$2 Bill Returns With Jefferson Portrait Replaced
Bank officials Jean Charley and Errol Heslop unveil the first circulation day for redesigned $2 bills. The note keeps Jefferson’s portrait but features a rendition of John Trump bull's painting The Signing of the Declaration of Independence. One signer portrayed sideways in the image was cropped on the bill.
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New $2 Bills Debut Stirring Banks and Public Interest
The $2 bill returns after a decade with banks reporting sharp uptake across 40 First National Bank of Boston branches and Continental Illinois noting customers buying as souvenirs. President Ford receives the first note in a White House ceremony. The bill features Thomas Jefferson, with the back showing the Declaration signing.
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CCCD Defends Phoenix Administrative HQ Purchase Plan
Maricopa County Community College officials defended a proposed 1 million dollar purchase for a Phoenix administrative headquarters with a possible adjacent building making 2.3 million in total. Al Flowers cited 10 year savings and tax advantages from ownership, noting 14 site options and that funds come from bonds and state revenue. He said a formal board vote date was not yet set.
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al Flowers
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Mayors weigh realignment talks over 32nd Street
Paradise Valley officials discuss a possible realignment of 32nd Street between Lincoln Drive and Camelback Road with Phoenix Mayor Margaret Hance. There is no formal meeting date yet, though talks continue. Arizona Biltmore Estates seeks to push the road east to connect with 32nd Street.
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Truck Hits Horses Killing Rider on Salt River Reservation
A Salt River Indian Community man, Randall Arthur 36, died after a westbound pickup struck two horses on Oak Street east of Dobson Road at 9 12 p m. Bruce Washington 20 was hospitalized in serious condition with multiple injuries. Richard Burton 27 was treated and released. The driver Gabriel Carrolly 22 faces possible charges as investigations continue.
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Panel urged to encourage development in Scottsdale
A joint city chamber effort to boost economic development emerges from an annual meeting. City Manager Aleshire cites an anti development image while leaders push a bi party forum to map a more aggressive role. Dr Hink and Dr Good back a STEP forum to gauge citizen sentiment.
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Smithbaker to seek GOP bid for Maricopa County Board seat
John Smithbaker, Scottsdale resident and head of John Smithbaker Agency, Inc., announces plans to seek the Republican nomination for District 2 on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. He cites Eldon Rudd’s retirement and aims to run once Rudd declares his candidacy. Other GOP hopefuls include Henry Bobbe and George L. Campbell.
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Paradise Valley
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Leftist Leader Accuses Syria of Planning Lebanon Invasion
Kamal Jumblatt charged Syria with preparing a large scale invasion of Lebanon and sought support from the United States France and the Soviet Union after President Hafez Assad warned of further intervention. Jumblatt warned Syria already has 6000 troops and 7000 Palestinian guerrillas in Lebanon controlling key routes and targets.
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Radicals win in Arab elections in occupied territories
Palestinian nationalists and radicals scored a sweeping victory in Arab municipal elections across the occupied territory. Mayor Karim Khalaf of Ramallah lauded results as Israelis were surprised by the outcome.
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