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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
7
Bob Considine, veteran columnist, wrote his latest piece while attending a convention in Scottsdale and expressed favorable views of the community. Read what he says about our town on the editorial page, Page 4.
President Johnson laid out a restive nation needing jobs housing and stronger law enforcement while signaling a higher budget of 186 billion dollars and renewed calls for tax increases He noted Vietnam as a limited portion of the speech while urging perseverance against Hanoi and stressing domestic issues as Congress largely split along party lines with applause interruptions and criticism from rivals and some Democrats The weather forecast follows with variable cloudiness fair tonight and tomorrow highs near 70 and 71 degrees.
Paradise Valley voters face a 1.5 million bond on March 5 to fund an expanded Greenway library, 26 more Desert Cove classrooms, and a new 34-room school plus an intermediate school plan. A second question would fund more conversions and additions totaling 1 to 2 million, with site costs pushing the total to 1.33 million, as officials cite enrollment growth to rise from 3,133 to over 4,000 by 1970-71.
Dina Coco, 25, of Poggioreale Sicily, seeks word about Francesco and Michala Coco and Todato Giovan ni families. She has contacted the Red Cross locally and advised to reach the Red Cross in Washington DC as authorities struggle to answer her question.
Two men entered Arcadia Liquors on N Scottsdale Road at about 8 30 pm and demanded a six pack. A revolver was shown as the clerk emptied the cash register and was beaten in a back room. He received hospital treatment and was released.
Gov. Jack Williams lauded Scottsdale residents for volunteering to improve their community as he presented a revised city charter to Mayor Bud Tims at a luncheon. He praised the STEP program, stressed compromise, and signed the charter after commending the charter review committee led by George Song.
At a Professional Council meeting, Supt John Tanner outlined a financial crisis in the Scottsdale School District and proposed options including double sessions for elementary grades and moving seventh and eighth graders to four high schools creating a junior high within high schools. Board member Sam Kitchell warned of real problems, while Thomas Townton noted classroom shortages and the need for 688 elementary rooms. Kearny cited a six percent budget cap forcing annual voter requests. Jesse Pogue Betty Pronk and Jerry Wynn were elected to lead the Professional Council.
A heated roll call versus secret ballot debate dominates a Western Savings and Loan hall gathering as contenders for the county Republican Committee chair insist on standing up and being counted or voting by secret ballot ahead of the January 27 convention. Delos Ellsworth backed by officials faces Keith Jensen backed by ultra conservatives with debt concerns and calls for financial reform. Precinct committeeman Peter Kay pushes for a roll call while Dick Carpenter argues for secrecy to protect delegates. Jake Higgins supports Ellsworth arguing he would unite factions and bring harmony.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania Governor Rayford Shafer states the claim that six college students were blinded by the sun after taking LSD is false. He notes the state Commissioner for the Blind Dr. Norman Yoder admitted fabrication and will be suspended and enter a hospital today.
Phoenix The University of Arizona faces alarming budget reductions as Governor proposes a 24.6 million appropriation for the state’s largest university, far below the university’s 40.8 million operating budget request. President Richard Harvill voices concern over the impact on operations.
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