Phoenix Woman Only Female Finisher In 187-Mile Race
Rebecca Kapp the 23 year old model from Scottsdale became the first and only woman to complete the 187 mile open ocean power boat race from Long Beach California to Ensenada Mexico. She along with navigator Nancy Eggert faced engine exhaust bracket failure fuel line issues a late start and no prior experience racing together but finished in seven and a half hours despite fatigue and sea conditions.
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Rebecca Kapp
Phoenix Miss
Plaza III
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Rebecca
Long Beach
Calif
Ensenada
Mexico
Newport
Nancy Eggert
Mini Stars Set For April 11 Race In Bright Stripes
Rebecca describes last minute prep for the April 11 race amid engine issues while her teammate Nancy rides on deck with a gas can to plane the boat. The duo known as the Mini Stars wear red white and blue outfits from Pants in Town and Country Shopping Center.
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Rebecca
Nancy
Speed Grows On You: Mini Stars Race Off Ensenada
Rebecca, a model and ocean racer, describes the 187 mile offshore contest in a 17 foot hull with a 120 HP Chrysler engine. The Mini Stars faced 17 to 20 foot swells near Mexican waters, lost contact at points, and finished third in their class after a late Coast Guard alert and an air sea search.
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Rebecca
Ensenada
Point Loma
la Jolla
T ‘ Aly
Coast-Guard
Coast Guard
Arizona
American Power Boat Association
Long Beach
Catalina Island
Polluted Waters Threaten U S Water Safety and Life
Scientists warn the world’s water supply is limited and unreplenishable with oil spills and detergents fouling oceans. Public health officials cite rising disease from polluted drinking water while eutrophication and sewage threaten the Great Lakes and river systems.
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Cleopatra
Lake Erie
U.S
Johnson
Cleveland
John J. Poland
Department of ‘the Interior
Great Lakes
Lake Superior
Glenn T. Seaborg
United States
Welfare topics at APW district luncheon in Phoenix
Lois Tuchler executive director of the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Phoenix will speak on welfare legislation affecting families at the Central District APW luncheon Thursday noon at Sir George's Cafeteria Phoenix. May 2 and 3 Camelback Inn hosts APW's 17th annual Spring Awards meeting with Pat McElfresh chairing.
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Central’ District
Arizona Press Women, Inc
Lois Tuchler
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of
Phoenix
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Dan Milburn
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
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Heyerdahl
Woods Hole
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Howard Sanders
APW
Arizona College
Arcadia -Woman’s~ Club
Western Savings & Loan
Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale Welcome ‘Wagon Club
Papago
Jack Morgan
Arizona Boys’ Community
Munity
American Association of University Women
George Snyder
E. Wilshire
Paul van Leer
Graham Greene
Tuchin’ Fabrics
Main St
Trader Vic's
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Fifth Avenue
Switzer
E. McDowell Rd
Bashas
Fritz Smail
Almay
LaFemme Cosmetics
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Gino Paoli
Damon
Orgens
Stetson Drive
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