Scottsdale area tax rates to edge down in new year
Tax rates in the Scottsdale area will fall modestly in the new taxing year driven by reduced school tax rates. Scottsdale residents face a combined rate of 12 per 100 assessed value, down from 12.11, with East Phoenix in the Scottsdale School District at 12.48 vs 12.75 in 1976, and Paradise Valley town within the district at 10.59 vs 10.86. Paradise Valley School District residents rise slightly to 15.14 from 15.19 in 1976, while state and county portions remain steady or slight shifts occur across all area communities.
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FTC Rates Cigarettes Show Tar And Nicotine Levels
The FTC reports nearly one third of 166 cigarette brands tested have relatively low tar and nicotine. The story notes health concerns and outlines tax rates for Scottsdale and Phoenix residents, plus statewide tax details and how total tax bills are calculated.
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Federal Trade Commission
Airlines agree on lower fares amid Laker challenge
The International Air Transport Association announced a new fare structure to curb the impact of Freddie Laker’s upcoming no frills service. The plan awaits approval from British and U.S. governments and four attending carriers.
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Jaworski to Lead House Probe on South Korean Influence
Former Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski assumed command of the House investigation into alleged South Korean influence buying and urged restraint, saying readers should not jump to conclusions about the case.
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Leon Jaworski
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Agreements end or avert strikes with local telephone firms
Weekend bargaining produced agreements that ended or averted strikes against most local telephone companies. Scattered walkouts continued today. Mail ratification was expected to complete by mid September on contracts reached this weekend on local issues.
Kissinger Likely to Back Panama Canal Pact
Henry Kissinger after meeting with President Carter said he would likely support the Carter Panama Canal agreement and would testify before the Senate. He indicated the pact reflects a course set by former President Ford.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Gerald R. Ford
Weather outlook with heat and humid conditions
Considerable cloudiness and high humidity continue with near 100 degree highs for today and Tuesday. Evening or nighttime showers possible with blowing dust and possible heavy rainfall. overnight low in the low 80s and a 30 percent rain chance tonight dropping to 20 percent on Tuesday. Noon temperature reached 96 with 43 percent humidity.
Quality Inns Buys Towers Hotel in Scottsdale
Quality Inns International of Silver Spring Maryland has purchased the 120 room Scottsdale Towers Hotel at 7233 E Shoeman Lane. The facility, renamed Quality Inn Towers Hotel, offers two meeting rooms, dining, pool, and services including car rental and tours. The prior liquor license was revoked due to hidden ownership by a convicted felon.
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E. Shoeman Lane
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Silver Spring
Herb Neumann
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State Liquor Board
William R
Rocky” D'Ambrosio
Emergency Animal Clinic Serves pets at Phoenix weekend hours
The Emergency Animal Clinic at 617 N Scottsdale Rd operates 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. weekdays and noon to 8 a.m. weekends, offering round‑the‑clock care to pets and other animals. Dr. Dave Conti and Dr. Howard Barnes lead two veterinarians with six assistants, treating 350 to 450 cases monthly while planning a relocation in 1978 to a larger site on 79th Street and McDowell Road.
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Emergency Animal Clinic
N. Scottsdale Rd
Larry Cherish
Phoenix Area
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Phoenix
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Jack Armer
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Tempe
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County OKs Loop Work and Lincoln Drive Widening
The City of Scottsdale and Maricopa County approve intergovernmental agreements for design and construction of parts of a major northern transportation loop. The plan includes widening 640 feet of Lincoln Drive between Scottsdale limits and Scottsdale Road and a $1.1 million design build for Bell Road from Scottsdale Road to Pima Road.
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Scottsdale Council Reviews Lincoln Drive Extension Plan
The Scottsdale City Council will review a measure to place a Lincoln Drive extension from Scottsdale Road to Hayden Road on the general plan as a two lane collector with left turn provisions. Also up for discussion is a one year extension of zoning for a 20 acre parcel north of Shea Boulevard and east of Scottsdale Road tied to a proposed health care facility by Duane Fifer of Los Arcos Realty.
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