26 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1975
Page
1
In a Cherokee school, first graders staged a Thanksgiving scene this week with Governor Bradford reading the declaration. Indian children were invited but unavailable, so some class members volunteered to portray them.
The Commerce Department reports OctoberExports minus imports produced a 1.076 billion trade surplus, ninth consecutive monthly gain. Agricultural shipments like corn and soybeans rose, while oil imports fell, boosting the year to date surplus to a record 9.497 billion with strong machinery demand and autos contributing to gains.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress will not publish on Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. Publisher Jonathan Marshall said the newspaper’s normal schedule resumes Friday evening.
Sunny today and Thursday with a breezy, cooler feel. Highs in the upper 60s today and mid 60s Thursday, overnight lows around 40 degrees. Details on page 3.
Mayor William C. Jenkins rejected claims that the city property corporation bonds are a political device. He said the bonds are needed to keep up with growth and not a minefield of moral obligation debt as accused by Deputy State Treasurer Clark Dierks.
Scottsdale officials discuss the district budget starting point for 1976-77 with an initial levied fund projection of 39,693,289 dollars, up nearly 1.9 million from the current year and potential teacher cuts to balance the books. Title IX compliance, fringe benefits growth, and athletic costs are key topics as administrators weigh budget gaps and possible actions.
A gang of armed men wounded India's high commissioner to Bangladesh in Dacca. The foreign ministry said four attackers were killed and two wounded. In Portugal, pro Communist military revolt collapsed as four anti-Communists killed a commander in Oporto.
Prince Panya, 32, the second son of Laos premier Souvanna Phouma, swam the Mekong before dawn and sought asylum in Thailand. Border authorities report he fled due to Pathet Lao control of the government, while Souvanna remains premier though weakened.
Beiruts Christian districts endure heavy fighting as army commandos halt a Christian assault on a Moslem sector. Police say at least 22 killed and 54 wounded in clashes to defend Sodeko Ein Rummaneh and Sinnel Fil quarters.
President Ford plans a nationally televised address to launch a stopgap federal aid package to avert NYC default. Administration sources say the plan could provide up to 2.5 billion in loans or loan guarantees to keep the city solvent amid financial strain. In Paris, France announces a new underground nuclear test on Fangataufa atoll as part of a resumed program.
Scottsdale police officers told hotel managers and security staff that burglaries have risen since January, with 75 incidents and over 125000 in losses across ten hotels. Lt. John Pratt and Officer George Graham led the seminar, with help from local and county agencies, distributing hotel specific burglary maps showing rooms hit and totals.
A city forum on aging, held Sept 25 as part of the STEP program in Scottsdale, highlighted a strong demand for improved communication between seniors and all community sectors. Participants urged better transportation, housing, counseling, and closer youth involvement to bridge the youth elderly gap while addressing Social Security and health care issues.
Scottsdale officials penciled January 25 as the tentative STEP Forum date to discuss needs of residents in their 20s to 40s. City Manager Aleshire will draft plans and review them with the council in weeks. Council member Hink urged including late teens and stressed backing for the working young population and family trends.
A 30 minute film titled About Sex shown to about 300 Coronado High School students in a Human Relations course drew strong parent opposition. Critics accused the Planned Parenthood distributed film of explicit content and perversion, while officials defended it as educational and said students were allowed to leave if offended.
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