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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1976
Page
1
A group of Scottsdale High School faculty and staff formed the Rough Riders cycling team and rode 13 miles along the Papago Loop to raise funds. Colleagues and friends pledged 10 cents per mile to support the girls athletics program at the school.
President Ford’s campaign manager Bo Callaway is relieved from his duties pending investigation of his Colorado Crested Butte resort land approval. Stuart Spencer becomes acting campaign chairman as Callaway remains on salary and away from work. Ford hopes for exoneration and calls Callaway a man of integrity.
Scottsdale developer Duane Fifer told the Commission on Federal Paperwork about 242 hours and 7600 dollars spent on a HUD report for a six lot subdivision. He urged state reports as a time saver and noted per lot costs would exceed one thousand dollars. Other witnesses cited wasted time on federal forms and amended filings following law changes.
The law requires impounding vehicles where drugs are found or where a drug user is apprehended. Courts will later decide if the owner may regain possession based on the evidence.
Deputy County Attorney Dan McIlroy explains a state law that forfeits vehicles found with drugs or used in trafficking. He notes auctions raise revenue and deter drug transport, citing 72 forfeitures in 1974 and 92 in 1975 in Maricopa County, with early 1976 activity indicating higher totals.
In drug seizure cases the courts decide fate of impounded cars. Banks hold liens and may reclaim financed vehicles. otherwise the sheriff auctions to cover storage and lien costs. Police may use forfeited cars for official work, while undercover units may employ them briefly before sale or return.
The weekend is sunny and warm with highs in the 70s and a low around freezing. Today will reach the lower 70s while Sunday tops in the upper 70s. tonight’s low near 40. Details on page 3.
Time magazine notes Scottsdale growth controls via the Development Review Board aimed at shaping business and condo design. Mayor William C. Jenkins calls it the Scottsdale syndrome while Krueger Co. moves HQ from Milwaukee to Thunderbird Industrial Air Park. executives praise improved lifestyle amid southern expansion.
The briefing compiles AP wire items spanning politics, world events, economy, and culture. It highlights key developments, names agencies and officials, and notes dates and places where events occurred. The summary targets concise coverage of measurable facts and notable statements.
A Saudi takeover of the American share in Aramco moves closer to completion after a five day secret conference among Arabian American Oil Co. principals ended with a brief statement that a general accord was reached on major issues and that another high level meeting is needed.
Kidnapping of 44 year old Ohio businessman from his suburban Caracas home Feb 27 drags into a third week with no word from captors. Niehous's wife, father, and employer plead for his release as gunmen have not contacted authorities.
Las Vegas faces hotel disruptions as 11,000 Culinary Workers Union members begin a second full day of strikes against 15 properties. Musicians joined on Wednesday and stagehands followed on Thursday, intensifying the labor action along the Strip.
Five members of the Apt family and a visiting friend were killed in an execution-style shooting in a suburban Philadelphia home basement. Victims identified as John Apt 50, Margaret Apt 50, Margie 19, Cathy 15, John 13, and Garson Engel 20. Police say a small-caliber weapon was used and the bodies were found about 8 p.m. on Friday.
Five Americans freed when gunmen opened a Mexican prison were released unconditionally by U S authorities after being held at Maverick County Jail since Thursday. Ten other escapees remain missing and one is in a U S jail.
City housing officials urge elderly residents to complete questionnaires and pick up program information for HUD funded rent subsidies. About 100 of questionnaires returned. HUD funds will cover up to 75 percent of rent to $135 monthly for 79 one bedroom units, with a $180 ceiling including utilities. Applicants will be certified before seeking apartments. inspections will check basic utilities and heating.
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