Federal funds boost Tucson Airport upgrades
President Nixon signed a bill raising federal cost shares for Tucson International Airport projects. The federal portion for new construction rises from 50–60 percent to 75–90 percent, and equipment funding from 60 to 82 percent. The airport plans a $1.0 million expansion including a terminal access road, lighted taxiways, and resurfacing for jumbo jets, with two new fire trucks purchased earlier at $170,000.
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Archaeologist Warns Rancho Romero Dig Sites Face Loss
Richard G. Vivian of the Arizona State Museum warned that Hohokam ruins dating to 750 A D across 4 300 acres of Rancho Romero near Tucson could be destroyed if a 17 500 person community is built He noted no local group has funds to properly excavate and suggested California groups could do the work but have not been contacted He advocated extending a buffer zone or designating the southern Rancho Romero area as Coronado National Forest to preserve major diggings.
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Tucson tax preparer indicted on seven tax fraud counts
A federal grand jury indicted Rudy Teyechea Jr. and his Tucson firm partner on seven counts of making false deductions on 1970 1971 income tax returns. The indictment cites $14594 in fraudulent deductions and $5060 in expenses added to a return for Dr Mario P Valdez. If convicted he could face 21 years and a $35000 fine.
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Rezoning rejection urged to curb growth in sewer zones
Rose Silver, the county board's legal adviser, urged rejecting rezonings early to curb growth in sewer critical areas. If approvals occur with a solution, developers could claim they were led on and denied permits later. The matter awaits a formal written opinion next Wednesday.
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House Endorses Desalination Bill In Vote Of 280 125
The House approved a one year extension for the saline water program and authorized an $8.12 million funding level, far above the administration’s $2.5 million request. The measure passed 280 to 125 and moves to the Senate for action. The program supports research into producing potable water from salt water and brackish waters.
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