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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1974
Page
1
City staff present a 7.4 million capital improvements program funded by 511000 from other sources. To balance the budget the council must raise 1.1 million in additional revenue or cut other programs. The budget packet outlines over 40 revenue and expenditure options including possible tax actions and service charges.
Scottsdale proposes 647 city positions next year, up 97 from current. 24 existing posts already added this year. Major gains in police, finance, parks and facilities maintenance. A 10 percent cost of living hike is tentatively planned, tied to regional increases. Debt service rises 600000 to 1.8 million due to Downtown Redevelopment bonds.
A 30 year old Tempe man faces murder kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon counts in connection with a shooting at the El Camino Theatre in Scottsdale that left one man dead. He is also accused of kidnapping William Eyles and assaulting Harry Karp before being shot by a Scottsdale officer. He is held without bond and in fair condition.
Hallcraft Homes president John C. Hall announced an agreement in principle with lenders to provide funds for the company's needs. The hand shake stage aims to close by next week, with no amounts or lenders disclosed. He asked exchanges to keep Hallcraft stock trading suspended until financing is finalized, noting prior deficits but solid sales in Phoenix Denver San Diego and Los Angeles since January.
Two city councilmen who are independent businessmen argued the city unfairly treats the business sector during a discussion on revising commercial refuse-collection rates. Herb Drinkwater and Paul Messinger warned that a future bill of rights for businessmen may be needed as they criticized costs and subsidies.
In Washington Senate GOP leaders warned President Nixon he risks impeachment for contempt of Congress if he withholds tapes and documents. The meeting with Dean Burch followed a 33 to 3 committee vote ordering delivery by April 25 of about 41 or 42 taped conversations.
President Nixon signed an executive order granting 2.1 million federal civilian employees and armed forces members pay raises retroactive to October 1, 1972, expanding approved pay adjustments across the federal workforce.
A state police sharpshooter creeping behind four jail escapees holding a deputy sheriff hostage at gunpoint in a muddy field near the Arkansas River Friday shot one of the men in the chest. The others surrendered, ending a four hour standoff between police and the escapees.
Teamster President Frank E. Fitzsimmons orders officials and members to refrain from violence against the United Farm Workers led by Cesar Chavez in California grape vineyards and farm fields this growing season.
Officials from the National Center for Disease Control report 93 confirmed hamster transmitted meningitis cases in Atlanta. They noted additional suspected cases are under investigation.
National Farmers Union president Tony T. Dechant warned that dairy policy moves could trigger a nationwide milk shortage. He cited a 5 cent per pound drop in wholesale cheese prices on the Green Bay trading exchange as evidence.
In Jacksonville Florida a judge sentenced a man to death for murdering two of his children and torturing two others, stating he is not easily shocked by tragedy. The case details show a severe family abuse pattern and the harsh verdict completes a high profile trial.
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