Union backs Coronado lunch program with largest gift
The Scottsdale Federation of Teachers gave a $125 check to Scottsdale School District for the school lunch program at Coronado High. Teachers previously donated $40 to $100 monthly to fund meals for students, now taxed. The gift came from the Phoenix and Maricopa County Federation of Labor. District officials say lunches for nonpaying students cost thousands annually.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale Federation of Teachers Union
Coronado High School
John Paul Jones
Coronado High
Jones
Corona
Flamingo Hotel Sale to Japanese Investors Falls Through
LAS VEGAS NEVADA confusion over why the Flamingo Hotel sale to a Japanese group collapsed. Morris Lansburgh says negotiations ended because the investors could not secure a Nevada gaming license while the Nevada Gaming Control Board says the state is still reviewing the license application. The proposed buyers included Kenji Osano Ryo Nagasawa Akio Kubota and Shiro Sashiwa with Sheraton Watel Corp to operate. State and county officials weigh foreign investment rules and possible license revisions before any decision.
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Las Vegas
Nev
UPD
Morris Lansburgh
Alan Abner
Nevada Gaming Control Board
Lansburgh
Aton Watel Corp
Sheraton
Kenji Osano
Ryo Nagasawa
Tokyo
Akio Kubota
Shiro Sashiwa
Honolulu
State Gaming Commission
Hilton Hotels
Mosquito Season Nears as Warm Weather Persists
City officials warn that unseasonably warm weather and rain boost mosquito breeding. Marc Stragier of the public works department urges eliminating standing water and treating pools and containers. Residents are advised to drain unused pools, monitor summer water, and use diesel or oil to cut off larvae air supply. fish pond supplies are available at the Maricopa County Health Department warehouse in Phoenix.
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Marc Stragier
Department of Public Works
Stragier
Washington St
Phoenix
Maricopa County
Safety awards given to Scottsdale city workers
Thirty-eight employees of the sewer streets refuse and equipment maintenance divisions received one-year safety awards in ceremonies this week. Chuck Kincheloe state safety director for Mountain State Telephone and Telegraph Co was guest speaker. Mayor B L Tims spoke briefly and helped Ken McDonald assistant city manager pass out the pins. Marc Stragler director of public works congratulated recipients. Don Skousen personnel director said additional meetings are planned to award other departments.
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Scottsdale
Chuck Kincheloe
Mountain State Telephone and Telegraph Co
B. L. Tims
Ken McDonald
Marc Stragler
Don Skousen
Car firm zoning request denied by planning commission
Rezoning of a northeast corner parcel at 70th St and McDowell Rd from shopping center to light commercial was denied without prejudice by the planning commission. Wonderfair Stores owner planned a car sales agency for Bud Beck, a former Scottsdale resident, but concerns over land development and vehicular access led to the denial. Site plan consideration for the agency was continued to the next meeting. A free standing sign permit for Valley National Bank on Beattsdale Rd was also continued as officials plan to review the sign ordinance with city council.
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70Th St
McDowell Rd
Planning Commission
Wonderfair Stores
Bud Beck
Scottsdale
New Valley National Bank
Beattsdale Rd
Camelback Rd
Wrong mother notified in Army misidentification tragedy
The Army told Denver mother Pearl Pratt her son Robert Earl Brown was killed in Vietnam. The body of Pfc. Robert Edward Brown from Chicago arrived instead. Officials blamed a clash of names and serials in Company B, 2nd Battalion, 6th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division.
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Chicago
UPI
Denver
Vietnam
Pearl Pratt
Army Pfc
Robert Earl Brown
Pfc
Robert Edward Brown
Alma Brown
Vernel
Korea
Washington
United States
6Th Cavalry
1St Cavalry Division
Phoenix hires Erickson as water consultant in bid for public waters
John R. Erickson of 719 N. Scottsdale Rd. joins Phoenix as consultant in its bid to appropriate public waters. Phoenix and Scottsdale filed claims with the State Land Department over waters once used for agriculture but not irrigation, arguing Salt River Project rights may be in question due to non agricultural re filings.
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John R. Erickson
Scottsdale Rd
Setttsdale
Phoenix
Scottsdale
State Land Department
Salt River
Meet the Alsop Family Hallcraft Townhouse Ad
Mr John S Alsop champions Hallcraft Townhouse living praising maintenance free design. The ad highlights a pool playground recreation facilities including clubhouse lounges billiard room sauna fitness area and multiple bedroom options for as little as 1600 per month.
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John S. Alsop
Hallcraft
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Robert J. Brown
Mrs. Pratt
Robert
Erickson
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Tenance
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Antona State Hospital
Iis
Joyce
Kim
Sabrina
Parkie
Candy
Phoenix Area
Tucson
Casa Granapa
Total Electric
Hallcraft Realty
Indian School Rd
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