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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1974

Page

2

Cyprus Hostage Killings Prompt Ceasefire Violation Claims

Greek Cypriot spokesman said British backed forces seized as hostages an elderly man and a younger man after Turkish withdrawal. Two bodies, a 68 year old man and a 60 year old woman, were found shot in a field. UN Security Council urged Greece and Turkey to aid refugees after a month of warfare. The council approved a resolution directing Kurt Waldheim to report on 140,000 refugees. The Soviet Union urged talks with 18 nations, while Athens warned it would reclaim sovereignty over all Cyprus.

Akhsvelte U.N. Security Council Greece Turkey Cyprus Kurt Waldheim Soviet Union Kremlin Athens United States NATO

Labor Day traffic death toll projected at lowest in 11 years

The National Safety Council estimated 450 to 550 traffic deaths from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight, the lowest Labor Day weekend toll in 11 years due to 55 mph limits. States boosted patrols as Wisconsin declared a state of emergency and Utah Montana Ohio agencies mobilized aircraft, radar cars, and roadblocks to curb speed and crashes. Gasoline supply cited as ample with stations adding staff and offering free coffee at toll plazas and rest stops.

United Press International National Safety Council Wisconsin Gav Patrick J. Lucey Wisconsin State Patrol National Guard Utah Montana Ohio

Youth held in fires as Tribe seeks $115 million grant

A 16 year old boy was arrested on curfew violations while police questioned him over several fires near Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard. A Goodwill box fire at Shop N Go led to a stakeout, with earlier brush and store fires causing about $100 damage. Meanwhile the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community seeks a $115 million integrated services and aid grant to consolidate funds for education economic development and public works with $20 million requested this year. The total amount will be determined in November and may not be approved.

Scottsdale Scottsdale Road Shea Boulevard Scottsdale Police Department E. Shea Blvd Salt River Jim Trent Trent

Flood insurance delays in Scottsdale despite coverage

Local residents ensured flood policies remain in effect though the National Flood Insurance Association slows issuing new policies. NFIA assistant GM Wallace R. Smith cites July 1 policy purchases, new flood maps, and a revised manual as causes. Premiums may adjust slightly. Scottsdale uniquely has established actuarial rates among Arizona communities.

Scottsdale National Flood Insurers Association Wallace R. Smith NFIA Smith Congress Federal Insurance Administration Arizona

City to revise zoning rule on nonconforming signs

After adopting a long awaited amortization ordinance for nonconforming signs the council will consider a revision defining nonconforming signs. The proposal restructures the ordinance adds signs for businesses without street frontage expands multi tenant scope increases sign sizes for multi family farms and public and industrial uses and allows larger free standing nail signs with a five foot height limit. The same meeting includes a move to authorize bids for a new centralized city computer system to replace the Honeywell G 115 installed in 1970 with a three phase plan including time sharing and remote job entry.

Larry Bussard

Curio shops probed for fraudulent wares

The Arizona Consumer Protection Division investigates five Scottsdale curio shops over alleged removal of origin tags to imply Indian made goods. A prior Wickenburg raid seized 441 items from Many Feathers Trading Post, filing a civil suit over hidden foreign origin marks.

Consumer Protection Division Scottsdale Wickenburg Many Feathers Japan Hong Kong State Consumer Protection Division The Attorney General's Office Trading Post Arizona

Attic Fire Causes 7000 Damage in Scottsdale Home

An attic blaze at Don E. Richardson's residence 4315 N. 68th St. caused about 7000 dollars in structural damage. Firefighters arrived around 3 07 p.m. and took 19 minutes to control the fire after welders accidentally ignited insulation in the refrigeration unit. No injuries or personal losses reported.

Scottsdale Don E. Richardson N. 68Th St RFD

Portland parrot Oscar missing. $300 reward offered

Oscar a rare Moluccan Cockatoo valued at about 2000 dollars was parronnaped Thursday from the Portland Garden and Pet Store. Owner Jean Hottell says a reward of 300 dollars stands for information leading to his return. the bird is noisy, enjoys beer, sits on the couch, reads the paper, and cannot fly.

Portland Ore UPI Chicago Oscar Garden and Pet Jean Hottell Hottell

Goldwater Thrown From Surrey After Horse Shies

Senator Barry Goldwater fell from a horse-drawn surrey when the horse shied as a car pulled in front. He received a slight scratch on the left arm but was otherwise uninjured. Dr Delmar Mock treated him.

Patagonia Barry Goldwater Surrey Goldwater Delmar Mock

CAP funding survives in rough form despite halved appropriation

Rep. John Rhodes told the San Kiwanis Club in Phoenix that CAP remains alive with a $56 million request in the public works bill signed by President Ford. due to a budget impound order, CAP will receive about $23 million for fiscal 1975-76.

Phoenix Central Arizona John.j. Rhodes Rhodes Valley of the San Kiwanis Club Ford

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