Legislature narrows path to Scottsdale special ed funding deal
State lawmakers moved toward a compromise on special education funding with Scottsdale School District possibly receiving about $500 000 next year. District official Al Scharf said a final figure around $21 million remains likely as House and Senate resolves a budget dispute.
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Arizona budget talks near agreement on education funding
Arizona House and Senate appropriations panels narrowed gaps on a $480 million outlay. The Senate pressed for $1 million for bilingual education while the House offered $750000. For special education the House proposed $20 million with the Senate at $21.6 million. Revenue forecasts showed the House at $741.2 million plus $24 million federal sharing versus the Senate at $735.2 million.
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Parents discuss Scottsdale budget cuts for 1975 76
Donna Racer, a Yavapai School parent, said private invitations were sent to Scottsdale school communities for a meeting to oppose a proposed $50 000 cut eliminating five reading teacher positions and a $17 000 cut eliminating two nurse positions. The Scottsdale School Board approved the cuts three weeks ago as part of a 1.05 million dollar district reduction to fund salary increases. The meeting aims to allow parent comment before final action.
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Sadat backs Israel withdrawal in peace sphere amid war tensions
Egyptian President Sadat told reporters Egypt would respect Israel's territorial integrity if Israel withdrew from Arab occupied lands. Prime Minister Rabin warned Arab nations may be preparing for war while citing Riyadh and Tehran meetings.
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Paradise Valley land use plan goes to indefinite review
The Phoenix Planning Commission delayed action on the Paradise Valley land use plan for 244 years with a four hour hearing. It also postponed June 11 decision on the Desert Springs 1082 acre planned community near Scottsdale due to concerns over Northeast Phoenix impact.
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Historic Santa Fe documents found at Peoria depot
Two electricians uncover 1897 shipping bills and reports tucked under a rafter in the old Peoria railroad depot now at Scottsdale's McCormick Park. Highlights include a 1897 train master resignation, small shipments from Phoenix to Peoria, and a health certificate for 82 hogs en route to Los Angeles. The depot, built in 1897, was moved here in 1972 by the Scottsdale Mechanical and Railroad Society.
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Interday Weather Outlook with Warm, Sunny Periods
The forecast shows mostly sunny skies and warm conditions with highs in the mid 80s and overnight lows in the lower 80s. Friday brings sun and gusty southwest winds with a high around 85 and a low near 50s, while Wednesday reaches 83 with a 53 low.
Phoenix abandons Indian Bend Freeway plan after regional gridlock
Phoenix officials reveal the Indian Bend Freeway should be eliminated after years of contention with Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. The CAP canal alignment near Paradise Valley is proposed as the alternative, with Scottsdale echoing that loop route. Tony Mason notes the decision could shape the final land use plan.
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Farmers sell 300000 pounds of beef cheese and potatoes direct
Farmers from nine states delivered truckloads of beef cheese and potatoes to the Washington area for direct sale to consumers. National Farmers Organization officials called it the largest one day meat and cheese sale in history. In Saigon President Tran Van Huong and rivals push for a cease-fire as fighting slows without a formal truce.
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Max Barnett
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Saigon
Tran van Huong
Guerrillas Seize German Embassy in Stockholm
Leftwing German guerrillas attacked the West German embassy in Stockholm killing the military attache and taking the ambassador plus four others as hostages. They demanded a getaway jet a ransom of more than $500 000 and the release of 26 anarchists jailed in Germany.
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Stockholm
Senate backs loan aid for unemployed homeowners
The Senate voted 89 to 1 to authorize government loans up to 300 dollars a month for unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure. The measure mirrors a House bill and follows New Deal precedent to help keep homes amid a low mood economy. only Sen. Edmund Muskie opposed.
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Liberty Lobby raps land plan before Senate
Liberty Lobby spokesman E. Stanley Rittenhouse told the Senate Interior Committee that pending land use planning legislation would enslave Americans under a federal socialist dictatorship. He argued the bill to grant federal funds for state planning would constitutionally take private property rights.
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Liberty Lobby
Congress Today
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