22 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1977
Page
1
Government data show consumer prices up 0.3 percent in October, lifting the annual rate to about 3.6 percent. Grocery costs rose 0.1 percent, while nonfood prices also moderated, with services up 0.4 percent.
Mark Warren, 16, watches as stylist John Ortiz shaves away his long hair at Pitney’s Hair Repair in a moment described as a sullen, reality check.
City council to vote on using about 102 450 dollars for eight parks. Funds include 24 000 in bonds 50 000 lease revenues and a 32 400 donation from AL C Realty Holdings Corp. to fund sprinklers turf courts lights and paths across Ranch and Scottsdale area parks.
A digest of AP wire reports highlights national and international events with brief summaries of politics, economy, and world affairs. It provides concise, timely items typical of wire service briefs, focusing on official statements, policy updates, and notable developments.
Reports from Andhra Pradesh put death estimates from the cyclone and tidal waves at 7000 to 10000 as a new storm neared the southwest coast. The deluge started Saturday along a 250 mile coastal stretch, leaving a battered region in southeastern India.
New York passengers aboard 100 seat French and British Concorde jets arrive at Kennedy under gray skies on runway 31 Right marking the first regularly scheduled supersonic flights to New York. Each jet carries crews of nine and 100 passengers, signaling a major aviation milestone despite opposition to the noise.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said progress was made on nuclear issues with Argentina during his Brazil visit, but no major advance occurred in human rights. He noted Argentina agreed to endorse a human rights declaration after wide-ranging talks.
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital and John C. Lincoln Hospital, rivals in the northeast Valley, consider joint planning to win approvals for two new hospitals. SMH seeks a 200 bed campus at Pima Road and Shea Boulevard while Lincoln pursues an 80 bed satellite at 42nd Street and Cactus Road.
An unusual rise in patients pushes Scottsdale Memorial and other Valley hospitals near peak occupancy. Memorial reports 80 percent occupancy and predicts it will worsen. John C. Lincoln Hospital notes its highest October in history with full occupancy for two months. St. Joseph's Phoenix and Good Samaritan also report near full capacity as doctors see more in town.
CWA Local 8519 says Motorola policies reduce momentum for an election drive at semiconductor plants in Phoenix and Mesa. About 200 employee cards back from roughly 3,000 needed. union accuses Motorola of sweetening pay and a new maternity policy to deter organizing. Bryce Lambert leads the local union.
Maricopa County attorney's probe into mileage claims by Roger Brooks of the Maricopa Community College board has expanded to include irregularities in other areas. Otis Brown, chief investigator, avoided specifics, saying the probe covers several different things. Brooks says allegations involve $800 loans from three district faculty members and accuses board president Jeremy Butler of triggering the investigation.
Brooks accuses Butler of trying to force him from the district board and of seeking public ridicule to derail a congressional bid. Farnsworth denies involvement while Brown pushes a two week probe into mileage payments. Brooks notes he may not seek re election.
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