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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1972
Page
4
Arizona Democrats open a grass roots delegate selection with 1666 candidates for 500 state convention seats to be chosen by secret balloting on Saturday. Voters must be registered Democrats and 17 year olds may participate if turning 18 by November.
At least four District 21 voters quit an uncommitted youth slate of Democratic State Convention delegates. They accuse older politicians of using the youth movement for personal gain and say they were misinformed about uncommitted candidacy. Debbi Loeb Sheri Hogan Rick Weiss and Robert Knapp protestors allege lack of information from unnamed organizers.
The Scottsdale Board of Education heard a proposal from IBM officials claiming the plan could save about $60,000 yearly while improving paperwork flow. Total annual cost would be $46,320 with $2,405 monthly for input output equipment and $1,455 monthly for operations. The district would also reduce overtime and avoid hiring an extra secretary budgeted for 1972 73. Superintendent Reuben urged delaying action until a new business manager and purchasing supervisor are hired within 60 days.
Hollywood reviewer lauds John Astin as a brilliant subtle humorist with a sharp mind. The piece previews his NBC pilot Evil Boy Slade airing February 18 and notes his wish to direct, plus his TV and film credits and ongoing career as a performer and creator.
Valley National Bank plans to reduce pass book savings rates to 4 percent on February 1 while keeping premium savings plans at 5 percent. First National Bank of Arizona will not change its rates. President Earl L. Bimson announced the move and emphasized the premium plans will stay at 5 percent.
Hohokam School launches a student safety patrol with volunteers aiding crosswalks and bike areas under assistant principal Mike Mazur. Report cards go home for kindergartens to six graders today and February 2 for grades seven and eight. Parada del Sol rodeo tickets go on sale February 2 and 3 at 8 a.m. in front of the office for a February 5 parade.
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