Manure to Fireproof Brick Recipe Ties Almanac Curiosities
UCLA developed a mix using cow manure and glass to create a fireproof moldable brick called Envirite as featured in the 1975 Farmer's Almanac. Editor Ray Geiger, editing the 158 year old almanac, gathers material by mail and travel, with wide distribution across the U S and Canada sponsored by Western Savings and Smitty stores in Arizona.
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Cheryl Crooks
UCLA
Ray Geiger
Geiger
Notre Dame
Cindy Hearne
L Ike
San Quentin
Tucson
United States
Canada
Western Savings and Smitty Stores
Arizona
Son of Scottsdale doctor convicted in manslaughter case
Scott Harris, 28, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for the June 18 shooting of Joseph Skinner in Phoenix. Skinner was shot six times after allegedly refusing to leave the apartment his former common law wife was moving into. Harris testified he shot because he feared Skinner was reaching for a gun. his father Dr. Albert J. Harris testified Skinner showed erratic violent behavior.
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Phoenix
UPI
Scottsdale
Scott Harris
Joseph Skinner
Skinner
Harris
Albert J. Harris
Jewelry stolen from unlocked pickup in Phoenix break in
A Phoenix man reported $700 in jewelry taken from his unlocked pickup between 12:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Friday at 8050 E. Indian School Rd. Police said the truck was unlocked. A second report noted a camera, stereo, TV and clock radio valued at $570 stolen from a residence at 7046 E. Early Drive between 8 and 9:50 p.m. Thursday with a bedroom window screen cut and the window forced open.
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Phoenix
David Boone
Indian School Rd
Kurt Schurkens
Schurkens
Hepatitis outbreak at Naval Training Center hits 64 cases
In San Diego the Naval Training Center reports 64 confirmed hepatitis cases with 43 more suspected in isolation. The illness began nine days ago and is the worst outbreak at the Navy facility.
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San Diego
Calif
Blood bank blood drives set for Scottsdale area
Mobile crews will visit Scottsdale on Tuesday to collect donations for the community blood bank. Paradise Valley and northern Scottsdale residents may donate at Mountain Shadows donor center 5641 E Lincoln Dr from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments: 948 7111. Scottsdale Boy's Club 7502 E Osborn Rd serves southern Scottsdale from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 254 1121. Scottsdale Memorial Hospital also hosts donors 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eligible ages 17 to 66. Donors receive six months protection for blood center charges for themselves and immediate family.
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Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
Mountain Shadows
E. Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Dent Warns U.S. Trade Deficit Could Hit Five Billion
Commerce Secretary Frederick B. Dent told the Business Council that the U.S. trade deficit may reach five billion dollars in 1974 and warned that sustained deficits erode the dollar and invite devaluations. He cited inflation yet to peak and noted U.S. firms invest abroad, with potential backlash against isolation. The council expects inflation restraint and lower rates in 1975.
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Hot Springs
UPI
Frederick B. Dent
U.S
Dent
Business Council
Arkansas Gazette Criticizes Mills Over Absence
The Arkansas Gazette criticized Rep. Wilbur D. Mills for neglecting congressional duties after an incident in Washington. It cited Mills, another man, and three women including former stripper Anabell Battistella, who allegedly fled a vehicle into the tidal basin as police reported Mills was intoxicated and bleeding.
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Little Rock
UPI
The
Arkansas Gazette
Wilbur D. Mills
Mills
Washington
Anabell Battistella
Judy Petty
AFT Rejects Both State Superintendent Candidates
The Arizona Federation of Teachers declined to endorse either Republican Bill Roark or Democrat Carolyn Warner, saying neither has a positive program to change education. The union voices concern as other races include R.C. Field challenging Arizona Public Service rate hikes and Pro-Life Sanders criticizing tax surcharges.
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Arizona Federation of Teachers
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Committee On
Bill Roark
Carolyn Warner
Chuck Iannello
SRP approves 1975 budget and raises water assessment
Salt River Project Board adopts a 394.3 million dollar budget for 1975. The water assessment rises to 5.75 dollars per acre from 4.75, with a tentative 21 percent increase. The 386.1 million goes to the Agricultural Improvement and Power District. 20.3 million to the Salt River Valley Water Users Association.
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Te Salt River Project Board of Directors
SRP
Karl F. Abel
Abel
SRP Agricultural Improvement and Power District
Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association
Two on cycle hurt in Scottsdale Road collision
Pat Thurmond and Richard Harank, both injured Friday evening, were treated and released at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital after their motorcycle collided with a car at 5 15 p m. The car driver Erman Wolfe was cited for failing to yield as the vehicle pulled from the Steak Pit driveway on Scottsdale Road.
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Pat Thurmond
N. 83Rd St
Richard Harank
E. Windsor
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale Rd
Erman Wolfe
E. Plaza
City Hall Stays Open as Columbus Day Observed
City of Scottsdale offices remain open on Monday while county state and federal offices and City of Phoenix offices close for Columbus Day. Scottsdale School District classes proceed normally. No regular mail delivery. emergency services continue.
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City of Scottsdale
City of Phoenix
Scottsdale
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