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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1977
Page
2
Washington AP reports the moratorium on flu vaccines for the elderly and chronically ill is lifted to allow shots for protection against A Victoria flu and swine flu. The decision keeps a guard on Guillain Barre risk and adds Hong Kong B vaccine options for children and young adults.
Scottsdale city leaders clash over a growth management plan for the northeast area. Mayor Jenkins urges formal action as planning director Eisner defends staging growth to inner parcels and limit outer development while council members raise concerns about disincentives legality and equity.
Scottsdale and Phoenix to discuss a proposed east west traffic corridor. Timothy Bray says staff from both cities have reached a tentative agreement and will present a formal recommendation at a 6:30 p.m. dinner in Phoenix. Bell Road is a leading option, with a four mile widening planned this year.
Dr Eugene T Morrison 93 longtime New York physician died at 5628 N Scottsdale Road He helped introduce electro cardiogram use for diagnosing heart block and advocated group medical practice Born in Indian Territory Cherokee Nation he lived in Texas before moving to the Valley in 1960 Survivors include wife Mildred and daughter Jane Visitation and services arranged at Messinger Mortuary with entombment at Greenwood Mausoleum
Myrtle M. Williams 82 retired Drake Hotel auditor Chicago died Monday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her husband Edward A. Williams daughter Eleanor Carley and a sister out of state. Services 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Green Acres Chapel with interment at Green Acres. Visitation today 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m.
Arizona Supreme Court heard arguments on a motion to quash a subpoena of Phoenix Newspapers Inc tied to Ned Warren Sr. The Warren v Maricopa County case venue decision is pending. City polls close at 7 pm as voters weigh sales tax repeal and eased candidacy rules in a special election.
Phoenix City Council approved a 60 day amnesty for motorists with four or fewer outstanding traffic warrants. The program runs Feb 28 to Apr 29 and guarantees no jail time for those who voluntarily appear to pay fines. Arizona Department of Education says it will not comply with federal sex discrimination rules on separate male female contests after OCR deadline passes.
Phoenix police report a family of three Morris Siegel 64 Sydelle Siegel 64 Randy Siegel 29 were found dead by neighbors at their residence 6727 W Coolidge on Monday after not being heard from since Saturday. Investigators call it a likely double homicide followed by suicide marking another such case in two weeks.
Rep. Peter Kay of Phoenix says changes will be made to a bill revising the state's old criminal code. The House Judiciary Committee chair ordered staff to draft revisions after a Monday night hearing.
In Phoenix the Arizona House defeated a bill to reduce the school budget growth limit in two votes. Proponents led by Rep Skelly argued for restraint on tax growth, while opponents led by Rep Hamilton claimed the measure would weaken funding. The final motions to send the bill to the floor and to return it with passage recommendation both failed 8-6.
Scottsdale Police Department reports an incorrect yellow pages listing for police with 946 6551 instead of the main 946 6511. Officials say Mountain Bell intercept will route calls to the correct party by asking callers if they want the police or Salmi Company. The white pages correctly list the main switchboard under Scottsdale city government.
A MAG study outlines four regional development concepts to guide land use in Maricopa County as population nears 2.5 million by 2000. It weighs open space housing prices water supply transit and traffic across concepts A through D with B favored for minimal lifestyle impact and C for open space protection and transit potential.
Scottsdale Police Department faced a brief gasoline shortage with tanks empty overnight. An order for over 8,000 gallons was placed after underestimating fuel needs, with Jim Winter's Chevron Service supplying gas until the shipment arrives tonight.
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