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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1969

Page

8

Can riots occur here Campus debate with Scottsdale students

Four Scottsdale High students discuss campus unrest after a Progress headline predicting riots. They caution most students are nonviolent and seek reform through student government while noting a small faction could disrupt classes and threaten demonstrations. They consider the school bond issue as a path to improvement.

Bob Driscoll Scottsdale Judy Smith Tom Marchbanks Bob Keegan Dave Hart Police Dave Tom Judy Foreign Exchange Club Bob

Real estate agents favor Scottsdale school bond plan

A telephone poll of about a dozen Scottsdale area realty agents shows broad support for a proposed 12.9 million school bond issue. The Scottsdale Real Estate Board has not voted officially but is likely to back the measure which would raise the tax rate 18 cents per 100 dollars and fund a new elementary and high school, classrooms, a north side site, a service center site, and a vocational center at Scottsdale High. Some agents say overcrowded schools are hampering sales and note homes in the Scottsdale School District are valued higher than in other districts.

Scottsdale’s. Real Estate Scottsdale Scottsdale Real Estate McDonald Dr Scottsdale High School

Arizona educators push six per cent budget study at AEA

Arizona Education Association delegates gathered at Saguaro High School to approve a six per cent budget limitation study and ask the National Education Association to evaluate the state’s school finance problems. They consider federal property tax equivalents to fund schools and discuss raising retirement age, interstate standards, and annual work extensions for 65 to 70 year olds, plus psychology services in districts.

Arizona Education Association National Arizona National Organization AEA Saguaro Highchool Assembly Congress ABA

District suit delayed over bid to block irrigation district

Attorneys for the McDowell Mountain Irrigation District filed a motion to dismiss a writ request to block formation of the district northeast of here. The motion delays the Maricopa County hearing before Judge Morris Rozar with no new date set. The writ, sought by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Scottsdale and several citizens, asks the board of supervisors to rescind prior approval. The district argues complainants are improper parties. a state supreme court motion earlier failed. McCulloch Properties and Page Land & Cattle Co formed the district for Fountain Hills development.

McDowell Mountain Irrigation _ District s Here Maricopa Morris Rozar League of Arizona Cities and Towns Scottsdale Maricopa’ County

TRS man to audit Scottsdale city sales tax

Michael Stroup a 25 year old former IRS agent will start as Scottsdale's first full time sales tax auditor. He will be in the General Services Department under Don Skousen and begin scheduling audits of local businesses. The city reports previous hit and miss audits yielded a 28000 dollar deficit and 10000 dollars in additional revenue.

Internal Revenue Services Scottsdale Michael Stroup Phoenix Arizona State University Stroup General Services Department Don Skousen

Indian beauty arrives for Scottsdale Pow Wow

Miss Thomasine Ruth Hill, 21, a Crow-Pawnee from Montana, arrives in Scottsdale to reign over the All Indian Days Pow Wow at Scottsdale Stadium. About 300 Indians will sing dance and demonstrate arts and crafts during the two day event. Miss Hill is active in Up With People and has traveled nationally and internationally in ceremonial dress. Sunny today and Saturday with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.

America Scottsdale Thomasine Ruth Hill Montana Southwest Miss Hill Thomasine Cast A States South America Asia John Hill Crow Agency

Friday in the News Friday in the News

A brief roundup from United Press International recaps notable events and items from the week. It highlights political, economic, and social headlines, presenting a quick snapshot of the day’s most discussed topics.

Nixon vows protection for future spy flights

President Nixon pledged protection for future U S reconnaissance flights off North Korea in a news conference but gave no details. He indicated no immediate military retaliation for Monday’s Navy plane downing in the Sea of Japan. A U S major general said Communists have abandoned hopes for a military victory in Vietnam as Viet Cong shift to political aims.

Washington Nixon U.S North Korea Sea of Japan Saigon Vietnam Ormond Simpson Laos

Czech unions warn workers over protests in Prague

Liberal trade unions in Czechoslovakia warned workers against demonstrations protesting the ouster of reform leader Alexander Dubcek. They backed Dubcek but fear Kremlin repressive measures amid the crisis.

Prague Czechoslovakia Alexander Dubcek Dubcek Kremlin

Colleges share blame for student unrest says Finch

HEW Secretary Robert Finch blames universities for campus turmoil saying colleges chase too many masters and serve none well. In Los Angeles a Sirhan Sirhan jury weighs punishment after conviction for Kennedy's assassination with the chief prosecutor stating the jury must decide the penalty.

Finch Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare Sdid HEW Robert Finch Sirhan Los Angeles Sirhan Sirhan Robert Kennedy

Rain Delays Azalea Open Golf Tournament Leads

A severe rain storm in Wilmington forced a second round postponement in the Azalea Open. Officials said one round will be played Saturday with the final two rounds on Sunday. Joe Campbell and Bob Stone shared the first round lead at 66.

Wilmington N.C Joe Campbell Bob Stone

Governor signs merit system bills into law

Governor Jack Williams signed two merit system bills into law. One allows county boards to establish limited merit systems regulated by a five member board. The other measure permits creation of merit systems for law enforcement in counties and cities.

Phoenix Jack Williams County Board of Supervisors

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