12 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1976
Page
1
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Washington and San Francisco briefs report Bo Callaway denying political pressure to aid Forest Service approval for ski resort land expansion in Colorado. He says no wrongdoing, but confirms discussing the issue with Forest Service and Agriculture Department officials in a July meeting at the Pentagon. Separately San Francisco bus drivers strike disrupts Golden Gate crossing, with pre midnight runs completed and no post midnight service starting.
In New York on West 42nd Street, four masked gunmen killed two armored car guards during a theater delivery or pickup at the Amsterdam Theater on Times Square. Police say the robbers surprised the guards, who were not identified.
City planners and the council will review citizen input from two workshops on seven northeast area concepts. They aim to narrow to three or four defined plans, addressing housing density and mix, commercial and employment levels, open space, and cost-revenue considerations before final recommendations for the 25 square mile area.
Scottsdale Student body president accuses MCCCD of asking voters to fund a 2.3 million dollar administrative office complex. District officials project a tax rate rise from 59 to 72 to 79 cents per 100 assessed value, with six budget options tied to salaries and benefits.
A weekend Innertube regatta sees temperatures above 90 degrees as Valley residents gather to toss donuts in the drink. A photographer captures three tubers in a playful mix of rubber and water, highlighting a tuber with an unusually long neck that could aid downstream scouting. Progress photo by Bob Johnstone.
Lincoln Thrift chairman Robert Fendler and investors discuss alleged asset misvaluations and an $31 million loss from the receivership of his thrift institutions. He cites low audit values by Arthur Andersen and claims conspiracies by banks and the Phoenix 40 group.
The Scottsdale Railroad and Mechanical Society begins a fundraiser to restore the McCormick Park Railroad Park. An open house on Wednesday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. offers free refreshments, rides on the Paradise and Pacific Railroad, tours of the old Peoria depot, and a sale of the Dinner in the Diner cookbook. Proceeds fund the Truman car display and park museum exhibits.
Scottsdale city and Paradise Valley School District officials discuss a potential shared use of the central processing computer system at a work study session. The plan could avoid a district computer purchase and save taxpayers money, with final approval pending.
Roberta Unterberger of Scottsdale announced her candidacy for the Arizona House of Representatives from District 28. She cites civic work and education background, noting roles with the Scottsdale Paradise Valley Bicentennial Commission and the Scottsdale Library Board, plus involvement in STEP, the Handicapped Foundation, and PTA.
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