Navy baffled by Scorpion loss after 11 week inquiry
Navy officials say a court of inquiry found no evidence of sabotage in the sinking of the nuclear submarine Scorpion in the Atlantic last May. The findings came after an 11 week review, with no clear cause identified and no sabotage suspected. Senate Armed Services Committee to probe Pueblo incident after Navy inquiry, announced by Senator Stephen Young in a closed session. In New York diplomats anticipate a Soviet led Mideast peace push with Ambassador Malik meeting UN envoys. Nixon tours Washington ghetto area, vows to make the city beautiful and shows rubble from April riots. In Tempe a ASU doctor says birth control pills are the campus pharmacy's top selling prescription. A Phoenix student dies in a high speed car crash on N 52nd Street. victim's identity withheld.
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Washington
Atlantic
Senate
Pueblo
Akron
Ohio
Stephen Youung
Senate Armed Services Committee
Tempe
Arizona State University
ASU
William Payne
ASU Health Service
Phoenix Society ‘of ‘Medicine and Religion
Weather Outlook Promises Warmer Weekend Ahead
Forecast calls for 60s today with sun and high clouds. Highs near 57 to 62, lows around 28 to 33, dipping to 25 in colder areas. Saturday expected in the low 60s with partly cloudy skies.
Lame Duck Rescued After Wander Into Yard
Firewardens responded to a 7 44 p m call about a lame duck wandering in a yard in the 7500 block of East Camelback Road. Firefighters captured the bird and planned release at Eldorado Park, noting a calm duck made the restraint easy. Inspector John German commented that an angry duck is not to be trifled with.
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Eldorado Park
Jehey
John German
Parada del Sol Rodeo and Parade Open With Record Signup
The Parada del Sol kicks off with the Hashknife Gang delivering the mail to Scottsdale on a damp 150 mile run. A record 404 rodeo entrants are signed for four performances totaling 23 710 dollars. World champions and ex-champs join: Shawn Davis Joe Glenn Art Arnold and more. Parade Saturday at 10 am features 250 entries and stars Amanda Blake plus musical groups.
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Brook
Hashimaife Gang
Scottsdale
O. C. Wor
Holbrook
Rodeo
Lex Connelly
Davis
Whitehall
Mont
Clyde Vamboras
Burkburnett
Tex
Jack Roddy
San. Jose
Calif
Art. Arnold
Buckeye
Arnold
Joe Glenn
Phoenix
Vamboras
Roddy
Indian School
McDowell Rd
Amanda Blake
Kitty
Gunsmoke
Jimmy Deane
Kay
Starr
29 Palms Marine Band
Buffalo Soldiers
10Th Cavalry Memorial
Parade Day Safety Rules Ahead of Scottsdale Parade
Scottsdale Police Department issued safety guidelines for the Parada del Sol Parade watchers and vendors. Spectators are urged to stay off rooftops to prevent accidents with bean shooters and frightened horses, and balloons should not be brought to avoid bolting horses. Vendors must keep carts off the route, display licenses on shirts, and a first aid station plus radio communications will be set up by Superstition REACT with a red cross flag to mark aid locations.
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Scottsdale
Signals flash at McDowell and Pima Rd until Monday
Traffic lights at McDowell and Pima Road were activated to flash amber for McDowell traffic and red for Pima approaching vehicles. Traffic Engineer Dick Brown said they will not operate fully until Monday, with Scottsdale to maintain and run the signals. He cautioned that automatic operation could cause accidents if drivers are unaware of the lights.
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McDowell
Pima Rd
Dick Brown
Pima
Brown
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Upgrades City Fire Truck From Auction Pick
Scottsdale officials report the city acquired a used hook and ladder truck from Los Angeles at a $4,700 bid after LA sold it at auction. Donaldson says the 1944 truck cost $70,000 new and now totals about $14,700 with labor and parts. The rig, refurbished with a rebuilt engine, new wiring, and an 85‑foot ladder, will serve roof fires until hi rise units arrive later this year.
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Miller
Scottsdale
Triad
L.A
Donaldson
National Fire
Public Works
Marc Stragier
Cat Milburn
Los Angeles
Scottsdale bond proposal seeks $13.4 million for 22 schools
A Scottsdale Schools citizens panel proposes a $13.4 million bond to add classrooms and facilities at all 22 district schools. The plan includes a new elementary building, a new high school, and a vocational center at Scottsdale High, with renovations at Arcadia Coronado Saguaro and other sites totaling over $12 million in new construction and equipment.
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Scottsdale High
Cocopah
Hohokam
Ingleside
Kachina
Kaibab
Kiva
Soloma
Supai
Paiute
Mohave
Saguaro
Loloma
PIMA
MacDonald
Arcadia
Coronado
Scottsdale
Saguaro High
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