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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1976
Page
1
Fighting raged through the night along Beirut’s divided secular front. Palestinian guerrillas and Christian officers reportedly agreed to a limited three day truce to repair the electricity network. Casualties were tallied with at least 65 killed and 140 wounded in clashes on all fronts.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors made no decision this morning on a successor to outgoing County Attorney Moise Berger. Informal talks were expected this afternoon, with possible action then. Robert Corbin urged action at today’s meeting, while Eldon Rudd asked to wait until Berger leaves office next Monday.
Jolene Solomon teaches hand signals to Krista Bonesteel and Eric Westphal, ages 6 and 5, as about 50 children at Robin's Nest Day Care Center participate in a traffic education program at Los Arcos Mall. The TRAGYC sponsored event continues daily through Saturday.
Average tax bills in the Scotts dale School District are set to rise to about 825 dollars from last year’s 772, with the total rate jumping to an estimated 5.72 dollars per 100 of assessed value for 1976 77. Scottsdale and East Phoenix see higher city taxes while Paradise Valley residents pay less due to no municipal tax.
Maricopa county's 164.5 million budget for 1976-77 was approved 3-2 with Eldon Rudd and Joe Eddie Lopez dissenting. Lopez urged funds for deputies and clerks to serve westside communities, and to cut chamber contributions to cover the two hires.
Partly cloudy conditions continue through tomorrow with a small chance of thundershowers in the late afternoon and evening. Highs reach about 104 today and near 104 tomorrow with lows near 79 tonight. Rain probability around 10 percent this evening.
City council approves using CETA money to hire an administrative intern, a personnel intern, a finance clerk typist and three parks maintenance workers. Two interns and the clerk may become regular city positions next year while three parks workers address growing workload from new centers. Pay ranges from $794 to $896 monthly.
City officials expect the Scotts dale Road landscaping for the downtown facelifting to finish by early November. The schedule includes design review by Aug. 20, final drawings by month end, bids on Sept. 7, contract awarded Oct. 5, and completion by Nov. 8 with $200000 of community development funds.
A 16 member committee chaired by Dr. Norman White has refined controversial issues policies to guide classroom handling. The board will vote Sept 7 after presenting the revisions at 8 p.m. at the district education center. parents will be notified in advance and approvals required for outside speakers. The board may also accept 21263 dollars in state funds for a one year work experience planning grant.
Kyodo reports a strong quake in Peking seen as aftershock from northeast China quakes 12 days earlier with no damage or casualties. Hsinhua says 10 000 miners entombed at Tangshan after July quakes. rescue efforts save most, Kailuan mine resumes. Outer Banks hit by Hurricane Belle edge. Camden County collision kills five.
Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller spoke to Republicans in Kansas City pledging that the Ford administration will rebuild and sustain America’s strength as the party gears up for its national convention.
The Senate blocked an amendment by Sen. Gary Hart to remove 75 million for non-nuclear Lance warhead procurement as part of a 104 billion defense bill. Hart argued Lance missiles cost more than air bombing targets. Separately in Miami authorities probe possible links between John Roselli slaying and Giancana murder tied to CIA plots. Roselli’s body was found in Biscayne Bay, asphyxiated.
Charleston reports that Appalachian coal mines stay shut as Arnold Miller predicts that about 100,000 striking miners may start returning to work today after a weekend wildcat stoppage.
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