Economic indicators climb in July signaling recovery
The Commerce Department reported the leading indicators index rose 1.7 percent in July, placing it 11.5 percent above February’s low and revising June’s rise to 2.9 percent. Seven of ten components advanced, with stronger consumer goods orders offset by a 1 percent drop in money supply and higher raw material costs.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Commerce
Rogers C. B. Morton
Morton
Energy saver travels by bicycle to beat rising fuel costs
Norbert Krier of 7625 E Camelback Rd says oil decontrol and higher gasoline prices pose no worry. He rides 15 miles daily, six days a week, reaching speeds up to 25 mph and saves fuel. His back reads I use my own energy.
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Norbert Krier
Camelback Rd
Scottsdale School Board rejects all computer bids
The Scottsdale School Board rejected all bids for a new computer system including Univac's 336 182 bid and created a new study committee led by Walter Red Levi to review future computer use and needs. The panel will meet publicly and consider purchase versus lease and machine capabilities. The board also voted 3 to 2 against buying electronic calculators for Cherokee and Hohokam Schools.
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Scottsdale
Univac
Walter “Red” Levi
Arizona Public Service
Jack Kearney
Kearney
Hohokam
Schools must provide free classroom supplies
Arizona Attorney General Bruce Babbitt affirmed that school districts must supply free classroom materials necessary for curriculum. He cited the state constitution and noted pencils crayons gym shorts and other required items as the districts' responsibility, following complaints from Maricopa County parents.
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Phoenix
Bruce Babbitt
Babbitt
Maricopa County
Big Apple Wins Bid for 1976 Democratic Convention
The Associated Press reports New York City remains the front runner for hosting the 1976 Democratic National Convention promising security and convenience for delegates despite its economic troubles. Mayor Beame asserts, We are still the Big Apple.
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Washington
New York City
Abraham Beame
City rejects 5000 funding for Terros ambulance
City officials deny a 5000 dollar request from Terros to support its ambulance service that handles overdose victims. Terros operates two ambulances with Phoenix funding begun earlier in the month and warns the service could end if more funds do not come.
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TIM McGraw
Terros
Scottsdale
Joe Meserve
Terros Crisis Department
Indian School Road
Charles Smith
W. Roosevelt
Phoenix
St. Luke’s
Paul Messinger
Messinger
Kord’s
Associated
Terras
Scottsdale Post Office to rework Osborn Road parking lot
Scottsdale Postmaster Robert Schwartz plans a two week revamp of the main office parking lot at 7242 E Osborn Rd. The changes include relocating drive in mailboxes to a traffic island and converting to one way entry and angled parking to reduce fender bender accidents and improve traffic flow. The City traffic engineers assisted in planning.
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Scottsdale Post Office
Scottsdale
Robert Schwartz
Schwartz
Post Office
E. Osborn Rd
Brown Avenue
City of
Wartz
Osborn Road
Nursing home okayed for Shea Blvd area
City planning and zoning commissioners recommended approval of Duane Fifer's plan to build a 192 unit Nursing home on 17.4 acres north of Shea Boulevard and west of Scottsdale Road. The project includes a 2.6 acre future site and one story buildings with 85 foot setbacks.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Duane Fifer
Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale Road
Fifer
Montgomery Greene
Hayden Road
McCormick Parkway
Legal moves clear path for Scottsdale school board election
Maricopa County School Superintendent Richard Harris weighs calling a special election to fill two Scottsdale School Board vacancies after Gloria Welch and James Wellington resigned. Harris has not finalized the decision. county attorney ruling clears legal questions and he considers timing, polling sites, and voter rolls before acting.
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Scottsdale
Maricopa County
Richard Harris
Harris
Gloria Welch
James Wellington
Robert Usdane
Paul Streich
Samuel Childs
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