12 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1977
Page
1
Police report a shotgun wielding man seized eight people at a home for unwed mothers and held them overnight by deceiving the man into thinking a policeman was his son given up for adoption. A pregnant 15 year old was among those released unharmed after the crisis.
Thousands of mourners filed past the body of President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in New Delhi to pay final respects. The 71 year old leader died Friday morning of a heart attack and will be buried with full honors Sunday.
Congressional experts say replacing the personal income tax exemption with a credit could lift the tax bill for about 30 million taxpayers. They also foresee an across the board cut or other features to limit the number paying more in taxes.
The Senate Armed Services Committee tentatively set February 22 for hearings on Paul C. Warnke nomination to head the U S Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. Warnke has completed two days of hearings before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and agreed to appear before the Armed Services panel Friday.
Authorities who granted immunity to Anthony Kiritsis fear he may be released on bond and exact vengeance. Two Indianapolis brothers Gene and Clarence Ford contributed $100 each to a campaign to raise Kiritsis’ $850,000 bond, saying they believe he was double-crossed.
Scottsdale reports January sales tax returns of $602,916, up 21.6 percent from a year ago, boosting fiscal year totals to $3,386,308. City officials credit stronger economy and cross-border spending as residents shop locally to avoid higher Phoenix rates. Major categories, including department stores and restaurants, show double-digit gains, with utilities and construction up modestly.
Ecology Paper Products says changing glue and cover stock and a takeback program could recycle about 75 percent of Mountain Bell phone directories. Mountain Bell notes 7 million pounds of paper used in 1977, with past salvage around 50 percent. Buck urges 50 50 yellow and white pages and tearing ½ inch from bindings for recycling.
Scottsdale Federation of Teachers and district officials meet at 3 30 p m Monday at the eric thedtate education center to discuss salaries and a plan requiring daily 30 minute office hours. Hoff man declined comment on the union proposal while noting policy negotiations continue with aims to finish by March 15.
A Scottsdale School Board member calls for a committee to study review policies for supplementary materials used in Arcadia High School's Paperback Power course. Richard Clark directs Superintendent William Randall to report a plan of action at Tuesday's meeting. He seeks 30 day reviews for any complained book and broader reviews for the reading list of about 1 600 titles. The plan aims to apply procedures district wide without censoring, and the meeting is at 7 30 p m at the district education center 3811 N 44th St.
Investigators warn several groups of home roofing workers with questionable business practices have operated in the Scottsdale area over the last month. Investigator Richard Craven urges discretion in hiring as these crews lack protective contracts and target residential homes with flat gravel roofs. He notes they travel in new pickups with door signs and offer on site contracts, while claiming affiliation with legitimate roofing companies.
Most businesses remain open while Maricopa County and state government offices close for State Admissions Day. Vehicle inspection stations and some city offices will be open. bus service will run as scheduled.
Pravda warned Western nations to avoid meddling in Soviet dissident matters. A Western observer said the paper signals a crackdown on dissidents as Moscow defends its human rights stance and denounces U S criticism. President Carter’s stance on public human rights advocacy drew Senate praise.
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