Tucson confronts failed water and road bills in session
Three water bills failed in committee or the House as Tucson officials push for districts metering pumped groundwater and state control of water rights. Proposals to raise motor fuel taxes for roads also failed, while prison facility funding争 stalled amid county opposition and concerns over Central Arizona Project water costs.
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Toros Take Lead With 4-3 Comeback Win
Tucson Toros move into first place in the 5 Eastern Division of the Pacific Coast League after a 4-3 comeback victory over the Hawaii Islanders at Hi Corbett Field. Phoenix Giants drop a 4-3 decision to Tacoma. Story on page 67.
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SEC chief resigns over Vesco influence case
G Bradford Cook quits as SEC chairman amid grand jury accusations he yielded to pressure in a Vesco case. He cites "unfortunate circumstances" in a letter to President Nixon. The indictment named Mau rice N Stans and former officials. Cook denies charges, says he retains confidence in U S institutions.
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Baja storm nears Tucson with rising thunderstorm chances
A storm off Baja California lowers toward Tucson bringing a 30 percent rain chance tonight and 40 percent tomorrow. Dust showers occurred yesterday but were light. Highs near 85, lows around 60, pollen counts show varied levels of mesquite, rabbit bush, bermuda, and other plants in the Tucson area.
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Nixon approves taps after leaks tied to Cambodia bombing
The White House confirms President Nixon authorized wiretaps of Hollywood-like aides to identify leak sources. The taps, approved in individual cases with the attorney general and FBI, followed a New York Times report on B52 raids in Cambodia. Officials say no illegality occurred and some aides were removed as blabbermouths.
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Amtrak criticized by consumer group over service quality
Anthony Haswell of the National Association of Railroad Passengers told a Senate subcommittee that two years of Amtrak operation have yielded deficient quality and high costs. He credited improvements like Metroliner service and lower fares but said routes slow, on time records remain poor, and leadership lacks railroad background and sales drive.
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Skylab seeks sunshield to cool overheated station
UPI reports Skylab 1 interior temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center test a jury rigged sun shield to be deployed outside the orbiting lab to lower heat and make the workshop habitable as a Sunday launch window for astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz remains marginal.
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Pete” Conrad
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Sky lab viewing hoped for over southern Arizona
Skylab will orbit over southern Arizona tonight and tomorrow night visible to Tucson residents weather permitting. The 118 foot long station appears as a bright star streak after sunset, seen at 7 26 tonight moving west to south 22 degrees above the horizon and at 6 43 p m tomorrow moving northwest to south 37 degrees. It orbits every 93 minutes and can be spotted by its steady motion and light trail.
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End of the draft nears as Arizona youths mix risk with registration
Arizona 18 year olds register less for the draft but still risk five years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine for failing to register. Selective Service officials report a drop in registrations in early 1973 though exact figures are pending. Officials emphasize penalties and ongoing outreach to high schools amid the looming June expiry of draft authority.
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