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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1976
Page
1
A Bill Williams Mountain Men member puffs a smoke as his unit waits to enter the Parada del Sol parade route on Scottsdale Road near Main Street. Thousands line the street and building rooftops to view the event. More photos on pages 4 and 5.
The Tass report on the 1975 Soviet grain harvest states total grain output at 140 million metric tons, below the 215 million-ton target, marking the poorest harvest in a decade and pulling down industrial and livestock sectors. It notes weather hurt production and confirms overall plan adjustments to meet targets.
Mayors from Valley cities and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will meet with county legislators Tuesday to press for flood control funding in the next state budget. Gov Castro’s proposal omits flood money, while the county district seeks 5.9 million for next year to keep projects like Indian Bend Wash on track. The Citizens Advisory Board plans to educate lawmakers and push for appropriations at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns offices.
Continued sunny and warm today and Sunday with breezy periods. Highs in the upper 70s for both days and overnight lows in the low 40s. Details on page 3.
Paradise Valley officials fear low turnout as 10 candidates compete for seven town council seats in the Tuesday primary. Voters must be registered by Dec. 15, 1975 to participate. Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Town Hall with CES vote counting and post‑poll verification.
Scottsdale will hold a 7:30 p.m. public hearing at City Hall to decide whether buses should continue. The city would subsidize transit through June 30 with 72 000 dollars in city funds matched by 72 000 dollars in federal funds. Ridership averages 623 daily, up 20 percent, prompting talk of fare increases to cut the subsidy.
Sees class enrollment to begin for Scottsdale Educational Enrichment Service. Evening high school courses run Feb 17 to May 19 meeting Tue and Wed 6 30 to 9 p m at Scottsdale High School 7410 E Indian School Rd. Tuition 40 per class. textbooks not included.
Gary Baumkirchner of the National Collegiate Letterman's Association pitched Scottsdale a plan to establish a National Collegiate Hall of Fame here honoring top college athletes in 16 sports. A Massachusetts city reportedly offered land and funding. About 30 percent of admissions revenue would support city sports programs and an athlete commission artwork exhibit. The proposal was referred to the parks department for staff review.
The final of four Parade del Sol rodeo performances starts Sunday at 2 p.m. at the rodeo grounds on 75th Street north of Osborn Road. More than 400 contestants compete for 25000 dollars in prize money with awards after the go-round.
The Supreme Court decision to lift campaign spending limits may give wealthier candidates an edge in the presidential races. While some candidates applauded the ruling, most backed its approval of public campaign financing. Sargent Shriver warned that winners will not be on an even footing. Morris Udall praised the victory for prominent donors like the Rockefellers.
The U S Conference of Mayors backs a 6.2 billion public works bill to create jobs and provide federal money to help cities and counties avoid layoffs or tax hikes.
Havana Radio reports Granma accuses the Chinese government of spreading vile propaganda against the Soviet Union and Cuba for their aid to the Angola people. The Cuban prime minister's regime labels China as cooperating with reactionary imperialist forces in Angola.
Steve Markoff of Reno has paid 7.3 million dollars for over 400000 mostly uncirculated silver dollars in a court ordered auction of the LaVere Redfield estate. He gave Redfield heirs a cashier's check on Friday after the sale earlier this week.
A navy helicopter rescued two women police cadets who spent two nights in a tent on Dartmoor amid a blizzard. Britain and France faced severe cold with sub zero winds turning seas to ice and four deaths reported as gales battered ships and icy conditions persisted.
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