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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1972
Page
5
A nine story Los Angeles home furnishings mart displays custom decorator pieces including lobby chairs at 1100 dollars each and an office desk priced at 3500 dollars. The contract sales division of Sears occupies a floor section selling to banks hotels apartments military services and offices.
A Scottsdale feature describes a simulated lobby setting with chrome chairs and a $4,000 lucite light, plus a vast model law office and hospital rooms. The Sears designed carpet showroom, a five story catalog complex, and an automated distribution system support nationwide orders and 800 workers.
Three hundred members of the CBS Radio Affiliates Association gathered at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel as it opens to the public Friday. Lawrence J. Boyle, the hotel's president and GM, announced the 1972-73 season following the three-day event. Improvements include an enlarged golf greens, new tees, and added traps and roughs.
SBA administrator Thomas Kleppe announced three new aid areas for Vietnam era veterans to start and sustain businesses. Eligible veterans may receive Economic Opportunity Loans up to 50000 for 15 years, federal government contracts, and management assistance from private firms.
About 5 000 leftist demonstrators tried to block the shipment of 10 U S Army armored personnel carriers heading to Yokohama port for shipment to Vietnam. Police evicted 1 500 protesters from Sagamihara depot and escorted the trucks to the north pier with 25 demonstrators arrested and 75 police and five demonstrators injured.
Pier One Imports opens its first Arizona store in Scottsdale at 2225 N Scottsdale Rd. The shop will offer merchandise imported from about 60 countries and features a large African art exhibit. President L A Henderson notes Scottsdale is a key part of the chain’s marketing plan.
The International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union executive committee endorsed Senator George McGovern on Monday but warned he would face sustained pressure if elected president. The statement came from San Francisco, reflecting the union's cautious support.
Record $295,564 in sales taxes collected in August led by car dealers and construction trades. Auto dealers $54,895 and construction $50,638 show 31 and 37 percent increases year over year. First two fiscal months total $592,208, up 24 percent from last year. hotel, restaurant and utilities rise, while misc. retail and department stores dip slightly. City Finance Director Chad Cowley forecasts almost $4 million in one percent taxes through next June, with January topping $400,000.
Atlas Corp of San Diego led by C Terry Brown purchased the Executive House Arizonian at 4925 N Scottsdale Rd for 2.7 million. The Sunburst Hotel will undergo a 500000 renovation adding a restaurant coffee shop and cocktail lounge with all 212 rooms refurbished. John E Cox named new general manager. current staff to remain.
A Scottsdale dealer blushed when offered a demo car by a potential buyer. The buyer recalled that the same car was advertised for 1995 earlier, while the dealer insisted 1100 was the best offer. The moment highlighted a price discrepancy on the same vehicle.
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