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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
1
Comedian Red Skelton 60 says he will wed Lothian Toland a Palm Springs sportswoman in the next few days. Skelton is performing in San Francisco after a 28 year marriage ended with a divorce from Georgia.
The Paradise Valley board of adjustments granted a variance to allow a Howard Johnson resort on 14.88 net acres at Scottsdale and Jackrabbit roads. Builders must present detailed plans to the planning commission and town council before a special use permit. The project, valued at 2.5 million, includes six two story and two one story buildings, a main lodge, restaurant, offices, a sixplex villa, two pools and two unlighted tennis courts.
Senate Watergate Committee urged a federal judge to order President Nixon to turn over secret tapes. Samuel Cash argued the material is essential to determine criminality and consider drastic campaign reform, challenging executive privilege claimed by Nixon's attorney Charles Alan Wright.
A Scottsdale resident reported being beaten and robbed by two men early today on Scottsdale Road between Third and Fourth Avenues. The assailants took a $750 ring, a $12 watch, and $20 cash. one suspect was described as a 6 foot tall black man about 200 pounds. A second incident near 4525 North Miller Road saw a white male about 20 grab a woman’s purse around midnight, then flee on foot.
Mr and Mrs Cecil J Simpson of 7816 E Lewis Ave dedicate a co authored career education book to their grandson Steven Charles Held. One of the first printings of I Wonder What Ill Be presented to the 14 month old last Grandparents Day. Steven is son of Mr and Mrs Charles Held of 7507 E Thomas Rd. The book covers many occupations with samples and includes a job themed song.
Scottsdale three teacher groups consider forming a political action committee to advise on school financing. A special legislative session on school refinancing begins Oct. 17. About 19 teachers from the ECS, SFT, and SPE met to draft guidance with Larry Bell of SFT leading.
Phoenix senator Manuel Pena states two Republican House members Jay Stuckey and Ray Everett sought him to help form a private company providing a deferred compensation plan for public employees. Pena declined amid potential conflict. Governor Williams urges the Highway Commission to cut speed limits by 10 mph to save lives and fuel, noting a split vote among commissioners.
Rep. Sam Steiger of Arizona rejects claims of a broad cut to rancher pay as they are ordered off Indian land. He says ranchers would not be paid for future grazing permit value but would receive compensation for real improvements.
Mesa police say 32 year old Philip Clar died by his own shotgun blast at his home while he worked on top secret Motorola materials. Clar’s lawyer and Motorola officials asked for an inquest to establish exact details of the death.
The ACLU investigates allegedly unconstitutional hiring practices in Arizona schools. Executive Director Ted Mote calls listing religious affiliations on teacher applications among the most blatant issues after surveying 34 districts, finding seven with improper practices.
The Scottsdale School Board voted to table a recommendation to accept about 38500 in additional state funds for career education. A prior report claimed approval. The board will reconsider next Tuesday and may also decide on hiring Charles H. Fassett as a career education counselor for Project Career Bound.
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