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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1973
Page
4
UPI reports the fifth national draft lottery results by date for men born in 1954. The document lists order numbers and dates across February to November, indicating which individuals face possible military induction under Selective Service.
The Arizona House sent a bill to the Senate to shift Memorial Day from May 30 to the fourth Monday in May to create a three day weekend. The vote stood 45 to 11. A related memorial on broadcasting freedom passed 49 to 6. Also approved was a plan for the Navajo Community College at Winslow and state funding for its construction.
In Phoenix 284 young men will be honored Monday evening at the 21st annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner held in the Thunderbird Room at Hotel Westward Ho. The 1931-32 Theodore Roosevelt Council president Delbert L. Stapley Eagle Class bears his name honoring Stapley, LDS Quorum of the Twelve member and Stapley Co. chairman who helped organize the council in 1921.
An oil tanker ran aground on the Alaskan peninsula spilling about 210000 gallons of diesel fuel and gasoline near Cold Bay. Coast guard and local crews responded to contain the spill and assess environmental impact.
Judge Morris Rozar announced that 264 Scouts earned at least 21 merit badges each and participated in several public service projects. The 6:30 dinner will feature guest speaker W. R. Cutter of Cutter Aviation Inc. Cutter, a professional pilot since 1980, began ballooning in 1970 and placed second in the World Balloon Championship. Theodore Roosevelt Council president J. A. Farnsworth Jr. will welcome attendees including a sponsor for each Eagle badge recipient.
Cub Scout Pack 540 at Hohokam crowned Mike Muir grand prize winner in the Pinewood Derby. Jeff Fadley finished second, Mike Frazier third, with Keith Follin earning Best Designed Car. Webelos awards went to Mike Muir Tracey Jones and James Karnesky. The page also notes Mardi Gras at St Daniel's, baseball registrations, budget referendum plans, and school events through April.
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