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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
1
In Washington the White House hosted Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir for a discuss of Middle East peace with President Nixon and Henry Kissinger. Meir seeks expanded arms aid as she meets U.S. and congressional leaders. She will attend a White House dinner tonight.
South Dakota Senators George McGovern and James Abourezk meet federal officials in Pine Ridge to press for freedom for 11 hostages taken by militants from the American Indian Movement. They had planned to visit Wounded Knee but were warned for their safety.
Pentagon of questions focused on Gray's policy allowing top White House officials access to confidential FBI files. He defended the practice amid inquiries about Watergate investigation documents and antitrust settlements with International Telephone and Telegraph Corp before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
President Nixon delivered the State of the Union focusing on human resources. He proposed transferring Office of Economic Opportunity programs to Cabinet departments to boost efficiency and cut overhead. He indicated only the community action program faces elimination in the 1974 budget.
Scottsdale city leaders express hostility to county island residents who oppose zoning changes yet refuse annexation. They question outsiders voice, noting residents attend meetings but won’t join the city or pay taxes, and one member questioned a resident's right to speak.
Sunny and mild today with a few clouds in the afternoon and evening. Highs in the low 70s today and mid 70s Friday. Overnight lows reach the mid 40s.
Mayor Bud Tims and City Manager Dale Carter rejected a State Senate resolution urging the Altona Highway Department to divert Papago Freeway along the original McDowell Road path to relieve Scottsdale congestion. They called the measure ridiculous and without legal validity. The sponsors were Sens. Jim Mack and Stan Turley.
An early morning fire at the Dickson Electronics Corp plant 8700 E Thomas Rd caused about 30000 in damage. The blaze started in the plating area when a tank overheated and boiled off liquid setting vents and the roof ablaze. Fire officials credited the sprinkler system for containment and reported no injuries with all workers evacuated.
Report to Phoenix council explains dismissal of drunken driving charges against Senator Paul Fannin after a .13 BAC. Police described him as intoxicated and confused, swaying with bloodshot eyes, and arguing with officers about which agency they represented while two hours passed before a breathalyzer test.
An underground feeder line was severed by workers near 70th Street and Indian School Road causing a 20 minute blackout affecting City Hall and several downtown buildings. Arizona Public Service crews rerouted power to restore service to the affected area.
Arizona's high court unanimously upheld that failure to vote costs registration for next elections and applies to recall votes. About 200,000 could be barred from a recall against Gov. Jack Williams, with 103,090 valid signatures needed to trigger a resignation election. The decision shields county recorders from extending rolls and notes voters may re register.
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