Rent hike sparks picket at Tres Palmas apartments
Tenant William Shink and two children led a picket at 500 block of South Orange Avenue protesting a winter rate increase from 120 to 440 dollars for a one bedroom apartment. Owner Mel Covington cited mortgage costs while tenants argued no winter rate was promised and feared eviction without leases.
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Dan Milburn
William Shank
Tres Palmas
Shank
William Shink
Bobby
Cheryl
South Orange
Atris
Mel ‘R. Covington
Yrananis
Meteor fireball lights immense Mexican US border region
A huge fireball believed to be a meteor lit up thousands of square miles across northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Reports say it flashed from near Chihuahua into east central Arizona, shattered some windows, and was seen as far as Sierra Blanca Texas and St. Johns Arizona. Police reported the event to Ft. Bliss and Texas authorities.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
UPI
United States
Sierra “Madre” Mounains
Arizona
Guillermo
Asunsolo
el Heraldo
el “Paso
Tex
Texas
Department of Public Safety
el Paso County
Sierra Blanca
el Paso
St. John's
Ariz
Arizona-New Mexico
Fabens
Rio Grande
Scottsdale Leaders Delay McCulloch Hearing One Week
The Arizona House delays the McCulloch bill hearing to February 17 to allow Scottsdale officials and the League of Cities to study the measure. Mayor Bud Tims and League director Jack DeBolske met with Walt Bloom to discuss the bill and sign bill opposition, seeking full input before action.
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Bob ‘Driscoll
State House of Representatives
McCulloch
Scottsdale
Bud’ Tims
Jack DeBolske
League of Cities
Walt Bloom
Oma Ae
Bloom
Tims
League
Heck
Bloom’smmittee
Harry T. Goss
Eller Outdoor Advertising
Judge pauses Scottsdale billboard removal case
Superior Court Judge Charles Hardy issued a 48 hour notice and temporary restraining order to stop Scottsdale from removing three billboards on McDowell Road near 74th, leased by Scott Imports. Eller Outdoor Advertising seeks a relocation permit and show cause by Feb 17.
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Bill Maughan
Eller Outdoor. Advertising. Co
Eller
Hardy
Scottsdale
Scott Imports
E. McDowell
Offshore well leak plugged off California coast
Special drilling teams cemented and capped the Union Co. oil well near Santa Barbara before dawn. Also reports from Key Biscayne, Nixon's Florida weekend. Saigon fighting with casualties. Arizona Highway Commission backs 77 percent pay raise after a licensing bureau walkout.
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Santa: Barbara
Calif
Union Co
California
Coots Mathews
Houston
Phoenix
Arizona Highway Commission
State Drivers Licensing Bureau
Indian crafts judged at Scottsdale Arts Show
Thousands of art and craft objects from 62 tribes across 48 states were judged for the Scottsdale Indian Arts Show next month. The exhibit features oil paintings pottery textiles jewelry baskets beadworks and carvings with admission of 1 for adults and 75 cents for children.
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Scottsdale
Robber steals $500 from Polynesian Liquor Store
Scottsdale police report a man armed with a pistol stole about $500 from the Polynesian Liquor Store at 6743 E McDowell Rd last night. Clerk John Huntington said the suspect, 25 to 30, entered, ordered money after selecting items, took Huntington’s watch, and knocked him down before fleeing.
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E. McDowell
Scottsdale
John Huntington
Huntington
Breakthrough reported in stalled Vietnam peace talks
Vice President Nguyen reports possible progress as private discussions resume between American and North Vietnamese negotiators. Ky returns to Saigon for Tet with his troops while observers note renewed optimism despite public deadlock since January 18.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
National Police
Big Tan Son Nhut
Paris
UPI
Nguyen
Vietnam
Henry Cabot Lodge
Orly
Hanoi
Nguyen van Thieu
Nixon
Tale of two cities as parking tickets cross lines
Residents on the north side of Continental report Tempe police tickets while cars sit in Scottsdale. Thomas Lindholm Hardy Lindholm and Melvin Mason claim tickets in front of their homes and a visitor was cited in Mason's street. Both cities dispute the boundary line, complicating appeals to Tempe City Court which has sometimes disregarded such tickets.
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Continental
Scottsdale
Tempe
Thomas Lindholm
Hardy. Lindholm
Scottsdale Teachers Cite Salary and Program Gripes in Survey
A Scottsdale Education Association survey of district teachers shows dissatisfaction with salaries and pupil services. report notes starting and top salaries as inadequate, calls for higher extra service pay, master’s degree category, and 60 university units. Also urges stronger counseling, smaller classes, and programs for emotionally disturbed students.
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Scottsdale
SEA
Negotiation Commission
Scottsdale Teachers Salaries Hover Near State Median
A watchdog report shows Scottsdale School District teachers earning middle range salaries. Elementary pay starts around 5 700 with masters reaching 11 181. High school scales mirror bachelor and master levels statewide with starting sums around 5 200 to 6 200 and maxes up to 11 288.
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Scottsdale
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74Th
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Key Biscayne
Fla
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Reds
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Adair Klein
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