01 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1977
Page
1
A Mountain Bell computer switcher error cut service to 11 000 Scottsdale customers for about an hour this morning. 949 and 994 exchanges were out for 10 minutes, and non 949/994 users also faced issues. The outage began during night maintenance and worsened with high morning call volume.
The March unemployment rate drops from 7.5 to 7.3 percent as 513000 more workers join payrolls, bringing total employment to 89.5 million. Job gains occur across adult men and construction, while energy shortages ease and factory recalls rise. The Carter administration pushes a 50 dollar tax rebate amid tax-cut debate as unemployment among teens remains high.
Firefighters battled a blaze at Radiator Chemical Corp on Wells Fargo Avenue. The fire, started by a motor short circuit around 1 p.m., filled the building with heavy black smoke. At least one worker was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
The brief recap presents current events from the Cy region as reported by Associated Press wires. It highlights political developments economic updates and notable social happenings without graphic detail. The summary concentrates on named entities and dates mentioned in the dispatches.
Secretary Vance warned the entire strategic arms control process could be jeopardized if the Soviet Union raises the issue of American bases in Europe. He spoke aboard a London to Paris flight as Gromyko tied talks to bases.
Scottsdale Federation of Teachers president Walter Hoffman urges approval of a negotiated settlement. A 4 p.m. meeting at Saguaro High School will present policy changes and the 1977-78 salary proposal alongside AFL-CIO colleagues Dr. William Baltz and Tommi Pierce. Hoffman warns a negative vote jeopardizes May 24 budget override and could trigger summer negotiations.
The Cubs have agreed to return for at least the 1978 training season in Scottsdale, with talks on a long term facility expansion and lease terms ongoing. City officials and Charros plan a $518,000 four field complex, while bed tax funding and per game payments are debated, and Charros profits are largely reinvested in community projects.
A study by Scottsdale Community College students found NBC aired 302 violent acts, ABC 296, CBS 153, and KAET not included, with Gunsmoke recording 108 incidents. Sunday and Tuesday were the most violent nights. verbal violence and violent sex were minimal.
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