$2 bill flop persists after initial hype fades
The $2 bill, issued April 13 1976, failed to gain circulation as expected. Banks and stores face cash drawer issues while the public avoids the denomination, with 527.4 million printed and 215.1 million in circulation. Consumer expert George Dykerman says hoarding offers no value and urges spending.
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Beth Mohr
Copley
Treasury Department
Edsel
Financial World
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau $15
Federal Reserve
Thomas Jefferson
George Dykerman
Aces on Bridge Vanderbilt Match Tactics
In a Vanderbilt contest The Aces faced Billy Rosen’s Chicago team. Souths held Q51086 Q6 v4 BA9643 and Four Spades won while defending hearts. Rosen’s team went down one doubled for 100 points to The Aces.
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Vanderbilt
Aces
Billy Rosen
Chicago
Rosen
North
East
Bob Wolff
Mark Blumenthal
Bob Goldman
Space power satellites eyed by Congress and scientists
Congress considers solar power satellites as a future large scale energy source. Boeing and other aerospace firms study fleets of 22 300 mile high satellites turning sunlight into microwaves beamed to Earth. Proponents say one satellite could power a million homes amid debates on feasibility and environmental concerns.
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Frank Macomber Copley
News Service
Congress
Aerospace Industry
United States
Boeing Co
Seattle
Wash
Federal Space Agency
Senate
Sei
Warren G. Magnuson
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Magnuson
Boeing
Energy Research and Development Administration
NASA
Aerospace
Solar Power
Earth
America
Saguaro High holds fall sports physicals and yearbook survey
Free fall sports physicals are scheduled for Aug 17 at Saguaro High. Boys at 7 p.m. in the stadium and girls at 6 p.m. in the nurse’s office. Parents must complete cards beforehand. On Sept 7, upperclassmen pick up schedules and yearbook surveys. freshmen assemble for schedules and survey sheets. The yearbook survey seeks talent and activities for the 78 yearbook. The activity card, with an $8 purchase, provides free home event admission and discounts valued at $60.
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Saguaro High School
Saguaro High
Quartet to perform at McCormick Railroad Park concert
The Warm Friends Quartet plays at McCormick Railroad Park 7301 E Indian Bend Rd at 8 p.m. Sunday in a traditional jazz set of contemporary tunes and old favorites. Paradise and Pacific Railroad operates 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. during the event, sponsored by Scottsdale Parks and Recreation and the Phoenix Federation of Musicians.
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Warm Friends
McCormick Railroad Park
Indian Bend Road
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Section
Phoenix Federation of Musicians
Paradise and Pacific Railroad
Scottsdale Community College Alumni meet plans fundraising year
Scottsdale Community College graduates and former students are invited to attend a meeting of the newly formed Alumni Association at 7 30 p m Monday in the Student Center Lounge. The group will discuss fundraising events and projects for the 1977 78 year.
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Scottsdale Community College
Alumni Association
Bedtime Story Hour Set at Scottsdale Public Library
A Bedtime Story Hour for children aged 3 to 8 will be held in the Southwest Room at 7 30 p.m. Monday. Children may wear pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to hear night time themed stories. The program lasts about 45 minutes and refreshments will be served.
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Scottsdale Public Library
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