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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1968
Page
6
Chrysler reduces its planned 1969 price increase to about 1.8 percent after White House criticism and pressure from General Motors and Ford. The article notes the lower boost averages roughly $84 per car versus earlier levels.
The Scottsdale Airport Commission approved steps to reduce complaints from area homeowners. Proposals include new legislation and pilot education, plus signs and a city brochure outlining ordinances. A full-time airport marshal was discussed to monitor flights, with two of 79 flyers found in violation during a five day observation. The group will reconvene October 9 to review progress.
Educators report 22 district schools at capacity with classrooms, stages and rooms repurposed as teaching spaces to relieve crowding. Mohave and Cocopah schools face acute shortages, using art rooms and stages as classrooms while awaiting portable units.
Paradise Valley Town Marshal Les Naumann reported a three vehicle crash at Lincoln and Mockingbird claiming two visitors from St. Louis Albert and Esperance Howery. The Missouri couple failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with an asphalt truck, which then collided with Marilyn Joyce Dick and her passengers including her 2½ year old daughter Lissa and Mrs Paul Staples.
Law official says about 50 percent of Scottsdale eighth to high school students have tried marijuana. Assistant Prosecutor Moise Berger warns of adult drug gangs selling to youths at high profits and urges stronger education and policing to curb the problem. He cites ongoing investigations and stories from students who began using to escape dangers and pressures. A 15-year-old described supplying classmates with marijuana and profiting from its distribution.
Citizens are urged to attend a 7:30 p m conference in Scottsdale to form a anti delinquency program led by John Jackson youth councilor. The plan includes a permanent committee job placement for youths group counseling and a learning center for dropouts.
Thomas W. Wiley, a Scottsdale school board candidate, argues the first priority is land acquisition and new schools. He favors a balanced, phased bond program and minimal debt service, and backs vocational education via local industry and public communication. He supports federal aid only with conditions and urges open meetings and higher teacher morale.
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