Williams wins Arizona gubernatorial primary in 1974 race
Williams led with about two thirds of the Democratic vote and nearly 40 percent in Maricopa County amid a crowded field. Evan Mecham and Bill Jacquin placed strong, Mecham backing Williams, while rivals Graham and Driggs trailed. Williams announced a campaign start with a pledge to unify the party and return to GOP fundamentals.
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Williams
Castro
U.S
Jack ‘Ross
Dave ‘Moss
Walter Caudill
Maricopa County
GOP
Milt Graham
Eeeft
Afte Illiamis
Evan Mecham
Driggs
Veil
United ‘Party
Republican’ Party
Dems show strength in state primaries as Goldwater faces rout
In Tuesday's election several Democrats secured strong showings against GOP incumbents. Jonathan Marshall led over William Feighan and George Oglesby, aiming to unseat Barry Goldwater. Patricia Fullinwider topped F. Joseph Killelea in CD 1, and Bruce Babbitt contested Sid Rosen for attorney general. In the GOP primary Mike Goodwin edged Paul Marston for a fall matchup with Wes Bolin. Bud Tims routed Phil Young for the corporation commission seat, while Bob Field beat Dwight Langham. Scottsdale candidates fared mixed with Kret and Pratt near bottom in their races.
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Johnson
Jonathan Marshall
William Feighan
George Oglesby
Barry Goldwater
Patricia Fullinwider
F. Joseph Killelea
Bruce Babbitt
Sid Rosen
Mike Goodwin
Paul Marston
Will
Wes Bolin
Scottsdale
Bud Tims
Phil Young
Corporation Commission
Bob Field
Dwight Langham
Superintendent of Public Instruction
David Kret
Bill Roark
Fred Pratt
Carolyn Warner
Door to door campaigning boosts legislative primary wins
Voters backed candidates who walked neighborhoods as key races in Districts 24 and 28 shaped the primary. District 28 saw Lillian Field and Betty Strauss win two House seats, while Bob Hungerford beat Roseanne Carter in Senate. Incumbent Pete Corpstein led District 24 reps with Cal Holman edging Blaine Paradise Valley School Board veteran. Holman claimed 19000 doors, a possible record.
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Lillian Field
Betty Strauss
House of Representatives
William Rigel
GOP
Bob Hungerford
Roseanne Carter
Pete ‘Corpstein
Cal ‘Holman
Paradise Valley School Board
Blaine
James Bennett
Dave
Bellmont
John Vermeire
Field
Strauss
Earnest Romero
G.D. Salzman
Charles Gannon
Holman
Cooper
Paradise Valley
Arizona
Bennett
Corpstein
Ford to fund 85000 public service jobs for unemployed
President Ford announced federal funds will back 85 000 public service positions for communities hit by unemployment. A Senate subcommittee met on Nixon’s private affairs office and staff funding. An IRS agent was held hostage by Victor E Lester in Jamestown after dynamite strapped to his body.
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Washington
Ford
Senate
Richard Nixon
Joseph Montoya
D-N.m
Appropriations
Nixon
Stockton
Calif
Internal Revenue Service
FBI
Victor E. Lester
Jamestown
Federal Building
Indian Bend Wash project praised by Army Corps officials
An Army Corps of Engineers official told the city council that the Indian Bend Wash flood control and greenbelt plan is receiving good acceptance at all levels from Washington to the local office. Major Will Worthington said the project marks forward thinking and a departure from traditional single use projects. He and George Iannella briefed on the wash status and recreational facilities planned between Indian School and Camelback Roads, with construction expected to start next spring on the outlet south of McKellips.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Indian Bend Wash
Washington
Will Worthington
Corps
Worthington
George Iannella
McKellips
Indian School
Camelback
Tucson
Cellabar
Hayden Road
Macumber Bound Over On Murder Charge In 12 Year Old Slayings
William Wayne Macumber, 39, bound over without bail to answer murder charges at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 23 before Superior Court Judge Williby Case Jr. in Mesa. Investigators testified palm and fingerprint matches tied Macumber to the victims' car, and Sheriff Sgt. Ed Ce Calles said Macumber admitted arriving home with blood on his shirt after a fight with juveniles.
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Superior Court
Williby Case, Jr
West ‘Mesa
Justice Court
Lawrence’ Mulleneaux
William Wayne Macumber
Macumber
Jerry Jacka
Ed Ce Calles
Calles
Senate Rules Committee to Consider Compliance By Governor Baye
In Washington the Senate Rules Committee will review the governor Baye's compliance status amid questions raised regarding adherence to a set of specific directives. The proceedings aim to determine whether further action is warranted.
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Washington
Senate
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Willams
Bill Jacquin
Russ Williams
Russ Williams.” Jacquin
Yal Conaway
Raul Castro
Charles Pine
McNamara
John Roeder
Rigel
Grace
Jewell
Otis Worley
Rexbell Young
Carvalho
Justice: Of:the Peace
Dan Roth
Chiens
United Press International
Marshall
Babbitt
Wash
Sgt
Charles Ford
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