Judge lauds medical malpractice review panels in Arizona
Phoenix AP Three member panels set to issue initial findings in malpractice cases are working well after a year in Maricopa County Judge Robert Broomfield says the system weeds out weak claims and has unanimous decisions so far. He notes deficiencies like lack of dental specialists on panels and urges clarifications on unanimity and use in later trials.
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Phoenix
Maricopa County
Robert Broomfield
Arizona
SRP sells 115 million in revenue bonds for capital program
Salt River Project sold 115 million dollars of municipal revenue bonds at 5.7705 percent the lowest SRP rate since 1974 to fund 1978 capital improvements. The board authorized up to 235 million for the program while maintaining a 1.78 debt service coverage and reserves to protect against revenue drops. Proceeds finance electric facility construction including Coronado Craig and Palo Verde plants.
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Salt River Project
Kenneth Knauer
SRP
Knauer
Coronado and
Craig
Palo Verde
Phoenix urged to boost engine efficiency and car pooling
A State Transportation Department report says doubling engine efficiency or auto occupancy through car pools could curb fuel use in Phoenix amid shortages. It estimates daily savings of 1.4 million gallons if efficiency rises from 11.9 mpg to 23.8 by 2000, with policy ideas like gas-guzzler taxes and reserved pool lanes.
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Phoenix
State Transportation Department
Roger Herzog
Two Scottsdale men in custody for hotel robbery
Police hold Michael J. Mooney and Donald T. Bradley as suspects in an armed robbery of a 57 year old Scottsdale woman near SunBurst Hotel. Mooney faces charges of illegal gun possession and carrying a concealed weapon after allegedly menacing the victim and taking a $10 bill. Witnesses saw the suspects flee east on Chaparral Road and police arrested them near Brown Avenue and Main Street within an hour.
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Scottsdale
SunBurst Hotel
N. Scottsdale Road
Michael J. Mooney
E. Bonita Ave
Donald T. Bradley
E. Edgemont Ave
Mooney
Chaparral Road
Brown Avenue
Main Street
North Scottsdale Emergency Center opens in McCormick Ranch
The 2.5 million full service center in McCormick Ranch opens with a complete staff, X ray and lab facilities. It will operate 24 7 and stabilize patients before transfer to hospitals. A Kords ambulance begins stationed service at the center.
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Scottsdale
McCormick Ranch
Kord
Scottsdale-area
Paradise Valley
Phoenix
North Scottsdale Associates Development Group
Gainey Parkway
Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
North Scottsdale Associates
Scottsdale Memorial
Teen Injured After 60-Foot Fall on Camelback Mountain
Paradise Valley teenager Tom Halden, 17, of 6500 North 66th Place, was rappelling when he fell about 60 feet onto rocks on Camelback Mountain early Thursday. He is listed in fair condition at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital with injuries from the incident.
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Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Camelback Mountain
Tom Halden
Art Show at Scottsdale Civic Center Plans Weekend Event
The Scottsdale Sunday at the Civic Center will run this weekend from 1 to 5 p.m. with local artists displaying works and a Labyrinth jazz band performing at 2 p.m. in the amphitheater between City Hall and the Scottsdale Public Library. Other shows are scheduled for Dec. 18 and Jan. 29. Public invitation.
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Scottsdale
Civic Center
Labyrinth
City Hall
Scottsdale Public Library
Civic Center Plaza
Burglars Hit Two Scottsdale Homes In One Night
Police report two adjacent Scottsdale residences were burglarized Thursday night with losses exceeding 7200 dollars. At 4908 North 78th Street Marsh Bachelder’s home lost a 3000 dollar sterling service set and 235 dollar jewelry. At 4914 North 78th Street Lewis Steiger’s home reported 4045 dollars in jewelry stolen.
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Scottsdale
Marsh W. Bachelder
N. 78Th St
Lewis Steiger
78Th St
All City Elementary Cross Country Meet Set in Scottsdale
The annual All City Elementary Cross Country Meet sponsored by the city of Scottsdale will be held Saturday at Eldorado Park 2311 N. Miller Road. Registration starts 9 a.m. and the first race at 10 a.m. This year Olympian Herman Fraiser will present awards to the youngsters. Races for fourth through eighth grade students.
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All City
Scottsdale
Eldorado Park
N. Miller Road
Herman Fraiser
Fraiser
Scottsdale Bruner petition drive targets city voters
Campaign workers for Scottsdale City Council candidate James Bruner will be at 10 shopping centers Saturday to collect signatures. All candidates must file petitions with the city clerk, requiring 313 to 625 signatures, with Bruner’s drive running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ahead of the Feb. 21 primary election.
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Scottsdale
James Bruner
Five-Day Strike Continues With Soldiers Filling In
The five day strike persists as soldiers and volunteers step in for the striking city firemen, maintaining essential service while workers protest.
Spa World Owners Fight Summary Judgment Over Undelivered Facilities
Arizona AG offices seek summary judgment against Spa World owners for failing to deliver promised facilities to over 1600 members. The firm's executives are reportedly unlocatable and the spa was padlocked in July. Hopi tribal election officials say Abbott Sekaquaptewa won another two year term defeating Harold Joseph 757 to 609.
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Tucson
Spa World
New Craibi
Abbott Sekaquaptewa
Sekaquaptewa
Harold Joseph
SBA clarifies relief loan eligibility for Southern Arizona firms
SBA officials specify that businessmen in Pima Cochise Santa Cruz and Yuma counties may obtain emergency relief loans if they prove peso devaluations harmed their business in the latest qualification guidance.
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Tucson
U.S. Small Business Administration
Arizona
Pima
Cochise
Santa Cruz
Yuma
Tucson Mortgage Fraud Trial Round Opens
Attorneys draft opening arguments for Thomas M. O'Brien former head of Equitable Mortgage Co. Jury chosen Wednesday questions focus on Ned Warren Sr. a land fraud figure brought to Tucson from Camelback Mountain home.
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Tucson
Thomas M. O’brien
Equitable Mortgage Co
Ned Warren Sr
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