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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1974
Page
2
Scottsdale City Council approved rezoning a 10 acre parcel north of Shea Boulevard to R-5 with a use permit for a plant nursery after assurances from City Attorney Richard Filler that only a nursery will develop the site. One member opposed citing potential townhouse growth.
In Tucson Raul Castro, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, accused major oil companies of exploiting the fuel shortage. He said dealers face pressure to stay open longer, harming independent operators and small businesses. If governor, he would defend dealers and curb oil company influence.
Lloyd Wilson Ellefritz 73 died Saturday in Golden Age Nursing Home. Services at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Sunset Chapel Phoenix with private burial in Green Acres Cemetery. He came to Phoenix in 1926 from Illinois and retired from Consolidated Freightways. Survivors include sons Gaylord H. and Arthur L. plus a sister Orpha Arnold, five other sisters and six grandchildren.
Maurice Perk 77 died Monday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Services and burial in Indianapolis. survivor list includes wife Esther and two sons. He founded Perk's Metal Co. in Indianapolis and served in WWI. Contributions to the American Heart Association urged.
Funeral services for Merle J. Pitsenbarger 54 his wife Christine 43 and daughter Sherry Lynn 11 set for Freewill Baptist Church Sophia West Virginia with burial in West Virginia The family of 8526 E Valley View Rd were killed in an 18 vehicle accident near El Reno Oklahoma Survivors include brothers sisters and in laws in Kentucky Ohio Phoenix and Scottsdale with ties to West Virginia and Kentucky Descriptions note Merle worked eight years with Allied Construction Co Christine ten years with Motorola and Sherry Lynn was a Scottsdale Christian Academy student
Maricopa County Supervisors endorsed an 80 acre development at Dynamite Blvd and 64th St four miles north of Pinnacle Peak. Chicago firm Howard Savitt and Associates plans 66 single family homes on one acre plus lots this fall. An equestrian facility was dropped after neighbor objections.
Phoenix city officials approve a 9.7 percent salary increase for City Manager John B. Wentz raising his annual pay to 49,365 dollars. The City Council voted 5 to 1 in favor on Tuesday.
A 23-year-old man, Clifford Lee Payne, was arrested at Sky Harbor Airport on narcotics charges and booked for possession of heroin for sale and possession of marijuana after police found heroin and hashish.
A pot bellied gunman escaped with $480 from the Arizona Bank branch at 4231 E. Thomas Rd after noon on Tuesday. Witnesses said he wore sunglasses and fled on foot, police seek the suspect.
The Scottsdale School District Fine Arts Council and Pueblo Community School sponsor a free string program at Pueblo School drawing 28 young violin viola and cello players. Teachers note strong enthusiasm and older players helping younger ones as plans grow for a fall youth orchestra and future city-wide musical productions.
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