27 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1975
Page
1
A 12.4 million plan to pave over 400 miles of roads in eastern Pima County aims to reduce brown smog and lung disease. The proposal, prepared by the County Standard's Committee, was sent to the Board of Supervisors with no fixed hearing date set.
County officials led by C Lee Fox and Jerry R Jones outline a long range paving program aimed at meeting EPA air quality goals by 1977. The plan would pave about 40 miles per year at a total annual cost of 1 million dollars, prioritizing southwest and eastern sectors and potentially raising property taxes slightly. Residents worry about district participation and costs, while dust from dirt roads remains a major source of pollution.
Southern Arizona Home Builders Association will urge the Federal Power Commission to order more natural gas shipped to Tucson for residential use. TG&E and Arizona Public Service seek to pause hookups, citing an 18 percent gas supply drop projected by El Paso Natural Gas Co. by year end 1975. Public hearings set for April 23 in Phoenix as developers estimate 14 747 pending hookups, with many applications dating to 1973.
The Tucson area enjoys warm sunny days and cool nights with afternoon highs in the mid 70s while last night’s low was 42. Snow in Arizona’s high mountains melts, Flagstaff down from 11 inches to one inch as no rain or snow is forecast nearby.
Tucson police will test Kevlar undershirts starting in June as part of a nationwide program involving 150 cities. Maj. Francis R. Kessler and Maj. Clarence W. Dupnik noted extensive testing and concerns about a false sense of security. Dr. Erle E. Peacock Jr. will be medical liaison, unpaid, for the one year study funded by the Justice Department totaling about 600000 dollars across 15 cities.
About 75 percent of 12 453 mailed survey cards returned by August start supporters. Barbara Prentice notes 6 103 responses with 100 today. Supt. Thomas L. Lee will present results as the district plans the 1975 76 calendar. The survey cites alignment with college schedules and avoids Memorial Day absenteeism.
Inside explains how science fiction writers stay ahead of lab advances while aging stories become reality. A Tucson pastor saves an elderly woman en route to a prayer meeting, illustrating unexpected rescues. If Morris Udall loses his 1976 seat, suggested political upheaval could attract many candidates.
A 21.3 billion tax cut plan including up to 200 dollars in 1974 rebates moves to the House. The main dispute centers on ending the oil depletion allowance, with passage likely and Senate action pending. The bill would refund 10 percent of 1974 taxes up to 200 dollars, with higher earners receiving smaller rebates and low income households receiving full refunds.
The Arizona House unanimously approved a bill extending the purchasing window for 1975 automobile license plate tags by 30 days and sent it to the governor, who expects to sign it. Phoenix reports also note Minnesota Vikings consider Phoenix for a possible NFL franchise move if Minnesota fails to approve a $100 million facility. Burton Barr of Phoenix commented on the situation.
New York dispatch notes RJ Reynolds introduces a 120 millimeter More cigarette promising 50 percent more puffs. Phillip Morris counters with Saratoga 120mm, after test markets in Oklahoma City and a heavy promotional push from Frank Saunders.
A major New York Telephone switching center caught fire early today, cutting 911 service in parts of Manhattan and injuring many firefighters. Emergency equipment rushed to hospitals while the police department's $1 million computerized system failed, affecting about 200000 phones from 26th Street to the Brooklyn Bridge and from Sixth Avenue to the East River.
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