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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1976
Page
2
Planning Commissioners endorsed the 17000 acre Northeast Area Plan projecting mainly low density housing with pockets of higher density, commercial and employment centers. The plan, expected to house about 98000 residents, goes to a summer public hearing before the city council.
City council backs delaying the formation of water and sewer improvement districts in Northeast Scottsdale until the area plan is adopted later this year. Districts would cover about 5 800 and 8 400 acres east of 100th Street with Andover Corp backing 1 600 acres. Engineering studies push to mid November with economic impact and marketability reviews in January and a final hearing in March two years for completion.
U S officials caution Vietnam may seek military influence in the region despite normalizing ties with neighbors. Hanoi’s Foreign Minister stated continued insurgent support, signaling long term ambitions. Indiád talks on ties with The Philippines and Thailand reflect a strategic shift postwar.
James E. Hellmund, 26, was arrested after allegedly stealing a City of Phoenix Parks Department pickup at Encanto Park and driving through Phoenix streets, forcing cars off the road and ramming a patrol car before being caught at E McDowell Road. He faces grand theft auto assault with deadly weapon fleeing reckless driving and malicious mischief charges.
Three unions signed three year pacts with the Arizona Rock Products Association retroactive to June 1 covering about 1,500 members. Wage and fringe increases total $1.45 an hour. A fourth group plans a weekend vote on a tentative deal with the Associated General Contractors of Arizona.
Burglars smashed a large window of the Village Craftsman shop at 7122 Fifth Ave and damaged two display cases. Police report jewelry valued over 2900 dollars stolen including twenty yellow metal wedding bands worth 1400 dollars and miscellaneous bracelets over 1500 dollars.
Arizona roundup reports Westinghouse subsidiary Wyoming Mineral Corp and Noranda Mines subsidiary B and B Mining exploring about 10 000 acres in the Tonto National Forest near Globe including Sierra Ancha Wilderness. Also notes related investigations into Jacobs family owned Emprise Corp and affiliates tied to Don Bolles case. President Ford signs big appropriations bill with funds for Colorado River salinity control and Central Arizona Project plus solar research. Tucson nursing homes defend care amid county probes, owner touts high standards at Glen Acres and House by the Side of the Road.
The State Board of Medical Examiners filed a complaint against Dr. Richard Kones who pleaded guilty to making fraudulent statements for Medicare payments. He holds an Arizona license but practices in New York and has 20 days to respond, with a hearing possible within 30 days.
Paradise Valley town council approved the first phase of Lincoln Drive improvements, designating Maricopa County to survey and design while the town covers about 40 percent of the $80,000 phase one cost. The plan proposes a four lane highway with a 12 foot median from Tatum to the Scottsdale border.
Mercy L Finch longtime Scottsdale resident and Beta Sigma Phi member died Tuesday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital aged 74. Survived by husband John A and daughter Valerie Mora, with many Lizardi relatives. Services at Messinger Mortuary, with interment in Tucson. Memorials to American Cancer Society or St Augustine Cathedral Tucson.
Dorothy Agnes Underwood a retired nurse 64 died Monday in Mountain View California Born in New York she lived 20 years in the Valley from Texas She is survived by her husband George sons John Mt View and Philip Cupertino and a sister Frances Paige Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel with interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens Friends may call 6 30 to 9 p m Wednesday at the mortuary
William E Heitert 65 died Tuesday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. A 7 30 p m Thursday rosary at Messinger Indian School Road followed by 9 a m Friday Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Interment at St Francis Cemetery Phoenix. Survivors include wife Dorothy sons William E Jr and mas J of San Diego, daughters Mrs Michael Martinell Jr Scottsdale and Mrs Richard Allen San Diego, a brother and sister out of state and 11 grandchildren.
Police report 94 windows shattered at Loloma School between Friday and Saturday. Entry through home economics room followed by damage to all rooms. rocks and boards found, head custodian Leo J. Smith discovered the scene. no dollar value listed.
A crane may have helped remove nine air conditioning units from a site at 6721 E Avalon. The units valued at 6800 dollars and 3000 dollars of wiring and connectors were stolen. James H Hamel of Phoenix reported the thefts to police on June 20 after delaying contact while investigating.
DEA Phoenix office says arrest of five suspects at a Scottsdale hotel marks the first inroads into a Bolivia based cocaine ring. Eight ounces valued at $13,500 were seized along with a 9mm pistol, mace and tear gas. Investigators say drugs moved from Bolivia to Kansas then Arizona, with two vehicles seized.
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