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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
5
Environment columnist Sharon Kelley reports on Gray Co Enterprises in Dallas proposing a hydrogen fuel system. Wind drives a turbine, electricity electrolyzes water to produce hydrogen for use like natural gas, with water as the emission.
An APS report says the east Scottsdale area bounded by 73rd to 80th streets and Thomas to Glenrosa lost power twice on Wednesday. The 2:58 p.m. outage was caused by a 12 000 volt line cut at 78th and Thomas, with most restored in 11 minutes and a small section remaining off 24 minutes. A 9:16 p.m. fault at Miller Road and Catalina caused another outage, with most restored in five minutes, while a small area stayed dark for an hour and another for two hours.
Mike Marusich former county chairman of the Democratic Party represents the firm conducting the annual city books audit. Mayor Bud Tims notes the presence of another prominent Democrat in attendance William P Mahoney former ambassador to Ghana. Marusich jokes about more Democrats around Scottsdale.
Czech astronomer Lubos Kohoutek says the buzz around Comet 1937F Kohoutek was overblown while noting his find may reach brightness similar to Halley’s. He recalls discovering the comet last March and predicts its peak brightness between January 2 and 15, possibly rivaling Vega or Jupiter.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch calls on President Nixon to quit if he cannot regain public confidence, saying trust in the presidency seems lost and impeachment may be looming. The editorial urges Congress to be ready for action and cites Gerald Ford’s vice presidency as a turning point for an orderly exit.
Scottsdale Postmaster D C Wilson urges patrons to pack Christmas parcels well and address legibly with correct ZIP code. Insure items for full value and mail between 10 11 a.m. or 2 3 p.m. to avoid lines. He also reminds drivers to follow entrance and exit signs due to heavy traffic.
The article cites experts like Daniel Horn and Alton Ochsner on smoking risks including cancers and cardiovascular disease. It describes how quitting for 10 years lowers death rates toward non smokers and notes behavioral patterns among smokers plus advice on quitting methods.
The EPA reports a 115000 gallon high level atomic waste leak at a Washington nuclear plant poses no health threat for the foreseeable future. It urges AEC to clarify issues in an environmental impact statement while expressing concern that waste at Hanford near Richland could enter the environment. The April 1973 leak released radioactive material into soil but remained 116 feet above the water table.
London viewers glimpse Princess Tou Wan’s jade burial suit in a Peking backed display of 385 artifacts. The robe built of 2160 jade panels and 703 carats of gold epitomizes Chinese beliefs in immortality, with Prince Liu Sheng’s larger tomb counterpart also on show.
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