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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1974
Page
7
UPI reports farmers in Kansas, Texas and across the drought-stricken Midwest lament rain came too late. With $10 billion in losses already, experts warn of further crop damage unless heavy rains arrive. Cotton stalks are stunted and flowers signal poor yields, though some hay may be salvaged with future rainfall.
Ann Moreton known as the Spider Lady founded a National Arachnid Society Spider Museum in a 126 year old mill near Powhatan. She traveled from Alaska to Florida studying spiders and says there are over 4 000 types. The exhibit features photos and live species including Black Widows and Yellow Kneed Tarantulas.
The U S Navy began special courts martial for 41 sailors and captain s mast for seven of 54 accused of missing the June 14 Yokosuka sailing of the carrier Midway. Investigators found no organized walkout, with 24 trials completed and 17 guilty by design. A separate Los Angeles airport bomb plot prompts security moves and a $25 000 reward.
FBI is reviewing several pieces of mail to Senator Alan Cranston as possible leads in the Los Angeles airport bombing case. An aide said at least one item will be followed up and that case mail, letters from people seeking the senator’s help, drew the attention. All Cranston and Tunney mail are now segregated and given special attention as Cranston handles 6,500 to 7,000 letters weekly.
Up to 12 percent of Americans suffer migraines. Triggers include missing meals causing hypoglycemia, fatigue, sleep loss, hormones, bright light, weather shifts, and certain foods and additives such as alcohol tyramine rich foods sodium nitrate and MSG. Regular meals and avoidant of high carb sweets may help. Information from the American Physical Fitness Research Institute.
The Arizona chapter of the American Heart Association announced free blood pressure readings at seven Phoenix Fire Department stations. Two stations near Scottsdale are Station 13 at 2838 N. 48th St. and Station 27 at 12449 N. 32nd St.
The Scottsdale Police Ladies Auxiliary will hold a brownie sale starting at 9 a.m. Friday at Smitty's 8302 East McDowell Road. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Crippled Children's Hospital in Mesa.
Readers are invited to browse the want ads for fresh fur furnishings and related home goods offered for sale today. The notice highlights a range of stylish items and contact options for buyers and sellers.
Eagle Scout Robert Nenad Jr. 19 of Scottsdale Arizona is selected to represent Arizona in Lifeline USA A Scouting Odyssey a 23 day pilot program of mountain climbing survival and fitness by the Boy Scouts of America. He is among 51 participants in the program beginning Monday and running to August 27 at Philmont Scout Ranch New Mexico.
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