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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1977
Page
2
Arizona students posted ACT scores near national norms for 1975-76, according to the Arizona Department of Education. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jim Hartgraves said the uptick may signal the end of a prior decline in scores.
Rep. Jim Cooper of Mesa said the House Education Committee will push for statewide standards for elementary and high school graduation in the upcoming legislative session. He indicated there is almost a certainty an effort will be made and that the House has strong feelings on the issue.
Ruth Saludes of the Committee for Free Day Care for Working Class Parents criticizes the state supported day care fee schedule as still too high for the poor. The remark comes as concerns rise about carbon dioxide from coal and climate impacts discussed at an energy conference.
Mrs. Jean Holsinger found guilty of first degree murder for a second time in a plot to kill an elderly Phoenix physician. A Maricopa County jury deliberated six hours before the verdict. Judge Sandra O'Connor set sentencing for November 23.
George Metz 67 a retired architect died at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital after moving to the Valley in 1962. He held a master's in architecture from Illinois and a Paris fellowship, was an American Institute of Architects member, and lived at 6614 E Second St. Survivors include wife Leila Lee two daughters Marjorie Maby New Guinea and Carol Ventura Kansas two brothers and six grandchildren. Rosary 8 p m Messinger Mortuary chapel 7601 E Indian School Rd Mass 10 a m Saturday Our Lady of Perpetual Help Second St and Miller Rd Interment St Francis Cemetery 5005 E Oak St Visitation until 9 Mortuary.
James L. Pause 72 died Thursday in Good Samaritan. Born in Wisconsin he moved to Scottsdale in 1965 then Phoenix in 1973 and lived at 4109 E. Via Estrella. A real estate broker with Arcadia Realty, he leaves Ardell son Peter and daughter Susan Olson of Minnesota, plus siblings and six grandchildren. Arrangements by Lundberg Golden Door Chapel.
George T. Scheid age 90 of Cave Creek died at home on Wednesday after moving from Ohio to Arizona 15 years ago. He owned a plumbing and heating business in Ohio for 48 years and was a Sertoma Club life member. Survivors include his son George Jr. and daughters Mary Laibe Eleanor Watt plus 10 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Graveside services were held at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Memorials may go to the American Cancer Society.
Paradise Valley town council endorsed a 10.6 million flood control package to ease runoff affecting north Scottsdale and northeast Phoenix. Twelve alternative projects aim to detain floodwater in undeveloped areas and route flow toward existing ditches, with future studies planned.
Arizona State University safety expert Dr Harry Robertson challenges federal airbag policy, arguing seatbelt shoulder harnesses save more lives overall. He cites maintenance doubts, speed and direction limitations, and multi collision risks, urging belts over airbags and calling the policy negligent.
A 44 year old Maricopa resident formerly of Scottsdale remained in custody in city jail today as a suspect in a July 7 sexual assault on a 12 year old girl. Darold E. Sanderlin was arrested Wednesday and charged with statutory rape lewd and lascivious acts and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was ordered held in lieu of a 9900 bond and expected to be transferred to Maricopa County Jail today.
Police report a bronze sculpture titled Spring Wind worth 1800 disappeared from Tanner's Indian Arts at 7106 E Main St. The 10 inch high, 12 inch long work depicting a mare and foal with Bogucki engraving was last seen Saturday and found missing Monday evening.
In Knoxville Tennessee Patricia Neal Academy Award winner is in town for ceremonies naming a hospital rehabilitation center in her honor. Neal who starred in Hud (1963) and later suffered strokes during pregnancy underwent brain surgery and long therapy before returning to acting.
About 2,000 to 3,000 field workers and some 5 percent illegal aliens walked off nine green onion farms near Phoenix protesting 26 cent per dozen pay. MCOP officials say most families earn around $30 daily while children help after midnight to 6 am.
Trial over two men accused of murdering newspaper reporter Don Bolles proceeds to closing arguments. Max Dunlap and James Robison face first degree murder and conspiracy charges as jury selection and sequestering proceeded this summer. A 1975 dinner remark by Marley Sr. and comments about Gov. Castro are noted in final rebuttal testimony.
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