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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1974
Page
2
Kevin McDonald, 20, and John Kearney, 20, were injured when a car overturned in Tempe. McDonald, son of Kenneth McDonald the former Scottsdale city official, was trapped and had to be freed by firefighters.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Department charges 32 year old John Byron Cuffle with murder in the death of Regius Chavez a Tolleson girl who vanished September 17 while returning home with a neighbor's puppy. Chavez's body was found December 21 in a field ditch six miles west of Tolleson.
The National Non-ferrous Industry Conference plans unfair labor practice charges this week against Anamax Mining Co and Teamsters Local 310 Tucson. Spokesman Cass Alvin said the charges, to be filed with the National Labor Relations Board, concern the Teamsters ratifying a new contract with Anamax.
The Maricopa County Air Pollution Bureau will install a computerized air data collection system by Sept 1 and have it operating by Nov 1. The project cost about $500,000 and includes seven monitoring stations including one in Scottsdale, linked to the central station computer.
Superior Court Judge Howard Peterson warned of a heavy docket as he manages 37 criminal trials in one week. He said he may ask Presiding Judge Robert Broomfield to seek relief from the Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice to reallocate cases to retired judges or other counties.
Duane Miller of Sedona, president of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association, warns that rising costs of production a weak cattle market and tight credit are driving the small rancher out of operation in Arizona.
Space utilization analysts report Phoenix must build a ten story municipal office before 1980 and a six story justice building plus extensive parking by 2000. The consultant estimates the office cost at 11.2 million dollars.
Paradise Valley planners will hear details of the 1 045 acre Arizona Biltmore Estates and Talley Industries development a 250 million mixed use project bordering 32nd Street Lincoln Drive and Camelback Road. Project leaders Orme Lewis Jr and Vernon Swaback will brief the planning commission at 7 30 p m at town hall 6401 E Lincoln Drive.
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission announced mandatory safety regulations for bicycles. The rules require testing of frame steering wheels and brakes for safe construction starting January 1975 and include edge protection on metal fenders bolt coverings chain guards wheel lock devices handlebar stem and seat clamps reflectors on front rear and pedal surfaces and assembly and maintenance instructions.
Kenneth Bush and William Simon predict unemployment will not exceed 6 percent this year and inflation will fall to 7.5 percent. Senator Proxmire cautions against panic, suggests Congress and the administration share blame, while Rush argues against reimposing wage and price controls.
Nixon faces a Senate trial with many colleagues refusing comment until it ends. Early tallies suggest conviction seems likely, with key votes leaning from conservatives and Southern Democrats. Stennis or Goldwater could prove decisive. a guilty ruling by either could drive an overwhelming majority against Nixon.
The drought worsens as a searing sun scorches the band, with weekend storms missing the parched area. Total losses exceed 8 billion dollars with Nebraska 2.2, Kansas 2, Texas 2, Illinois 1.6 and Ohio 0.3 billion. A Chicago weather official notes only very light rains foreseen this month. Lucas County farmers discuss hiring a rain maker.
A Phoenix transient, John Clark Carruthers, 22, was arrested by Scottsdale police after an armed robbery of Mark A. Koch at 68th Street and Thomas Road. Koch identified Carruthers from the truck plate and Carruthers was later handed to Phoenix police on a grand theft warrant.
Rain slick roads were factors in nine weekend accidents in Scottsdale. Police reported two injuries including a Volkswagen collision at Thomas Road and 64th Street. Kathleen L. Sylvester 23 of Phoenix was cited for causing the crash and may face hit and run charges after Linderman suffered mouth and head injuries. Linderman was treated and released. A second early Sunday crash on Hayden and East Indian School Roads injured Vincent Leyra Jr. who said slick conditions caused him to hit a light pole. he was treated and released.
Arizona State University will launch a remedial math program for students in grades 1 through 8, with one to one tutoring by graduate teachers and a late August registration window. Scottsdale Public Library hosts a Kachina Doll coloring contest open to kindergartners through ninth graders, with coloring sheets available now through August 17 and dolls due August 19. Judging occurs August 27 at 11 a.m. in the library auditorium.
Maricopa County Assessor’s mobile license unit will visit Scottsdale Paradise Valley Carefree and Carefree and Paradise Valley areas six times. It will be in Scottsdale near Scottsdale Stadium August 16 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will also stop at 32nd Street and Shea Boulevard and at Carefree shopping center on August 14 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The unit handles licensing matters and can provide property valuation and assessment information.
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