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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1968
Page
7
United Press International reports the Chicago Daily News speculates Nixon may name Los Angeles DA Evelle Younger as attorney general. Other cabinet names include Nelson Rockefeller George Romney and John Volpe as possible.
Scottsdale officials and PTA members will meet at 8 tonight at Mo have School to hear reports on vandalism from the police city and school administration. Mrs John Harley Scottsdale PTA Council president called the meeting to address the issue.
About 3,000 signatures will be handed to the Scottsdale Historical Society at tonight’s Civic Center meeting to save the old Scottsdale School, now the city library. City plans call for a new library at the Civic Center with occupancy around Nov. 15, and the petitions will go to the city council on Nov. 19.
The Scottsdale School Board considers preserving the Professional Council after a vote to disband it. Dr. Burnkrant proposed restructuring into four area committees with teacher representatives, principals, PTA and taxpayers plus a board member. A public referendum on district funding may be needed before the 1970 71 school year. The board may go to voters to exceed the six percent budget limit. Board members Larsen and Shaw supported the plan while Len Barcelona of the Scottsdale Education Association warned the council may be ignored.
Tom Wallquist a 19 year old Mesa Community College student launched a dog taxi in Scottsdale to ferry poodles to beauty shops airports and kennels but the State Corporation Commission enjoined him from operating. He faced $1000 liability insurance $500 attorney fees $100 bond $25 filing and a required hearing plus a witness. He spent about $50 before halting the venture and doubts MCC authority over him due to his age.
Scottsdale lawyer Charles Ronan defeated Democrat Richard Harless 113,207 to 64,166 for Superior Court Division 24. Also winning Scottsdale candidate Leo Benedict led John Foote 127,771 to 99,447 for county treasurer.
City Attorney Richard Filler says Scottsdale will not seek immediate possession of parcels for the Third Avenue and Stetson Drive improvement district. He switched after a Supreme Court ruling requiring cash for probable damages, estimating a $180000 cash need and a $90000 project cost, with a recommendation to the council on November 18.
Queen Mother Elizabeth visits the liner on a farewell tour before it becomes a floating hotel at Port Everglades Florida. The vessel completed its last transatlantic passenger voyage, arriving in Southampton.
Cloudy and cooler today with gradual clearing. Tonight may dip to the mid forties and Friday should be mostly sunny with highs around 70 to 75. Rain chance stays under ten percent.
Board discusses reclassification of custodians cafeteria workers crossing guards bus drivers and others with a three month study likely to affect salary negotiations. An outside four quarter year proposal by Dr Burnkrant faces legal limits and would reduce state aid possibly triggering a tax hike.
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