in Civic Center Plaza is due for completion in July, about 33 percent larger than planned and six to eight weeks ahead of schedule. Greenberg Construction won the $223000 bid under the architect’s estimate. the county funds a 50 year prepaid lease and interior furnishings using savings. Parking was added early to accommodate Cubs spring training visitors.
Secretary of State Kissinger offered a profound apology for missing a luncheon he sponsored for Japanese Foreign Minister Kiichi Miyazawa. Miyazawa was informed on arrival that Kissinger was delayed by work on a policy speech, prompting private fury among Japanese sources though public statements showed understanding.
The Scottsdale Affiliated Administrators will expand membership to 39 of 42 principals and assistant principals, excluding Superintendent William Randall and district business manager Jack Kearney. District administrators may join to improve communication and support student needs. Smith, principal of Hohokam School, says the move elevates the role of administrators and their guidance across schools.
Services Saturday at 11 a.m. in Messinger Mortuary Chapel for Mae L. Stubblefield 67 of Apache Junction. Interment Mountain View Cemetery Apache Junction. Survived by husband Walter P. and five children.
Floyd E. Huffman 77 a retired tool maker died Thursday at Medi-Center Phoenix He was born in Ilinois and moved to Arizona in 1965 He worked for Mueller Co for 20 years in Decatur Il Survivors include his wife Elsie a son Floyd V in Deer Valley a sister Cora M Hill of Shelbyville Il seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren Services will be Monday at 11 am at Green Acres Mortuary 401 N Hayden Visitation is Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens
Mildred I. Wolff 66 a homemaker died Wednesday at Doctors Hospital. Born in New York she lived in Arizona six years and resided at 7777 E Heatherbrae for 1% years. Survived by a sister Mrs Gladys E Bowne cremation arranged by Mortensen Kings Funeral Center memorials to charity.
Four members of the Roadrunner Keystone Club at Scottsdale Boys' Club studied travel brochures at Halabill Travel Agency, not Hannibal. Halabill arranged the trip details. A club spokesman said the youths avoided Hannibal because they did not intend to travel by elephant.
SRP says snow runoff allows drawing most of the Valley water from Verde River instead of Salt River. The move saves hydroelectric capacity for warmer months and could cut costs by about 41000 dollars. Salt River flows drop while Verde flows rise as switch lasts about 10 days amid safety cautions.
James Anderson Jr. 19 of 601 N 73rd Place was arrested on suspicion of stealing a 1965 Mustang from Los Arcos Mall on April 3. Investigators say he planned to use the car in a bank robbery to pay off about $700 debt, later repainting the vehicle and placing his own license plates on it.
Craig Tribken, son of Paradise Valley Mayor Robert Tribken, was elected ASU student body president for 1975-76, defeating Paul Laub 1 319 to 447 as 1 829 students voted of 22 000 eligible. He chaired the ASASU Special Projects Committee and helped open a Planned Parenthood Clinic in Tempe. Linda LaGanke was elected ASASU executive vice president, Mike Callahan campus affairs vice president, and Rick Clark Activities vice president after a tight race.
Rural Fire Department officials say a Thursday night fire at John Cerny’s home at 6840 E Avalon caused about 500 dollars in damage. Firemen found a small blaze near an arcadia door and another in a storage shed. Investigators suspect a break in and intentional setting of the fires.
The county planning and zoning commission was told that nearly one third of Maricopa County agricultural land will become urban by 1990. The forecast predicts 282 square miles of current 882 acres of farmland will be developed for homes and businesses.
Arizona Public Service Co. Salt River Project and Tucson Gas & Electric Co. may sue New Mexico over a tax on electrical power generated in New Mexico and consumed in other states. Officials say the law signed by Gov. Jerry Apodaca could be unconstitutional.
A Phoenix special meeting of the Senate appropriations committee was held to prevent borrowing to cover this month’s bills. State Treasurer Bart Fleming informed members that the state cannot pay its obligations due to an anticipated cash deficit.
Skeletal remains found April 2 in the Grand Canyon are tentatively identified by Coconino County sheriff Joe Richards as Bert Lopez, a famed river runner who vanished after his boat capsized 26 years ago. Evidence supports the tentative ID as the missing Loper.
The wreckage of a missing light plane was found Thursday in a canyon eight miles south of here. The pilot and lone occupant Leonard Byrd of Phoenix was killed in the crash, according to Coconino County sheriff's deputies.
Scottsdale fraud investigator Tony LeGault fears for the safety of key witness Darlene Davis in a Sept. 26 forgery case at Fashion Square. Leo Davis, bound for Superior Court on a forgery charge, was later arrested and released. the witness faces threats as authorities plan extra protection and escort to court.
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