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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1976
Page
2
In PV council race discussions focus on turning streets into major arterials, balancing arterial expansion with local concern. Council members urge open minded decision making, evaluate lighting projects, and stress townwide benefits, past achievements, and citizen involvement to guide planning and preserve the open-desert way.
The Scottsdale School District begins performance checks for 2010 eighth graders to ensure state graduation standards. Reading and computation rely on a 6.7 score on the California Achievement Test, while composition is judged by district standards. Parents of those not meeting standards will be notified by mid February and retesting arranged.
Arizona State University political science expert Dr Bruce D Merrill will preview the election year at a Common Cause Arizona meeting in Phoenix open to the public The session at Mount of Olives Lutheran Church 3546 E Thomas Rd starts at 7 30 p m Monday and follows his track record of forecasting political trends
Howard T. Ellwood, 79, of 8220 E. San Miguel, died Wednesday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Private services were held at Green Acres Mortuary with interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Born in Marshall, Texas, he began with the Texas Co. in 1915 and later worked for the Federal Water and Gas Corp. in New York City. He held roles at Southern Production Co. in Shreveport and Offshore Co. in Baton Rouge before retiring in 1961. moved to Scottsdale in 1973. Survived by wife Virginia, son James of Scottsdale, daughter Susan de Cordova of Norwich, N.Y., five grandchildren, brother Henry and sister Nancy Ellwood of Texas. Memorials to Crestview Convalescent Lodge in Phoenix.
Lawrence Edward Fay 85 of the Golden Age Nursing Home died Thursday in a local hospital. Services at 10 a.m. Monday in Woodland Cemetery Las Vegas Nev. He was born in Salt Lake City Utah and moved to Arizona four years ago from Florida. Survived by son Lawrence Scottsdale daughter Geraldine Dagenais Hobart Ind sister Patricia Daily Long Beach Calif five grandchildren four great grandchildren. Arrangements by Messinger Mortuary.
Four people two Phoenix residents and a Scottsdale resident were treated and released after a two car crash on 68th Street north of Monterey Way at 12 45 a m. The pickup driver was cited for an unsafe turn after entering the path of a small German import.
Superior Court Judge Charles L. Hardy dismissed lewd and lascivious charges against Russell E. Kress, 51, after citing Callaway, a state Appeals Court ruling that declared the statute unconstitutional. The case involved an alleged September 19 attempt to rape a Tempe woman after she left her keys in a car at 7000 First St.
Nancy Hicks executive director of the Arizona Civil Liberties Union will address the Scottsdale Democratic Luncheon Club at noon Tuesday at the Royal Fork Buffet 7134 E. Thomas Rd. Hicks will discuss civil rights and liberties in Arizona. The public is invited. luncheon costs 2.50 per person.
The House Health Committee approved a contingency fee schedule capping lawyers at 40 percent of the first 50 000, one third of the next 50 000, 25 percent of the next 100 000 and 10 percent over 200 000. Taxpayers challenge Chinle District tax rates as more protests loom. Navajo firms pledge to pay state average for elementary districts. Arizona State Prison inmates strike continues with 25 to 30 prisoners involved. Governor Castro warns the release details may be kept private to avoid fueling broader protests.
Ed Smith Air Conditioning & Heating Co. filed a civil suit Friday in Superior Court arguing that a state law mandating prevailing union wages for public works projects is unconstitutional.
Phoenix City Attorney Joé Purcell says he will ask the attorney general to investigate possible price fixing by sand and gravel suppliers. He plans to meet AG staff next week to review information on bid awards by the city of Phoenix over several years.
A February 5 seminar at Camelback Presbyterian Preschool on 36th Street and Lincoln Drive will examine the pros and cons of diagnosing learning disabilities. Panelists include Dr. Willard Abraham of ASU, Dr. Joan Moyer, Mary Schaffer, Larry Faas, and Richard Gordon. Each will present briefly before a panel discussion and Q and A.
Independent city council candidate Jean Black urged Scottsdale to avoid a tax rise next year as the top budget priority. Speaking at Joan Good paster’s home she argued against cutting essential services while trimming budget frills and questioned federally funded programs’ longevity and city financing responsibilities.
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