Senate backs Central Arizona Project bill to governor
The State Senate concurred with House amendments on the Central Arizona Project, sending the measure to the governor by a 24 to 4 vote with opponents voicing concerns over an 800 million to 1 billion cost. House passage followed a simple, debate free approval and a 52 to 4 final roll call.
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Paradise Valley District Plans Two-Phase Middle School System
Paradise Valley School District plans to convert to a two-phase middle school system by fall 1968, adding sixth through eighth grades. The move raises the tax rate from $6.26 to $6.84 per hundred, funded over two years, with Greenway School becoming a seventh and eighth grade intermediate school next September and Desert Cove Elementary to follow.
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Burglary at Circle K. theft of goods reported
Scottsdale police investigated a burglary at a Circle K market in the early morning hours. Several hundred dollars in merchandise including cigarettes and toiletries were taken after a front window was smashed between 3 45 and 4 40 AM. Separately Laurence Jarvis of Winfield Kansas reported about 1500 dollars in clothing stolen from his locked car at the Executive House Wednesday night.
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Cubs Open Spring Exhibition in Scottsdale Stadium
Cloudy skies could not dampen the opening day as thousands filled Scottsdale Stadium for the Cubs Giants opener in the Cactus League. Fergie Jenkins Cal Koonce and Billy Connors faced the Giants while Bob Bolin Joe Gibbon and Ron Herbel pitched for San Francisco. Juan Marichal is still negotiating a new contract. The Cubs plan a Palm Springs trip to play the Angels before a full week of exhibition games.
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Stalin's daughter Svetlana reportedly defects to the West
Svetlana Stalina 41, daughter of Josef Stalin, arrives in Rome from New Delhi with her late husband's ashes and is believed to head to Washington. U.S. diplomats reportedly aware though no official comment was given by State Department or Italian and Indian authorities. Weather brief notes indicate variable cloudiness with a chance of light rain and cooler temperatures.
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Two Tempe youths face burglary trial
Tempe residents Lynn Burnside 18 and Roger Miller 19 will stand trial in Maricopa County Superior Court on charges of burglarizing Villa Monterey Restaurant and Golf shop on January 24. They waived a Scottsdale preliminary hearing and were released on their own recognizance after being arrested with five others in connection with at least eight burglaries in the Scottsdale area and related crimes in Mesa and Tempe.
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Kiva School Firing Raises Questions by Teacher
Seventh grade science teacher Joe Nickolas claims his termination was ill founded after receiving a termination letter by special delivery. He cites lack of chance to refute charges and disputes claims of lateness and supervision lapses. Fellow teachers praise his abilities while district officials cite Trexler’s recommendation and past record.
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City eyes district plan to fund street lights in Scottsdale
A bill, House Bill 141, seeks to create a citywide lighting improvement district in Scottsdale to illuminate blackout areas. If approved, the district would fund existing and new lights via property owners assessments, reducing reliance on the general fund and city taxes.
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Friday in the News Friday in the News
United Press International and the Prograss Staff present a Friday roundup of notable events. The brief item highlights diverse topics and upcoming developments across politics, economy, and culture.
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Dodd Defends Use of Testimonial Money Amid Misconduct Claims
Connecticut Senator Thomas Dodd defends 170000 raised at testimonial dinners saying most went to repay campaign loans and the rest was justified by the eight year cost of political office. Ramsey Clark sworn in as attorney general and urged a crime fight, with Clark's father Justice Tom Clark attending. Adam Clayton Powell signs papers to run again for his House seat in Miami before returning to the Bahamas. Indonesian students join protests against Sukarno amid calls for firing and treason charges. New York stock market hits a one hour trading record after Johnson tax incentive push. Nixon meets French Foreign Minister de Murville on a tour noting France seeks a strong Western alliance despite troop eviction.
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Phoenix police close case on fatal early flight mystery
Phoenix police believe the death of Hall Hansen 20 years old resulted from a stolen plane driven by two companions who accompanied him unaware the aircraft was stolen. Police also called off the search for Robert Stovall after he said fatigue led him to stop driving near midnight to sleep.
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Tucson
February building permits total 668 912 dollars
The city issued 188 building permits in February totaling 668 912 dollars. 42 living units valued 480 100, additions and alterations 58 000, pools 90 000, fencing 30 000. No commercial or multi family permits.
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