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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1976

Page

2

Court seeks extension to restructure Federal Election Commission

Common Cause said it will ask the Supreme Court to extend the deadline for reforming the FEC. Senate leaders discuss extensions as the commission preserves powers and accepts matching fund applications after a Sunday deadline shift.

Washington Common Cause Supreme Court Federal Election Commission Senate Kenneth Guido Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Mike Mansfield D-Mont Commission FEC General Counsel Wayne Hays Ohio House Senate Rules Committee Hays Robert P. Griffin Michigan GOP FEC Justice Department Robert C. Byrd D-W.va Congress Election Commission Byrd

Middle school concept gains support at Scottsdale meeting

About 60 people attended the Scottsdale High School session as Tom Qualle reported strong positive feedback and constructive criticism. The plan would place seventh and eighth graders in one school while K-6 remain at neighborhood campuses, with a pilot set for 1976-77 though no site named.

Middle School Scottsdale High School Tom Qualle

Scottsdale Board snubs Title IX subcommittee during briefing

Scottsdale Title IX subcommittee member alleges the Scottsdale School Board cut off its Tuesday night presentation as it seeks guidance on aligning elementary and high school sports with federal standards. The panel plans a Friday recommendation while noting earlier packets were not adequately reviewed.

Scottsdale School Board Department of Health, Education and Welfare Scottsdale Paul Hanley Scottsdale Coaches Association Donald Swanson Hanley Dick Clegg

Rancher bids $10,000 for world record bighorn hunt

Arizona rancher George Parker of Amado bids $10,000 to hunt the world’s largest known curling horn bighorn sheep in the Galiuro Mountains. State officials note the ram is 16 or 17 years old and hasn’t been seen since November, with hunting banned until its home range status is established.

Tucson George Parker Amado Arizona Game and Fish Commission Parker Galiuro Mountains San Manuel

Burglary Strikes Vacant Scottsdale Home

Police report $1,700 in items stolen from a vacant Scottsdale residence at 5505 N Scottsdale Rd. About 20 articles including antiques furniture small appliances and two paintings were taken sometime between Feb 11 and Wednesday. Homeowner Elmer J Borgens had lived there until Feb 11 and found the burglary upon checking on the property Wednesday.

Scottsdale Scottsdale Rd Elmer J. Borgens Borgens

Obituary for George A. Willmert

George A. Willmert 85 of 8507 E. Rancho Vista died Wednesday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. A retired farmer born in Illinois he moved to the Valley this year. Survived by sons Lawrence Scottsdale and Merline B Atlanta Ill two sisters five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services and interment in Lincoln Illinois with Messinger Mortuary handling arrangements.

George A. Willmert Rancho Vista Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Mr. Willmert Illinois Lawrence Scottsdale Merline B Atlanta, Ill Lincoln, Ill Messinger Mortuary

Scottsdale fashion square kicks off Americana Bicentennial events

Scottsdale Fashion Square launches Americana week with Navajo Elementary School choir performances and displays a Chaparral High School keelboat replica from Parada del Sol. HERO students host a 1:30 PM fashion show followed by the Sweet Adelines group. A Spirit of 76 squaredancers hoedown rounds out the weekend at Camelback Road and Scottsdale Road.

Scottsdale Scottsdale Fashion Square Camelback Scottsdale Roads

Extra hours for Emissions Test Stations Announced

Governor Raul Castro's office said Vehicle Emissions Inspection Stations will stay open later today and Friday and all day Saturday with extended hours. No month end deadline extension. February re registrations stay valid if tests occur by Monday and certificates and fees mailed postmarked. 112,000 vehicles in Maricopa and Pima counties due in February. Last Friday 63,000 tested. if this pace continues, 84,000 tested by Friday.

Raul Castro Maricopa Pima

Insurance opinion flips over Montana insurer in Arizona case

The Arizona attorney general's office reversed its stance twice on Glacier General Assurance Co. of Missoula selling medical malpractice coverage to Arizona doctors. An assistant AG initially said the Montana firm could issue policies, then a later statement said the opposite, and a subsequent reassessment affirmed the original view.

Phoenix Attorney General Montana Arizona Glacier General Assurance Co Missoula

Widow cashes dead husband's checks in Payson case

In Phoenix widow Flavia Harrell, 76, says she cashed pension checks for her blind husband Otis after his mummified body was found January 17 in a Payson toolshed. She believed he was living with relatives until news reports revealed his death.

Phoenix Payson Flavia Harrell Otis

Four Mothers Sue Over HEW Child Support Directive

Four women filed a class action in U.S. District Court challenging a January 26 HEW directive requiring 21 000 AFDC recipients to sign or return forms by January 30 or face benefits suspension on March 1 The suit names David Mathews and John Huerta as defendants Attorney Victor Aronow seeks a temporary restraining order claiming coercion of mothers and danger from abusive husbands He described two plaintiffs spouses as violent ex convicts who have threatened the women and children.

Phoenix U.S David Mathews U.S. Health, Education and Welfare Department John Huerta Arizona Department of Economic Security Victor Aronow Aronow

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