Connally Switches to Republican Party from Democrat
Former Texas governor and Treasury Secretary John B. Connally, 56, announced his switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party citing alignment with broad American views. He did not commit to a 1976 presidential bid and spoke at his Houston law office ahead of an official news conference. Senator John Tower welcomed the move as a possible realignment.
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FBI Seizes Nixon Aide Files in Watergate Probe
FBI agents move three deposed White House aides files Haldeman Ehrlichman and Dean to central White House storage for review. Grand jury probe and Times disclosures link Mitchell to a cover up and possible indictments.
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Fire Causes Six Thousand Dollar Damage At Hobo Joe's
A deep fat fryer thermostat malfunction sparked a early morning blaze at Hobo Joe's Restaurant on North Scottsdale Road. The fire, reported at 12:51 a.m., caused heavy smoke and attic involvement but sprinklers limited interior damage. Twenty three firefighters worked three hours. building to be closed several days.
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Capitol Mall alignment ban stays alive in Arizona Legislature
A House subcommittee reviewed a proposal to block bending Madison Street for a new Maricopa County courts building. County officials pressed for a south of Madison site while state officials argued it would place the project outside the government mall. The panel planned further discussion before a recommendation, potentially requiring the governor’s approve for any new government building within two miles of the Capitol.
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Bomb blast cause may stay a secret
Roseville UP I report says a boxcar fire that sparked a weekend series of blasts did not stem from a physical or mechanical malfunction. Investigators from SP and five federal agencies faced destroyed evidence as they probed the ruins and questioned SP workers. About 50 injured, thousands evacuated, 700 homes damaged in a 10 square mile zone.
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Florence Simon 87 Former Scottsdale Resident
Florence Simon 87 who moved from Massillon Ohio to Scottsdale in 1950 died Saturday in Phoenix General Hospital. She lived at 3136 North 81st Street and is survived by three sons Robert J and Gordon and Edgar, two daughters Betty Cunningham and Jeanne Edwards, 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Private cremation arranged by Arizona Cremation Service. Contributions may be sent to a favorite charity.
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Arizona juvenile committal reversed by appeals court
The Arizona Court of Appeals overturned a 15-year-old Maricopa County youth’s commitment to the State Industrial School for probation violation. The ruling held Judge Gerald Strick violated rights by committing him on a probation breach with only a threshold showing of violation. The court requires a preponderance of evidence for such juvenile findings. ASU on campus meals rates to stay steady for 1973 74. Saga Food Service contract keeps dormitory prices unchanged for about 3 000 residents. Glove? No. Rescue crews save stranded man from Salt River. Four pararescuemen swam through swift current to reach Larry Schneider 43 and hauled him to safety at Luke Air Force Base.
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Tucson Police Officer Dismissed After Extortion Arrest
Claus Bergman, a four year veteran of the Tucson Police force, was dismissed Tuesday by Police Chief William Gilkinson after being arrested for extortion. Bergman, 30, was charged with taking a sum of money from an arrested alien.
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