Fire destroys Scottsdale man's home. FBI asked to assist
Rural Fire Department officials sought Scottsdale police and the FBI this morning to probe a home fire that engulfed Howard Woodall’s residence at 6437 E. Camelback Rd. Arson was suspected after investigators found burning curtains in an unused wing. Woodall faces securities and mail fraud charges in U.S. District Court next month. State guards and detectives coordinate with arson investigators as neighbors report his California trip this weekend. Del Rio Springs Corp. once owned by Woodall went bankrupt after a 1973 cease and desist order. authorities consider a $200,000 Dresden china collection possibly in the home, with damage estimated at $100,000 to $150,000.
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Howard Woodall
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Homse
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Ron Dean
FBI
Woodall
California
Orfe
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Dennis Wortman
Phoenix
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Wortman
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Ford pardon triggers nationwide protests and renewed impeachment talk
President Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon sparks angry protests at the White House and in Pittsburgh. Calls for impeachment revive on Capitol Hill as pressure grows over Nixon's Watergate involvement and Ford's handling of the pardon.
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Arizona race tightens as voters face long ballot
In a flurry of activity ahead of Arizona elections, Raul Castro leads the Democratic governor primary while Russ Williams and Evan Mecham compete for GOP support. Other contests include attorney general, secretary of state, U S Senate, and two congressional seats with mixed momentum and crowded fields. Talent contrasts and party splits shape the final hours before voters cast ballots.
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Gil Johnson
Arizona
Secretary of State
Raul Castro
Castro
Mesa
Jack Ross
Dave Moss
Walter Caudill
Russ Williams
Phoenix
John Driggs
Milt Graham
Glendale
Evan Mecham
Senate
William Jacquin
Maricopa County
Bruce Babbit
Sid Rosen
Warner Lee
GOP
Wes Bolin
Paul Marston
Tempe
Mike Goodwin
Scottsdale Progress
Jonathan Marshall
Arizona primary voting details and eligibility
State and national party primaries select nominees for November. Eligible voters are registered Democrats or Republicans as of July 22. unaffiliated and third party voters cannot participate. Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday with polling places listed in Scottsdale Paradise Valley and East and Northeast Phoenix. liquor sales are suspended from 1 a.m. until polls close.
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Hot Summer Days Forecast with Triple-Digit Heat
Sunny hot conditions continue today and Tuesday with daytime highs near 110 degrees. Lows around 80 tonight and high temperatures similar on Tuesday.
Goldwater criticizes Ford Nixon pardon timing
Sen. Barry Goldwater told Scottsdale high school students he believes Nixon could not get a fair trial yet opposes Ford's pardon timing. He said he might have pardoned Nixon later, noted Maureen Dean’s plea, and said Ford may pardon Nixon officials now. He described public reaction as very disturbed and said his phone has been ringing off the hook.
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Scottsdale
Richard Nixon
Ford
Nixon
Goldwater
Maureen Dean
John, Dean
Dean
Low-key Legislative Races In Scottsdale Districts 24 26 28
Voter interest remains modest across Scottsdale Paradise Valley districts with all campaigns operating on tight budgets. In District 24 three way races per party for the state House draw the most activity, while District 28 sees five candidates per party with limited campaigning. District 26 features a Democratic Senate nomination contest and a Republican incumbent facing primary challengers.
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Paradise Valley
House of Representatives
Pete Corpstein
Schoolyard
Blaine Cooper
Cal Holman
Holman
James Bennett
Dave Bellmont
John Vermeire
Greater Paradise Valley
State Senate
Art McBrayer
John’. McNamara
John Roeder
Council to study dike use in CAP corridor plan
The city council will review the land use plan for the Central Arizona Project corridor through North Scottsdale as a recreation oriented area. Dr. Richard Bauman notes CAP aqueduct and dike constraints will shape development. A public hearing on a draft master plan is expected before final council approval.
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Scottsdale
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Long Range
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Dike
Bureau of Reclamation
Scottsdale Road
Bell Road
Salt River
TerHorst resigns over Nixon pardon stance and lie claim
J F terHorst quits as presidential news secretary stating he felt used to spread a lie and could not support Ford's Nixon pardon. Aides said the resignation followed Ford's surprise pardon announcement. Separately, UPI reports the US joined six nations in fighting worldwide inflation after a weekend finance ministers meeting in France.
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Italy
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Paris
Ford delays amnesty decision on draft evaders war deserters
President Ford postponed indefinitely his expected announcement on conditional amnesty for draft evaders and deserters. White House deputy press secretary John W. Hushen said Nixon's pardon absorbed attention and prevented focus on the amnesty question.
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UPI
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Nixon
Connors Wins U.S. Open Title at Forest Hills
Jimmy Connors, twenty years old, defeated Ken Rosewall 6 1 6 0 at Forest Hills to claim the U.S. Open championship. Connors dominated the match with powerful groundstrokes and steady serving.
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UPI
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