28 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1975
Page
1
The Saguaro Sabercats Class AAA semifinal game against Maryvale at Sun Devil Stadium is postponed due to rain. The doubleheader will move to Monday with the Sabercats at 6 pm and the St Marys Amphi game following at 8 30 pm.
City finance chief Chad Cowley, 41, longtime Scottsdale employee since 1966, will leave Jan 2 to return to private accounting. City Manager Franklin D. Aleshire will advertise nationwide for a replacement. Cowley faced longstanding dissatisfaction tied to tax appeals duties and loss of budget control after a spring administration reorganization.
United Nations Security Council debates extending the 1300-strong UNDOF force on the Golan Heights amid Israeli insistence that key resolutions remain intact. Syria signals consent to a six month extension, while Israel seeks a broader peace framework with Jordan and Egypt. Waldheim hopes for renewed Geneva talks as Assad signals possible commitment.
Randoph Neuberger, 23, of Flagstaff practices on a $2,000 mechanical dronc at the Scottsdale rodeo grounds during a three day school. Owner Tony Manville of Tucson says the machine duplicates horse and bull motions and simulates biting or goring not included.
The Commerce Department reports the leading economic indicators index fell five tenths of a percent in October, extending a two month decline and suggesting a possible economic slowdown after six straight gains prior to September.
Pope Paul VI announced the Fifth Synod of Bishops will discuss a new verbal Christian teaching aligned with modern times. The first hint of the synod theme, set for September 1977, centers on catechetics for contemporary youth.
Periods of rain today and tonight give way to partial sun Saturday with a few brief showers. Windy and colder conditions persist with highs in the lower 60s this morning and falling to the 50s in the afternoon. Tonight’s lows near the lower 40s. Saturday's high near the mid 50s.
Tim McGraw reports Planned Parenthood of Phoenix executive director Joe Davis will not allow the controversial film About Sex to be shown publicly next Tuesday at Coronado High. The Scottsdale School Board planned an executive session and potential public screening, while Davis criticized what he calls misinformed parents and vowed not to be a projectionist for voyeurs.
Coronado High School teachers Frances Hamrick and Alta Landes were reprimanded by Principal Robert Hendricks and district official Phil Gates after showing a 23 minute film about sex to about 300 students in a Human Relations course. They say they informed students and allowed opt outs. parents demanded a viewing for a later session. The memo cites policy 6144(a) and urges written justification for future controversial presentations.
A dangerous winter storm moved through Arizona triggering a northern state warning and a travelers advisory for the southeast. I-10 near Benson and Willcox closed briefly due to dust and low visibility but expected to reopen. Flagstaff reports 15 inches of snow with chains required. no major closures elsewhere. Six teens reported missing near San Francisco Mountains base. deputies search as snow delays commute. Snow blanketed Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, and Prescott with 3 to 6 inches, while lower elevations saw heavy rainfall.
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