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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1970
Page
1
The Arizona School Board Association may seek budget rule changes to ease district strain. NEA also calls for revising the six percent law. Resolutions include equalizing state aid by average daily attendance and exempting revisions for growth or enrollment shifts.
Tom Blakey, 51, a retired Army major, died Wednesday at Williams Air Force Base hospital. Rosary tonight at Messinger Mortuary. Mass Friday at St. Daniel's Catholic Church. burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary, four sons Thomas Geoffrey Christopher J Patrick, two daughters Linda Judie, and mother Mrs Linda Blakey.
Dennis James 20 and his half sister Mrs. Philomen Lewis 24 died in a Sunday auto crash east of Scottsdale on Indian School Rd. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Salt River Presbyterian Church with burial at Salt River Cemetery. James native of Sacaton attended Westwood High School in Mesa. Lewis graduate of Mesa High School enrolled in Tempe Hospital nurses aid program. Survivors include parents Mr. and Mrs. Jasper James, Scottsdale. brother Ronald White Santa Cruz. sisters Shannon and Myrna James Scottsdale. Mrs. Lewis survived by husband Augustine Thomas and son Jasper Scotts dale. father Cyrus Lewis Laveen. mother Mrs. Jasper James Scottsdale.
KAET Channel 8 urges viewers to call 965-3506 with questions on air pollution for a Thursday Nine program tonight at 9. The show will explore possible solutions including legislation enforcement and transportation innovations.
Arcadia High School senior Connie L Stephenson is the 1969 Scottsdale Jaycee entry in the Arizona Junior Miss Pageant to be held Saturday at 8 p.m. in Tempe. The 18 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George R Stephenson stands five seven with brown hair and eyes and will compete for 2500 in prizes and a Mobile Alabama trip. She is active in Student Council Sigma Beta Chi the x Club Quill and Scroll yearbook staff AFS NHS pom pon squad Young Life and other activities. Stephenson works part time at Fanny Farmer and Michelle's and has been on the principal's list every year. She lives at 3602 North 44th Place born in Berwyn Illinois and plans to attend Willamette University to study law.
Three passersby spotted a burglar rifling a home at 5616 N Scottsdale Rd about 6 50 p m Wednesday. The man ran after seeing them. items including a tv clothes jewelry and silver were taken. Police describe a suspect about six foot six inches tall 180 pounds with dark hair wearing a dark shirt and pants.
Senate hearing hears cancer specialist Dr Roy Hertz warn that estrogens in birth control pills may feed undetected breast cancer. Dr Edmond Kassouf claims AMA may have aided drug firms in promoting pills and hiding dangers.
Police seek a suspect who allegedly took two gold rings a pearl necklace and a chain valued at 295 dollars from the Marion Workman home at 4714 North 83rd Street. The items were taken between January 7 and January 10 with no signs of forced entry.
Legislation to provide state aid to private and church affiliated schools is advancing in the Senate. Introduced by a majority of the Education Committee, the bill faces strong debate over church state separation. Supporters cite relief for public schools. opponents warn of constitutional issues.
Phoenix lawmakers propose a constitutional amendment to let them set subsistence allowances by law. The proposal follows disputes over daily expense payments for outside Maricopa County and Phoenix-area members, currently capped at up to 20 or 10 dollars per day and requiring financial records. A new law could be offered next year if approved.
Phoenix reports county school superintendents accept state guidelines for sex education limiting content to biological facts and physical hygiene. Final survey reports are due in March and will shape next year’s guidelines by the State Board of Education.
State Senate considers a bill to bar sales of explicit materials to anyone under 18. Sponsored by Sen. Dave Kret, R-Maricopa, and seven others, the measure aims to ease control over youth access amid censorship concerns.
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