Congress backs tough energy plan faces hurdles
President Carter urged passage of a standby gasoline tax and broader energy measures as Congress shows reluctance. He warned of a painful program with major opposition while leaders pledge fight and potential modifications to oil pricing plans.
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West Virginia
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Texaco
Local Dealers React to Carter Gasoline Tax Proposals
Local station managers and auto sales chiefs say Carter's proposed gas tax and car tax increases likely won t curb consumption and may hurt buyers who can least afford it. They predict limited impact on big users while some see shifts to smaller cars and gradual change overall.
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Bob Jones
Jim Winters Chevron
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Almhjell
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Conaway
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Shea ™ Boulevard
Joe Scott
Brooks Cadillac
Nick Demas
Demas Volkswagen
Demas
Mike Mallon
Ray Korte Chevrolet
E. McDowell Rd
Environmental Protection Agency
Mallon
Chevrolet
Scottsdale City Council to weigh 1.5 million tax rise
Scottsdale city officials meet Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Center for the Arts to hear the 1977-78 budget plan calling for an additional 1.5 million in revenue. If bed tax fails May 10, another 328000 may be needed. council may cut services instead.
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Center For the Arts
Finance Section
Rodger Neve
James Jenkins
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
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Orme Dam decision boosts task force role
President Carter moved to delete Orme Dam from the Central Arizona Project enhancing the Bureau of Reclamation task force studying Orme Dam alternatives. The panel will continue with two phases: data gathering now and environmental economic and social analysis later, with completion targeted for December or January.
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Brown
Scottsdale Woman Loses 7300 In Pigeon Drop Scam
A 46 year old Scottsdale woman fell victim to a pigeon drop Wednesday at Los Arcos Mall. Two women manipulated her through a fake attorney scheme at Great Western Bank, siphoning 7300 from a safety deposit box and wallet. Authorities seek two suspects described as a Black woman in her 20s and a Caucasian woman in her 20s in white dress with a red wig.
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Richard Craven
Great Western Bank and Trust
N. Scottsdale Rd
Craven
Los Arcos Mall
Social Security Checks to Rise 5.9 Percent in July
U S announces a 5.9 percent increase for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments beginning July 1. The rise is automatic and tied to the cost of living. Washington reports inflation eased in March with slower price gains, aided by lower food costs. In other news, Carter aides discuss maritime talks with Cuba and an ocean-bed nuclear waste dump option. Pakistan imposes curfew in Karachi after general strike amid clashes surrounding Bhutto. Sunny, near 90 today, warmer Friday.
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Terence Todman
inter-American Affairs
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Karachi
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Weather note mid-90s overnight lows mid-50s
A brief weather blurb notes temperatures around the mid-90s for the day and overnight lows in the mid-50s. Page 5 reference indicates continuation or detailed forecast.
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