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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1974
Page
2
Navajo chairman Peter MacDonald and Hopi leaders said on television they would pursue a negotiated settlement over 1.8 million acres of joint use land rather than congressional division. The dispute centers on coordination of use and control among tribes, with prospects for a formal agreement discussed in Phoenix.
Phoenix Police Chief Lawrence Wetzel said on Tuesday a special program to handle family fights is under review. He noted similar programs have had success in California, Ohio and New York.
James A. Briggs 65 died Monday at his home 4648 E Lafayette Blvd Phoenix after retiring in 1968 due to ill health He began with Phelps-Dodge in 1936 and rose to general manager at Ajo in 1957 He was born in Elkhart Indiana educated at Colorado School of Mines 1933 He is survived by wife Helen children Dorothy Young and Robert Briggs stepfather Franklin Merrell-Wolff and six grandchildren A memorial service is set for 2 p m Saturday at the family home Cremation will be private A L Moore & Sons Mortuary arranged care
Susan Colton Zane 31 of Scottsdale died from injuries in a Friday automobile accident. Graveside services were held Monday in Las Vegas with survivors including husband Ronald E. Zane and three daughters Penny Cindy Candy. Memorial services are planned for 3 p.m. Saturday in La Crescenta California.
Ernest R. Quinn, 65, retired from Anderson Clayton Co., died Saturday in Augusta Georgia. He lived in Phoenix since 1965, was a St Barnabas on the Desert member, and leaves son Michael R. Quinn of Temple City California, his mother Mrs P R Quinn of Georgia, and two grandchildren. Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Memorial Park with Messinger Mortuary handling arrangements.
Texaco boosts Scottsdale sign compliance efforts as seven stations are cited for ordinance violations. Chief inspector James Evans reports four stations now conforming, with two rooftop signs removed and to be reused on other Texaco sites. Wayne Donaldson says the firm aims to be good corporate citizens and rapid fixes are underway.
The city council voted 4-2 to urge the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control to deny the license for the All American Dance Club at 7436 E McDowell Rd former topless venue. Residents argued noise and impact. supporters cited lease restrictions and noise control measures.
Esquire Magazine reports New York Jets players adopted a layered cut named the artichoke. Barber James La Forte notes the style keeps its shape despite helmet wear and matches a uniform look for the team.
An organizational meeting for Democratic precinct committeemen and interested party members is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday at the Scottsdale Hilton. District officers will be elected and 14 members chosen to represent the district on the Democratic state committee.
MCCCD board president Dr. Paul Wright defended a recent ruling restricting public comment as a move to insure public expression while ensuring orderly meetings. Speakers may address the board during a citizen’s interim with prior notice and a five minute limit, with a maximum of three speakers on a single topic.
The Development Review Board will review plans for a 6,800 square foot county court building at the Civic Center funded by a $330,000 50 year prepaid lease. It includes space for a justice court and county offices plus two small commercial structures at Indian Plaza and near First Street Brown Avenue.
Scottsdale detectives pursue an arson inquiry into a Sept 9 fire at 6437 E Camelback, causing about 200000 in damage at Howard Woodall home. Rural Fire Department classed it as first degree arson while Woodall faces securities violations and mail fraud charges in U S District Court next month.
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