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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
2
Washington reports that the economy expanded at a 3.3 percent annual rate in October to December, the slowest quarterly growth since the 1974-75 recession. Unemployment edged down to around 9 percent, while inflation in GNP terms ran 6.2 percent for the quarter. The slowdown contrasts with 3.9 percent growth in the prior quarter and 6.4 percent in mid-1975.
Paradise Valley planning commission will hear Town Engineer Charlie Atkinson critique developer Dave Hansen’s bid to amend hillside rules tonight at 7:45 p.m. in Town Hall. Hansen seeks up to five feet of vertical grading and 12 foot driveways, opposed by homeowners. The commission will also review final Biltmore View Estates plat and Las Casas Escondidas preliminary plat by Alfred Anderson.
The Arizona Supreme Court scheduled to hear arguments on whether bail was improperly denied to Max Dunlap, a Phoenix contractor arrested for the murder of Phoenix newsman Don Bolles. The motion argues he was denied a bond hearing at arrest.
An Arizona State University economist reports Phoenix metro inflation rose 3.9 percent last year, below the national 4.9 percent rise cited in a study sponsored by First National Bank. Retail food prices in Maricopa County climbed 2.93 percent from December to January.
Senator Hal Runyan proposes a measure in the Arizona Senate to require anyone who pleads guilty or is convicted to pay reasonable court costs. The costs would cover jury, prosecution, defense and probation expenses.
The Arizona attorney general's office asks the state Supreme Court to reverse a lower court decision allowing a Department of Public Safety officer to access DPS personnel files. The petition argues informants may withhold tips if files are opened.
A federal judge will hear Motions for summary judgment Jan 28 in a suit by Citizens Concerned About the Project and the Maricopa Audubon Society. They allege the Bureau of Reclamation failed to study environmental impacts and that siphon sites hinder Orme Dam construction on the Salt and Verde rivers. The bureau counters siphon placement does not affect Orme decision. The ultimate decision on Orme is expected in April.
Marian F Plencner 85 longtime Scottsdale resident dies Saturday in Wisconsin nursing home Graveside services set for 10 am Thursday at St Francis Cemetery 5005 E Oak St Survivors include sons Frank Tempe David Virginia John Illinois and daughters JoAnne Tempe Martha Luebke out of state Memorials requested to Arizona Lung Association.
Sue Hakan 2 of 7817 E MacKenzie Dr died Sunday in a local hospital. She attended the University of Iowa and belonged to Temple Beth Israel Arizona Club Salvation Army and Good Samaritan Hospital auxiliaries. Survived by husband Bob son Mark and daughter Kathy. Memorial service set for 10:38 a.m. Wednesday at Shepherd of the Hills Congregational Church. Association for Emphysema Research Phoenix address listed.
Michael J. McGettigan an 8 retired Wisconsin farmer died Monday in Scottsdale Christian Home He lived in Scottsdale two years at 8555 E Camelback Rd Survived by sons John Scottsdale Robert White Water Wis a sister eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren Services and interment in Darlington Wis local arrangements by Messinger Mortuary and Chapel
President Ford proposes nearly 6 million for continued Indian Bend Wash flood control and greenbelt work in Scottsdale and 1 million for SRP canal improvements. An SRP spokesman says funds may be used later this year to line the Arizona Canal near Pima Road. Carter signals possible amendments as Arizona lawmakers consider flood control allocations and Corps of Engineers scheduling.
President Ford’s 1978 budget includes 104.2 million for the Central Arizona Project as part of a total 142.567 million for reclamation and flood control items in Arizona. The package funds studies and upgrades including a desalting pilot at Yuma and Parker Dam controls, with parts allocated to California and Oregon- Phoenix projects.
Theodore Znosko named as defendant in state Consumer Fraud action against Valley of the Sun Music Association. Suit alleges promotion of a Phoenix area rock festival billed as bigger than Woodstock with 60 000 tickets printed and $15 price. Znosko claims acts not signed, ticket agencies misled, refunds planned if sales fail, and that the event has been canceled.
A Maricopa County jury was to visit a campground near Bartlett Lake to inspect where David Lety allegedly shot and killed Donald Cue, a Scottsdale man, on March 19. The judge ordered the visit after jurors were sworn and opening statements were to follow.
Hal has spent over nine years with Aamco most recently in Las Vegas. He joined Ramco after a Marines tour and recently earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His business philosophy: word-of-mouth advertising determines success and must be earned by satisfying customers.
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