03 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1977
Page
1
President Carter signs a strip mining bill in a Rose Garden ceremony after seven years of conflict with Congress, mining industry, and environmentalists. He says the measure is not strict enough though it compels restoration of land and payment for past damages.
A House-Senate conference committee ended the threat of a shutdown by American car makers by approving a major revision of federal air pollution laws. After about seven hours of talks, members settled on a formula easing auto emission standards for new American cars starting in 1980.
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library released eight boxes of papers totaling about 5,000 pages on the 1948 election that propelled Lyndon Johnson to the U.S. Senate. Library director Harry Middleton called them the library’s complete material on the contested race. ArchBishop Makarios dies at 63 in Cyprus after a heart attack, as Cyprus faces ongoing turmoil and a long presidency marked by plots against him.
A government commissioned report in Ottawa urges delaying the $10 billion Alaska to lower 48 pipeline by two years. If adopted, the plan’s fate could be jeopardized and the project may face renewed uncertainty.
Partly cloudy today and tonight with a slight chance of a thunderstorm or dust storm this evening. Mostly sunny Thursday. High near 107 and overnight low in the mid 80s. Measurable precipitation 10 percent tonight. Today's noon temperature 103 with 24 percent humidity.
A profile describes a woman who, as a child, enjoyed birds and now runs her own studio in Scottsdale. The piece highlights her journey and includes photos on page 9.
Valley National Bank officials in Phoenix announced an upbeat economic outlook for Arizona and the nation. They cited May personal income up about 13 percent from the prior year, robust consumer confidence and a 14 percent rise in local retail sales versus 1976, with optimism about future conditions and higher prices expected.
A petition drive by West Main Street merchants opposes Ramada Inn’s plan to abandon Main Street east of 68th Street. The hotel owner aims to tie 6833 E Main St to 6850 E Main St, risking restricted access for Tempe customers. Planning Commission hearing is set to consider the proposal.
Senator Dennis DeConcini plans a public forum in Scottsdale from 2 to 4 p.m. August 30 at City Hall Kiva. He will also speak at the Scottsdale Elks Club noon meeting the same day. The event aims to connect with residents and invite input on legislation.
CIA Director Stansfield Turner testified at a joint Senate Intelligence and Health subcommittee hearing that newly found documents reveal 149 subprojects under MK ULTRA from around 12 to 25 years ago involving drugs hypnosis shock harassment and magicians. He said 185 nongovernment researchers and 80 institutions are named in recovered fiscal records and noted some unwitting testing occurred in San Francisco New York and a state hospital.
Paradise Valley officials announce a townwide recall election for all seven council members tentatively set for Dec. 6 after petitions are filed. Votes needed and procedures are outlined by Town Clerk Mary Ann Brines with signatures verified by Maricopa County election officials.
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