Scottsdale bond issue voting on Army Engineers plan
Voters cast 428 ballots with 116 in Scottsdale area and 210 in Navajo precincts. If approved the $93 million bond would fund rights of way for Army Corps projects including the Lower Indian Bend Channel and levees near Tempe, though approval does not guarantee construction. Opposition from the Arizona Homeowners Association cites tax concerns and flood protection adequacy.
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Pope
U 8
Scottsdale
Fern
Maxwell’ Em
Phoenix
Arizona Canal
Tempe
Arizona Homeowners Association
David Cox
Army Engineers
Scottsdale School Board weighs religious instruction plan
The Scottsdale School Board holds a special session to discuss releasing time for religious instruction. A report by high school principals proposes holding one daily period off campus under Mormon Church guidance, with elective options and curriculum changes including dropping safety education.
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Scottsdale’ School Board
Osborn
Gministraiat
Mormon Church
Anthony Montgomery
Yavapal
Tavati and Mohave
Speeding chase ends with arrest in Tempe
Police pursued James T Kohler through Scottsdale and Tempe at high speed from 3 am. A 100 mph chase with red lights trapped Kohler at 2728 Jentilly Lane Tempe. Kohler, a student, faces multiple counts as Sgt Fred Todd identified the suspect driving a late model car.
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Scottsdale
Tempe
James T. Kohler
Jentilly
Lane
Seaiayaneeyenst
Ge Kohler
Fred Todd
Kohler
Thief Steals Sun Disk From Broadway Drama
New York UPI reports a break in at the theater where the Broadway drama The Royal Hunt of the Sun lost a 150 pound wooden disk covered in gold metal that represents the sun. Paul Libin, the general manager, confirmed the theft and said the prop is now missing.
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New York
UPI
Paul Libin
Suspects caught at Wesley's Fine Jewelry burglary
Scottsdale police arrested two men for burglary at Wesley's Fine Jewelry 80 W Fifth Ave. Arden Lee Smith 40 of Phoenix and Dwight Palmer 25 of Phoenix face arraignment in Justice Court with bonds set at 40000 each. Det. Townsend reported the suspects were inside the store when Palmer crawled through a roof opening and Smith was nabbed at the front fence while Palmer was captured nearby.
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Scottsdale
Wesley
Fifth Ave
Justice Court
Arden Lee Smith
W. Pima
Phoenix
Dwight
Palmer
Jefferson
Justice of the Peace
Harold Holcomb
Dave Townsend
Kiles
Details Emerge In Scottsdale School Board Hearing Dispute
Murray Miller attorney for principal William Barton disputes statements by Acting Supt Al Flowers and Board member regarding Bartons closed hearing on March 1. Miller recounts phone call to appear March 4, hallway denial entry, and questions over public versus private hearing and suspension reasons. He notes a special delivery letter March 3 and postponement notice from Flowers.
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Murray Miller
William Barton
al Flowers
Mes. Aan Mathdean
FresiUeht
Flowers
Miller
Barton
Scottsdale
William Bunce
Davidson
Ler
Ki Miller
Hue
Lyman Davidson
Flood Threat Looms Across South and North Dakota
Warmer weather raises flood fears in South Dakota as heavy drifting and zero visibility hinder reports in North Dakota. Cattle losses mount with at least 700 cattle and 700 sheep reported. Twenty deaths so far mark this as a severe blizzard, while North Dakota Governor Guy surveys potential aid eligibility. Temperatures range from 27 to high 82 with continued mild and cloudy conditions.
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United Press
South Dakota
North Dakota
Highway Department
William Guy
Florida
Birmingham
Ala
Bismarck
N.D
Federal charges dismissed in case tied to invalid weapon evidence
Report notes a former A. suspect had charges dropped after the weapons conviction was overturned due to illegitimate evidence. Also mentions Shriver and the Commerce Committee and a time standard bill for daylight saving, plus comments from a Columbia University China expert on Viet Nam policy and China isolation.
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Kansas City
Kan
Washington
Columbia University
China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Viet Nam
A. Doak Barnett
U.S
Jobless Rate Gaps Highlight February Economic Picture
A February report shows unemployment near highest overtime figures for the period with factory workers earning about 110.27 weekly. Economists express concern as public hints suggest a broader weakness with jobless rates cited for Negro workers at 7 percent, contrasting overall trends.
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