05 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1975
Page
1
Ten Knox College students shaved heads to promote the “Siwash Look” amid mixed reactions in Galesburg. Wrestler Phil Singer from Evanston and swimmer Mike Muro of Zion head the group as girlfriends threaten breakups over the nickname and bold style.
Pinal County deputies began a second day of a walkout over demands for a 20 percent pay increase and better benefits, prompting county officials to consider arbitration or a court order to end the strike. Twenty-two managers and officials filled in, answering only emergencies as talks with supervisors continued.
The Justice Department proposed that all job applicants show evidence they are not illegal aliens. Acting Atty Gen Laurence Silberman urged birth certificates or Social Security cards, while subcommittee chair Joshua Eilberg likened it to an internal passport system. A weaker option would obligate employers to avoid knowingly hiring illegals.
Snow packed storms cripple travel across the East and West with heavy Sierra Nevada drifts closing major trans Sierra highways for hours and Reno reporting one inch per hour snowfall. Salt Lake City sees up to three inches while California farmers call it the million dollar rain aiding drought cracked grain crop. Philadelphia’s public and
Weather notes forecast a warming pattern for Tucson with highs near 70. Yesterday’s high reached 58 after a morning low of 37. cotton clouds and clear skies expected as central mountain snow ends. Winds gusting over 20 mph in the mountains may raise blowing snow concerns for travelers.
A slight increase in county property taxes may be needed to pay a settlement reached between Tucson School District 1 and the county. State lawmakers will decide tomorrow whether a new medium security prison is built in Tucson or Phoenix. About 150 volunteers run mobile meals ensuring two meals daily for many shut in Tucson residents.
Arizona State Atty Gen Bruce E Babbitt says a four-county border strike force fighting illegal narcotics from Mexico could be operational in 60 days. The proposal, discussed with Pima County Atty Dennis DeConcini, requires only an executive order from Gov Raul H Castro and would be supervised by a new advisory council headed by Babbitt.
University of Arizona entomologists William Nutting Michael Haverty and Jeffrey LaFage report termites in the desert ecosystem process and recycle wood yield fertilized soil, with colonies stabilizing desert soil and termites eating any available wood while birds like the cactus wren hunt them. They observed year round activity, peaking when soil is moist and around 72 degrees, noting termites challenge homeowners and that luring them with yard debris fails.
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