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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1976
Page
2
Vernon Hoy director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety says a four county strike force may duplicate his agency. The Arizona Drug Control District has a communications network tied with California and 250 narcotics agencies.
The City Council informally approves raising the Phoenix Transit Corp subsidy by 42000 to 1100000 annually to help cover a projected 264000 shortfall. Service cuts on low ridership weekday and evening runs are planned, with formal action due in two weeks.
U.S. District Judge James A. Walsh, 69, announces retirement but will hear cases during winter months when the federal court calendar is busiest. Retirement becomes effective upon Senate confirmation of his successor, ending nearly 25 years on the bench.
Arizona realtors announced a fraud prevention plan to be unveiled Thursday in Tucson and Phoenix. Don Yule said funds raised by the plan would be used to fight real estate fraud, though specifics were not disclosed.
Navajo Tribal Chairman Peter MacDonald disputes BIA statements that the Navajo Nation faces bankruptcy. He accuses Rex Franklin, BIA area director, of underhanded actions aimed at disrupting tribal governance.
Jess Knowles of 7820 E Camelback Rd Arizona died Wednesday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Born in Kansas he worked 42 years at Skelly Oil in Kansas City rising to vice president of marketing and later moved to Arizona. Survived by wife Elsie and two sisters in Kansas. WWII veteran. Services Friday 11 am at Green Acres Mortuary with burial at Green Acres Mausoleum. visitation today and Thursday evening.
Samuel Robinson's firm secures planning commission consent for a 54 acre northeast McDonald Drive and Tatum Boulevard project proposing 45 lots of 25 000 to 30 000 square feet with a park and greenbelt. Critics say density is too high and call for 37 to 42 lots, improved road setbacks, and open space adjustments before rezoning and a special use permit.
A panel of liberal scholars and politicians urged mandatory sentences for violent offenders and called for ending parole. They argue punishment should reflect deserved punishment, not rehabilitation, with jail only for the most serious cases and limited terms beyond five years.
Rep. Sam Steiger proposes limiting lawyers contingency fees in malpractice cases to restore public confidence. A poll in Legislative District 17 shows 30 to 1 blaming lawyers for rising premiums, with Steiger also urging removal of punitive awards against doctors. He notes Congress may act while calling to repeal Arizona's auto emissions law to challenge the EPA.
Liz Clendenin owner of Foothills Tennis and Swim Club states no amendment to its special use permit has ever been granted in nine years. She notes a 1971 lighting request was denied and a recent council denial mirrors that outcome. The Progress previously claimed amendments occurred in earlier years.
The Scottsdale School Board unanimously approved a policy to require parental contact before on campus police questioning of students. Police may question only in the principal’s presence if an emergency form is signed. otherwise questioning must wait or require arrest. The board also approved 10,857 dollars for fencing at eight elementary schools and a career center including Cherokee, Dohokam, Hopi, Kiva, Pima, Pueblo, Tawan and Tonto schools.
U S officials say the Soviet backed MPLA appears to curb Cuban combat as its advance southward slows. The move aims to avoid clashes with South African forces 21 miles inside Angola and shifts U S diplomacy toward détente with Moscow. An aide to Sen Tunney claimed MPLA offered talks with no preconditions.
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