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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1973
Page
1
Paradise Valley prepares to review 60 pictorial flood maps showing wash locations water flow in a 50 year flood and required drainage ditch or culvert sizes. The $20 000 study drafted by Todd Rockwell centers on Invergordon Road ditch plans and Berneil Dike improvements.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urged a 50 percent reduction of the 606000 American troops stationed abroad claiming the U S presence conflicts with detente with the Soviet Union. He proposed a three year phased plan focusing cuts on land based units to preserve naval strength and emphasized Europe where 317000 GIs are stationed.
The state faces rising humidity and cloudiness into today through Thursday as monsoon effects begin. Thunderstorms may form in the southeast this afternoon and spread to higher mountains Thursday, with highs from 81 to 112 degrees and record low temps in Winslow and Safford.
A 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman face a preliminary hearing in Scottsdale Justice Court on conspiracy to commit an armed robbery at a 7 11 on North Granite Reef Road. Police tracked them after a suspicious incident near the store. A later pistol was found near the scene and warrants led to their arrest.
An 80 year old Rochester grandmother, Mrs. Angie M. Beane, writes to Governor Jack Williams thanking him for proclaiming a special day to honor grandparents on the last Sunday of September. She notes appreciation for her son, daughter-in-law, and four grandchildren.
Scottsdale police seek a prowler after four overnight entries into women’s apartments in a south end complex in 2.2 weeks. A 19-year-old woke at 1:30 a.m. to a man pulling her sheet. she screamed and he fled. In all cases doors were unlocked. Police urge residents to secure doors at night.
Congressman John Rhodes introduces a bill to force public votes on pay rises for Congress, the judiciary, and executives. The measure amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967, requiring a disapproval vote or discharge from committee within ten days, compelling a yes or no decision.
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that under existing law juveniles cannot be held in institutions after their 18th birthday. The decision followed a petition by attorney Michael Dann arguing 18-year-olds fall outside juvenile court jurisdiction since 1972 changes lowered adulthood to 18. The court noted a new law effective Aug 8 exempts juvenile court and corrections from this limit, allowing hold until 21.
Park Superintendent Merle Stitt reports 11 cases of a rare relapsing fever on the Grand Canyon North Rim this summer. The tick borne illness, common in Asia and Africa, spreads from infected rodents via a soft tick to visitors and staff who spent time in the area.
Senator Paul Fannin on Tuesday criticized government bureaucracy for slowing the search for additional fuel supplies. He urged modifying the environmental apparatus created by Congress to address energy, economic, and environmental problems.
State and federal narcotics officers arrested three suspects after watching them unload 700 pounds of marijuana valued at 70000 from a plane. DPS and DEA followed the aircraft from the Mexican border to Roosevelt Lake then to a landing strip near White Mountain Lake.
About 20 000 state employees covered under Blue Cross Blue Shield will see monthly rate cuts starting November 1. Officials said single coverage will drop $2.16 to $2.72 and family plans $5.84 to $7.40.
Three youths were injured in a late Tuesday hit and run on East McDowell Road in Phoenix. Phillip Armatis 16 drove west when another car struck his left side causing his vehicle to cross lanes and hit three Rental City trailers. Armatis was treated and released. two passengers Michael Vasar 18 and Michael Long 17 were also treated and released. Police estimated $10,000 damage and issued no citations.
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