Energy plan may add gas tax and crude oil levy
Washington reports President Carter’s energy package likely includes an initial five cent per gallon gasoline tax rising to 15 cents, a gas guzzler tax up to 2500 dollars, several dollar per barrel crude oil levy, and higher natural gas taxes aimed at boosting coal use. payroll taxes may be adjusted to soften effects, with a stiff Capitol Hill fight anticipated.
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Homeowners Press Federal Probe of Scottsdale Airport
The Northeast Phoenix Homeowners Association seeks a presidential and federal review of Scottsdale Municipal Airport operations and proposed expansion. Leader Everett Smith delivered letters to President Carter and six lawmakers, citing environmental and safety concerns and asking to withhold funding until investigations conclude. Goldwater urged banning jets and proposed runway shifts to limit corporate jet access, while Stump Rhodes DeConcini and others acknowledged receipt of Smith’s correspondence.
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Cubs Seek One-Year Spring Training Extension With Scottsdale
The Chicago Cubs propose a one-year extension of their spring training contract with Scottsdale Charros and will defer a long-term deal until May 15. David Harris, city official, said the Cubs will submit a letter of intent for a long-term pact if the city offers an acceptable, potentially revenue conditioned proposal indicating interest in the requested facility type.
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Cubs seek Scottsdale stadium upgrades and new practice fields
Harris says Cubs want remodel of Scottsdale Stadium plus four full practice fields for minor league use. Proposed fields could be built in the Indian Bend Wash area. city budget includes two fields and a smaller east side field costing $518,000. Cubs counterproposal totals $500,000 to $600,000. A lodging tax funds part of the project. letter from Cubs management discussed with Mayor Jenkins and council.
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Scottsdale splits on senior center uses
The Scottsdale Human Services Committee final report after nine months of study outlines two opposing views on the third phase of the Senior Citizen Center. One group argues seniors should have priority in center use, while the other proposes using the third phase as a central area arts and crafts center open to all citizens. The report recommends a social services planning position overseen by the human services director to supervise Title XX funded planning and funding efforts. The council will receive the report on April 26 and further budget implications will be explained in coming weeks.
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Scottsdale teachers vote defeats pay deal as impasse looms
Scottsdale Federation of Teachers and district administration declare an impasse after a 654 to 401 vote against the negotiated package. A new SFT team may push for resuming talks while a May referendum on a $200 across the board raise and other budget items hangs in the balance.
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Aziz pleads innocent in Hanafi gun charges case
Abdul Aziz, a spokesman for 12 Hanafi members, pleaded innocent to seven firearms violations. Aziz, 35, son-in-law of Hanafi leader Hamaas Abdul Khaalis, is tied to the group that held 134 hostages in Washington for 38 hours from March 9 to March 11.
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Import Protest Draws Garment Workers Nationwide
Thousands of garment industry workers in 40 states left their jobs to march and rally against imported goods blamed for job losses. The national protest, backed by many factory owners, began with New York workers marching to Herald Square for a rally to push for new trade restrictions and import taxes.
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FDA weighs saccharin as OTC drug while banning in foods
The FDA signals a plan to allow saccharin as an over the counter drug while continuing to ban it as an additive in foods and beverages. The move aims to ease access for diabetics and dieters, similar to common nonprescription remedies.
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Economy Grows 4.5 Percent in Early Year
Government economists report the economy expanded at a 4.5 percent annual rate in Q1, nearly double the prior quarter. The data buoy the Carter administration's outlook as officials note stronger momentum ahead.
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Carter cuts Liddy sentence to eight years parolable
President Carter reduced G. Gordon Liddys 20 year Watergate sentence to eight years enabling parole after July ninth. The move bypassed former President Ford and shortens the time before potential release.
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Hearst defense attacks trial prejudice in appeal hearing
Patricia Hearst’s lawyers contend at today’s appeal that her federal bank robbery conviction stemmed from a massively prejudicial trial that violated her constitutional rights. The day is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid eighty temperatures and mild overnight lows.
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