15 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1977
Page
1
Police report a truck lost its glass load on the 7400 block of Indian Bend Road last night then fled the scene as officers arrived. City crews cleaned up for about 45 minutes and burned two boxes of flares at roughly $100. Authorities seek witnesses who recall the truck’s company name.
Vance reports cautious optimism as Begin signals possible shifts on West Bank. Israel still rejects PLO role but may allow non PLO Palestinians in Arab delegation. Carter to meet Begin after Vance’s briefing in Washington. Oil price talks with Saudis give cautious oil market outlook.
MAG officials told a public hearing about regional plans through 2000 and released a four corridor proposal. The north area loop from Greenway Beardsley to Pima Road in Scottsdale would connect to I 10 and the Superstition Freeway. About 500 attended at the Towne House as 32 spoke, with most opposing freeways.
A compact digest from the Associated Press wires summarizes ongoing national events and notable developments across politics economy and culture. It highlights brief briefs on policy shifts market moves and public interest stories with emphasis on key figures institutions and dates.
Congress closed out the year without final action on the energy package urged by President Carter and party leaders. Despite disappointment over that failure, leaders praised the 95th Congress for its first half achievements during the two year session.
President Carter pledges U.S. help as a trusted intermediary to back peace terms between Israel and Egypt. He stresses Arab moderation and a broader settlement, while noting the Palestinian Liberation Organization remains the sole major group refusing gestures toward the effort.
Israeli and Egyptian peace negotiators held a two hour closed door session in Cairo before breaking for the weekend. Teams of legal experts prepare an agenda and other issues for the Cairo Middle East talks. Eliahu Ben-Ellissar called the talks good as he briefed reporters outside the Mean House hotel.
In Nicosia eight Greek Cypriot National Guard officers are questioned after the abduction of Achilleas Kyprianou, 19, a second lieutenant, with threats to kill unless amnesty is granted. The incident prompts a government response as authorities seek the missing officer.
The strike's effect appears delayed with little chance shoppers will notice price changes soon. Support comes mainly from farmers, likely slowing impact as it moves into stores. The forecast calls for sunny mild weather in the 70s today and Friday with cool nights.
Northeast Phoenix Homeowners Association and residents sue the airport city of Scottsdale and related entities seeking 10 million in compensation or injunctions to halt a northeasterly runway extension. They allege excessive flight activity noise dust sleep disruption and property devaluation. The six count complaint names the airport Seven Scottsdale City Council members and Scottsdale Industrial Airpark Inc as defendants. The suit cites unlawful plan amendments and seeks preliminary injunctions and permanent restraints plus a curfew.
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital and John C. Lincoln Hospital plan 200 and 80 bed facilities at Pima Road with Shea Boulevard and 42nd Street and Cactus Road but agency rules may block both. Officials differ on need and timing with possible Deer Valley and Paradise Valley sites.
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital requests a 7 percent rate hike pending Central Arizona Health Systems Agency approval. The increase aims to offset inflationary costs, with last increase in 1976 adding 1.2 million in revenue. Hospital officials cite cost containment and utilization gains as factors.
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