Jaws-like Alligator Sighting Ends With Dead Pet on Step
Scottsdale police and the refuse department responded after a deceased four foot alligator appeared on the front step of a Lincoln Plaza barber shop. Randy Steinke confirmed the animal was dead two to three days and sent it to the county landfill. Barber shop manager Larry DeLong speculated it may have been dumped.
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Scottsdale
Glenn Adams
Ad. Adams
Lincoln Plaza
Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale Road
Plaza
Randy Steinke
Stein
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Brief wire round up notes ongoing events and updates from AP coverage across multiple regions. The item compiles quick snapshots of politics economy weather and society with emphasis on timely developments.
Judge denies Scotts plea in Hearst investigation
In Harrisburg a federal judge denied motions by Jack and Micki Scott to quash subpoenas in the Patty Hearst case and ordered them and their friend Martin Miller to appear before a grand jury when directed by prosecutors.
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Harrisburg
Jack and
Micki Scott
Patty Hearst
U.S. District Court
R. Dixon Herman
Scotts
Martin Miller
Bangladesh Chief Wins After Coup Return
Khondakar Mushtaque Ahmed wins his first confrontation with the young army officers who installed him after taking office a week ago following a predawn coup that ousted Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was reported killed.
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Dacca
Bangladesh
Khondakar Mushtaque Ahmed
Ahmed
Sheik Mujibur Rahman
Rahman
Weekend Warmth Brings Haze Of Thunderstorms Possible
The forecast predicts mostly sunny skies today and Saturday with a slight chance of evening or nighttime thunderstorms. Warmer days with highs around 103 and overnight lows near the mid 70s, a 10 percent chance of rain tonight and Saturday.
Waning Days of Summer Enjoyed by Barry Weeter
Barry Weeter used the last waning days of summer to float on a rubber raft in a pond near his home. With about ten days before school starts on September 2, the days still feel enjoyable to him.
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Barry Weeter
Weeter
Babbitt Calls for Breakup of Arizona Greyhound Monopoly
Arizona Congressman Bruce Babbitt urges the Legislature to end the Funks Greyhound Racing Circuit monopoly and allow competitive bidding for franchises and permits. He also seeks expanded funding for the Arizona Racing Commission. Rep. Sam Steiger calls the proposals courageous. The National Policy Toward Gambling commission moves its Phoenix hearing as Gov. Raul Castro reiterates Arizona's stance against legalized gambling beyond current limits.
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Sian
Arizona
Babbitt
Funks
Arizona Racing Commission
Sam Steiger
R-Ariz
Steiger
Federal Commis
Sone Timbie
Er the Funks
Aperstini
Commission
Phoenix
Las Vegas
Nev
Raul Castro
North Scottsdale hospital plan denied by county board
Maricopa County Health Planning board denied North Scottsdale Medical Facilities 240 bed hospital near Pima Road and Shea Boulevard by a 1246 vote. Board approved 340 new beds at five Valley hospitals and rejected other requests including Arizona Heart Institute and Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Remaining bed additions target 1980 completion with costs over 14 million. The applicant plans to appeal and may seek state review.
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TIM McGraw
Maricopa County Comprehensive Health Planning Council Board of Directors
North Scottsdale Medical Facilities, Ltd
Pima Road
Shea Boulevard
Five Valley Hospitals
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Maryvale Samari
North Scottsdale Group
Health Facilities and Review Subcommittee
North Scottsdale
Maricopa County
Scottsdale Seeks Planning Director in National Ads
City officials plan to advertise for a new planning director in ICMA Newsletter Western Cities and other national magazines. Criteria include urban planning degree, several years supervisory experience in a moderate to large agency, graduate degree desirable, salary from 1950 to 2488 dollars monthly plus benefits, with applications due by 5 pm October 10 and interviews in late October.
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Richard D. Bauman
Scottsdale
Denver
Dan Schmidt
ICMA
International City Management Association
American Society of Planning Officials
Western Government Research Association
Schmidt
Community Development Department
Tim Bray
Bus service expansion begins Monday in Scottsdale area
The Phoenix Transit Metropolitan Bus System will run three routes through Scottsdale with a fourth starting Sept. 1. Approval by Attorney General Bruce Babbitt is anticipated today. Fares range from 15 to 40 cents for riders in base and outer zones, with special rates for seniors and handicapped persons. Transfers are free and about 130 stops are planned.
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Scottsdale
Bruce Babbitt
McDowell Road
Thomas Road
Scottsdale Community College
ASU
McDowell
Thomas
Tempe City Hall
Tatum Boulevard
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
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