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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1974
Page
1
A public figure calls for prompt and aggressive federal leadership to fight inflation. The quote emphasizes decisive government measures as essential to restoring stability and economic health.
The Dow Jones average fell below 700 for the first time since 1970 amid a broad market decline. Agriculture predicts a 5 percent rise in retail food prices in late 1974 with a 16 percent yearly jump, while automakers show August sales down 8.1 percent from 1973. Pan American Airways seeks 50 million dollars in subsidies to survive higher fuel costs and competition, after posting large half year losses. A Ford meeting with seniors highlights fixed income inflation and health care concerns.
The city’s long-range planning staff will present to the council a model site plan and criteria for hospital locations. The aim is to define area needs, street sizes, water lines, and responsibilities, reducing controversy over the North Scottsdale hospital proposal at 76th Street and Shea Boulevard.
The White House follows Nixon policy permitting Watergate defendants to review records for court use under strict limits. Presidential Press Secretary J.F. terHorst says former top aides could view but not remove or copy, permitted only to memorize and take notes in a separate room.
The disappearance of Black Panther cofounder Huey Newton, 32, prompts speculation he fled the country or faced underworld danger after a court case. Municipal Judge Jacqueline Taber issued an arrest warrant for Newton for failing to appear in court on charges of shooting a teenage girl and pistol whipping his tailor.
Postmaster General E T Klassen warned at a National Association of Postal Supervisors meeting that the postal service faces a possible deficit exceeding 400 million dollars in fiscal 1975 due to higher fuel and salary costs. He said Congress may need a subsidy or a rate increase to cover the gap.
Highland Park mourns Edith Perchman, twelve, killed while delivering papers. Rudolph Acosta, charged with murder, paid funeral costs on his own request, free on a 100,000 dollar bond. Family accepts condition not to release him from future claims.
Helicopter-borne soldiers swept Sacred Heart Seminary in NOVALICHES looking for the head of the Philippine Communist party and arrested a priest and twenty laymen. Those detained were moved by bus to Camp Crane, fourteen miles north of Manila near the Quezon City outskirts.
As of 4 p.m. Friday no formal candidates had filed for the two Scottsdale School Board seats. Three have taken out petitions, including incumbents Robert Usdane and Paul Streich, but the third candidate remains unclear. County officials cite confusion over financial disclosure requirements as a factor in the lack of filings.
Clouds give way to sun today and Sunday with rising humidity. Highs near 105 today and upper 90s elsewhere. Tonight’s low around 108. Late afternoon and evening thundershowers possible, with a 20 percent chance tonight and 10 percent Sunday.
The Maricopa County Community College District may act Monday night to resolve a two month dispute over the student activities fee budget at Scottsdale Community College. With a $45 per student activity fee funding four categories, the district will consider three options including approving other budgets, delaying the student activities budget, or appointing a third party administrator to mediate.
Paradise Valley Planning Committee supports a design study to guide a comprehensive land use plan for the northeast Phoenix area. The report emphasizes open space, low density, and the Indian Bend Wash as an open space spine with recreation paths. It warns about CAP's visual impact and urges preserving desert land while protecting Mountain Preserve access.
Paris quietly honors the 1944 reprieve as flags rise on the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame bells ring. The note recalls General Von Cholitz sparing the city, despite orders to destroy key sites, and honors Leclerc and Allied victory while Paris remains peaceful.
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