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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1974

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Supreme Court orders Nixon to surrender Watergate tapes

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that President Nixon must turn over tapes and records from 64 conversations to Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski. The decision requires Sirica to assess relevance for the September trial of White House and campaign aides in the Watergate cover up.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Nixon Warren E. ‘Birger Leon Jaworski Burger U.S John J. Sirica White House Sirica Ronald L. Ziegler Earry Rhuttber Robert McClory Ilinois Jaworski William H. Rehnquist John N. Mitchell

Bridge on McDowell Road Floods During Heavy Rain

Behind the overflow at McDowell Road between Miller Road and the Indian Bend Wash bridge water reached four feet in minutes during a heavy Sunday storm. Police and city officials blamed the dip and limited drainage as a 100 year rainfall level overwhelmed a single drain. Cars stalled, the road closed briefly, and officials pledged to review drainage and possible adjustments. Local service station operator Ken Aldrich noted debris from shrubs and bark clogged the grate, exacerbating the flood.

McDowell Road Miller Road Indian Bend Wash Wash Miller Scottsdale Richard Reed Reed Marc Stragier Capital Improvements George Iannella Stragier Aldrich

Mark named Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce general manager

John A. Marks of the Greater San Francisco Chamber of Commerce was named general manager of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. He will assume duties August 16 after an eight member committee screened 40 candidates. A.J. Collins, longtime Scottsdale GM, will resign August 15 per board plans.

John A. Marks Greater San Francisco Marks Brooks San Francisco Bay Area University of the Pacific Stockton Calif Collins

Oil firms post first-half earnings surge

United Press International reports Shell shows net earnings of 264.4 million for the first six months of 1974, up 45 percent from a year earlier. Tenneco posts a 79 percent rise in net income and 26 percent higher revenues, while Marathon Oil doubles to 80.831 million from 40.399 million in 1973.

Shell Tenneco Marathon Oil Company

Congress lauds Supreme Court ruling on Watergate tapes

Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress applauded the Supreme Court decision in the Watergate tapes case and said they expected President Nixon to comply.

Washington Congress Supreme Court Nixon

Nixon weighing response to Supreme Court Watergate tapes order

President Nixon reviews the Supreme Court ruling that he must surrender more Watergate tapes and will issue a statement soon. White House press secretary Ronald Ziegler declined to indicate Nixon's planned response.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Supreme Court White House Ronald Ziegler

Greek cabinet formed under Karamanlis after civilian government

Constantine Karamanlis formed a cabinet drawing from his National Radical Union and the Center Union. He named George Mavros, 65, as deputy premier and foreign minister in Greece's first civilian government in seven years.

Athens UPI Constantine Karamanlis Greece National Radical Union Center Union Party Karamanlis George Mavros

Thunderstorms Possible Tonight With Warm Humid Day Ahead

Thursday outlook calls for increasing warmth and humidity with a high near 106. Overnight low around 80. A 20 percent chance of measurable rain tonight with evening or night thundershowers possible.

Scottsdale Amortization Debate Heads to Aug 13 Study Session

Scottsdale officials prepare for a final round over the sign amortization ordinance with business groups led by SAM, the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, and the Scottsdale Board of Realtors. Mayor William Jenkins cautions there will be no tomorrow after August 13 as proposals are not to be funded by the city. Council members stress no city money for removing or replacing nonconforming signs and request written proposals by August 6 to speed review.

William Jenkins Scottsdale Associated Merchants SAM Heinz Hink Jenkins Richard Campana Paul Schulte Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Scottsdale Board of Realtors Herb Drinkwater Hink Billie Gentry Charles Smith Schulte

Salt River water release blamed for fatal flood car crash

Salt River Indian police charged they were not notified of water release into the Salt River bed east of here after heavy rains. A car carrying seven people, including Calvin and Harvey Wilson and Ramsey Zagotaha, washed away. three occupants died. Several others escaped. Lucille Wilson was rescued. Officials disputed the charge, citing logs showing notifications to law enforcement.

Salt River Here SRP Marie Howard Jarvis Patrick Wolfram Ott Ott Salt River Project

Scottsdale coach protests MCCCD recruiting policy rules

Scottsdale Community College athletic director Larry Philpot says SCC will cooperate with the MCCCD board's new recruiting ban but requires clear interpretation of rules. He warns the policy will hurt SCC and questions what counts as recruiting, noting prior out-of-state activity and boundary issues. He insists SCC mainly handles inquiries by letter or phone and contests the county focus.

Bobsnider Scottsdale Community College Larry Philpot Maricopa County Community College Board Philpot Scottsdale’ Community College Scottsdale Pacific Northwest Jerry Drescher SCC Arizona Community College Athletic Conference Cog Philpot Maricopa County Arizona MCCCD

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J Jaworski Peter W. Rodino Jr House Judiciary Committee Rodino McDowell C of United Press International Library Council Mrs. Gentry Oak Street Beeline Highway Reservation Calvin Wilson Harvey Ramsey Zagotaha Whiteriver Mesa Phoenix College Glendale
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