National Housing files suit over county setback rules at Oracle Road
National Housing Industries Inc. sues to force county to issue building permits for Villa Ja seen Egiela Gardens at 6131 N. Oracle Rd arguing setback ordinance violates due process equal protection and center line dispute. It alleges officials altered plans and denied a variance arbitrarily. A May 21 trial date is set.
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Sabino Canyon emergency as water rush floods bridges
Sheriff's search and rescue teams race to evacuate people trapped by rising Sabino Canyon waters. Four wheel drive vehicles head toward the canyon, aiming to reach hikers and visitors as flood levels threaten crossings and entry points.
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Women Talk More Than Men Study Cited
A New York report quotes researchers counting daily word use. A waiter speaks about 12,000 words per day while a priest 3,420 and a monk 68 words, suggesting women may be more talkative than men according to the study.
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Karel Miricik
Prague
Ational Enquirer
U.S. Vehicle Miles Hit 1250 Billion in 1972
The National Automobile Club reports total U S mileage reached about 1 250 billion miles in 1972. Passenger cars accounted for 79 percent of the distance, trucks 19 percent, and buses and motorcycles the remainder.
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UPI
United States
National Automobile Club
U.S. Embassy ends daily briefings in Phnom Penh
The U.S. embassy in Phnom Penh stopped its daily Western news briefings at Cambodian authorities request after a dispute over embassy disclosures. The embassy said no factual errors were present while Cambodians protested the content about government troop losses.
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UPI
U.S
Phnom Penh
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Arizona legislature approves death penalty reinstatement
The Arizona House and Senate approved a capital punishment bill after careful compromise. It requires juries to determine guilt while judges decide punishment after considering mitigating and aggravating factors. The bill lists capital crimes and awaits the governor’s signature with expected uphold in court.
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Senate
U.S
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Jack Williams
Mississippi floodwaters top 1937 levels amid widespread crops loss
The Mississippi River remained above flood stage from Iowa to Louisiana, described as the worst since 1987. Flooding covered millions of acres with Yazoo and Red River tributaries contributing, delaying planting. Farmers face potential millions in losses as cotton and soybean deadlines loom, with some reporting catfish caught in fields.
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Iowa
Louisiana
Yazoo
Mississippi
Oudchita
de Jay
Beware counterfeit Indian jewelry inflating prices nationwide
Local experts warn two deception cues in Indian jewelry buyers should watch for. Demand for silver and turquoise pieces from Arizona and New Mexico Indians has driven prices up amid a gold rush for authentic items and a shortage of genuine silversmiths. A flood of counterfeit pieces from Japan, Hong Kong and Mexico is challenging even informed buyers. The state attorney general's consumer protection division is examining suspected dealers at tribes’ request. Tucson shows few major fake problems, say some dealers who sell both genuine and imitation pieces.
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Hong Kong
Mexico
State Attorney General's Office
Tucson
Dealers Warn About Fake Indian Jewelry Schemes
Local experts say imitation Indian jewelry is widespread and often poorly marked. Patania and dealers urge buyers to shop trusted establishments and verify authenticity, noting 40 percent fake estimates in some areas and the risk of inflated department store prices.
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N. Stone Ave
Patania
David Hayes
Half Red
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Indian Arts & Crafts
N. Scott Ave
Mark Bahti
Bahti
Speedway. Blvd
Papago Tribal Council seeks full accounting of legal expenses
Papago Tribal Council members demand a written accounting of all remaining legal expenses from tribal attorney Edward Berger of Tucson before accepting his resignation. Berger warned he would resign if expenses are paid. the meeting included debate over abolishing the tribe’s finance committee and questions about his compensation and role in mining issues.
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Kennecott uses waste water to protect groundwater
Kennecott Copper Corp spokesman says sewaged effluent is mixed with fresh water in Hayden Plant to separate copper from ore with no adverse effects. Nebeker notes experiments to preserve groundwater by using small effluent to tailings pond water, about one to sixty ratio.
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J. Stuart Nebeker
Kenneeutt
Arizona Water and Pollution Control Association
Kennecott
Nebaker
Arizona medical group backs acupuncture ban
The Arizona Medical Association board supports a state ban on acupuncture except for research. The State Board of Medical Examiners previously prohibited nonresearch use, and the association cites lack of 충분한 testing for routine medical use. A bill to legalize acupuncture was introduced but seems dead for the session.
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UPI
The
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State Board of ‘Medical Examiners
Arizona
Philip E. Dew
Tucson
New Association
Jury clears officers of beating
A six member jury in U S District Court cleared Tucson police officers Peter Pershing Ronald Leitsinger and County Deputy Donovan Tatman of beating and false arrest claims by Lawrence Cole 18 of 342 N 4th Ave Tucson. Cole blamed the officers for taking him to a secluded alley at Catalina Park and beating him while serving a civil action suit. He had been a student at Tucson High School and was later found innocent in Superior Court of aggravated assault on a police officer.
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James A. Walsh
Lawrence Cole
4Th Ave
Tucson
Peter Pershing
Ronald Leitsinger
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Bill aids Illinois people NENVER
Gov John A Love signed a law requiring police and other officials to search for identification on persons found lying in the streets.
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White House aide links to Ellsberg burglary probe
The source recalls White House guidelines on executive privilege given to Krogh before affidavit. Krogh, on leave from Transportation, led the Plumbers who ran Watergate wiretap operations and hired Liddy and Hunt. Senate inquiry seeks possible self-incrimination by Krogh and whether charges should be dismissed due to government misconduct.
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ORey seeks early approval of budget plan
Tucson City Manager Clifford O Key proposes the 1979 74 budget be adopted June 25, two months before deadline. He would cancel most summer council meetings to speed the process, keeping only the first Mondays of June July and August. The timetable calls for a tentative budget May 21, adoption by June 11, and a budget hearing before formal June 25.
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Clifford O'Key
O'Rey
O*key
O'Key
Forecasts and weather lore mix with drought talk in Russia
The piece notes D Yakovr predicting a drought by studying sun properties, while experts caution correlation does not prove causation. It discusses Pacific weather fronts, unusual oceanic paths, and their role in heavy rains and floods in the southeastern United States, with remarks on atmospheric factors and regional impacts.
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