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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1971
Page
3
A concise industry update from Scottsdale dated Tuesday April 20 1971 covers local commerce activity and market movements with emphasis on key firms and notable transactions. Readers see financial shifts and business moves affecting the regional economy.
Jim Besse, manager of Sears Los Arcos, was ordered from his store during a Sears Days event. About 100 employees placed him and his wife on a helicopter and dropped them on an island in Saguaro Lake. They were later picked up by boat.
James R. Willsey named district coordinator for the East Central District, encompassing Scottsdale, after joining First National as a 1960 management trainee. He most recently led a Tucson branch. Moerkerke Realty hires Rose Lane staffer from Standard Oil California background. David M. Andrews named loan officer at 33rd Street and McDowell office. Two Scottsdale agencies win 1970 Merit Awards from Time Insurance.
Talos Systems Inc a graphic management and communications firm moved into new facilities at the Scottsdale Industrial Air Park after outgrowing Phoenix space. The company founded in September 1970 by David R Buchanan plans to expand staffing to 50 and build a 10 000 square foot facility within 10 to 12 months. Buchanan also founded Peripheral Inc later acquired by Wabash Magnetics.
The Purchasing Management Association of Arizona notes March showing continued economic rebound with gains in new orders and production for the state's purchasing managers. Prices paid rose modestly as inflation pressures appear to ease, and vendor delivery times lengthened at a steady, moderate pace.
Rod O'Connor announces three changes in Motorola Semiconductor Products division marketing. Robert J. Brown Jr becomes OEM sales manager. Glen C. Saggi takes industry marketing manager. Jack S. Miller named product marketing manager for discrete products and ICs. Also reporting to O Connor are Mumma Zuk Granieri and Smith.
Arizona Public Service Company and unions Local 383 and the Arizona District Council of Carpenters announce an eight percent general wage increase for covered classifications. The deal includes individual class adjustments and takes effect March 23, 1971.
The American Legion hosts a Veterans Job Fair at Thomas Mall beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Veterans seeking employment or VA benefits may attend to apply and interview with employer representatives.
VICOM will hold its monthly meeting in the Buff Room at the Saddleback Inn on Thursday. An election will follow with Air Force Captain J C Winsett discussing Aerospace Defense who Needs it. Cocktails at six dinner at seven and election at eight.
The Arizona House cleared House Bill 207 aimed at farm workers and the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee. It would ban strikes and secondary boycotts during harvest and allow courts to grant a 60 day restraining order to block farm workers from striking.
Bud Ward opens Bud's Paint and Wallpaper Store No 1 at 5905 N Granite Reet Rd celebrating a grand opening. The new shop offers exterior and interior paints, wallpaper, and carpeting brands with Bud Ward as owner and operator.
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