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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1974
Page
2
About 500 citizens met at Arcadia High School to voice concerns about Scottsdale School District redistricting by the Maricopa County Reorganization Committee and the city’s new sign amortization ordinance, with city officials present.
The Northeast Phoenix Mountains Homeowners Association votes unanimously against Westcor proposed Village of Paradise Valley, citing higher traffic and residential density, commercial land already zoned, and taxes not benefiting Paradise Valley schools. They say 110 acres would be left for commerce, while planners cite 374.5 acres.
The Phoenix Planning Commission backed a new planned community zoning district for large projects. If approved, the City Council will hold a public hearing October 8 and may apply the district to 40 acre plus developments such as Westcor Village of Paradise Valley and the Biltmore property. The district requires a full development scheme, a three year construction window, and conditional zoning rights to set restricted uses.
An early morning fire at Motorola's semiconductor plant on 5005 E. McDowell Rd confined to duct work. Water damage affected thousands of dollars worth of equipment while no injuries occurred and no layoffs expected. Firefighters used sprinklers to stop the blaze. 125 feet of exposed ducting burned before the fire burned out on the roof.
Bud Yancey reports 58 United Farm Workers members arrested for disobeying a court order limiting lemon grove picketing in Yuma. Arizona regulators accuse the federal rail agency of stalling and shielding railroad interests in a safety report.
Democratic State Chairman Charles Pine faces no clear challenger as he seeks a two year term at the state convention Monday. Bill Young of Tucson had planned to run but his candidacy is in question.
Mildred L Milde 69 died Wednesday. Mass for Mildred will be at 10 a m Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Burial will follow at St Francis Cemetery Messinger Mortuary handled arrangements She lived at 8334 E Devonshire formerly of Jenkintown Pa a telephone operator for 39 years She was a church member Sodality Telephone Pioneers life member Survivors include sister Eileen Manderfield of Scottsdale
Council favors an ordinance requiring all new feeder utility lines be placed underground and charged to developers. Members consider burying existing lines but fear the cost would be horrendous and argue tax money should not fund widening gaps between old and new areas. An improvement district may finance undergrounding over 15 years with homeowner petitions.
University of Arizona economist Elmer Menzie warned beef prices could increase significantly as current supplies dwindle. He noted recent price declines reflect earlier production, and once extra beef is consumed in a year or two a major shortage and sharp price rise may follow.
Incumbent Rep. Sam Steiger defends his voting record against Environmental Action’s “dirty dozen” label during a Flagstaff appearance. GOP rival Pat Bosch faced scrutiny over a large contribution from the League of Conservation Voters while Byron Brown urged solar energy use at ASU. Republican Russ Williams criticized Raul Castro over mining pollution and highlighted copper industry protections amid job fears.
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