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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1973
Page
3
In a Protestant area of Belfast early today a group of men attacked a woman identified as young and left her hanging on a lamp post for over an hour in freezing weather as neighbors watched from windows. Police say her screams were heard blocks away and she was taken to hospital in deep shock. The incident marks ongoing sectarian violence tied to a 729 death toll.
Columbia University researcher Dr. Sol Spiegelman reports that outside viruses, not genetic heritage, may trigger some cancers. Using identical twins, he observed cancerous DNA forms hybrids with malignant DNA but not with healthy DNA, arguing against inherited cancer genes and for viral involvement.
Scottsdale officials expect assessed valuations from the county in April for a tentative 1972-73 property tax rate. City Manager Carter says a May 1 budget presentation will precede council trimming. a full time budget officer and five year funding plans are now in place. Mayors in Phoenix, Glendale, and Tucson urge rate cuts as valuations rise. Scottsdale's rate of 1.03 per 100 favors only a small share of city funds.
Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Eugene Ormandy said he was in bed when President Nixon phoned to say the ensemble had been invited to perform in China. He called it possibly the start of a cultural exchange program between the United States and China. The orchestra had played in Moscow in 1968.
Darleen Bittinger reports registration for South Scottsdale Little League runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Supai School. Age rules, fees, and family limits are given, with late registration allowed and major league tryouts for early registrants. Officers’ nominations and other school activities are also noted.
The Phoenix Jaycees will open the bunkhouse at Los Arcos Mall to sell tickets for the 43rd annual Rodeo of Rodeos. Mayor Bud Tims will attend the 2 p.m. opening. The spokesman said this is the only ticket sales office in Scottsdale. The rodeo runs March 14 to 18.
UPI reports NIH officials are reviewing nine grant applications for acupuncture research with a decision due by early April. If funded, NIH would sponsor the first acupuncture research. A two day NIH conference begins Wednesday with 35 scientists from 24 medical schools and 4 hospitals presenting.
The County Assessor's Office mobile unit will visit the Scottsdale area to issue 1973 auto license plates. It will park at 74th Street and Osborn Road from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, handling all licensing matters. County offices operate 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and stay open until 8 p.m. Wednesday to accommodate late applicants before a $6.25 late fee takes effect.
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