Senate panel approves minimum mileage standards through 1985
The Senate Energy Committee backed a 16 mpg floor starting 1980 rising to 21 mpg by 1985 to curb gas guzzlers and doubled penalties for noncompliant auto makers. Ford and Chrysler warned models could be affected. House debate on Carter energy plan continues with proposed gas price deregulation and a four cent federal gasoline tax to fund mass transit.
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Ohio
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Pickets strike disrupts iron ore production in multiple states
Pickets representing over 14 000 steelworkers in five states halted about two thirds of the nation iron ore output. USW says local issues drive the walkouts while industry spokesmen cite violation of a no strike clause. Mines in Minnesota Michigan Worcester and Pennsylvania also affected with 65 cent hourly incentive talks and wage disputes cited.
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Minn
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Worcester
Mass
Dog gives woman independence
Debbie Cooper, a 21-year-old ASU senior who has been blind since 14, credits her guide dog Whirl a golden retriever with restoring her independence and confidence. Whirl, trained in California, guides Debbie daily while they endure years of training and a strong bond between owner and animal.
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Debbie
Jeanne
Burk Tolbert
Orange Drive
San Rafael
Calif
Whirl
California
Guide Dog Training
Arizona State University
Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc
Scottsdale considers 1000 foot adult business rule
City Attorney Richard Filler proposes adopting a Scottsdale ordinance mirroring Phoenix to limit sexually oriented businesses within 1000 feet of each other or 500 feet of residences. The plan cites a Detroit law upheld by the Supreme Court and urges waiting for Phoenix to resolve issues before acting.
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Scottsdale
Phoenix
Detroit
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Carter and Republicans charge payoff over cargo bill
Three top Republicans led by Bill Brock Howard Baker and John Rhodes accused President Carter of using a cargo-preference bill as a political payoff for maritime campaign contributions. They spoke in a joint statement at the RNC executive committee meeting.
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Carter
Republican National Committee
Bill Brock
Senate
Howard Baker
Tennessee
House
John Rhodes
Arizona
Story
Carter signs to preserve jury selection challenges levels
President Carter signed legislation altering a Supreme Court plan on peremptory challenges in criminal trials. Congress kept the current limits, preserving 10 challenges for the defense and six for the prosecution instead of the proposed reductions.
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Justice Department
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Iran Cancels $1.5 Billion AWACS Purchase Order
Tehran reports the government canceled its letter of intent to buy the Airborne Warning and Control System. Carter's decision to delay the sale amid bipartisan Congressional opposition prompted the move. No official confirmation from Iran or the United States was provided.
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Iran
Carter
Congress
U.S
Rastakhiz
Scottsdale considers light controls for tennis courts ordinance
Scottsdale City Council will study an amendment to place tennis court lights under zoning rules. The plan lowers pole height to 20 feet and sets a 20 foot setback, allowing moonlight level spillover and removing the use permit requirement. Plans also cover industrial park zoning limits for on-airport properties.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale Center For the
Weather Update Predicts Very Warm Weekend
Mostly sunny and warm today into Tuesday with a slight chance of late storms or dust storms and gusty winds. Highs near 108, overnight lows in the mid 80s, with a 10 percent chance of measurable rain late this afternoon and tonight. Noon reading reached 101 with 27 percent humidity.
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