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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1973
Page
1
The Commerce Department revises second quarter GNP to 2.4 percent growth, down sharply from January-March, while inflation hits 7.3 percent. Officials warn against a recession risk but aim for a steadier 4 percent growth aided by budget restraint and temporary wage price controls.
Three St. Louis developers appeal to Maricopa County Superior Court after the town board denied a 15 acre variance for a 225 unit Howard Johnson resort at Scottsdale and Jackrabbit. The suit, heard Aug 31, seeks use of 14.98 acres minus street land.
The Paradise Valley School Board heard a draft bid document for private bus leasing to run district transportation. Supt. H. Ray Shipley aims to adopt it next meeting with bids possible in September and decision in November on replacing district operations.
Park program brochures for Scottsdale Parks and Recreation fall specialty classes are available at multiple city locations including the Library City Hall Public Services Building Chesnutt Park and Eldorado Recreation Center. Brochures will also be at the Los Arcos Mall display through August 25. Registration runs September 15 17 and 18 at Eldorado Center and September 19 at Cocopah Elementary for northern residents.
Scottsdale Public Library announces a Young Peoples Film Festival with a Safari Adventures theme. Films include Legend of Birds about New Zealand bush birds, The Age of the Buffalo on the West and North American Indian herds, The Lost Sun about a barnyard trio seeking the sun, and Little Drummer Boy a tale of love and faith. All ages welcome with no admission charge.
Cook Inlet Region Inc. natives secure a federal subpoena for Interior Secretary Rogers C B Morton. The subpoena seeks an interview about their claims settlement case and will be served when Morton arrives in Anchorage for a week-long Alaska trip.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission orders halt on production distribution and sale of three spray adhesives linked to chromosome damage and possible birth defects. Key products include Foil Art Spray Adhesive and Scotch Brand Spray Meat from 3 M Co. and Krylon Spray Adhesive from Borden Co. Investigations follow Dr. J Rodman Seely’s report at Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Phoenix UPI report says attorney Jack Levine testified before a grand jury that pressure from legislators led to his departure from Langerman Begam and Lewis after lobbying against no fault insurance. He claimed the firm pressed him to influence the Fannin matter while Stinson and others denied involvement.
Four persons injured in a two car crash at Hayden and Osborn Roads. Kenneth W Harless and Sheryl Hoke were passengers in respective vehicles driven by Kenneth Harless and William L Hoke Jr. Both groups treated and released at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Police cited Harless for failing to yield on a left turn. An 8 year old boy was injured crossing Scottsdale Road at McDowell Road. Stephen Hammond driver of a pickup struck him. the boy was cited for failing to obey the pedestrian signal.
Mae West, the sex symbol of the 1930s, is celebrated on her 81st birthday in Los Angeles. The veteran actress and film icon remains a fixture of popular culture as fans note her enduring influence and charm.
Police investigate theft of a $1100 teletype and a $300 calculator from Coronado High School at 2501 N 74th St. The break in occurred between 11 30 p m Wednesday and 8 30 a m Thursday after a window was broken and door unlocked.
showers hit state with extensive thundershowers central and western regions. Winds caused damage in Parker Kingman and near Blythe. Flash flood risk persists in northwest Grand Canyon central basins. cooler temps near Flagstaff and Grand Canyon, highs 80s to 110 in Yuma. Salt River Valley drizzle today with sun this afternoon. rain chances 20 to 30 percent tonight.
Senator Barry Goldwater argued Nixon would not have faced Watergate if trusted conservatives had surrounded the President. He rejected the idea that conservative ideology in the White House or in the re election committee caused the trouble. A separate AP report notes an Arizona railroad safety hearing aimed at reducing accidents. A Safeway mislabeling suit in Phoenix seeks 3.6 million dollars over premium ground beef with higher fat content than regular labeled beef sold at lower price.
Prescott dentist Dr. Dale Ring, 30, subdued Stephen Thomas Snyder, 22, after he grabbed a gun during an attempted bank robbery and held two women hostage. Snyder was booked into Yavapai County Jail on suspicion of attempted bank robbery with force and violence. In Phoenix, a 17 member committee approved recording votes in legislative committees, replacing current show of hands and the ban on roll calls.
The Chicago firm Herman Smith and Associates was engaged Thursday to study hospital health costs in Maricopa County. The Comprehensive Health Planning Council approved the hire and budgeted $5,000 for the outline phase.
The Civil Rights Commission will hold its first Navajo Reservation hearings in 16 years at Window Rock from September 17 to 19. The sessions will evaluate education health care employment and economic development on the nation's largest reserve.
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