NASA grant fuels Tucson astronomer comet research
University of Arizona astronomer Dr. Elizabeth Roemer notes Tucson’s clear skies and dense equipment aid her team, claiming two thirds of comets recovered worldwide in 20 years. NASA approved a 15590 grant to support Astrometric and Astrophysical Investigations of Comets Minor Planets and Satellites, including Kohoutek and Tempel I recoveries.
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Exchange Clubs hold Carefree convention in Carefree
Scottsdale clubs send two delegates Jon Schwindt and Keith Lytle to the seventh annual Southwest District Exchange Clubs convention at the Carefree Inn. Host Scottsdale club brings 16 members and wives. James F. Edwards of Colorado Springs will be principal speaker. Duane Martin of Scottsdale to be installed Southwest District president.
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Indian goods seized at three Navajo stores in Arizona
Arizona officials raided Little Indian Center Holbrook Chief Geronimo's Trading Post and Sitting Bull Indian Store after impound orders. Authorities say many items marketed as Indian crafts originate in Japan Taiwan Hong Kong and Mexico and face criminal charges for selling phony handicrafts to tourists.
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Poitier and Williams redefine race in film casting
Sidney Furie considered Billy Dee Williams for a white role in Goodbye Marseilles. Williams says the film carries no color reference and his performance stands on merit. He aims for enduring stardom, turning down quick-money offers while Motown guides his career.
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250 Girls to Run Mythical Arizona Girls State at UA
More than 250 Arizona girls will gather on the University of Arizona campus for the 26th annual Girls State. Delegates from eight imaginary cities will elect Nationalist and Federalist party representatives and participate in a six day program of city county and state government sessions. The event features a simulated governor oath at a June 16 banquet with guest speaker Zerilda Bates a 1972 Republican candidate for Pima County supervisor.
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Principal Frye named National Administrator of the Year
Navajo Elementary School assistant principal Frye is honored as National Administrator of the Year by the National Association of Educational Secretaries. Nominated by Scottsdale Education Office Personnel Organization, she will receive a plaque at the convention in Salt Lake City. Frances Walker reached the top 25 percent in National Secretary of the Year nominees. Frye’s career spans Winfield-Scott School 1938 principal 1943 Ingleside 1956 assistant district superintendent 1959 Mohave Elementary 1962 principal 1971 Navajo transfer. Degrees from Arizona State University. Walker is University of Denver graduate.
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