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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1976
Page
1
Patricia Hearst's lawyers hope to introduce a tie detector test outcome at trial to support her claim that death threats coerced bank robbery. Also, Israel expands military censorship to cover secret diplomatic dealings between Jerusalem and foreign governments.
The Food and Drug Administration bans Red Dye No 2 from all future production of foods drugs and cosmetics. Commissioner Alexander M Schmidt announced the rule based on new statistical analysis linking the additive to eye and tumor concerns observed in test animals.
The government suspended recovery operations at the flooded Chaswala mine after reconnaissance found no signs of life among 372 miners buried over three weeks. Three bodies were recovered along with a skeleton and a head in mud. Poor water and ventilation raise doubts about resuming the search soon.
Weather forecast notes variable high clouds and a cooler trend for today and tomorrow. Breezy conditions expected tomorrow with highs near 70 and overnight lows around the upper 40s.
President Ford plans a State of the Union focused on inflation and recession with a proposed income tax cut alongside higher Social Security taxes. He will outline a budget totaling about 394 billion dollars with a 42 billion deficit and a defense boost, while Congress weighs jobs bills and tax reforms amid election year pressure.
David E. Lilienthal, first AEC chairman, urged the United States to ban further exports of nuclear materials and technology. He warned the atomic arms race is accelerating and fear of hijacking weapons materials increases with insufficient international agreements. Hans Bethe supported prohibiting peaceful nuclear explosions worldwide.
Scottsdale may buy the Paradise Valley Water Co the last privately owned utility serving the city. City Engineer Raby notes 762 customers within a bounded service area and says purchase would be funded from existing water and sewer bonds. If talks fail the council may authorize condemnation with court-set price.
Scottsdale Community College student body president Sherri Panke argues against tuition at Arizona’s 14 state community colleges. She says fees would burden students who already pay a $45 SCC registration. she condemns wasteful administration and seeks student representation at Mesa board meeting and with the House Appropriations Committee.
Scottsdale School Board reviews a 238 page zero budget totaling about 30 million dollars for this school year with federal money included. Administrative manager Jack Kearney says the build shows every program’s spending and value, likening it to a building block system and a puzzle to fit. The district’s total budget is 42 million, with operations at 30 million. Public discussion on the special education budget for 1976 77 begins January 27.
A local computer evaluator claims Maricopa County violated ARS 11-254 by favoring Honeywell Systems Inc over Burroughs Corp for a county hospital computer contract totaling about six million dollars over eight years. Experts suggest Burroughs offered near equal capability at roughly a quarter of the Honeywell price.
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Commission recommends city council earmark 307 800 in federal funds next fiscal year to fix safety and usability deficiencies in city parks. Priority items include Chaparral Park phase three works, McCormick Park restrooms and parking, Vista del Camino lighting, Eldorado playground surface, plus additional Chesnutt Agua Linda and Chaparral Park items.
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