Lightning Fires Hit Tonto Forest and California Bound Crews
Lightning sparked two fires in the Payson District of Tonto National Forest with no watershed damage. One blaze near Gisela burned two acres of grass and brush and self-extinguished, aiding soil renewal. A second fire burned under a quarter acre. Plans to deploy 13 firefighters to California were canceled. crews reassigned locally. Steve Nichols heads to Hat Creek District in Lassen National Forest and Dan Drorbaugh to Almanor Ranger District, also in Lassen.
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Payson
Tonto National Forest
Four Peaks
Gisela
Forest Service
California
Arizona
Steve Nichols
Dan Drorbaugh
Nichols
Hat Creek
Lassen National Forest
Susanville
Calif
Drorbaugh
Almanor
Lassen Forest
Newsword From Four Directions
A playful note explains that the word News derives from North East West and South, highlighting how the four directions contribute to its meaning. The idea blends geography with etymology in a concise trivia style.
Mecham to Attend Saturday Luncheon in Candlelight
Ev Mecham, Republican candidate for governor, will meet voters at the Candlelight Restaurant during a luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday. He greets supporters and outlines campaign themes for the election.
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Ev Mecham
Payson Children Invited to Little Missy and Mister Mogollon Rim Contests
Payson Junior Woman's Club reminds parents of children aged 3 to 5 to pick up entry blanks for the Little Missy and Little Mister Mogollon Rim contests. Entries due Sept. 7. Contest Sept. 14 at Julia Randall Elementary at 10 a.m. Judging based on poise, personality, and appearance.
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Payson
Julia Randall
State gas tax rises on Sunday in Arizona
State Transportation Director William A. Ordway announced a Sunday increase in Arizona gas and diesel fuel taxes. The road user tax rises to 8 cents per gallon, totaling 12 cents with the 4-cent federal tax, aiding city street needs as part of the 1974 legislative changes.
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William A. Ordway
Kentucky
Virginia
Downdraft Dewey Set Sparks National Debt Gag
A satirical column notes how people joke about life, liberty, and the nation’s burden of about two thousand dollars in debt reflecting postwar concerns and political humor.
Mogollon Rim to appear in state finals at Phoenix winter festival
Contestants in the Mogollon Rim event will receive gifts from Valley National Bank and First Federal Savings. Winners and runners-up earn prizes, with the champions advancing to the state finals on December 7 at the Gompers Rehabilitation Center in Phoenix.
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Valley National Bank
First Federal Savings
Ceive
Mogollon Rim
Gompers Rehabilitation Center
Phoenix
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Dorothy Donovan
Main
Beeline Highway
Tonto Forest
Cowboy
Barry DeRose
Gila County
Superior Court
Mecham
Copper
Hwy
Honest John
TNR Toll
Foxfire
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