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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1967
Page
9
A Scotts dale resident criticizes a proposed school budget raising the tax rate to 8.20 per 100 assessed value. He cites higher taxes, argues against kindergarten funding, questions district growth, teacher pay, and administration costs, and urges residents to oppose the plan.
Reports claim China will test an ICBM with a 1500 to 2000 mile range in Sinkiang and may deliver H bombs by rocket by 1970. Chinese sources cited solid fuel propulsion and unnamed experts, while other agencies questioned bomb tests and Moscow’s anniversary narratives.
United Press International provides a brief recap of notable events and developments covered on Tuesday across politics, world affairs, and society, highlighting key figures and organizations involved.
The long Fourth of July weekend saw hundreds killed in traffic including 668 road fatalities and an overall death toll of 621 from drownings, fires, and other accidents. In Oxford Maine eight people died in a wooden shack fire. The Soviet Union launched its 14th unmanned Cosmos satellite since Komarov’s death, Tass reported.
State police brace for homeward holiday traffic in Arizona after at least eight deaths since Friday. A crash on U.S. 64 near Flagstaff killed five from Pennsylvania when their car struck a truck. Arizona Corporation Commission rejects rate-cut proposals for Arizona Public Service Company in a split decision.
Two former city officials pressed the council to issue bids for extending Osborn Rd across Indian Bend Wash. Bill Schrader, former mayor, would lose land without completion. Council moved to call for bids as Phoenix plans a water line along the easement. Mesa Paving Co. won a separate bid for several street resurfacing projects totaling 24 736 dollars.
City Council authorizes a detailed study of the Indian Bend Wash to assess possible development options. Public Works Director says Erickson's prior work suggested land development avenues, and several property owners show interest in water access and concrete proposals may follow.
An 18 month old boy, Paul Lair More of 406 Illbert Rd, Tempe, drowned in a canal near his home. Officials at Scottsdale Baptist Hospital said he was dead on arrival after being found in the canal by family friends. Details remain limited.
In Jerusalem an Israeli spokesman said Syrian forces opened fire on the cease-fire line near Kuneitra and Israeli troops returned fire as a brief clash occurred. Egyptian troops also fired at Israeli units across the Suez Canal while Arabs deny Israeli charges of violations. The UN General Assembly, with 122 nations, weighed rival resolutions on the June war as it prepared for a potential July vote, striving to show action without risking a two thirds vote.
The forecast calls for mostly fair skies with night clouds. Highs near 108 degrees, a low around 77 tonight, and tomorrow’s high near 108.
James Meredith arrived in Canton after a long march through Mississippi. Crowds gathered on Liberty Street as he paraded toward the courthouse to deliver his message and mark the day in the ongoing civil rights demonstration.
Residents will vote November 7 on rezoning of a 7 acre tract at Scottsdale Rd and Lincoln Dr. from resort residential to neighborhood commercial. The measure, tied to B C Fennell's shopping center plan, passed council 4-3 with two members absent and is likely to draw opposition from ZACC. Election cost estimated at $4100. ad wording to be legally advertised.
A balcony at Cartu airport collapsed Monday night crowded with spectators as King Constantine arrived. At least three people were killed and several injured, with Constantine aiding the victims.
The council postponed action without explanation as only five of seven members were present at the meeting, delaying a vote or discussion on the agenda.
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