Premature fears fade as Sulphur Springs Valley proves resilient
Despite dire forecasts of farm failure, Willcox area fields remain cultivated with sorghum maize alfalfa and cotton. Farmers report high gas costs and rising pumping bills but banks remain willing to finance, and extension services push water and energy conservation while growers pursue steady yields.
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Federal prosecutor urges new approach to marijuana policy
U S Attorney Michael Hawkins of Arizona argues for a broad rethink of marijuana law not limited to decriminalizing small possession. He says concentrating on hard drugs and large distributors while discussing limited decriminalization could curb illicit supply, though he does not advocate total legalization.
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Warren sentencing postponed in land fraud case
Ned Warren Sr. separation postponed to July 25 to allow completion of a presentence investigation report. A spokesman said the delay was ordered after the court was advised by Adult Probation Office that more time was needed. Warren has pleaded guilty to 22 felonies tied to land sales to servicemen in the Far East and remains under guard at his Phoenix home.
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Border agent killer again sentenced to death in Arizona
Spencer Watson, whose death sentence was reinstated by the Arizona Supreme Court, was again sentenced to death for the May 30, 1974 murder of off duty U S Border Patrolman Albert Gailman. Judge Robert O Boylston also imposed prison terms for armed robbery and burglary with sentences to run concurrently.
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Carter warns no progress yet on SALT talks despite framework
President Carter in a White House interview echoed Soviet pessimism over SALT progress. He said no new steps toward a SALT agreement have been taken, despite a workable framework and an expiring treaty this August. He cited ongoing efforts in the Middle East and Namibian talks as promising but uncertain.
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Deadline nears as candidates hide from race
With less than a month to file, only 11 have taken nominating petitions for the City Council seats. Republicans lack a challenger to James Hooton in Ward 3 while Democrats field several hopefuls in wards 5 and 6. Notable names include Wally Levits exiting the GOP race and George Gault weighing a second bid. Local party figures wrestle with voter and candidate apathy shaping next fall’s ballots and potential cross-party moves.
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Indochina Refugees Reach Two Years in U S
A White House report to Congress on Indochina refugees marks two years in the United States as largely progressing but notes many report mental health issues linked to low mood. The study cites separation from family, culture shock, and income gaps as factors. About 440 seek repatriation. employment figures show most men and women work, though few earn above $200 weekly.
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