31 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1977
Page
1
This item surveys today's Parada 77 issue with scattered phrases from Catia edition and various snippets. It notes an eclectic mix of content titled this All this and more, indicating a busy issue with diverse reader interest.
The measure would require the state Revenue Department to set a standard for real and personal property values and construction costs as of January 1 1979, applying it to all property values thereafter. It would limit annual value increases and affect cities and counties. The draft also proposes a 5 percent hiring preference for homemakers with at least 10 years of home duties.
The brutal cold cripples natural gas supplies in the East and Midwest, forcing emergency plans in 11 states and closing nonessential businesses. At least 64 deaths linked to weather include autorelated and exposure cases, with Buffalo hardest hit and looting charges rising.
Sylvia Gunther envisions snow drifts and sub freezing weather as she travels with husband Fred to Racine Wis where temperatures in her hometown have stayed below ten degrees for weeks Jim Pierre checks pool water temperature at the White SunBurst Hotel and Bob Johnstone provides the progress photo
Paradise Valley adopts an emergency measure banning residential soliciting of sales and contributions. The ordinance, effective immediately, requires permits only until March 1 1977 and exempts residents within one quarter mile and newspaper carriers. Town officials cite rising complaints and suggest a solicitation board similar to Phoenix.
Phoenix AP Adamson described to a preliminary hearing that he initially treated the murder pact against Don Bolles as a bluff to gain money. He said Maxap and Robison pressured him, and he eventually realized Bolles would be killed regardless.
Kaiser Aetna revises Phase II development for McCormick Ranch north of Via de Ventura and west of Pima Road to favor single family housing. Hayden Road extension to Shea Boulevard is planned by year end, aiming for a continuous road from Tempe to North Scottsdale. Louser notes market shift toward single-family homes. Phase II study by Wayne Smith and Associates examines land use and Kaiser Aetna reviews economic aspects.
Officials negotiate donation of about five acres on McCormick Ranch for school construction. Phase two envisions an 878 acre parcel to support the district as planners cite lower student projections than forecasted.
Allstate announces a 10 percent premium discount for owners of newer homes five years old or less in 38 states including Arizona and the District of Columbia. The cuts take effect Tuesday in Washington and elsewhere, with Maryland and Minnesota following next year.
President Carter told his Cabinet he is considering allowing news coverage of Cabinet meetings. He cited national security concerns and officers’ reticence, but favored pursuing an open policy at a Cabinet meeting next week.
Claudine Longet, 36, was sentenced by State District Court Judge E. Lohr to 30 days in Pitkin County Jail for the shooting death of her companion in March. She received two years' probation, with the judge noting the need to uphold the law. Meanwhile in New York, increased complaints about bargain charter flights prompt the government to tighten oversight of tour operators and consider charter regulation changes to protect passengers.
Vice President Walter Mondale meets Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda in Tokyo to press that Japan is as vital to the Carter administration as Europe. He plans to fly to Washington to brief President Carter the following day.
An ex-hostage stated she is in good health as she recounts events with her husband Pierre arriving at the scene. The couple provided details about the ordeal and their subsequent safety after a tense incident.
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