CAPA chief says Carter would veto CAP funding in public works plan
Rich Johnson of CAPA told Scottsdale Forum that if the House backs the public works bill including CAP money, Carter would veto it though Senate likely could override. He noted Orme Dam may be dropped amid Indian opposition and defended Colorado River water supplies citing reservoir storage and 14 years of below normal runoff.
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Jackson backs CAP funding amid environmental opposition
Sen Henry Jackson defended funding for the Central Arizona Project as essential despite environmental concerns. He urged energy conservation and warned against relying on voluntary efforts, praising Carter’s actions on breeder reactors but urging global follow‑through. He also commented on Israeli leadership and potential regional changes.
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Tentative steel pact aims at lifetime job guarantees
Washington announces a tentative contract agreement that promises unprecedented lifetime job guarantees for steelworkers. A United Steelworkers spokesman said the policy board will recommend acceptance when the contract is presented to local union officers for ratification later today.
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Four shot at Chimayo religious sanctuary campsite
Two people remained in critical condition after a shooting at a Chimayo campsite near a religious sanctuary on Good Friday. Jerry Ortiz, 22, and Sabic Lujan, 15, were listed as stable by Santa Fe and Espanola hospitals respectively.
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Santa Fe
Jerry Ortiz
Espanola
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Police shoot demonstrators amid protest over election fraud
In Lahore police killed 15 people as crowds burned cars two buses and four buildings during a protest against alleged election fraud. About 100 were injured as demonstrators tried to disrupt an oathtaking ceremony by Punjab provincial assembly members 180 miles southeast of Islamabad.
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Kissinger Named Special Adviser to Sadat Reportedly
Kuwaiti right wing daily Al-Siyasseh claimed Henry Kissinger will serve as a special political adviser to Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. The paper said Sadat would set up a Cairo meeting between Kissinger and Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat next August. No independent confirmation available.
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Cyprus
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Anwar Sadat
Kuwait
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Sadat
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Yasir Arafat
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Lockheed Warns Grand Jury Probe May Harm Orders
Lockheed Aircraft Corp reports a federal grand jury inquiry in Washington DC could reveal bribery scandals that might significantly impair future orders and harm its financial condition. The 1976 annual report notes employees and former employees have been subpoenaed to testify.
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Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Aerospace Company
Washington, D.C
Weekend Weather Outlook Brightens With Mild Easter
The forecast calls for breezy and cooler conditions Saturday with near 90s on Saturday and mid 80s for Easter Sunday. A cool Saturday night is expected with lows in the mid 50s and mostly sunny skies.
Bunny McCormick Park Egg Hunt Draws Thousands
Girls scouts colored and hid more than 3100 eggs which were hunted by about 700 youngsters at McCormick Park, marking a lively spring event with strong youth participation.
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Scottsdale airport runways could boost jet use and income
An EIS by Johannessen and Girand Consulting Engineers says extending the current 4,800 foot runway by 3,450 feet and adding a parallel strip would raise executive jet activity and yield a strong economic impact of 137.2 million by 1996 compared with 70.3 million if no expansion. The plan costs 4.9 million with the federal government covering most, and an archaeological dig would precede the parallel strip.
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Scottsdale Municipal
Scottsdale
Johannessen
Girand
Reagan says Tooth Fairy rebate plan faces Senate backlash
Reagan in the Sacramento Bee argues President Carter's $50 tax rebate plan could be buried in the Senate. He cites GOP unity and Democratic anger over water project cuts as reasons the plan may fail, noting senators prefer permanent tax cuts and that the public views the $50 offer unfavorably.
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