Watergate Hearings Postponed Against New York Trial
The Senate Watergate Committee abruptly postponed three days of hearings including the plan for Charles Bebe Rebozo to testify. The delay aims to avoid prejudice to the New York trial of John Mitchell and Maurice Stans over a $200 000 Hughes donation and Vesco related charges. Republican members urged leaving further inquiry to the House Judiciary Committee.
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Syrians shell Israelis as border clashes renew fire
In a day marked by renewed front line shelling, Syria claimed to have shell Israeli troops near the Golan Heights while Israel withdrew from parts of the West Bank area near Suez. Senate leader Mansfield backs repeal of emergency DST law citing no energy savings.
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Medallion of Agnew Sells briskly in Capitol Lobby
An official medallion featuring Spiro T. Agnew as vice president remains on sale in the Capitol lobby and sells briskly, a clerk saying it is now a collectors item.
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Trucker Protest Sparks Violence Across Eastern States
Independent drivers battled authorities Friday and into today over higher fuel costs and lower highway speeds. Protesters blocked sections of Ohio highways, pulling hundreds of trucks from the roads as violence broke out in several eastern states.
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Weekend Weather: Sunny Skies and Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Variable high cloudiness gives way to mostly sunny skies this Sunday. Temperatures peak in the low 60s to mid 60s with a breezy afternoon and cooler nights near 40 degrees.
Legislator Opposes Credit Card Liquor Purchase Bill
State Rep. America Carvalho of Scottsdale denounces lobbying for a bill to allow buying liquor with credit cards, arguing it would ease access for alcoholics and increase family hardship. He cites enforcement gaps and warns banks and hotels backing the measure. He fought the bill in committee and backs stricter controls.
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Vandal group claims gas hose cuts at local station
A group calling itself Concerned Citizens for Fairness to Fuel claimed responsibility for cutting eight gas pump hoses at Paul's Shell on 6001 N Granite Reef Rd. Police say the damage, estimated at 245 dollars, occurred between 7 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. today.
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Scottsdale adopts team policing to boost citizen involvement
Police Chief Walter Nemetz outlines three neighborhood teams designed to bring residents and officers closer. The plan, backed by the Police Foundation study, aims to balance efficiency with local needs. With council approval, team policing could start next January as part of Scottsdale’s STEP effort.
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Retiree who led Scottsdale building boom leaves city post
Theo Scheele retired as Scottsdale chief building inspector after 11 years. Appointed in 1963 during rapid growth, he established training programs, helped create the Scottsdale Builder's Guide, edited The Plumbline, and earned wide respect from officials and contractors. He plans to pursue silversmithing with wife Kay.
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