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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1974
Page
1
Emperor Hirohito apologized for the war’s unfortunate period and thanked the American people for rebuilding Japan. He toasted President Ford at a state banquet in the Imperial Palace. He has accepted Ford’s invitation to visit the United States, likely in fall 1975.
A Philippine citizen named Napoleon Lechoco seized Ambassador Eduardo Romualdez and another man at the Philippine embassy in Washington D C for more than 10 hours. He demanded to fly his 15 year old son from Manila to the United States and released the hostages unharmed after the request was granted.
In Washington the United Mine Workers bargaining council delays submitting a tentative contract to members for ratification as sessions pause in memory of a slain UMW official. In Charleston Kanawha County WV officials warn parents about hockey participation risking fines and jail terms amid textbook disputes. In Washington a White House aide says the Ford Administration will not ease marijuana laws as states experiment with fines but no criminal penalties.
Israeli commandos stormed a three story Beit Shean building killing three guerrillas. Angry villagers then burned the bodies of the attackers as nine civilians were reported killed or wounded in the early morning assault in the northern border town.
Sunny today and Wednesday reach upper 70s with a touch warmer on Wednesday. Highs near 70s to upper 70s, lows in the upper 40s overnight.
Chrysler Chairman Lynn Townsend United Auto Workers Chief Leonard Woodcock and Detroit Mayor Coleman Young warned Washington must act to stem layoffs in a deteriorating auto market. They cited Detroit's fate as linked to the national economy as thousands face job losses amid a four month backlog and production cutbacks.
Motorola announces 1,200 additional layoffs in its Semiconductor Products Division as part of a nationwide and overseas reduction totaling about 3,000 jobs. Senior VP Thomas J. Connors cites inventory buildup and weak demand. DES will set up a Tempe processing point for newly furloughed workers.
City engineers plan to urge the council to reject all bids on the McDowell Road bridge project over Indian Bend Wash after the lowest bid exceeded estimates by almost 100000 dollars The proposed work would excavate the wash and build retaining walls to improve water flow and keep the bridge accessible during heavy rains The council also considers a rezoning to remodel a fired damaged church into offices and grants more flexibility for remodels of certain homes plus revisions to flood plain rules to meet federal requirements.
Stellar Vinyl of Northbrook Illinois said it has no immediate plans to move its plant from Phoenix to the Salt River Pima Maricopa Industrial Park. The move would have created about 25 jobs over three years, largely for reservation unemployed, but officials said the loan offer remains unaccepted and negotiations continue.
Speakers from the National Bank of Arizona and Secret Service describe common check fraud and counterfeiting methods. They noteOctober is slow for bad checks, most problems arise from honest mistakes, and penalties are light. Advice includes avoiding out-of-state checks and verifying currency by edges and fibers.
Superior Court Judge Philip W. Marquardt ruled Paradise Valley correctly denied Rhow Joint Venture a special use permit for a 225 unit Howard Johnsons resort at Jackrabbit and Scottsdale Roads. The decision cited insufficient land, high density and traffic concerns plus local opposition including a nearby church.
The city council is asked tonight to award a bid to Honeywell Corp for a new computer to replace the current system. Data Services Director Dick Meaker defends the total cost of 876, including new features and phases, with Finance staff providing evaluation data. Council members pressed on cost, flexibility, and whether to buy rather than lease, noting Scottsdale’s unique needs and predictive uncertainties.
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