Scottsdale postal workers protest consolidation plan
About 15 Scottsdale main post office employees picketed the building to warn of further service cuts. They cited a pending transfer of 50 workers to Phoenix as a consolidation move and urged lawmakers to act on a related Senate bill.
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Scottsdale
Phoenix
Claakson
Postal Service
Arizona
John Rhodes
House
Rep
Morris Udall
U.S. Senate
Robert Schwartz
Wartz
Schwartz
E. Osborn Rd
Inventories Drive GNP Uptick After Recession
The latest GNP report shows a 9 percent annualized gain with per capita income at $5310. Business inventories rose an annual $9.5 billion after inflation adjustment, the first quarterly rise in six periods, reflecting post recession replenishment and prior demand drops that reduced employment. Richardson notes inflation-adjusted GNP would need 85 percent growth to reach pre-recession peak.
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Richardson
Commerce America
GNP growth jumps 7.5 percent in first quarter 1976
The Commerce Department reports the nations GNP rose 7.5 percent at an annual rate for the quarter ending in March, nearing the pre recession peak. Inflation cooled to 3.7 percent, marking the lowest rate since 1972.
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Washington
Commerce Department
GNP
Supreme Court to hear challenge to California truth in packaging law
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal supported by 36 states challenging a California truth in packaging law. The case centers on federal rules governing accurate weight in food labels and the San Francisco based U.S. Circuit ruling that California law must yield to federal standards in this area.
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Washington
Supreme Court
California
U.S. Circuit Court
San Francisco
General Mills
Pillsbury Co
Seaboard Allied Milling Corp
Slum Dwellers Riot in New Delhi Demolition Clash
In New Delhi slum residents engaged in a four hour riot against a slum clearance program opening fire on police and demolition squads. Three policemen were killed and dozens wounded as gunfire exchanges and tear gas attacks were reported by witnesses at the scene.
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New Delhi
India
Riots in Nablus Leave Rioter Dead and Wounded
Israeli soldiers in Nablus amid West Bank unrest report three rioters hit after warning shots. A military communique says the patrol was attacked by a large group in the casbah and that one Arab rioter was killed while two others were wounded.
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Jericho
Jordan
Fighting tapers as Syria seeks new Lebanon cease fire
In Beirut Syrian officers summoned Lebanese leaders to push for a fresh cease-fire amid claims the fighting has eased. Premier Rashid Karami said the security situation was much better overall and expressed cautious optimism.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Rashid Karami
Parents to be asked about basic school survey
Scottsdale School District plans a survey for elementary parents to gauge support for a basic school model. Martha Jo Hunsaker notes the print survey will be compiled this week, with policy areas identified for potential modification if implemented.
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Scottsdale
Martha Jo Hunsaker
Udall Predicts Arizona Delegates In Democratic Nomination
President aspirant Morris Udall forecast at his Arizona home that he would win at least 15 of Arizona's 25 delegates to the Democratic national convention. He spoke of momentum and support at his campaign HQ as the state prepares for its informal presidential primary.
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Phoenix
Morris Udall
Arizona
Udall
James McNulty
Bisbee
Jim
Georgia
Simmy Carter
Henry Jackson
Hubert Humphrey
Golden Keys residents seek review of Smitty’s store plan
Golden Keys residents attend council meeting to request a review of the Development Review Board decision approving a Smitty's supermarket at Gist Place and Thomas Road. Planning official Bussard urges council not to review, citing long-standing C-1 zoning and noting the 20 day window has closed.
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Golden Keys
City Council
Smitty’s
Gist Place
Thomas Road
Larry D. Bussard
Bussard
Council
Development Review Board
DR Board
Weekend Warmth Continues With Sunny Skies
The forecast calls for 80 on today with sunny skies and a rise into the high 80s tomorrow. Highs near 80 today and near 88 tomorrow.
Stolen 1934 Ford fire truck from Stage Stop Service
Dennis Friel and staff at Stage Stop Service station on Scottsdale Road reported a theft of their 1934 Ford fire truck. The vehicle, found missing after closing Saturday night, was seen towed by a pickup with a camper shell in the 6100 block of Shea Boulevard early Sunday. Police have not located the truck.
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Dennis Friel
Scottsdale Rd
Friel
Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale weighs 87,000 budget for next year bus service
Scottsdale faces an 87,000 transit budget for 1976-77 to maintain the present bus system. The figure exceeds this year’s outlay by about 14,000 as three city bus lines continue operating with contingency funds. The MAG asks five-city partners to submit coordinated transit budgets for UMTA packaging.
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Scottsdale
UMTA
Phoenix
Glendale
Mesa
Tempe
Statewide auto safety tests urged at seminar
Arizona officials urged greater auto safety at a health and highway safety seminar at the Inn at McCormick Ranch. James L. Hill cited 12 percent of state cars as unsafe and 99 percent of 24 000 tested vehicles failing. He noted a 3 percent drop in severe accidents over two years.
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Progress
Arizona
James L. Hill
Arizona Department of Transportation
McCormick Ranch
Hill
Governor’s Council of Arizona
Women For Highway Safety
City of Phoenix
Alcohol Safety Action
Phoenix
PACT
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Bernie Claakson
National Association of Letter Carriers
Charles
Kernan
Phoenix Postal Management
Bob Johnstone
Elliot L. Richardson
Associated Press
Scanrina
Maricopa Association of Governments
MAG
Easterling
Margarita Hernandez
Phoenix City Court
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