Downtown merchants threaten sign law fight in Scottsdale
Three merchants vow to challenge strict Scottsdale rules after China Lil's Restaurant owner Jack Song is told his seven foot tall two dimensional sign without permit violates size limits. Lute Wasbotten backs Song and other small business owners urge action against enforcement.
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Jerry. McElfresh
Scottsdale
Jack Song
China Lil’s
E.main
Long
Jack
Earl Shipp
Browzn
Progress Photo
Song
Schoolteacher to head study on campaign contributions
Coronado High teacher union president Larry Bell named to lead Maricopa County Democratic Central Committee inquiry into sources of campaign gifts from the McCulloch development group and other entities. Bell aims to reveal if firms or affiliates funded Republicans or other candidates and whether donations bypass disclosure via private names.
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Scottsdale
Larry Bell
Coronado
John Carney
Maricopa County
Democratic Central Committee
Bell
Republican Party
McCulloch Corp
Guy Stillman
Democratic Party
McCulloch
Central Committee
Attorney General's Office
Culloch
Stillman
Peruvian Navy Attacks U.S. Fishing Fleet in Waters
Reports from Washington say Peruvian gunboats shelled and captured U.S. tuna boats in international waters. Two boats were damaged and one taken to a Peruvian port. White House and State Department expressed alarm as these events unfolded.
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Peru
U.S
Washington
White House
State Department
Scottsdale group opposes changing historic street names
The Scottsdale Historical Society opposes changing streets with historic significance. Former Mayor Mort Kimsey backs a Phoenix style numbering system while Ken Murray leads a committee studying changes. Tonalea Way and Eldorado Lane are slated for renaming to 68th and 69th streets, with one more meeting on February 25 before presenting recommendations to the council.
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Scottsdale
Tonalea Way
Murray’s
68Th St
Eldorado Lane
69Th St
Murray
Historical Society
Mayor backs city rulings over sign and car lot dispute
Scottsdale Mayor Bud Tims rejects discrimination claims after a Chinese cowboy sign at China Lil's Restaurant drew attention. Design Review Board demanded permit compliance and an eastern side sign plan. City inspectors warned Loose Auto Agency about excessive cars and licensing issues at the corner of Scottsdale Rd and 2nd St.
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Lute Wasbotten
Lute
James Loose
Loose Auto Brokers
W. 2Nd St
Wasbotten
China Lil’s
Chamber of Commerce
Scottsdale Rd
Main St
Bud Tims
Scottsdale
Tims
Bill Maughan
Jack Song
Design Review Board
Maughan
Loose Auto Agency
2Nd St
Jim McCausland
McCausland
Loose
Jaycees Convene in Scottsdale for State Convention
Junior Chamber of Commerce members from across Arizona gather in Scottsdale for the annual state Jaycee convention at the Safari Hotel. The highlight is a banquet awarding Outstanding Young Arizonan Outstanding Young Educator Outstanding Chapter and Outstanding Young Farmer plus a physical fitness award hosted by Camelback Jaycees. Weather: high 63 to 68 today, cooler tonight, mid-60s Saturday.
Paradise Valley Sees Multiple Bids On Signals And Lincoln Widening
Town councilroom hears three bids for a traffic light at Lincoln and Mockingbird and four bids for Lincoln widening near that intersection. Light bid leaders include Newberry Energy at 7314, Commonwealth Electric at 8129, Corbin-Dykes Electric at 8427, with Briscoe Paving lowest at 3935. Other bids reach 4281, 4427.50 and 5446.50. Decision postponed. light maintenance tied to Scottsdale. Retirement fund rate eyed to rise to five percent, with employees covering half of the increase.
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Paradise Valley
Lincoln
Mockingbird
Newberry Energy Corporation
Commonwealth Electric Co
Corbin- Dykes Electric Co
Briscoe Paving
K. .and
L. Contract Co
Ajax Contract Co
Motes Contract Co
Scottsdale
Library panel backs six month test of checkout system
Scottsdale Library proposes a six month trial of the present checkout system citing easier processes fewer errors and more staff time for patrons. The board notes a 15 cent lost slip fee remains and renewals are not allowed while staff help with slips and research tours are offered to patrons.
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Scottsdale
Library Board
Fire at OK Fire Company causes heavy damage
Early today a blaze at the OK Fire Company on McDowell Road caused about 15000 dollars in damage. Nine units battled the fire from 2 21 to three hours later with most losses in recapping equipment tires and masonry stock valued at 15000 and 30000 respectively, under investigation according to Chief Lou Witzeman.
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OK Fire Company
BE. McDowell Rd
Lou Witzeman
Rural Fire Department
Scottsdale seniors named National Merit finalists
Sixteen Scottsdale area seniors rank among the nation’s top one percent as National Merit Scholarship finalists. They qualified from the 16 Arcadia Coronado and Saguaro finalists with addresses listed for each student. Finalists may compete for 4400 scholarships and 1000 $1000 awards, with four year Merit Scholarships possible from corporate and educational sponsors.
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Scottsdale
United States
Mahy
Arcadia
David A. Bews
A. I. Bews
E. Avalon
Catherine Bradley
Curtis
E. Bradley
Calle Ventura
Shauri Green
Robert H. Green
E. Calle Tuberia
Gay P
Water outage at Valley Ho causes sewer backups
Valley Ho hotel faced a five hour water shutoff to allow Jet workers to lay a water line for 68th St paving. When restored patrons rushed water causing sewers to back up into tubs and toilets, flooding a room. Phoenix water spokesman was queried about cross connections during the repair.
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Valley
68Th St
City of
Phoenix Water
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