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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1972
Page
1
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George S. McGovern, buoyed by a California primary victory over Hubert Humphrey, said there is a good chance he can win the Democratic nomination on the first ballot with an endorsement from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. McGovern also voiced hope Kennedy would endorse him before the convention, or at least before the first roll call.
Mine officials in Wankie Rhodesia revise count to 417 miners trapped 300 feet underground after three blasts. Only three bodies recovered eight men escaped. Rescue halted after two small explosions prompting doubt of any remaining survivors.
Senator Hubert Humphrey flies to Houston to meet Democratic governors at the National Governors Conference. He vows to stay in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination despite Tuesday's California primary loss.
The Supreme Court agreed to review whether a state can constitutionally ignore property tax disparities between rich and poor school districts. The case stems from a San Antonio three judge federal court ruling validating Texas school financing methods, with a decision due after next fall or winter.
Randy Farenthold, 32, stepson of Frances Farenthold and recent Texas governor race candidate, was found dead off Port Aransas with a concrete anchor attached to his neck. Medical examiners said he was clubbed unconscious and thrown into the Gulf of Mexico.
A special hearing officer ruled Phoenix Arizona's Democratic delegation to the national presidential convention legal and proper. Adrian S Fisher rejected arguments that women lacked fair representation in the delegation selection process and noted the DNC had reversed its position saying both national committee members were not included in the delegation.
The forecast calls for considerable sunshine this afternoon and Thursday with a chance of late afternoon and nighttime thundershowers. Highs around the mid 90s, overnight lows in the low 70s, and a 20 percent daytime, 30 percent nighttime chance of measurable precipitation.
The proposal would greatly widen Scottsdale’s water network beyond Indigo Bend and toward Mc Cormick Ranch and Ocotillo Water Co. east of the ranch. Drinkwater favors city ownership of Desert Springs, while noting staff input is needed.
A cryptic note mentions Tatun and Lincoln and a shift to a better path after driving far enough, suggesting a journey back to the right track amid uncertain names and locations. No clear persons, places, or events are established in readable text.
Council approves contract after two years of talks with Dave Friedman to extend Hayden Road over the Villa Monterey Golf Course. The city will acquire a 66 foot wide right of way and a 140 foot flood channel, relocate golf holes at up to 122000 and dredge the channel up to 30000. An underpass for golfers will be built and maintained while the course exists.
The Scottsdale School Board, after adopting a two per month schedule, holds an extra meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Education Center to discuss flood plain modification at Saguaro and its impact on the chain link fence. Officials note the site lies in the Indian Bend flood plain and describe historic diversion effects on development west of the school.
Phoenix residents note an unusually wet June as rain fell across nearly all regions of Arizona on Tuesday. National Weather Service gauges mark the day as the 160th with measurable rain in Phoenix.
The city council adopted a 12,052,345 budget for fiscal 1972-73 with a 3 percent pay raise for most city employees. Police and fire protection are budgeted at 2,275,000, public works at 3,023,000 including capital improvements, refuse collection at 1,702,000, and library and parks at 1,150,000. General operating costs total 2,188,797. Vista del Camino residents pushed for July 1 start for community workers, but the council said no power to alter the tentative budget.
Scottsdale School Board unanimously approves including funds for two mini schools with about 1100 student capacity in the August 29 bond election. Phase two of Chaparral High is $2,345,000. Tomahawk school planned at 56th Street and Tomahawk Trail aims for Fall 1973 with flexible space.
State Senator David B. Kret of Scottsdale announces his candidacy for re election to District 28. As Senate majority leader and finance chair he cites public school finance as the top issue and argues for statewide funding to relieve local districts. He has served in the Legislature since 1960 and has focused on education and taxation.
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