Reptile smugglers tolerated by zoos
Federal prosecutors say an international smuggling ring sent over 600 rare reptiles to the United States as eight major zoos received contraband animals. Indictments name no officials but seek civil penalties. zoo spokesmen deny complicity and cite purchase in good faith while noting permits and dealer credibility are under review.
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Philadelphia
United States
U.S
David Marston
France
Switzerland
Africa
Australia
National Zoological Park
Washington,d.c
Smithsonian Institution
Philadelphia Zoological Garden
St. Louis Zoological Park
Dallas Zoo
Knoxville (Tenn.) Zoo
Sacramento
Calif.) Zoo
Seneca Park Zoo
Rochester
N.Y
Overton Park Zoo
Memphis
Marston
US Interior Department
Eight Public Safety Officers disciplined for alleged misconduct
Phoenix AP report says eight Department of Public Safety officers faced discipline over alleged immoral sexual activities in a Parker motel room during Easter. A motorcycle unit supervisor retired early. four officers appeal to the merit council. One woman linked to the group was married to a California officer. A three month probe found falsified vouchers but no criminal action. Discipline ranged from demotion to suspensions of 2 to 15 days. names not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Department of Public Safety
Parker
Vernon Hoy
Hoy
Merit Council
California
Ask the Doctor What to do if child takes poison
Pediatric guidance stresses prevention and simple steps. Keep syrup of ipecac on hand for non caustic ingestion to induce vomiting, and bring the poisoning source to the hospital. Call a doctor and use poison control numbers for guidance. most cases need vomiting first, then professional care.
House lines up voting on Carter energy plan and Schlesinger sworn
The House pressed toward final passage of President Carter's national energy program with a 232 to 175 vote eroding a Republican bid to apply crude oil tax revenues to future tax rebates. The plan would rebate roughly $22 to heating oil users and all income brackets. James Schlesinger was sworn in as head of the new Department of Energy after Senate confirmation.
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Washington
House
White House
Carter
Thomas P. O'Neill
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Ill
Congress
James Schlesinger
Department of Energy
Schlesinger
Senate
Alternative Energy Plan
Democratic House
Patricia Schroeder
D-Coro
James R. Jones
D-Okla
Court Allows CAP Siphon Construction Threatening Endangered Bird
Judge Carl Muecke declined to halt CAP Salt River siphon work after testimony linking a federally endangered Yuma clapper rail to a marsh near the project. Audubon official Robert Witzeman argues the bird nests there in spring and summer, while CCAP cites NEPA and environmental studies questions.
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Central Arizona
Salt River
Audubon
U.S. District Court
Carl A. Muecke
Muecke
Yuma
Robert Witzeman
Maricopa Audubon Society
CCAP
Granite Reef
Witzeman
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau
Granite Reef Dam
Economy strong through 1st half 1977 Arizona
ASU professor Dr. Harold Fearon says Arizona ended the first half of 1977 with strong growth, the best six month period since the last recession, with steady yet not explosive expansion. He cautions inflation remains high and anticipates sustainable but slower growth ahead.
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Tempe
Arizona
Arizona State University
Harold Fearon
Fearon
Purchasing Management Association of Arizona
Arson suspected in three Scottsdale blazes
Police report three fires in south Scottsdale last night around 9 45 p m. Damages included a 1970 Ford owned by Dorothy Wolf valued at 1100 a door to apartment M 116 at 8220 E Garfield Sr valued at 25 and a 1967 Ford owned by Art Tingle valued at 500 parked at Hayden Road and Roosevelt Street.
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South Scottsdale
Dorothy Wolf
E. Garfield Sr
Metro Fire Department
Doris Delihunif
Art Tingle
E. Garfield St
Hayden Road
Roosevelt Street
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Charles Hoessle
St. Louis Zoo
William J. Goldwag
M.D. Copley News Service
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
United Bank
Camelback Rd
Community Am
Phoenix TM Center
N. 7Th St
Oak & 7Th
Scottsdale Piper, Inc
Solid Gold Radio
KSGR
Don Bitler
Golden Eye
Betty Emerson
Forest Mathes Realty
E. Cactus Rd
E. Thomas Rd
Scottsdale
Betty
Century 21 Forest Matches Realty
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