Group Adopts No-Gambling Resolution at Prescott Meet
The Arizona Association of Sheriffs and County Attorneys unanimously approved a resolution opposing legalized gambling in the state. Petitions to place the issue on the 1960 general election ballot circulate as the group met in Prescott. Yavapai County Sheriff Jim Cramer, president, announced next session at Safford December 4-5 and noted talks on a statewide enforcement school at Arizona State University. Santa Cruz Sheriff Bob Connor was named chairman to foster cooperation with Sonora police.
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Prescott
Safford
Yavapai County
Jim Cramer
Arizona State University
Santa Cruz County
Bob Connor
Sonora
Mexico
Faulty Brakes and Lights Highlight Free Auto Checkups
The Tucson Service Station Operators Assn ran a week long free safety check with 1790 drivers visiting 100 stations. Brakes and lights topped defects with 175 cars each. wind shield wipers tires and exhausts were common issues. About 975 cars needed work, 535 replacements done on the spot, 440 delayed. The campaign runs until June 30 with volunteers across the city.
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Boyd Clark
Tucson
Assn
Brigitte Bardot as Highway Safety Questioned
Pennsylvania lawmakers weigh a bill to regulate outdoor movie screen placement near highways. Committee chairman Julian Polaski says screens facing highways could distract drivers and pose safety risks.
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Harrisburg
Brigitte Bardot
Pennsylvania
State House Municipal Corporations Committee
Julian Polaski
Pinch Of Dynamite Wrecks Bomb Shelter
In APPLECOR England UPI reports a half ounce of dynamite wrecked a World War II gun emplacement advertised as bomb proof. Demolition workers noted the roof supports could bear 25 tons, but the three inch concrete roof failed.
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Applecor
England
UPI
Five new water utility applications to be heard
The Arizona Corporation Commission will hear five new water utility applications and one continued case at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the State Building. Omer K. Anderson seeks permission to sell Foothills Water Co. to John Morgan, Margaret Woods, and Charles E. Reid, asking for a certificate to serve additional territory. Charlie E. and Margie Henson apply to transfer Thornydale Heights Water Co. facilities and obtain a certificate to Halden E. Birt and Beulah M. Pierce to serve more territory. Del Lago Water Co. requests a certificate for territory near Vail. Sahuaro Water Inc. seeks amendment to include more territory east of Kelland School between Broadway and 22nd St. Milton L. Gibson of Picacho Utility Co. Inc. asks for a certificate to serve an area in Pinal County. Orange Grove Water Co. asks for additional Tangerine Acres territory with a hearing to continue Wednesday. Cactus Transit Co. Inc. seeks a permit to transport passengers from Tucson to Mt. Lemmon Radar Station for the Davis-Monthan procurement office, with the hearing set for 9:30 a.m. July 1 at the State Office Building.
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Charlie E
Margie Henson
Thornydale Heights Water Co
Halden E. Birt
Beulah M. Pierce
del Lago Water Co
Vail
Sahuaro Water, Inc
Kelland School
Broadway
22Nd St
Pinal County
Milton L. Gibson
Picacho Utility Co. Inc
Orange Grove Water Co
Tangerine Acres
Cactus Transit Co. Inc
Commission
Tucson
Mt. Lemmon
Davis-Monthan
State Office
Offshore dumping of low intensity atomic wastes debated
A panel of experts says certain low intensity radioactive wastes from the atomic industry may be dumped in 28 shallow Atlantic and Gulf areas about 50 miles from major seaports. The report stresses careful offshore dumping to avoid seafood or beach exposure while noting current practice places wastes further out and costs drive search for safer near shore options.
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Washington
UPI
Atlantic
Gulf
Atomic Energy Commission
Continental
Pacific
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