Phoenix approves rezoning after residents reach compromise
Phoenix Planning Commission backs a rezoning from residential to commercial for a 30,000 square foot office on 35th Street and Shea Boulevard after Ricco Construction agrees to reduce height to 12 feet following petitions from about 35 residents opposing a two story building. The panel also endorses a PAD-2 rezoning for 80 acres at 52nd Street and Shea Boulevard to allow J and F Development Co. to build 80 luxury homes, a nine hole golf course, and tennis facilities with a future flood plain assessment and a special permit for the golf and tennis club.
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Phoenix Planning Commission
35Th Street
Shea Boulevard
Douglas Doyle
E. Cannon Drive
Commission
Ricco Construction Co
Phoenix
Joseph_A.Rickard
Doyle
Rickard
52Nd Street
J and F Development Co., Inc
Scottsdale
Norman Barnett
Indian Bend Wash
Wash
Barnett
Voice quits publication Voice of the Southwest after seven years
David V. Leuser founder and editor announces the weekly Voice of the Southwest in South Phoenix ceases due to economic and broader reasons. He shifts to leading a new nonprofit Center for Human Development and launching monthly To Be Human for a national self help audience.
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The
Voice of the Southwest
South Phoenix
David V. Leuser
Voice
Leuser
Center For Human Development
To Be Human
Hitchhikers Charged in Car Theft Ring Near Scottsdale
A Phoenix man and three youths were arrested after a stolen car taken from an Oregon man was recovered in Scottsdale. Thomas Buoy and John Heaton allegedly picked up four hitchhikers, who then drove off with the vehicle. Police later found Silliman and three female teens in the car with a Bowie knife and a concealed weapon charge noted for the 15 year old. juveniles referred to detention.
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Phoenix
Oregon
Thomas Buoy
Scottsdale
John Heaton
96Th St
Cactus Road
Richard Raymond Silliman
Silliman
102Nd Street
Cactus
Greek Sailor Granted Pension Over Duty Death
The Greek Council of State awarded a full pension to the widow of Seaman Nicos Alexiou. He died in August 1971 in Legasti Philippines, ruled an accident suffered while performing duties during or related to his long seafaring service and recreation.
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Athens
UPI
Council of State
Phillipinnes
Nicos Alexiou
Legasti
Phillipines
Greece
Supreme Administrative Court
Changes urged to speed food stamp distribution in Arizona
A Phoenix citizens committee proposed three reforms to federal food stamps. They want eligibility coupons issued the day of approval, merging applications for food stamps with other welfare aid, and annual recertification for fixed income recipients instead of monthly checks.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Citizens” Committee
Citizens Committee For A Better
Powers bill pulled on power shortage action in House
The governor would gain broad power to respond to power shortages, but the bill was withdrawn from active consideration by the House of Representatives in Phoenix.
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Phoenix
House of Representatives
Morale problem cited by Phoenix County Attorney
Phoenix County Attorney Moise Berger said on Wednesday there is a morale problem among his staff. He noted some trial deputies were demoted for attending a stag party last year and added that 10 deputies have resigned since January 1. He said some left for better jobs.
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Phoenix
Moise Berger
Berger
Gas lines shorten in Arizona nonmetropolitan areas
A state official said lines at service stations in Arizona's nonmetropolitan areas have shortened drastically with travel gas available in most communities and waits cut to 10 minutes or less. A Phoenix teenager won a $150,000 judgment from an orthopedic surgeon after an 11 day trial.
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Phoenix
Arizona
William V. Stephenson
Office of Economic Planning and Development
Maricopa County
Michael Mueller
Scottsdale News Details No Cutback in City Services Yet
Scottsdale officials say fuel shortages will not force major service cuts as Phoenix plans a 25 percent reduction. Tim Bray reports fuel costs rise with diesel and gasoline price increases, with Scottsdale police cars prioritized and several fire trucks running on diesel.
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Scottsdale
Phoenix
Tim Bray
Union Oil Co
John B. Wentz
City of Phoenix
Bray
Os Bray
Scottsdale Planning Commission approves height measure amendment
The commission backed a zoning ordinance change to specify how building height is measured while keeping the maximum at 36 feet. The proposed language would allow a 12 inch floor elevation for drainage without penalizing the 36 foot limit, prompting questions about wording. Commissioner Schaffer noted confusion over penalties versus intent.
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Scottsdale Planning Commission
James Roberts
City Planning Staff
Richard ‘Schaffer
Scottsdale growth debated by real estate board and publisher
Jonathan Marshall urged the Scottsdale Real Estate Board to help shape the city’s growth. The Scotts dale Daily Progress publisher estimated Scottsdale’s growth limit at 275000 to 300000 without annexations. He argued for quality growth, stronger building codes, and a zoning ordinance immune to frequent amendments.
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Jonathan Marshall
Scottsdale
Woman wins libidinal loss suit in High Court ruling
London reports the High Court awarded 27,600 to Jean Sibley a 37 year old housewife who said an automobile crash in 1971 damaged her face and eye and caused a personality change that reduced her sexual desire. She described a scarred face and diminished inclination toward sex while maintaining she still has sex with her husband.
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London
UPI
High Court
Jean Sibley
Norman Richards
Obituary John S Farlow Died in Phoenix at 84
John Smith Farlow of 7657 E Thornwood Dr died Tuesday in Phoenix Medicenter. Born in Boston he moved to Arizona two years ago from York Harbor Maine and retired in 1939 as an attorney. A WWI veteran he wintered in Arizona and Florida the last 35 years. Survivors include wife Ruth a son John Jr five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Private services and cremation will be arranged by Messinger Mortuary. Contributions to a favorite charity suggested.
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E. Thornwood
Phoenix
Mr. Farlow
Boston
Arizona
York Harbor
Maine
Florida
Ruth
John Jr
Messinger Mortuary
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