Burglary Surge Ties to Indian Jewelry Theft Ring
Detectives estimate thieves have stolen at least $10 000 in pieces with the total near $600 000 from Indian jewelry including turquoise and silver during a string of burglaries and armed robberies this year. Detective Ron Dean notes attackers can melt silver and reset turquoise stones to disguise items. Turner, who decorates the park, says the incidents haven’t harmed the place and may have helped it.
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Arizona jewelry tracing system linked to police stores
The Arizona Criminal Investigators Association developed a state wide system late last year to trace stolen Indian jewelry to stores. The Department of Public Safety monitors it with designations AZ 1 through AZ 14 and retailer specific numbers. Stores must mark pieces and keep color photos. success hinges on owners marking every item. Sgt Allan Schmidt calls the project a stopgap and says without a title like system tracing will remain nearly impossible.
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Ehrlichman Attacks Nixon as Watergate Trial Opens
Ehrlichman attorney accuses Nixon of deceiving and resigning Ehrlichman to shield himself in the Watergate cover up. Dean to testify for prosecutors as evidence centers on Nixon, Camp David talks, and the tapes that allegedly implicate the former president.
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AFT Leader Attacks Streich Over Spending Limit Endorsement
The Arizona Federation of Teachers president criticizes Scottsdale School Board member Paul Streich for backing a November measure to cap government spending at 8.4 percent. Streich supports the limit to curb inflation and allow closer scrutiny of expenditures, while acknowledging possible school district constraints on raises. The dispute centers on funding for district programs and potential referenda to boost teacher salaries.
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Scottsdale
Chuck Iannello
AFT
Paul Streich
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Scottsdale Federation of Teachers
Budget cuts leave Scottsdale optimistic about year
Scottsdale Finance Director Chad J. Cowley told the city council that the contingency budget should avoid further reductions this year unless a major problem arises. Revenue for the first quarter fell about $316,000 short, mainly due to sales tax underperformance, though interest earnings exceeded expectations by nearly $95,000.
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Chad J. Cowley
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City weighs 580000 for Indian Bend Wash bridge work
The council considers inviting bids for a major excavation at Indian Bend Wash north of the McDowell Road bridge. Project includes 75000 cubic yards of removal and reinforced concrete retaining walls with an estimated total cost of 360000 and walls about 223000.
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McDowell
Scottsdale
Herb Drinkwater
Harold Lagasse
Lagasse
House votes to override Ford on railroad retirement bailout
United Press International reports the House approved by a large margin a bill providing seven billion dollars to bail out the railroad retirement system, a veto override Ford has not achieved before. Senate action expected Wednesday to enact. Kissinger ends Middle East tour citing positive signs toward peace and oil price moves. In Boston, Hyde Park High School riot injures seven, a 15 year old stabbed, school closed early and students bussed home.
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Networks agree to live coverage of Ford speech in Kansas City
Responding to a formal appeal from President Ford, major networks reversed an earlier decision and will air his Kansas City address live tonight. A network official said they have never turned down a request from the President.
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Nixon Judge Schedules Testimony Hearing in Watergate Case
U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica set a Wednesday afternoon hearing to decide if former President Richard M. Nixon must testify at the Watergate cover-up trial of five Nixon aides.
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U.S
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Beard contest opens with clean shave verifications
Beard growers sign in as contestants prepare for the 22nd Annual Parada del Sol beard growing competition in Scottsdale Arizona. Applicants must have a barber verify a clean shave by Monday as the event fields two categories and routes entry forms to the Scottsdale address.
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