Rain heavy in Arizona prompts flood caution and safeguards
A prolonged rain event across Arizona tests flood control in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Authorities note infrastructure such as the Indian Bend Wash project, greenbelts and new bridges reduce risk, but warn future heavier rains could still cause isolated floods if urban development continues.
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Scottsdale
Indian Bend Wash
Wash
Phoenix
Paradise Valley
Scottsdale to Host Three Day October Fair This Weekend
The town welcomes a three day October Fair sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce at Scottsdale Road and Third Avenue. Beginning 4 Friday afternoon the event features rides games and an amateur show open to all with proceeds aiding charitable activities of 30 plus service and civic groups. Chairman Marianne Barnett promises variety and expects crowds if weather cooperates.
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Chamber of Commerce
Scottsdale Road
Third Avenue
Chamber
Vari
Marianne Barnett
KFC weighs Israel venture amid Arab boycott fears
Internal Heublein memos reveal a plan to open a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise in Israel and launder proceeds via South Africa. Executives warned of Arab boycotts and global losses, leading to a 1976 decision to avoid franchising in Israel while keeping a low level, cosmetic ties to the market. Footnote notes a forthcoming feasibility study by Heublein.
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Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
South Africa
Kentucky Fried Chicken
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Heublein Corp
G.A. McNamara
Colonel Sanders
Kentucky
Fiies
Cairo
Kuwait
McNamara
Heublein
Middle East
Iran
Lebanon
Egypt
Arabian Gulf
Jordan
Hussein
Prince Ali
U.S
U.K
United Kingdom
Mideast
Hick Waldron
Car buyer warns against missing mechanical guarantee
A Scottsdale used car buyer recounts paying a lower price without the original one year guarantee and later facing costly repairs after purchasing without the guarantee. He advises buyers to insist on a mechanical guarantee included in the sales price or walk away.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale saves money by under spending budget
Scottsdale City Manager Frank Aleshire defends city finances against editorial claims. He notes the city underspent last year by six percent, saving about 1 million dollars and implying federal spending could be more efficient.
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Scottsdale
Frank Aleshire
NAS report on fluorocarbons prompts aerosol industry caution
Edward Flatta critiques the NAS panel that urges delaying an aerosol ban for two years while acknowledging ozone risks. The piece argues the scientists downplay immediate harm, favor industry interests, and present uncertain data as justification to withhold regulation, risking further cancer cases.
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Edward Flatta
National Academy of Science
NAS
Congress
John W. Tukey
Bell Laboratories
Carer And Motor Route Rates Listed By ABAC
The text lists rates for Carer and Motor Route services with monthly and yearly figures including out of state rates. Amounts shown include 210 monthly, 5653 yearly, 2300 yearly, and 2.20 monthly in various options.
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