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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1976
Page
5
Police opened fire on about 20 000 black demonstrators in Soweto killing at least three people and injuring 18 as clashes spread through the township eight miles south of Johannesburg. Witnesses say shops and cars burned and trains halted while police in armored carriers dispersed crowds with tear gas.
A Navajo Research and Statistics Center director warns that coal gasification plants irrigation projects and a proposed uranium venture could erode tribal culture. The 400000 acre region along the NM Arizona border hosts Exxon’s uranium plan with projected tribal income totaling over 400 million during the project life and peak annual income near 40 million in the early 1990s.
Arizona lawmakers split on major roll calls from July 22 to July 28. House vote on HR 7743 approved financing for the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Plan. Rhodes and Udall supported, Conlan opposed, Steiger did not vote. Ford veto override failed in Senate. Udall and Conlan supported, Rhodes opposed. Sunshine Act amendment passed. Rhodes and Conlan supported, Udall opposed. Taxpayer notice amendment rejected in Senate. Goldwater supported, Fannin opposed. Veto override on HR 12384 failed. Goldwater and Fannin opposed. Auto emissions amendment to weaken warranties failed. Fannin and Goldwater supported.
A Mexican official says Americans entering Tijuana with a car CB antenna face removal of equipment. Authorities say it is illegal to bring and operate CB radios in Mexico and licenses are scarce. Radio use is restricted to Spanish and reserved for official or essential links.
The comment period for the draft environmental impact statement on CAPs Orme Dam has been extended to August 20. Written comments may be sent to the Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in Boulder City Nevada, Attn Code 150, with July public hearing records to be included in the final statement to the Council on Environmental Quality.
Roland Obey Jr. and Marilyn Obey were charged with possession of marijuana for sale and narcotics for sale after turning themselves in with their attorney in Scottsdale. They faced preliminary hearings set for Aug. 23 in Scotts dale Justice Court and were released on their own recognizance after their initial appearance. A July 17 shooting at the Obey home left Roland with leg and arm injuries amid a dispute over 445 pounds of marijuana police say were seized.
Haggard was arrested at the Obey home after a shooting and booked on assault with a deadly weapon before being released. DEA agents rearrested him on outstanding federal charges and he is held in county jail pending a preliminary hearing set for Aug. 23. Police said 1.25 ounces of hashish were confiscated from the residence.
The Federal Trade Commission moves to curb misrepresentation by used car dealers with rules banning false or deceptive claims about vehicle quality and condition. Fines could reach $10,000 daily. Proposals require disclosures on mileage prior use and major reconditioning, and window stickers listing make model year mileage and repairs. A consumer questionnaire is offered and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publishes a guide with tips on rust checks warranties tests and inspections.
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