Residents file complaint over German pilots at Scottsdale airport
Everett Smith, president of the Northeast Phoenix Homeowners Association, filed a complaint with airport director Harold Lagasse about 33 German pilots taking off in close formation at Scottsdale Municipal Airport. The letter, sent to Mayor Jenkins and federal agencies, accuses lack of noise abatement and cites safety hazards to nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
Northeast
Phoenix
Smith
Neighbor Delivers Eight-Pound Baby En Route to Scottsdale Hospital
Carol Smart's baby boy was born in a neighbor's car near McCormick Parkway and Scottsdale Road as they rushed to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Police and rescue crews arrived after the birth occurred about 7:45 a.m. The newborn and mother, reportedly from McCormick Ranch, are resting comfortably with Officer Michael Gwengros noting the mother was strong throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Smart
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Smart
McCormick Parkway
Scottsdale Road
Gwengros
McCormick Ranch
Amnesty debate looms as Knapp cites 2 to 6 year window
A Labor Department official said the Carter administration is weighing amnesty for illegal aliens living in the U S for two to six years with the period to be finalized. Knapp spoke at a Tucson conference on illegal aliens. Tucson Education Association urged Gov Castro to push Legislature for teacher retirement reforms and mobilize pro-education groups. In Window Rock, American Funding Inc agreed to settle with Navajo Housing Authority for 3.2 million dollars plus 8 percent interest.
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Tucson
U.S. Labor Department
Carter Administration
United States
Charles Knapp
Secretary of Labor
Knapp
Tucson Education Association
Raul Castro
Arizona
Castro
Vail
Window Rock
American Funding Inc
Navajo Housing Authority
NHA
Richard Johnson
American Funding
Widow awarded $600,000 in Phoenix court case
A federal jury in Phoenix awarded $600,000 to Sarah Jerue, widow of Donal Gene Jerue, who was a Seaward Construction Co. worker killed on a power transmission line project near Page in February 1974. Jerue, 26, of Winter Haven Florida, filed the suit.
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Phoenix
Page
Sarah Jerue
Winterhaven
Fla
Donal Gene Jerue
Seaward Construction Co
Kittery
Maine
FAA Rules Prohibit Denying Seats to Handicapped Passengers
The FAA says airlines cannot refuse seating to handicapped travelers arguing evacuation issues. Airlines must train crew for disabled evacuations and provide preflight emergency instructions. The rules, effective May 16, also urge flexible airline procedures and Braille menus along with potential sign language support.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Scottsdale City Council Rejects 7% Pay Hike for Employes
The Scottsdale council rejected a seven per cent across-the-board salary increase for the 1977-78 year while showing interest in converting 25 percent of accrued sick leave after four years into personal leave. They also directed talks with FOP Lodge 35 on fringe benefits and asked for details on a court appearance overtime trade. A counterproposal for seven per cent by non police employes was discussed, alongside five per cent city offer.
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Scottsdale
Fraternal Order of Police
FOP
Heinz Hink
Hink
Charles Smith
Smith
Obituary for Margaret G. McQuillan in Phoenix
Margaret G. McQuillan 85 died at home Sunday in Phoenix. Mass Wednesday at St Marys Church followed by burial at St Francis Cemetery. She had owned a Wisconsin millinery shop before moving to the Valley 47 years ago. Survived by daughter Mary Brubeck Scottsdale and one grandchild. Interment Arcadia Funeral Home arrangements.
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St. Mary’s Church
Third St
Phoenix
Margaret G. McQuillan
St. Francis Cemetery
E. Oak St
Arcadia Funeral Home
E. Indian School Rd
Donna G. Sherer Rites Planned in Phoenix
Donna G. Sherer 89, a Phoenix Country Club member, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A Pennsylvania native who moved from New York in 1960, she resided at 6283 E Avalon Dr. She is survived by son Marvin R. Parker, daughter Florence Parker, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Memorial service set for 7 p.m. Friday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel 7601 E Indian School Rd. with private interment to follow.
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Donna G. Sherer
Phoenix Country Club
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Pennsylvania
Marvin R. Parker
Florence Parker
Phoenix
Messinger Mortuary Chapel
Indian School Rd
Coronado Graduate Dies in Mazatzal Wilderness Climb
Richard R. Retzloff, 20, a Coronado High School graduate and Scottsdale Community College student, died from a fall while mountain climbing in Mazatzal Wilderness Peak area. He moved to the Valley in 1960 from Indiana and lived in Scottsdale. Survivors include his parents, a brother, and a sister. Services were held at Green Acres Mortuary.
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Richard R. Retzloff
Coronado High School
Scottsdale Community College
Mazatzal
Mr. Retzloff
Indiana
N. 73Rd St
Central Arizona Mountain Rescue
Industrial zoning okayed for Scottsdale Road parcel
The Phoenix Planning Commission recommended approval of an industrial park rezoning on a 19.8 acre lot west of Scottsdale Road south of Greenway Road. The proposal heads to the City Council for final vote. a lack of protests within 15 days may skip a public hearing. Property owner Eric G. Borowsky seeks rezoning from single family use with industrial development planned pending adoption. No stipulations were attached to the endorsement.
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Scottsdale Road
Greenway Road
Phoenix Planning Commission
Phoenix
Eric G. Borowsky
Phoenix City
Borowsky
Commission
DeConcini and Jackson vow to press CAP funding
U S Senators Dennis DeConcini and Henry Jackson pledged to push for renewed CAP funding. DeConcini, after a news conference, said Congress can restore funds with enough votes despite a recent local party vote, while Jackson spoke at a United Jewish Appeal dinner emphasizing CAP’s environmental and economic benefits.
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Tucson
Dennis DeConcini
Henry Jackson
Central Arizona
DeConcini
D-Ariz
Congress
D.weah
Carl Hayden
Dariz
Arizona
Jackson
United Jewish Appeal
Pima County
Democratic Party
Jury pool bill trimmed amid cost concerns in Arizona
The House Counties and Municipalities Committee removed plans to expand jury pools after learning Maricopa County would face at least 100000 dollars a year. The measure would have let the State Supreme Court create a jury system from voter lists plus driver licenses and other records. The panel approved using only voter registration and driver license lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
House Counties and Municipalities Committee
Maricopa County
State Supreme Court
Henry Haws
Scottsdale college board files complaint against executive dean
The Scottsdale Community College Board of Publications accuses Mike Svaco acting executive dean of trying to stifle the student Free Press. Jim Beletz says the complaint follows March efforts for stricter paper controls and Svaco's absence from a meeting to test bias claims. Herman Walker represented Svaco at that meeting. Previously the SCC paper was published by the journalism department and now is run by a student elected board.
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Scottsdale Community College Board of Publications
Mike Svaco
Jim Beletz
Board of Publications
Svaco
Beletz
SCC
Free Press
Herman Walker
Governor's post interests Jacquin in 1978 race
Former Arizona Senate President William Jacquin told Tucson GOP members he is interested in the 1978 governor race. He criticized incumbent Raul Castro as a custodial caretaker and said leadership on budget, crime fighting, and tax and groundwater issues is lacking. Castro plans to run again.
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Tucson
Senate
William Jacquin
Arizona
Raul Castro
Jacquin
GOP
Castro
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Daily Progress
Michael Gwengros
Associated Press
Arizona Airlines
Airlines
Margaret McQuillan
Mary Brubeck
CAP
Judy Berman
Crater
Buckboard
Scottsdale Rd
Camelback
Our
Scottsdale Progress
A Forzano & Son, Inc
Civic Center Plaza
Canary Island
Harper's Nursery
N. Hayden Rd
Coe
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