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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1972
Page
9
London reports a government white paper on metrication plans to switch Britain from pints, pounds and yards to liters, grams and meters by end of 1975. Pubs may keep the pint, but must choose one system. exemptions apply to publicans and milkmen.
Edith Irving wife of Clifford Irving appears before a federal grand jury to answer questions about her role in the alleged $650000 misappropriation linked to the Howard Hughes autobiography. IRS liens total about half a million against the Irvings and Suskind.
Regional exhibit will showcase Arizona Scholastic Art entries Feb 27 to March 1 in the Thunderbird Room of the Westward Ho Hotel. The Phoenix show covers central Arizona plus Yuma and Mohave counties. Open to Arizona students in grades 7-12, the free display features over 3,000 works across painting drawing design printmaking three dimensional arts and photography. Sponsored nationally by Scholastic Magazine and Valley National Bank.
City Manager Dale Carter touts the honor as Jeffrey Yang arrives from the Republic of China through the U S State Department program. Yang is urged by the National League of Cities and Towns to visit Scottsdale and other U S cities to study good government in action. Carter prepares materials for Yang’s return report.
An advertisement from Skaggs Drug Center promotes MonaDEX as a tiny tablet that curbs appetite without dangerous drugs. It claims no strenuous exercise is needed and offers a 20 day supply for $3.00 with a money back guarantee.
Arizona Democrats seek split of 25 national convention delegates by presidential primary support. NineMus kie, six Lindsay, five McGovern, and five uncommitted delegates. Plan reflects voter choice and aims to curb pressure on uncommitted delegates.
The U S House votes to extend the Golden Eagle Passport program, a $10 annual pass granting entry for the holder and all passengers in the car to national parks monuments historic sites and battlefields.
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