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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1975
Page
7
In Washington a local dealer allegedly offers a $350 rebate on white elephants through March 15. A neighbor reports Tortbaker displaying the animal in his yard and joking about it as a practical investment to counter fuel shortages, with environmental and efficiency claims.
Scottsdale High School will hold an 8 PM concert in the auditorium with the Orchesis dance group joining the orchestra. Tickets at the door. Key Club reports $452 raised in the Easter Seal walkathon.
The article traces early world champions from Ruy Lopez and Francois Philador through Staunton, Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca, Botvinnik and others. It discusses how formal championship status and challenger selection evolved with 1922 rules and the 1924 FIDE founding, concluding with Botvinnik to Alekhine as pivotal figures.
Queen Elizabeth II begins a five day state visit to Mexico the first by a reigning British monarch. The queen and Prince Philip travel aboard the royal yacht Britannia to Mexico City marking a historic diplomatic trip.
Edward Neilan reports that US farmers face growing energy uncertainty with diesel fuels and electricity tied to oil and gas costs. Delays in planting due to fuel shortages could cut corn yields by up to 45 bushels an acre, costing farmers about 157000 dollars per 1000 acre farm and raising consumer prices. ERS projects energy needs for food and fiber sectors rising to over 5200 trillion Btu by 1980, prompting calls for prioritized fuel supply and capital investment.
Scottsdale Educational Enrichment Services lists a 10 week woodworking for men and women course at Pima starting tonight. John Cazan teaches evenings from 7 to 9 15 in Room 24 with a $27 fee. Registration at the first class.
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