Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scottsdale Progress in Scottsdale, Arizona

Page 1

We have 3,310,217 pages in Arizona

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1974

Page

1

Sirica weighs grand jury probe on 18 minute Watergate gap

Washington (UPI) Judge John J. Sirica said he may submit to a grand jury the question of how an 18 minute segment was erased from a Nixon Watergate tape. White House aides said the erasure was caused by tape manipulation, with six experts unable to assign blame.

Scottsdale (Az Sirica Washington UPI John J. Sirica Nixon White House Sitica Richard ‘Ben Veniste Charles’ S. Rhyne Rose Mary Woods Gerald Warren H.R. Haldeman Warren Siricd Senate Thomas J. Stockham Jr University of Utah Watergate James St. Claire Secret Service Lou Sims Alfred Wong Jill W. Wolner White” House H. R. Haldeman

Shipley weighs delaying Paradise Valley bond vote

Paradise Valley School Superintendent H. Ray Shipley proposes delaying a $10 million bond election for at least three weeks due to uncertain state financing. He aims to decide by February 7 whether to pair levy elections with the bond, which would fund elementary and high school construction and involve upcoming board actions on a new transportation facility and attendance boundary complaints.

Paradise Valley H. Ray Shipley Shipley Shadow Mountain High School Larkspur

Downtown development plans reviewed by city board

The development review board examines plans for a 374 vehicle parking structure near Main and Second, a 40 000 square foot two story retail complex at Second and Wells Fargo, and a 99 room cylindrical hotel at Scottsdale Rd with restaurant and dance hall. Verdé Mercado and Verde Mercado bids are noted along with Vogel Construction Co projects.

Main Street Second Street Civic Center Wells Fargo Defco Construction Co Taliesin West Scottsdale Public Library Wilson Jones Second Scottsdale Rd Resort Inns of America E. Main St Vogel Construction Co 71St Place Vogel Construction

Dickson head urges state probe into gas curtailment practices

F T Troilo vice president of Dickson Electronics calls Gov Williams to investigate natural gas cutbacks. He cites Mesa Taantalum Capacitor Plant closure and five day production halt while hotels and pools use large gas amounts. Troilo says 90 000 cubic feet daily, 250 employees affected, 140 employment days lost, urging authorities to review distribution.

Dickson Electronics Jack Williams F. T. Troilo Williams Mesa Troilo

Paradise Valley Planning Panel Deliberates Zoning Change Request

The Planning and Zoning Commission debated adding a professional office use to the special use permit section, with applicants Ed Murdock and Douglas Sherer unsure whether to pursue a new office building under the medical clinic clause or a separate professional office provision. The site is between The Other Place and Scottsdale Road Lincbln Drive, and the matter was sent to the town manager Oscar A. Butt.

Paradise Valley Planning and Zoning Commission Ed Murdock Douglas Sherer Commission Scottsdale Road Lincbln Drive Oscar A. Butt Camelback United Presbyterian Church E. Lincoln Drive Thomas Addis Indian Bend Road Cheney Drive

City approves 12 acre horse ranch near Shea and Hayden

Scottsdale City Council approves a use permit for a 12 acre horse ranch northeast of Shea Boulevard and Hayden Road. Supporters call the ranch a public asset and an emblem of the city’s equestrian image.

Shea Boulevard Hayden Road

Polling Places Selected for February 19 Primary Elections

The city council chose 12 polling locations for the February 19 primary with 6 am to 7 pm voting hours. Locations include Cocopah School Coronado High School Hohokam Mohave Navajo Paiute Pima Saguaro Scottsdale High Supai Tonalea and Yavapai schools with street addresses listed.

Cocopah School E. Cholla Coronado High School Paiute E. Osborn Road Pima ‘School Saguaro High School Scottsdale High School Supai Tonalea Yavapai

Four in family found hanged in Wichita

In Wichita Kansas three teenagers returning from school found four family members dead in a basement home. The victims, a retired Air Force sergeant his wife and two children including an 11 year old daughter found hanging. Police hint at revenge as a motive.

Wichita, Kan UPI Air Force Floyd Hannon

Jewelry Theft Reported From Home on 82nd Street

Lillian Latocha of 2312 North 82nd Street reported jewelry valued at 683 dollars stolen from her home. Police say the theft occurred between 4 45 p m and 9 p m with entry by opening the rear door window. A 400 dollar silver turquoise necklace and a 150 dollar gold necklace were among the stolen items.

Lillian Latocha 82Nd St

Ladies Day Luncheon at The Scottsdale Hiram Club

The Scottsdale Hiram Club hosts a Ladies Day luncheon at noon Thursday in the Villa Monterey clubhouse. Two guest speakers will discuss "Where to from Here?" with Chuck Rayburn of the Phoenix Gazette and George Reeve of PEP and Del Webb Corp outlining objectives of a new business and professional group.

Scottsdale Hiram Club Villa Monterey Chuck Rayburn The Phoenix Gazette George Reeve Proper Environment Planning Inc PEP del .E. Webb Corp

State workers urged to gain 6.75 percent raise

The State Personnel Board approved a 6.75 per cent pay raise for state employees to take effect July 1. The board voted 4 to 1 in favor but the Legislature will make the final decision. Last year lawmakers cut a proposed five per cent raise to four per cent.

Phoenix State Personnel Board

Recall critic accuses Nelson of voter suppression in Arizona

Bruce Meyerson, who led a recall bid against Gov. Jack Williams, said AG Gary Nelson again shows willingness to illegally block Arizonans from voting. Meyerson responded to Nelson's claim that DOJ erred in criticizing his ruling invalidating recall petition signatures.

Phoenix Bruce Meyerson Jack Williams Gary Nelson

Federal panel to rule on Arizona garnishment law

A three judge federal panel in Phoenix will hear a class action suit April 5 challenging Arizona garnishment statutes. U S District Judge Carl Muecke ordered the panel to hear the case.

Phoenix Rizona U.S. District Court Carl Muecke

Mesa mayor seeks re-election in March primary

Mesa mayor Eldon Cooley and three incumbents Wayne Pomeroy Don Strauch and Louis Stradling seek re election in the March 26 primary. Only three council seats are up this year.

Mesa Eldon Cooley Cooley Wayne Pomeroy Don’ Strauch Louis Stradling

Trading post owner testifies in deputy slaying trial

Tom Shirley testified at the James Manuel Romero trial for second degree murder in the September shooting that killed Apache County Deputy Delbert Berry at Shirley's Trading Post on the Navajo Reservation. The Taos Pueblo defendant, 32, is accused of the fatal shotgun slaying.

Phoenix Tom Shirley James Manuel Romero Romero Apache County Delbert Berry Shirley

Energy committee forms in Maricopa County

The Maricopa County energy committee held its first meeting Tuesday under Chairman Bob Corbin. The panel plans to compile and document energy needs across county governments, including cities and school districts, and will not meet again until its duties are outlined by the state.

Phoenix Maricopa County Energy Committee Bob Corbin

Veteran Motor Car Club Meets at Ramada Inn

The Veteran Motor Car Club of America holds a four day gathering at the Ramada Inn on East Main Street. Richard A. Teague of American Motors is among the featured guests, with Austin Clark Jr. of the Southampton Automotive Museum also attending. A schedule includes old car clinics with lectures and demonstrations and a display of antique and classic cars. The national awards banquet takes place Saturday night at Hotel Valley Ho across from the Ramada.

Veteran Motor Car Club of America Ramada Inn E. Main St Richard, A. Teague American Motors Austin Clark Jr Southhampton Valley Ho The Ramada

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Clair Dickson Head State Probe Dick Sweinhagen North Planning Commission Donald Fisher Col. Walker Fisher Kaiser Aetna McCormick Ranch State Liquor Control Board Sakowitz Department Camelback Road McDowell Road McCormick Ranch Water Improvement Co Colony Arizona Canal Equestrian Manor 60Th St Cholla Road Hes Yee Club Fifth Avenue Dave Roark West Side of Arizona Bank Bergie’s of Arizona Health Hut Indian School Road Arizona United Press International Head Nelson Motor Car Club Custom Homes Loy Clemons Builders and Designers E. Indian School Sunrise Villas VISTA Fae Paral Camelback Miller Road Chaparral Road 78Th Street Sunrise Villas Sales Office Sunrise Corporation California Nevada
Search Courier

Search the Scottsdale Progress Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scottsdale Progress?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication