Channel 10 Rewind: 1981 – Raise drinking age proposed | Video Vault

Arizona’s transportation plan allocates over $600 million for highway improvements, but it falls well short of the nearly $900 million needed for all necessary projects. While the state’s Transportation Board believes the public would support a tax increase to fund better roads, the legislature is hesitant to act. As a result, road improvements are on hold as a stalemate continues between the legislature and the governor, leaving motorists to wait for a solution.

Following a sharp rise in juvenile crime, Governor Babbitt is proposing to raise the legal drinking age from 19 back to 21. While some young adults argue that if they can serve in the military or get married they should be allowed to drink, others, including some bar owners, agree that the change is needed to prevent trouble. The governor’s proposal is based on statistics linking alcohol to 50% of all juvenile crime.

About 5,000 freshmen are beginning classes at Arizona State University, joining 37,000 other students. The new students, who come from various socioeconomic backgrounds, are described by the Dean of Students as well-informed and career-oriented. While many are still figuring out their specific career paths, they are focused on getting a good education and feel a sense of responsibility to learn from the mistakes of previous generations to improve society.

Arizona’s Highway Fund is facing a projected $700 million shortfall as rising gas prices are expected to decrease gas tax revenue. In response, lawmakers are considering a proposal to use lottery profits to fund road and bridge construction. The plan, which is supported by many, would also move the Department of Public Service’s budget from the Highway Fund to the General Fund, potentially freeing up an extra $50 million for transportation projects. Even with these changes, the state would still need additional funding to fully address its infrastructure needs.

With Rolling Stones concert tickets selling out quickly, scalpers are profiting from the high demand. One person, who has only sold seven of his twenty tickets, has already made a profit. He has been selling tickets at a higher price than the box office, but he has good seats that are very close to the stage. Scalping is legal in Arizona, and tickets are being sold for $45 or more. While some believe ticket prices will continue to rise as the concert date approaches, others are trying to sell theirs early to guarantee a profit.

Corporations are investing in luxurious, high-end helicopters, like the new Bell Helicopter Model 222, as a way to quickly and safely transport executives who make high-price decisions. With a price tag of around $1.5 million, these helicopters are seen as a cost-effective business tool that ultimately saves time and money. At least one Phoenix corporation has already purchased a Model 222, which features leather upholstery, a phone, and air conditioning and cruises at 165 miles per hour.

Despite the recession, sales of high-priced electronics like video cassette players and video disc players are booming. The sales staff says consumers are looking for more affordable home entertainment options to avoid the high cost of going out. Economists note that strong competition has made it a good time to buy, with prices lower than expected.

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