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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1977
Page
1
In a hopeful address toward America's third century, President Carter thanked supporters and urged unity. He spoke of learning laughing working and praying together, vowing to exemplify the public’s trust and to lead the nation toward triumph in the right.
Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter shared a moment as Carter was sworn in as the 39th U.S. president on Capitol grounds with about 150,000 in attendance. Carter pledged a new spirit and compassionate governance, while Ford rode with him to the Capitol for the oath and the day began with prayers and ceremonies.
An explosion ripped through a classroom at the University of Pittsburgh triggering uncertainty over fatalities. Bonn researchers report that fathers who smoke at least ten cigarettes daily raise the risk of infant death and birth deformities, with indications of potential sperm damage from nicotine in an eight year study.
Subzero temperatures eased but pressure grows on generating plants gas pipelines and water traffic in the eastern two thirds of the nation. Hundreds of thousands stay home as factories and schools close to conserve fuel. Oranges froze in Florida and Chesapeake Bay fishermen stayed off due to ice.
The Federal Energy Administration warns incoming President Carter of prolonged energy shortages and rising prices. A Wednesday report foresees residential fuel costs nearly doubling by 1985 due to inflation and rising real energy costs.
Army paratroopers with machine guns guard key squares and bridges and patrol Cairo districts after two days of riots over price increases. Weather forecast notes variable high clouds and a chance of showers tonight with cooler Friday ahead.
The Scottsdale School District projects a 1977-78 budget of 43,973,215 dollars, 2 million above an initial estimate. District official Jack Kearney warns cuts must affect educational programs, with talks on a spring override referendum and salary increases for staff and teachers under negotiation with the Scottsdale Federation of Teachers.
Donald argues for funding to monitor and protect the Valley through the Orme Dam project, expressing firm support despite concerns about costs. The statement emphasizes urgency and local safeguards without detailing specifics.
Bud Tims, 45, former Scottsdale mayor, became chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission, pledging planning focus to ensure future power supply, time-of-day pricing, and coordinated utility study. He cited solar and nuclear energy as long term needs and noted SRP collaboration.
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