Camelback GIs Arrive for Rest at Camelback Inn
A group of 51 Vietnam veterans from Army Navy Marine and Air Force arrive at Camelback Inn for rest and recreation. They seek civilian clothing in short supply and tour downtown Scottsdale on maps. SFC Randolph Walker, a 10-year veteran, shares mixed emotions about returning home while recalling Bien Hoa and Fort Bliss. The week includes a steak fry and a Thursday dinner to meet Valley residents, with tickets available at Camelback Inn.
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War on Poverty extended for two years in $4 billion bill
The House gave final approval to a two year continuation of the war on poverty. The $4 billion measure moves to the White House for the President’s signature.
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White House
Lady Bird Johnson
Lbj Ranch
Lynda
Governors blamed as Romney slips in GOP race
Wisconsin Representative Marvin Laird says Republican governors are unable to influence the GOP nomination. In Miami Beach, the AFL-CIO convention abolishes the federation's Executive Committee, a key demand in Walter Reuther's dispute with George Meany over the federation's future.
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Valley Sees Below Normal Temperatures For Days
The Weather Bureau at Sky Harbor reports today 65 degrees and yesterday 67 degrees, both below normal. Morning lows also under normal with yesterday’s at 90 and a forecast low near 4, about 7 degrees under the Dec 10 11 normal of 37.
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Weather snapshot with warm day and cool night
Highs near 85 today with mostly cloudy fall conditions. Tonight's low around 30. Tomorrow's high near 66. Expect similar cool air and lingering cloudiness into Tuesday.
India Quake Devastates Koyna Nagar Near Bombay
A major earthquake struck Western India with Koyna Nagar near the epicenter nearly razed. More than 100 killed and 1,000 injured as the Koyna hydroelectric plant fail ed and power outages hit the Bombay Poona district. Rescue operations ongoing with hundreds evacuated and tens of thousands homeless.
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Woman dies in Scottsdale two-car crash
A 10 year old Phoenix woman Mrs Li jean Hodgson died from head injuries after a two car collision at Gath Street and Thomas Road in Scottsdale. Pedestrians, passengers, and drivers included Rosari Cirincione 18 and Joseph Vlasie 63 with Martha Vlasie 56. Hodgson was taken to hospital but died later. Police said the cause is under investigation and no arrests have been made.
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Lafayette
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Ucé
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St. Joseph's
Stolen Car in Tucson Tied to Arkansas Man
Police traced a car theft to Homer L. Goad of Carlisle Arkansas who reported the vehicle stolen in Tucson shortly before midnight. Three hours later officers arrested Alvin Rabow 25 of Phoenix who was in the car and later found a state arrest warrant for Goad on another car theft from Charles Papen.
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Carlisle
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Alvin Rnbow
Phoenix
Goad
Arkansas
Charles Papen
Firemen battle nine alarms over weekend causing minor damage
The Warolka Department answered nine alarms, four at homes, with total damage under 20 dollars. A stove fire at Edsel Martin 6516 N Hillside Dr caused 100 dollars. Other calls included two smoke incidents at 7107 Orange Blossom Lane and 4533 Pascar, plus a trash fire and a popcorn machine fire at Papago Lanes with minimal losses.
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Hillside Dr
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Orange Blossom Lane
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Arizona education sanctions eyed by NEA over school funding
Scottsdale educator Philip Strittmatter warned that state budget controls could trigger NEA sanctions declaring Arizona undesirable for teachers. Delegates urged NEA study and possible state wide action if bills require district voters to approve budgets beyond six percent.
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Arizona
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Scottsdale Education Association
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Legislative Conference Committee
Educa
Realtors call for controls after school spending defeats
Arizona Realtors say recent defeats of school issues in Scottsdale and Yuma show taxpayers oppose high pressure lobbying and favor controls on school spending. Association President Robert Crouch notes rising real property taxes burden homeowners and urges legislators to limit tax growth while citing defeated bond issues as a signal of public demand for restraint.
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Yuma
Association
Robert Crouch
Trcson
Arizona
Scultadale
Panel studies tax bill on mining property classification
A 12 member conference committee in Phoenix discussed property tax classifications focusing on mining property after a two hour session. Senator William Porter noted possible language clarifications and identified mine classes such as patented and non patented producing and non producing. The group did not advance beyond mining classification in this session. Also noted, the Scottsdale School Board will meet tomorrow at 8 pm at Kalbab School 4339 N 62nd St with public attendance welcome.
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UPI
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Kalbab School
N. 62Nd St
Canine Population Figures by City in Maricopa County
The Maricopa Health Department reports Phoenix has 62,061 dogs for 78.18 percent of the county total. Scottsdale holds 8,460 dogs or 10.80 percent, Chandler 1,216 for 12 percent, Glendale 3,168 or 3.09 percent, and Tempe 4,488 for 5.68 percent.
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