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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1974

Page

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Paradise Valley P Z opposes fronton court plans

Scottsdale P Z Commission recommends denial of an 85 foot fronton court at 8131 N Mohave amid height concerns. It also denies Lindberg 90 foot ham radio tower site while allowing council review next month. Pre school and church site plan changes receive mixed action. Desert Arroyos plat approved. Cosanti storage hearing continued.

North Orchid Lane Lindberg 56Th Street Mockingbird Lane Har Zion Congregation Lincoln Drive Scottsdale Paulo Soleri Cosanti Foundation E. Doubletree Desert Arroyos Casa Blanca Montebello Christ Church of the Ascension

State employees win 8 percent pay rise in Arizona

The Joint Appropriations Committee approved an eight percent raise for about 25 000 state workers and began review of the $725 million budget as the legislature moves toward adjournment. A $25 million surplus is anticipated. budgets for about 65 agencies were approved. Carl Heppler of the Arizona Public Employees Association called the raise essential and welcomed.

Phoenix UPI Joint Appropriations Committee House Senate Appropriations Carl Heppler The Arizona Public Employes Association APEA

William A Edgar obituary with full military honors

William A Edgar 69 died April 7 at Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center San Antonio Texas Funeral and burial with full military honors occurred last Thursday at Arlington National Cemetery He served 1924 to 1954 including time with Philippine Constabulary Academy of Officers Leyte landing with General MacArthur Yokohama surrender and first Army finance officer in Japan He earned the Bronze Star Survived by wife Artemeze daughters Joyce Kristin Edgar Scottsdale and Joan E Robinson Tennessee plus a brother sister and granddaughter Contributions suggested to Duration Club Memphis Tennessee in care of Mrs Joan Robinson

William A. Edgar Arlington National Cemetery Edgar Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center San Antonio Tex Academy of Officers Philippine Constabulary Leyte MacArthur Yokohama Japan Artemeze Joyce Kristin Edgar Scottsdale Joan E. Robinson Tenn

Robert Schmid 56 Dies in Phoenix Area

Robert Schmid died Friday in Phoenix Community Hospital. He was born in Switzerland and came to Canada in 1947 then Arizona in 1958. Services at Green Acres Mortuary Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. Survived by Noemi and sons Ricky and Rene, along with a brother and sister.

Robert Schmid Green Acres Mortuary N. Hayden Green Acres Cemetery Mr. Schmid E. Orchid Lane Phoenix Community Hospital Switzerland Can

Services for Gladys Risner Roth in Phoenix

Services mark the life of 43 year old Gladys Risner Roth a longtime Washington School District teacher in Phoenix. The death occurred Monday in Phoenix. Born in Douglas she studied at Arizona State University and earned a master’s from Columbia University in 1956. Survivors include her husband Howard K parents Dr Tom Risner and Mrs M T Risner a sister Shirley Risner. Burial is private. Services set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Chapel Phoenix.

Gladys Risner Roth Washington Phoenix Sunset _Chapel W. Camelback Roth Carlos Douglas Arizona State University Columbia University Howard’k Mrs M. T. Risner Tom Risner Shirley Risner

Jenkins Named Vice Mayor in City Council Vote

William C. Jenkins was elected vice mayor on Tuesday night to preside over meetings and stand in for Mayor Bud Tims. A Scottsdale High School government and economics teacher, the 44 year old veteran of the Navy and Naval Reserve has lived in Arizona since 1952 and resides with his wife and two children at 7719 E Vernon Ave. He replaces Heinz Hink, with the post rotating annually.

William C. Jenkins Jenkins Heinz Hink Hink Bud Tims Scottsdale High School Kansas City Kan Arizona Arizona State University Scottsdale High U.S. Navy Naval Reserve E. Vernon Ave

Paradise Valley board to approve Palomino Elementary plans

Paradise Valley School District officials expect the board to approve architectural plans and building specifications for Palomino Elementary School a relocatable modular building to open in September. Final contracts with Marstons Supply Co of Phoenix are being drafted for presentation at the 8:00 p.m. meeting at the district office. The board will also be briefed on a new bus garage construction south of 32nd Street and Greenway Road as part of the transportation facility project.

North Scottsdle Bureau Paradise Valley Palomino Camp Bello 29Th Street Monte Cristo Marston’ s Supply—Co._of Phoenix E. Greenway Rd 32Nd Street Greenway Rd

Brush Fires Deliberately Set Across Phoenix Area

Phoenix fire crews battled 15 to 20 acres of desert brush fires sparked Tuesday afternoon between 40th and 64th Streets from Cactus to Bell Roads. A six acre blaze at 64th and Bell started around 2 20 p m, with multiple fires burning until about 4 p m. Police aviation and motorcycle units deterred suspects, who were not seen or caught. Fire officials suspect dry grass ignited by flares. one flare was found at a blaze.

40Th 64Th Streets Cactus Bell Roads Phoenix 64Th Street Bell

Vukcevich settlement bill moves through House panel

A bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee includes a $65 000 settlement for Steve Vukcevich fired in 1972 as head of the State Industrial School for Boys. Separately the Arizona Supreme Court refused to lift a lower court injunction blocking the Agricultural Employment Relations Board from hearing its first case.

Phoenix Steve Vukcevich State Industrial School For Boys House Appropriations Committee Arizona Supreme Court Arizona Agricultural Employment Relations Board

Arizona men held after Supreme Court ruling on charges

Nine men including five accused killers were ordered to Arizona State Hospital Tuesday after charges were dismissed due to a U.S. Supreme Court decision. In Phoenix the Arizona Supreme Court will review a superior court ruling that a state law suspending a driver's license without a hearing is unconstitutional after an appeal by the State Motor Vehicle Division. Waldo DeWitt, state tax commissioner, will seek the Republican nomination for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Phoenix Wee Arizona State Hospital U.S. Supreme Court Arizona Supreme Court Superior ‘Court State Motor Vehicle Division Waldo DeWitt Arizona Corporation Commission

Eighteen Initiatives Filed for Phoenix Arizona Ballot

Secretary of State Wesley Bolin reported a record 18 statewide initiatives filed this year, announced Tuesday, potentially crowding the general election ballot in Phoenix Arizona. The figure marks the most initiatives in his 26 years in office.

Phoenix Arizona Wesley Bolin

Fire Destroys Two-Story Apartment Causing 31000 In Loss

A Tuesday afternoon blaze at the Alexander Topaz residence on East Thomas Road gutted the bottom floor and caused heavy smoke damage to the second floor. Four Rural Fire Department units fought the fire for about 90 minutes with no injuries. Estimated damage reached 31000 while the fire is under investigation.

Alexander Topaz E. Thomas Rd RFD Topaz

City reviews plan for air monitoring station and offices

Scottsdale Development Review Board will examine a proposed air quality monitoring station to be built beside the Scottsdale Rural Fire Department at Miller and Thomas Roads. The panel will also review a 12 285 square foot office building at 7126 E Shea Boulevard and a retail shop with a basement shooting range at 4160 Craftsman Court. In addition a small addition to the Scottsdale Floor Covering building at 4433 Buckboard Trail is on the agenda.

Scottsdale Craftsman Court Buckboard Trail

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