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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1970
Page
2
State property valuation director Arlo Woolery says property valuations will rise 16 to 24 percent in January due to higher building costs. The law requires annual full cash value for tax purposes, so appraisals must increase. The paper questions whether tax rates will actually drop to offset higher valuations and notes such rate reductions are rare.
The speaker argues Arizona lacks an older states’ tax base and now taxes individuals heavily to fund rapid growth and capital improvements. They call for long-range financing and a higher share from business, industry, and the wealthy, warning new valuations will burden the average homeowner and may be unaffordable amid the current economy.
Obituary notes Bogdanovich born in Yugoslavia in 1910s, arrived in 1939, gained international fame, and moved to Scottsdale in 1966. He served on the Fine Arts Commission and contributed to civic life, though the public rarely knew his art. Proposal urges Scottsdale library retrospective as tribute.
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund's staff and board clash over defending Angela Davis in her extradition case. White liberal directors vetoed a staff push to take on significant black militant cases, citing ideological and revenue concerns amid broader civil rights splits. The dispute highlights tensions between black militants and white liberals within the movement.
A couple preserves marital happiness through a monthly overnight excursion without the kids. The wife leaves home on a Friday, enjoys adult outings, and returns rested. They hide the routine from their children, adjust when finances tighten, and view the ritual as essential to their relationship.
A Scottsdale letter argues against a proposed sales tax increase citing current revenues and urges residents to determine tax sources and beneficiaries. The writer praises civic leadership, STEP, and green belt plans, urges self determination, and notes opposition fears business impact. The piece closes with a pledge to continue supporting merchants and city programs.
Citizens in Scottsdale challenge the Corps of Engineers plan for a concrete lined ditch in Indian Bend Wash and push for an open grass lined channel. They argue against land purchase funding for flood areas and urge leaders to pursue open space, while backing a city sales tax increase and urging uniform state sales tax.
Mrs Jacquine Davison of the anti lib movement HOW please argues that a truly feminine woman does not need equal rights. Critics say professing femininity implies insecurity and ignores the needs of women who lack security and equality, urging sympathy and support.
Dealers oppose a proposed one per cent city sales tax, arguing higher travel costs to out of town dealers for warranty work and repairs would negate any tax savings. They claim trips to fix factory issues are costly and unreliable, with taxis and buses insufficient.
Type slips for sale include stewing hens and roasting chicken from Vidette Columbus Grove and C. A woman was struck in the shoulder by a bullet fired through her panty window in Binghamton New York.
A Scottsdale community letter criticizes Sears manager Jim Besse for opposing the City Council sales tax. The writer argues merchants protect profits, not citizens, and endorses the tax to fund flood control beautification and a safer, better community. One dollar per hundred dollars is worth it.
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