27 Nov 1967
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1967
Page
1
The second Arizona special session on taxation faces debate over re appraisal methods and a three tier tax structure. Homeowners press for reform to shift burden from residents to corporations, debating full cash value or uniform percentage classifications across property types.
United Press International provides a concise roundup of events from Monday, outlining key developments across politics, economy, and society with brief summaries and context for readers seeking a quick snapshot of the day’s news.
Cyprus President Archbishop Makarios meets a U.N. peace envoy in Nicosia amid growing optimism in Ankara as Cyrus Vance presents Greece's response to Turkish demands. Meanwhile five U.S. soldiers die in the Central Highlands in North Vietnam and Detroit UAW-GM talks resume after a Chrysler white collar agreement. In Wilberforce Ohio police report a plot to kill the university president as classes resume after disturbances.
A Scottsdale-area man, Karl Leininger of 5338 E Pinchot Ave, is in critical condition at Memorial Hospital after an explosion at Corral Laundry, 6245 S Central Ave, where he was struck by a steel plate. William Walters, 2228 E Indianola Rd, was treated and released.
The Scottsdale PTA Council asks the Scottsdale School Board to add sex education and venereal disease education to the curriculum starting by eighth grade. A District Health Textbook Committee will be formed after the State Board of Education adopts textbooks. The meeting at 8 p.m. at Kachina Elementary School will also discuss sabbatical leave policy changes and other staff matters.
Tass reports a fourth 1967 series of carrier rocket firings near Midway Island from Tuesday to December 30. The launches target two zones 300 miles northwest and south of Midway, with air and ship traffic warned to keep clear noon to midnight daily.
Rains linger with Scottsdale soaking last night at 51 inches to date. Willard Greene notes the city faces more wet weather as the annual winter pattern begins and rainfall nears normal levels.
The Arizona Legislature reopened a tax reform session after Thanksgiving with leaders promising work until completion. House Speaker Turley aims for a mid week floor vote on a package shifting school funding and property tax burden, while Senate President Humphrey declines prediction. Both houses seek rapid action within 20 days, with possible extension.
A 650000 shopping center on a 4.5 acre site at Thomas and Hayden Rds will be financed by SDC Corporation with headquarters in Corona. Major tenants include Lucky Markets and Thrifty Drug Co. The 58000 square foot complex aims for city planning commission approval after a two week postponement.
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle denounces U S dollar policy and urges return to gold as sole basis for international transactions. He accuses the United States of exporting inflation and ties the pound devaluation to broader financial upheavals while criticizing Britain Canada and U S Middle East policy.
The city reports $995,919 in revenue for July to September, $322,419 over the $673,500 estimate. Major gains come from local taxes $83,029 over, state taxes $93,273 over, and federal and miscellaneous revenue $44,753 over. Sewer charges rose to $135,444 versus $85,000 expected, delinquent liquor fees exceeded $50,000, and new deposit methods yielded $29,760 in interest.
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