Desks Purchase in Payson Sparks Town Inquiry
Reporters question Payson purchase of 11 desks for 1160.25 from Payson Chamber president Ken Wagner and reps. Desk delivery occurred before council approval, policies cited as not followed. Ownership and funding details trigger tense staff meetings and mixed official responses.
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Payson
Payson Chamber of Commerce
Ken Wagner
Town Hall
Wagner
Tonto Village
Frank Hensel
Hensel
Market Place
Louise Bigelow
Barbara Wagner
Ken
Main Street
Bud Haack
Haack
Great Western Bank
Willard Taylor
Council
Ethics in Congress and the peril of power
A reflection on long term members and power in Congress, the persistent ethics problem, and the failure of codes to curb misconduct. The author cites past acts, ongoing investigations, and quotes Lord Acton, Kennedy, and Johnson while urging accountability.
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America
Congress
House
Senate
Lord Acton
Heinz
Pennsylvania
Bilbo
Mississippi
Los Angeles Times
Louisiana
FBI
Eldon Rudd
Barry Goldwater
Hayakawa
California
Robert F. Kennedy
U.S. Senate
Samuel Johnson
Town attorney’s near cited code save avoids horse plan
Town attorney Robert Young nearly violated sanitation rules by planning a corral for a Shetland pony on his property near a golf course. He halted the plan before the pony moved in after learning horses cannot be raised within 100 feet of a residence or a well to avoid possible contamination of the United Utilities well.
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Robert Young
Young
United Utilities
Gratitude Notes From Payson Hospital Patients And Rodeo Dance Helpers
Reader thanks extend to Payson Hospital patient Dora Dawes for cards and flowers and to community members who aided the Junior Rodeo Dance. Special recognitions go to Bob Richard son of Frontier Market Tim Van Horn for use of a flat bed truck the Stockman Shop Payson Police Department Gila County Sheriff’s Department Len Boss Connie O’Daniels Robin Johnson and Ralph Spencer plus clean-up crew and attendees for a successful event.
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Bob Richardson
Frontier Market
Tim van Horn
Stockman Shop
Payson Police Department
Gila County
Local Tennis Thanks Given to Greg Larkins
Ed and Carolyn Hock of Payson express appreciation for Greg Larkins and his efforts in organizing the summer tennis program and the accompanying tournament.
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Greg Larkins
Carolyn Hock
Payson
Rim Country club thanks press for coverage and photos
Rim Country Republican Women's Club expresses appreciation for newspaper coverage and especially photos of speakers. Gladys McCreary thanks the paper for support. Andy Worden signs.
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Rim Country Republican Women’s Club
Gladys McCreary
Payson Street Dance Applauds Local Agencies and Waste Control
The Old Payson Merchants Association thanks Payson Police Department, Sheriff's Office and Fire Departments for help with the July 30 street dance. Acknowledges Waste Control of Payson for two dumpsters aiding trash management.
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Old
Payson Merchants Association
Payson Police Department
Sheriff's Office
Fire Departments
Payson
Resignation Notice From Assembly of God Leader
Community letter notes Brother Boteler of the Assembly of God Church resigning. Payson would lose a dedicated pastor who has helped many through serious illness, often at personal cost. The writer, not a church member, expresses gratitude and sorrow for the loss to the community.
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Brother Boteler
Assembly of God Church
Payson
Imo Blakeney
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Hans Schuerer
Fred K. Smith, Jr
Richard R. Robertson
Richard Robertson
Nancy Aldridge
Jim Graham
Jack Myers
Koren Steiner
Freddie Slaughter
Nancy Dawes
Rosalind Schaerer
Patty Gabardon
Arizona
Roundup Printing and Publishing, Inc
Payson North
Ory
Payson Hospital
Dora Dawes
Jim Zachry
Charles S. Owens
I.W.Y
International Women’s Year
E.R.A
Carter Cartel
Carter
Gloria Steinem
Steinem
World Council of Churches
Satan
Andy Worden
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