Six finalists named for Parada del Sol Rodeo Queen
Six finalists were chosen from more than a dozen applicants to compete for the Parada del Sol Rodeo Queen crown at a November banquet at the Executive House. Finalists include Barbara Barnett Becky Cherry Debby Dunning Linda Hodgkiss Linda Pulliam and Barbara Wolf. The three royalty winners will receive western outfits and Parada del Sol belt buckles and will take part in all Parada activities including the parade and four rodeos in January.
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Bisbee
Grand Canyon College
Becky Cherry
Phoenix
Debby Dunning
Terrace Rd
Tempe
Linda Hodgkiss
Sunnyside-Dr
Ramada Inns to Acquire Safari Hotel in Scottsdale
Ramada Inns Inc spokesman confirms signing to acquire the Safari Hotel in Scottsdale for over 4 million dollars from E A Uhlmann and W P Ritter. The 198-room property at 4611 N Scottsdale Rd includes a convention center and three restaurants and will continue under Ramada with no name changes. Operations expected to begin Dec 22 with current staff retained.
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Scottsdale
Marion W. Isbell
Ramada Inns
Ramada
E. A
Ernie
Uhlmann
W. P
Bill) Ritter
Isbell
N. Scottsdale Rd
Paul _. Shanks
International Ramada Chain
Goronet
Sahara
Phoenix
State highway study could save millions says consulting firm
Booze Hamilton and Allen told Arizona lawmakers that their audit of the state highway department could save more than 3 million dollars annually. They projected 3.5 million in the first year if all recommendations are adopted and implemented. The study, authorized by the Legislature, aims to streamline operations and is already leading to some changes.
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Phoenix
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Booze, Hamilton and Allen
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Thursday in the News Thursday in the News
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Nixon thanks supporters during Capitol Hill visit
President Nixon thanked House and Senate backers of Vietnam policy during a rare Capitol Hill visit as antiwar demonstrations drew thousands to Washington. Security forces prepared for three days of protests amid reports of possible trouble and large crowds.
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Salt Water Seeping Into Fresh Water, Says Hydrologist
Atlantic City report cites John Vecchioli of the Geological Survey warning salt water intrudes into fresh water supplies in parts of the country. He says urban crowding could worsen the issue as the Geological Society of America wraps up its final meeting.
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Atlantic City
N.J
John Vecchioli
U.S. Geological Survey
Geological Society of America
Scottsdale to Host First Festival of Nations Sunday
Scottsdale plans a festival of nations at Eldorado Park on Sunday November 23 featuring an Alpine village with miniature mountains Swiss chocolate and snow plus Arabian sacred wedding dance by a Scottsdale policewoman Greek dancers from Phoenix exotic dishes from Egypt Germany Hungary Israel Mexico Greece India and other lands live folk dancing singing bands movies and world slides from noon to 6 p.m. Fireworks after dark, admission free.
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Scottsdale
Eldorado Park
Lillian Sihah'e
Sceottsdale
Nick
Arabia
School annexes and new Scottsdale elementary raise costs
Architects estimate expansion for Cocopah Mohave and Navajo schools plus a new Scotts dale elementary will cost about 353609 more than first projected due to higher construction costs and added square footage. First phase totals 148640 square feet with options to bid or cut to stay within the bond limit.
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Donna Bockius
Cocopah
Mohave
Scottsdale
Robert “Sexton
Varney
Sexton
Syndor
Navajo
Haver, Nunn and Jensen
Fog Delays Start of Second Annual Home Pro Championship
Fog delayed the second annual PGA Home Pro Championship at Roadrunner and San Marcos. Half the 248 pros played Roadrunner while the other half were at San Marcos. top 90 qualifiers advance to Saturday and Sunday finals. Claude King and Tommy Bolt lead the field with strong scores as prize money totals $50,000.
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Roadrunner
Scottsdale
San Marcos
Chandler
Claude King
Norfolk
Tommy Bolt
Sarasota
Fla
Bill Collins
Ted Kroll
Bob Rosburg
George Bayer
Mike Souchak
Scottsdale Chamber Premiere Promotes City With Film Event
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce will premiere the promotional movie Hegira at Mountain Shadows Resort on a Wednesday. A reception starts at 7 p.m. dinner and entertainment at 8 p.m. with dancing to midnight. Tickets are available by calling 945-8481. the film was made by volunteers, features Kenyon Swartwout and Bruce Henry, and aims to attract tourists, industry and residents to Scottsdale.
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Scottsdale
Hegira
Kenyon
Charles Swartwout
Howard Ryan
Mountain Shadows
Bill Shores
Western Washington college pig crowned homecoming queen
A 350 pound pig named Grenalda was elected homecoming queen at Western Washington State College sponsored by the Rugby Club. In another item Elmer Harry Lucero, 24, confessed to four burglaries after leaving the state penitentiary and said life behind bars seemed better than unemployment. Eugene Méthyin of Readers Digest was ticketed for jogging at a journalism convention in San Diego. Teenagers in Lutterworth England petition for a later bus after 7:30 pm to meet peers from outside the town.
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Readers Digest
Washington
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