Arizona Struggles With Organized Crime Threats Reported
An IRE team reports Arizona faces deep organized crime influence. Investigators describe corrupt officials, understaffed law enforcement, and a narcotics corridor linking Phoenix and Tucson. The probe cites ties to national crime families and a pattern of political accommodation.
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Cadettes Spend Weekend at Camp Arrow
Fifteen Girl Scout Cadettes from Albion visited Fremont Camp Arrow for a weekend trip. Attendees included Becky Ward Diane Ward Mary Wallick Linda Spiegel Kim Wright Laurie Wilson Annette Wilson Jennie Levander Roberta Hartford Connie Pochop Mary Helen Tram Stephanie Evans Melody Morgan Shelley Stehly Becky Bruland. Drivers were Mrs Larry Pochop Mrs Robert Stehly Mrs Doug Evans Jody and Mrs Beverly Bruland.
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Roberta Hartford
Connie Pochop
Mary Helen Tram
Stephanie Evans
Melody Morgan
Shelley Stehly
Becky Bruland
Larry Pochop
Robert Stehly
Doug Evans
Jody
Beverly Bruland
Backstairs at White House Fireside Chat on Equal Rights Amendment
President Carter considered a hometown fireside chat in Plains Georgia to urge ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Liz Carpenter organized a cross section of supporters from 120 groups and suggested participants including the Carters Mondales a leading black man a farm woman a Social Security expert and church women. Julie Nixon Eisenhower and David Eisenhower plan a six month move to Capistrano Beach California. Pat Nixon marks her 65th birthday on March 17. Bob Orben plans to stay in Washington after Ford era and work freelance writing humor.
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China Seeks Trade Boost Despite Long Term Hurdles
Japanese business missions report China's new leaders aim to rebuild foreign trade but expect no rapid orders. China to sell oil to Japan about 49.44 million barrels in 1977, with steel shipments expected to rise to 3.1 million tons. Officials say 1977 will be a year of readjustment while trade may grow slowly in the latter half of 1977.
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Inayama
Brazilian man declared legally dead hinders marriage plans
Joao Joaquim dos Santos, 73, Brazil, says he cannot marry or retire until his death certificate is corrected. He sought his late third wife’s death certificate in Lucelli, 310 miles NW of Sao Paulo, only to find it listed in his name. His family of nine would miss full retirement benefits as legal descendants without a valid marriage.
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