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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1968
Page
8
The American Red Cross orders local chapters to provide nursing care food services and transportation to affected communities as Hong Kong flu expands across the country. The NCDC reports flu like illnesses reaching South Dakota and New Jersey as 35 states see cases.
Health officials report 3,318 students absent in county schools as flu hits Maricopa County with 2,285 cases last week and 6,302 since January. Superintendent E G Burnkrant notes absenteeism near 43 percent, higher than normal. Some schools may stay open to finish before Christmas if peak passes. Local firms Motorola and ASU report staffing shortages amid the outbreak.
The district steering committee met Tuesday for a second extended session to study final subcommittee reports on facilities, debt, building trends, instructional centers, enrollment projections, and program concepts. Final recommendations to the board are planned for early next year.
Notice appears in two pages of legal ads by the city of Scottsdale. Delinquent owners named owe bonds and sewer assessments with five percent penalty. Public auction starts Jan 3 at 1 00 a m in city hall council chambers. Bid starts at 100 percent liens. owner may pay bid with interest up to 20 percent or lose lien rights within eight years.
Ike’s brother Earl D Eisenhower Sr 70 a Scottsdale resident for two years died early today at St Joseph’s Hospital of a heart attack. He lived at 503 W Indian School Rd since 1966 and had been admitted Monday. Funeral services will be held Friday at Messinger Mortuary. Burial in Phoenix. Survivors include his widow and a son Earl D Jr a daughter Mrs Thomas Morgan and four grandchildren. Milton Eisenhower notified during a hearing in Washington and left to attend the Phoenix funeral.
Ying Tang owner of Tang's East Restaurant will be summoned to city court for arraignment on December for four counts of failure to pay license taxes. He owes about $1,200 in arrears including two delinquent privilege taxes for his restaurant and liquor store plus liquor and sewer fees. The case follows another businessman from Buena Vista Ambulance Service who settled out of court.
The Os born city council delays permanent closure of Granite Reef Road through the Pima Elementary School property after protest letters and public input. Public Works Director Marc Stragier shifts plan to hold another hearing despite two prior sessions with no opposition.
The president of Dickson Electronics said a major announcement was possible Thursday. A planned merger with Systron Donner Corp of Concord was called off after a Bruns Jr. statement that the terms were inappropriate. An additional major U.S. firm announcement was hinted.
The incoming administration seeks calm after David Kennedy says he may keep every option open on gold prices. In New York gold rises on European markets while a Nixon spokesman expects no official price change.
The Scottsdale City Council and planning commission debated a proposed sign ordinance amendment to allow larger signs on high rise buildings. The Board of Adjustments will meet at 8 p.m. to rule on a 70 square foot variance for ASA The Wholesalers at 2428 N. Scottsdale Rd. A& R painted a 150 square foot sign without permits, prompting a review. The Broadway seeks a 600 square foot sign with 34 stores, while the city limits signs to 250 square feet. The council postponed decisions to Dec 23 after a lengthy session with Mayor Tims and councilors Heinz Hink Leonard Johnson and Bill Jenkins.
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