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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1974
Page
7
City planning staff summarize major changes in a revised sign ordinance to be discussed at tonight’s Scottsdale Planning Commission meeting. They note prior amendments and unfair items found in the existing ordinance and say the revision aims to correct them.
In Atlanta, Lt. Gov. Lester G. Maddox leads a crowded Georgia Democratic primary with opponents projecting he will secure 35 to 45 percent, risking a runoff if he falls short. Turnout is expected low as polls show limited voter participation.
The NAACP Salt Lake Chapter and Boy Scouts of America agreed to keep the temporary restraining order in place until a final decision. The suit, filed on behalf of two 12-year-olds denied the senior patrol leader post in Mormon sponsored troops, challenges a policy linked to church priesthood rules. A church policy change hours before the suit was filed did not end the alleged discriminatory practices, according to the NAACP.
Two men parked a tractor across the trans Alaska pipeline haul road near Wiseman and ordered workers off. John Bullock and Terry Leonard halted work for about six hours to protest mining claims, threatening to tear up the road. Troopers from Fairbanks responded. no charges reported yet.
William Mayo of the Arizona DES says the department will seek a court injunction to force the State Department of Administration to fund job training and social services for the poor until the Legislature can fix the financial code. The move follows an attorney general ruling that DES cannot use nonfederal funds from local governments or private sources for its projects.
Attorney General N Warner Lee asks the Arizona Legislature to change landlord and tenant law to reduce security deposit disputes. He cites 1200 plus complaints in 18 months and $6410 recovered for tenants, urging written itemized damage lists and a tenant copy of the law.
Phoenix candidates for county positions must file financial statements with the board of supervisors by Sept. 1. The rule, set by the board under a new state law, also requires non election year county office holders to disclose by Jan. 31. Penalties include up to $1000 fines or 30 days in jail.
Federal revenue sharing funds will be used by Maricopa County to purchase a 40 acre site near Chandler for a satellite government center. The land costs 308000 dollars and will house a sheriff substation jail county attorney public defender health clinic building inspector auto license branch and later court facilities. Additional satellite centers are planned in Avondale northwest of Phoenix and near Scottsdale.
In a letter to Dear John, Genevieve Podratz urges actions like home projects and friendly guidance to connect with troubled neighborhood youths. A responder agrees a caring approach can yield long term benefits, suggesting kid friendly activities and local volunteer programs, while noting time remains scarce.
Ralph and Jacquelyn Hey welcome a girl at Good Samaritan Hospital on July 2. Rodger Whitford and Manuelita welcome a girl on July 2. Gale Greer and Patricia welcome a girl on July 9. Derrell and Marsha welcome a girl on July 9. Steven McKiernan and Jose welcome a girl on July 10. Thomas Solomon and Wiletta welcome a boy on July 11. Boyd Vansant and Margaret welcome a boy on July 22. Jonnie Frazee and Donna welcome a girl on July 23. Richard McLay and Lynette welcome a girl on July 28. Mark Thomas and Reba welcome a boy on July 29. James Meyer and Patsy welcome a boy on July 30. Steve Neelia and Anna welcome a girl on July 31. John Harris and Patricia welcome a boy on Aug 1. Gerard Cleere and Joyce welcome a girl on Aug 1. Hubert McGovern and Barbara welcome a boy on Aug 2. C Crowley and Janice welcome a girl on Aug 2. James Batchelder and Nancy welcome a boy on Aug 3. Ronald Prychodnik and Linda welcome a boy on Aug 5.
Registration for OLPH school students in Our Lady Parish boundaries is Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Social Hall. Outer-parish registration is August 20 with same hours. Prepare to confirm registration by paying September tuition book incidental fee and bus money. Tuition for 1974 75 rises about five dollars monthly.
Betty Jordan of APS advises shifting hot water tasks to cool hours to reduce AC workload. Washing, cooking, and showers increase heat and humidity, raising energy use especially 2 PM to 8 PM. Save power by doing chores early morning or after 8 PM and by cleaning or replacing air conditioner filters monthly.
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