State closes investigation of ex bar head
The state attorney general closed an inquiry into former Maricopa County Bar Association president Mark Harrison after finding no significant criminal offense. Tapes were destroyed by the Department of Public Safety in the mid 1970s due to lack of prosecution value. The IRE had reported taped conversations about a call girl operation.
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Maricopa County Bar Association
Bruce Babbitt
Bar
Mark Harrison
Babbitt
Harrison
Warner Lee
Gary Nelson
Jack LaSota
Department of Public Safety
LaSota
Obituaries Rolla M. Thomas Services Held
Rolla Maynard Thomas 69 died Tuesday at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Indiana he moved to the Valley 20 years ago from Illinois and owned Rolla Realty in Phoenix. He was a Navy veteran and member of several realty and fraternal groups. Survivors include his wife Edna L two sons a daughter two brothers and four sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral services in Messinger Mortuary with later interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
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Messinger Mortuary Chapel
Rolla Maynard Thomas
St. Luke’s Hospital
Indiana
Mr. Thomas
The
Valley
Illinois
N. 73Rd St
Rolla, Realty
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Boards of Realtors
Rebecca
Tempe
Odd Fellow
Mesa
Edna L
Gerald T
Terrell G
Judy C. Darrow
Messinger Mortuary
Indian School Road
Green Acres Memorial Gardens
Hayden Road
Death of Marjorie Sheldon in Valley noted
Marjorie Sheldon 58 of 4228 E Indianola Aug died Monday at home. Nebraska native moved to the Valley in 1958. Survived by husband Darwin two daughters Sherry Morris Scottsdale Sandra Decker Phoenix one son Gary Scottsdale and three sisters out of state. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday Green Acres Memorial Gardens 401 N Hayden Road. Arrangements Green Acres Mortuary.
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Marjorie Sheldon
E. Indianola
Nebraska
Green Acres Memorial Gardens
Hayden Road
Hoagland Rites Set for Local Resident in Scottsdale
Prayer service for Harry August Hoagland 76 will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Messinger Mortuary Chapel. He died Tuesday in Scottsdale Memorial. A native of Illinois, he moved to the Valley four years ago and lived at 8021 E. Osborn Rd. Survivors include daughter Ruth Chantry of Scottsdale, a brother out of state, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Interment will be in Chicago. Memorials go to Bethesda Lutheran Home Watertown Wis.
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Messinger Mortuary Chapel
Harry August Hoagland
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Illinois
Hoagland
E. Osborn Road
Lutheran Laymen's League
Church of the Holy Cross
Ruth Chantry
Scottsdale
Cubs move spring training to Mesa over Indian Bend fence issues
The Cubs switch spring training from Scottsdale to Mesa citing outfield fence problems at Indian School Park. Mayor Jenkins says the move stems from promises not kept, with fences and drainage constraints tied to Indian Bend Wash and a stalled Corps of Engineers response.
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Chicago Cubs
Mesa
Indian School Park
William C. Jenkins
Jenkins
Cubs
Scottsdale
Ball Club
William J. Hagenah Jr
Maricopa County
Corps
Indian Bend Wash
Scottsdale Stadium
Indians Oppose Orme Dam Plans On Reservation Lands
The Fort McDowell Mohave Apache Community Council rejects Gov. Wesley Bolins proposal and any dam that could flood reservation lands. In a Dec 2 letter Bolin urged continued smaller dam studies at the Salt and Verde confluence. The fight ties to CAP and Orme Dam debates with Udall seeking to revive studies.
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Fort McDowell Mohave-Apache
Salt
Verde
Bolin
Orme Dam
Carter
Interagency
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Arizona Water Commission
U.S. Secretary of Interior
Salt and Verde Junction
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
Interior
Congress
Boxing equipment stolen from Club SAR facility
Boxing bags gloves and protective gear were stolen from the city boxing facility Club SAR at 3006 Civic Center Plaza during Christmas weekend. Police said a forced entry was found, with a 70 pound punching bag and six pairs of gloves among the items missing. the break in was noticed Tuesday noon.
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Club Sar
Civic Center Plaza
Tucson area GOP clash over Udall recall drive
Tucson Pima County Republican Party chairman Charles King criticized state GOP chairman James H. Colter for involving the party in the recall against Rep. Morris K. Udall. King said Republicans in Udall's 2nd District should decide on involvement.
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Tucson
Pima County
GOP
Morris K. Udall
Charles King
James H. Colter
Udall
Arizona
Depositors Seek $50 Million From Lincoln Thrift Collapse
A class action filed Tuesday on behalf of about 20,000 depositors seeks the full $50 million they placed with the Lincoln Thrift Association, now bankrupt. The suit names officers and directors of the failed thrift.
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Phoenix
Lincoln Thrift Association
Arizona Solar Energy Sales Seen Rising to 800000 in 1978
An Arizona State University study forecasts Arizona solar energy product sales will reach 800000 dollars in 1978, a 60 percent rise from the current year. The report notes the state may still post a modest total despite anticipated publicity and abundant sunshine.
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Tempe
Arizona
Arizona State University
Phoenix Sky Harbor to Undergo $65 Million Expansion
Phoenix Sky Harbor officials warn of a worse holiday traffic jam next year during Christmas as the airport undertakes a $65 million expansion. The project includes major reconstruction of airport streets, the construction of an overpass, and a new terminal.
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Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City tests water for cancer agents in Scottsdale
Scottsdale officials review lab tests on city water to assess the impact of a federal proposal to curb cancer-causing trihalomethanes. Water director Art Vondrick says current levels are well below proposed standards, with much of south Scottsdale served by Phoenix water.
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Scottsdale
Richard Brown
Phoenix City
Art Vondrick
Phoenix
Environmental Protection Agency
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Gary
Green Acres Mortuary
Harry A. Hoagland
Chicago
Bethesda Lutheran Home
Watertown
Wis
Arizona Chiropractic Physicians
Mercer Sn
Chevron
Chevros Chemical
Turf Enterprises, Inc
William McMurry Jr
Larry Byam
Fort Huachuca
McMurry
Vietnam
William McMurry Sr
Sundown Drive
Tinues
Central Arizona
Colorado River
Maricopa
Pinal
Pima
Orme
Associated Press
Scottsdale Center’ For the Arts
Kenneth Goldsmith, Violin
JoAnne Ritacca, Piano
Debussy
Kriesler
Liebesleid
Brahms Sonata
D Minor
Diamonds
Becuse
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Fine Wine, & Good Company
Main St
70Th St
Scottsdale Rd
Skyhawk
O.E.L
John Gavins
Pure Buick
E. McDowell Rd
Cyst Sebone
Camelback
Sears
Scottsdale Road
McDowell
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