Government report shows July rise in personal income
U S government reports July personal income rose by seven tenths of one percent, led by transfer payments including Social Security. Commerce Department notes a inventory increase of seven tenths of one percent and emphasizes a 5.9 percent cost of living boost for Social Security. Labor Dept says veterans job search progress notable after 1974 76 unemployment surge.
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Labor Department
Tucson to study burning refuse to make electricity
Tucson will explore turning 600 tons of daily garbage into power under a $40 000 contract awarded to Sullivan Masson. The study projects an 18 month timeline, examines sufficiency of waste, and considers three operation types including direct electricity, steam heat, or utility sales with emission controls and 90 percent waste reduction.
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Tucson
Sullivan & Masson
Swimmer Hits 75 Miles in Lake Powell Challenge
John de la Cruz 47 of Pico Rivera California pushes past 75 miles toward a 200 mile Lake Powell swim. The aquatic contractor plans to swim up and down the San Juan River tributary to Rainbow Marina near Rainbow Bridge tonight. He aims to raise $50000 for visually handicapped in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Obituary Notice for Allan C. Pratt
Allan C. Pratt, 65, of 6700 E Thomas Rd, died Tuesday in Good Samaritan Hospital. A Maine native, he moved to the Valley in 1947 and lived in Scottsdale for 18 years. He was a WWII Navy veteran, University of Maine graduate, and a pharmacist for 30 years. Survivors include wife Orpha June, daughter Susan Waycott of Maine, a sister out of state, and four grandchildren. Visitation tonight at Green Acres Mortuary. Services Friday there and interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Cancer Society or Heart Association.
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Green Acres Mortuary
Hayden Rd
Green Acres Memorial Gardens
Cancer Society
Heart Association
Private services held for Sol M. Hirsch
Sol M. Hirsch aged 74 died Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born in Missouri he moved to the Valley in 1976 from Minnesota and lived at 4950 N Miller Rd. He owned a Minnesota bridal shop for 31 years before retiring. He is survived by his wife Josephine two daughters Jean Rosenbaum of Colorado and Sue Feldman of Minnesota two sisters one brother six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Sinai Mortuary handled arrangements.
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Good Samaritan Hospital
Missouri
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Valley
Minnesota
N. Miller Rd
Josephine
Jean Rosenbaum
Colorado
Sue Feldman
Flames damage Scottsdale Shadows residence in Scottsdale
Fire caused about 2000 dollars in damage Wednesday at a residence inside the Scottsdale Shadows complex located at 7960 E. Camelback Rd. The owner is Lawrence Sadler. One occupant was inside when the blaze started in a chair. no injuries were reported. Thirteen Rural Metro units and 2% firefighters responded. Cause remains undetermined.
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Scottsdale Shadows
Camelback Rd
Lawrence Sadler
Rural Metro Fire Department
Local businessman foils burglary at leather shop
Scottsdale businessman apprehended a suspect at gunpoint after a pair tried to break into the Lord Latigo Leather Shop on Fifth Avenue. Owner Ernest Wittels restrained the man for 10 minutes. a second suspect fled. Police found pry marks and a knife on Fellows, who was released pending charges.
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Fifth Avenue
Hubbard F. Fellows
Sweetwater Ave
Phoenix
Lord Latigo Leather Shop
Fifth Ave
Fellows
Ernest D. Wittels
Wittels
Fourty fourth juror seated in Bolles murder trial
In Phoenix the 44th potential juror, a housewife, joined the process today as four more were dismissed after questioning by Superior Court Judge Howard Thompson. Five remain to be interviewed as the pool narrows. Lake Pleasant near Phoenix has seen a sharp water drop due to a long dry period and ongoing withdrawals by farmers, prompting officials to forecast dryness by September 15.
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Don Bolles
Superior Court
Howard Thompson
Lake Pleasant
Here
Arizona Mountain
Phoenix educator Augustus Shaw Jr found at Saguaro Lake
The body of 63 year old Mary Bethune School principal Augustus Shaw Jr was found by a boater in a cove southwest of the main lake channel at Saguaro Lake. Maricopa County sheriff deputies confirmed the boating accident had separated him from authorities a week earlier. The community of Payson sees 178 members of St Pauls Episcopal Mission Church vote to secede from national and state affiliations.
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Augustus Shaw Jr
Saguaro Lake
Maricopa County
Payson
St. Paul’s Episcopal Mission Church
Episcopal Church
Andrus backs coal plan for Navajo reservation
Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus says he will approve a coal mining lease that could bring the Navajo Nation millions of dollars. The agreement provides a $5.6 million advance, a 12 percent royalty on all coal mined, and adjustments to royalty terms.
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Cecil Andrus
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