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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1976
Page
1
The Ford administration projects a stronger 1976 economy with about 379000 more jobs and lower inflation impact. Unemployment is seen averaging 7.3 percent, inflation at 5 percent, and GDP growth around 6.8 percent, while the 1976 deficit is trimmed to 69.6 billion dollars.
DES reports Arizona unemployment at 7.3 percent in June, lowest in 19 months, with May at 8.0 and national rate at 7.5. Maricopa and Pima counties show declines, while DES cautions against over optimism and notes the construction strike and future mining resurgence may affect projections.
Partly cloudy through Saturday with a slight chance of a nighttime thunderstorm. Continued seasonably warm and humid with highs near 104 today and 102 on Saturday. Tonight's low in the lower 80s and a 10 percent chance of measurable rain.
A controversial rezoning request near the El Cuadro development on Miller Road south of Thomas Road has been withdrawn by the applicant Foxgal Inc. The plan sought about 65 townhouses on 8.26 acres currently zoned for 7,000 square foot single family lots. El Cuadro residents and the Scottsdale Planning Commission opposed the measure. the case had been set before the city council.
The item presents a generic roundup from Associated Press wires with brief snippets on various domains. It lacks specific names places or events in the readable portion, offering only a broad newswire summary without concrete details.
Viking 1 will photograph its Martian landing area on Saturday at Pasadena, possibly guiding Viking 2’s landing site plan. Scientists at JPL expect detections of weather signals and potential marsquake or volcano activity after Viking 1 lands Tuesday. IOC bows to Canada name demand at Montreal Games, changing Republic of China to Taiwan for the event.
Former New York Daily News sports editor turned best-selling novelist Paul Gallico died at his Monte Carlo residence on Thursday. He was 78. Gallico, renowned for The Poseidon Adventure and The Snow Goose, began fiction writing after gaining fame in sports journalism.
The U S Embassy in Beirut said it would end most functions and organize another evacuation of Americans while Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat postponed a reconciliation meeting with Syrian President Hafez Assad.
President Ford voiced deep concern for the safety of 26 children and a school bus driver missing after a Chowchilla California swimming outing. Press Secretary Ron Nessen said the President asked the FBI for a written report and asked for personal updates.
Scottsdale voters face deadlines for the Sept 7 primary filings at 5 p.m. Monday. Unregistered residents can register at Scottsdale Justice Court or city clerk office. Maricopa County Elections Department provides registrar lists and telephone help. General election deadline is Sept 13.
Arizona submits a 200 page plan to ERDA proposing Scottsdale Executive Office Park as the initial SERI site with a 40 000 to 50 000 square foot lab and a three year operation. The proposal includes a permanent 300 acre site at ASU with offices starting at 20 000 square feet, expanding to 40 000 by year three, and employing 77 then 137 then 338 workers. Battelle Memorial Institute partners on the bid with local agencies, and final selection is due in December with SERI opening January 1.
James R. Armstrong a Scottsdale parole official is charged with unlawful procurement of electricity after a private investigation found he diverted power from the Salt River Project since April 1975. Scottsdale Police set a July 26 court date. SRP says Armstrong avoided $289 in charges.
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