Driest Period in History Hits Arizona Weather
The April 1 Snow Survey shows snow confined to north slopes above 10,000 feet on the San Francisco Peaks Gila and White Mountains with three to four feet of snow at those levels. No March precipitation widens a three month drought, soils dry, and summer rains critical. reservoirs vary, Salt River Project about 994,800 acre feet, Lake Pleasant slightly above average, Verde lowest March flow since 1904, water supplies expected adequate this year if rains arrive.
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Arizona
San Francisco Peaks
Gila
White Mountains
Soil Conservation Service
Salt River Project
Lake Pleasant
San Carlos
Lyman
Verde River
Salt
Snow survey flags lower reservoirs and pumping need
The report notes reservoirs will hold less water than last season with the upper Gila Valley likely short again, requiring extensive pumping. Other items include admissions, marriage licenses, and local weather forecasts for Flagstaff and northern Arizona with varying highs and lows.
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Gila Valley
Driest First Quarter On Record In Flagstaff
The first quarter of 1972 was the driest in 72 years of data at the Flagstaff National Weather Service office with only .02 inch of moisture. March was the driest and warmer than normal at a 4.0? degree average, with 29 clear days, four partly cloudy and seven cloudy. The warmest readings reached 67 degrees on March 9 and 10, while the coldest hit seven degrees on March 30.
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Flagstaff
National Weather Service
Weather Service
Power Cut Warning Issued in Williams
Williams officials discussed the potential for statewide electrical curtailment at a Thursday morning meeting in Williams. The discussion centered on the risk and possible timing of power reductions affecting residents and businesses.
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Williams
State
Survey Reveals Rash of Tax Return Frauds
In Northern California 418 federal income tax preparers were surveyed by IRS agents. Nearly half produced fraudulent returns with a typical husband and wife income report of 9121.30 and deductions that would yield 907 tax using standard deductions. 122 returns were correct, while 159 were fraudulent.
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San Francisco
California
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Raymond F. Harless
Warless
Arizona Daily Sun publication and subscription details
Flagstaff Publishing Co lists address and contact for The Arizona Daily Sun plus Coconino Sun weekly. Rates shown: 2.58 monthly by carrier, 4.00 yearly by mail in certain counties, 3.50 yearly elsewhere. circulation inquiries noted.
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Flagstaff Publishing Co
Santa Fe Ave
Flagstaff
Ariz
Arizona
Sus
Flagsaff
Cocaine
Navajo
Yaovap
Coconino Sun Weekly
Flagstaff Publshing Co
W. Santa Fe Ave
Flagsall
Aris
Three Killed In Belfast
A soldier was slain by a sniper in Ballymurphy Belfast as three people died in separate explosions. The violence marked the worst day since Britain took control two weeks ago amid moves to release Catholic internees and to stop using the Maidstone as a floating prison in Belfast harbor.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
London
Ballymurphy
Bawamore Grove
Britain
Maidstone
Auto Target Of Vandalsim In Flagstaff Police Probe
Flagstaff police investigate vandalism and theft of a 1970 Camaro owned by Branson Evans of 3B4 North Bertrand Drive. Wheels and tires were stolen and obscene spray paint defaced the car, with damages estimated at 500 dollars. Investigation continues.
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Flagstaff
Bruce Warner
Branson Evans
North Bertrand Drive
Asphalt Plant Closes After State Order
Tucson officials say Ashton Construction Co will shut down its asphalt mixing plant today after state orders to close. The plant had remained open while resurfacing runways at Tucson International Airport, according to company president Alfred Helmpel.
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Tucson
Ashton Construction Co
Alfred Helmpel
Ashton
Tucson International
Laird vows bombing to continue over South Vietnam
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird condemned the North Vietnamese invasion and said the United States will keep bombing until enemy forces withdraw and are willing to negotiate. He warned U.S. talks would not resume until conditions are met and noted ground troops would not be used in the immediate plan.
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Washington
Sec
Melvin R. Laird
South Vietnam
United States
Laird
North Vietnam
de Militarized
Paris
Senor Administration
U.S
Southeast Asia
Nixon
Drive Aims To Protect Resources
Arizona conservation groups announce petition drives to add a constitutional amendment and a statutory change to safeguard undeveloped lands and natural resources. The plan includes land developer requirements for sewers water systems roads and recreational facilities with a constitutional provision granting public standing to sue for environmental rights.
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Tucson
Ariz
Artronans For Quality Environment
Joel Rodack
Arizonas For Quality Environment
Rodack
Arizona
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the Sun
Playstaff
Northlands
Thompson
Margaret
Rose Mary Torrez
Morrow
Pia
PREY
Daily Record
Donald Hen
Erickson
North
Anaspacia Dodate
Minguez
Nori Randall
Hilk Pr
Cottonwood
Thurs Williams
New York
Flasgstaff
Sedona
Winslow and Holbrook
Lockett Road
Thomas School
Pinegrove Thriftway
North Fourth Street
Lake Powell
Donna Hendrickson
Oneda
Millard Meccia
Arizona Public Service Office
Four Corners
New Mexico
Merccia
APS
Forest Service
Pennie’s
4Th Street
Friendly East
Arizona Daily Sun
Walter Mathall
Kotch
Showtime
Deero Aqua
Deer O
N ' Son
Trin
DEERO
Dirty Harry
McConnell Air Force Base
Kan
Pacific
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