Skylab 3 liftoff set for November 9 amid Kohoutek watch
NASA tentatively schedules the Skylab 3 launch for November 9 to allow astronauts Gerald Carr Edward Gibson and William Pogue to study the Kohoutek comet. The timing depends on Skylab 2 mission progress and possible early launch adjustments to minimize unmanned station time. Space officials note Kohoutek could be the brightest comet of the century and aim to observe it from orbit in late December and early January.
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UPI
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William R. Pogue
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William C. Schneider
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Grand jury may hear Agnew evidence in Maryland probe
A federal grand jury probing Maryland political corruption met in Baltimore amid word Spiro Agnew discussed the allegations with Attorney General Richardson two days before denying them. The panel, impaneled December 23, 1968, did not hear witnesses today and recessed for the week.
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UPI
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Would-be robber’s getaway car stalls in Tucson
In Tucson, 18 year old Gilbert Romero tried to steal a car with two televisions a cassette recorder and his wallet inside. He was ordered to load the loot but the car wouldn’t start and he fled on foot as Romero’s parents returned home.
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UPI
Gilbert Romero
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Paradise Valley weighs Jock for transportation director
The Paradise Valley School District plans to nominate George Jock, head custodian at Indian Bend Elementary, for transportation director replacing David Hilliker who left for a Connecticut district. Jock would earn about 11000 dollars annually, effective after replacement. The district also advances Shadow Mountain High School construction despite a deferred 2.6 million dollar contract award amid sub contractor certification delays. opening targeted for September 1974 at Shea Boulevard and 28th Street.
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Indian Bend
Jock
David Hilliker
Connecticut
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H. Ray Shipley
Shadow Mountain High School
Maricopa County
Shea Boulevard
28Th Street
KOOL manager accuses church of double cross over abortion programs
Homer Lane executive vice president of KOOL charged that church officials in Phoenix opposed his station over two CBS abortion programs after he says church representatives agreed to move the first program to 10 30 p m to avoid controversy. Lane cited parish condemnation and 153 calls as proof of untruthful statements about CBS and KOOL.
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Vandalism Hits Scottsdale Schools. $7,000 In Losses Reported
Tools valued at $5,000 disappeared from Scottsdale School District maintenance building at 4505 E Osborn Rd. A Pueblo School classroom suffered $2,000 in damages from vandals between 6 p m Tuesday and 11 a m Wednesday. A maintenance truck was damaged and multiple rooms were vandalized with paint and solvents, extinguishers emptied, and a small carpet fire set. Police investigate.
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Jack Kearney
E. Osborn Rd
Pueblo
82Nd St
Construction Hurdles Hold Up 70th Street Extension
City officials aim to start a 70th Street extension between the Arizona Canal and Camelback Road by August 28 but face several legal issues. An easement battle with Gary Herberger and condemnation actions against Villa Adrian townhouses owners delay the project, with a hearing set for August 27. The work is contracted for 76,302 dollars to Tanner Bros Construction Co. and requires moving the road 10 feet away from the townhouses.
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Scottsdale seeks new city planner after resignation
Scottsdale officials started a recruitment drive to fill the unclassified city planner post after Bill Walton resigned effective last Friday. The city seeks a holder of a college degree in public administration or related fields, with duties in advance planning from offices at McCormick Park. Planning implementation remains at city hall under Larry Bussard. Salary around $20 000 annually.
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Scottsdale
Bill Walton
Roy Heissner
Dale Carter
McCormick Park
City Hall
Larry Bussard
Heissner
Thundershower replay forecast moves into state
Thundershower activity dotted the state through early morning with more moisture moving in from the south. The Salt River Valley faces variable cloudiness today and Friday with a slight chance of early night-time thunder showers. Highs around 108 degrees and humidity remains high.
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Salt River Valley
Metal workers picket in Tucson over contract talks
The Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 426 halted work at about a dozen local sites including the Federal Building and Morgan Maxwell Junior High School. Ed Hayes said the stoppage follows failed negotiations with the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Association of Southern Arizona, involving about 200 members. In Washington, Don Hubbard of the National Association of Meat Purveyors said little hope remains for a beef price ceiling lift before Sept. 12 after a meeting with the Cost of Living Council director Dr. John Dunlop.
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Morgan Maxwell Junior High School
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National Association of Meat Purveyors
Don Hubbard
Cost of Living Council
Hubbard
Washington
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Judge orders Kennecott Hayden workers back to work
Federal Judge Carl Muecke ordered the Kennecott copper smelter workforce in Hayden to return to duty after a wildcat strike. A hearing is set for next Tuesday to decide if the temporary order should become permanent as United Steelworkers members walkout influenced other workers.
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Hayden
Carl Muecke
Wildcat
United Steelworkers
Union Barbershops Raise Prices in Phoenix
Haircut prices in Phoenix union shops rose by 50 cents to 3.50 dollars with increases in other services announced. Barbers Local 628 spokesman said 700 members voted earlier to raise prices and now have authority under Phase 4.
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Phoenix
Barbers Local 628
KFC Plans seven new Phoenix Outlets in $5 Million Expansion
Kentucky Fried Chicken announced plans to build seven new Phoenix area outlets and remodel others at a total cost of 5 million dollars. Company spokesmen cite confidence in the local economy and growth, bringing the total number of Phoenix outlets to 21.
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Phoenix
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Narcotics Crackdown Nets Eight Arrests This Week
Phoenix authorities say eight arrests were made this week in a narcotics crackdown. State and federal agents conducted unrelated raids resulting in seizures of hashish marijuana and amphetamines. Some drugs had been sent via mail.
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Phoenix
Trucker Dies in Wickenburg Area Rollover
Donald L. Roosevelt aged 39 of Long Beach California died when his semi-truck and tank trailer overturned 16 miles north of Wickenburg as he tried to turn from State Route 71 onto U S 93. His companion Robert A Wilson 53 of Southgate California suffered a broken neck and was hospitalized in Phoenix.
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Donald L. Roosevelt
Long Beach
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U.S. 93
Robert Andrew Wilson
Southgate
Phoenix
Obituary: Margaret L. Hagan 72 Scottsdale Nazarene Member
Margaret L. Hagan 72 died at home in Scottsdale Tuesday after moving to Arizona in 1960 from Warren Pennsylvania She is survived by three sons Charles James Jr and two daughters Phyllis and Margaret five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Private services will be at Green Acres Mortuary with visitation Thursday and interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
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Scottsdale
Green Acres Mortuary
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