Ashland Oil names reveal illegal campaign gifts to senators and officials
Nine U S senators Rep Wilbur Mills and Gabon president were among recipients of 724000 dollars in illegal contributions and nearly 400000 dollars in payments by Ashland Oil, disclosed to the SEC under threat of court action. The release confirms Nixon era gifts and funds to Democratic Party figures, with Kentucky politicians receiving much of the money.
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Washington
U.S
Wilbur Mills
Gabon
Ashland Oil, Inc
Kentucky
and Mills
D-Ark
Securities and Exchange Commission
Ashland
Albert Bernard Bongo
Libya
Nigeria
Dominican Republic
Omar Shah
Idris
SEC
Richard M. Nixon
Robert Strauss
Democratic Party
City staff begin phased housing aid plan in Scottsdale
City planners describe a four phase program to study housing needs and markets, identify where FHA and VA housing could go, and partner with developers for growth. The effort aims to keep federal funds, assess current housing quality, rent levels, and development costs across Valley cities.
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Scottsdale
Dennis Parker
Parker
Today in the News From Associated Press Wires
A digest of AP wire summaries covers political developments, economic updates, international events, and social issues reported across several bureaus. This brief compiles notable statements, policy shifts, and market moves shaping global affairs tonight.
Ford marks first year in office with private White House dinner
President Ford plans a private White House dinner tonight to celebrate one year in office. He will depart Sunday for a 15 day vacation in Vail Colorado after two White House aide meetings where he thanked staff for a successful year in office.
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Washington
Ford
White House
Vail
Colo
Weather outlook with hot temperatures and thundershowers
Variable cloudiness continues today and tonight with a chance of late day or evening thundershowers and blowing dust. Continued heat with highs near 107 today and around 105 on Sunday.
France to halt arms sales to white-ruled South Africa
French President Valery Giscard d Estaing announced an embargo on arms to South Africa, excluding naval weapons. The decision targets ground and air force arms while naval armaments remain unaffected.
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Kinshasa
Zaire
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
France
South Africa
Hostages Freed After Tripoli Departure
Four hostages from Malaysia and Japan returned home aboard a Japan Airlines DC8 after Libyan officials ruled all four and nine Japanese crew members in good health. The fate of ten Japanese Red Army terrorists remained unknown.
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Tripoli
Libya
Red Army
Malaysia
Japanese Air Lines
FBI chief open to sworn regular reports on data gathering
FBI Director Clarence Kelley said he would be willing to provide regular sworn reports on the propriety and legality of intelligence activities. He suggested reporting at scheduled intervals, possibly with portions made public, and noted the reports could cover performance and compliance with rules to Congress.
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Montreal
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Kelley
Fighting erupts in Luanda Angola as rival groups clash
Heavy fighting with mortars and light arms broke out in Luanda on Friday night and continued into morning. The violence centered on the homes of acting Premier N'gola Kabangu and other FNLA houses. At least three bodies were found outside the residences.
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Luanda
Angola
N’gola Kabangu
National Front For the Liberation of Angola
FNLA
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital approves 8.5 percent rate hike
The State Department of Health Services approved an 8.5 percent increase in patient health service rates at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. The higher charges are expected to raise about $1,155,235 in new revenue, with semi private rooms increasing from 60 to 69 dollars. Some areas may see up to 20 percent rises, but overall inflation averages 8.5 percent. This is SMH's second rate hike within a year following a 10.1 percent increase last September.
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Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
State Department of Health Services
George Livingston
SMH
Livingston
Scottsdale Memorial
Scottsdale awards 32 new CETA public service positions
More than 400 applicants seek 2B city jobs created with federal CETA funds. Scottsdale will fund 32 positions through June 30, with the city acting as program agent and $248,567 dedicated to city wages and fringe benefits.
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Scottsdale
Gary G. Barham
Barham
Two men charged in armed robbery at Safari Hotel scene
An Ohio man reported losing 2400 dollars to an armed robbery behind the Safari Hotel in Scottsdale. Walter Dobrowolski 19 and David Soule 25, both of Phoenix, were arrested and held on suspicion of armed robbery after the incident near 4611 North Scottsdale Road. The victim identified Dobrowolski at the Phoenix apartment earlier and a search warrant was sought to inspect the suspect’s living space.
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Ohio
Phoenix
Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale City
Walter Dobrowolski
David Soule
Charles Russell
Eric Dermer
Dermer
Russell
Dobrowolski
Soule
Blood stains in Hoffa case stir grand jury talk
DETROIT AP Justice Department officials weigh calling witnesses before a grand jury to probe Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance ten days after he vanished. A U S attorney sought records of Hoffa's home calls while a special grand jury in Detroit hearing corruption and organized crime evidence.
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Detroit
Justice Department
Jimmy Hoffa
Department
Teamsters Union
FBI
U.S. Atty
Ralph Guy
Hoffa
Lake Orion
Mich
Westinghouse Broadcasting
Joe Giacatone
Anthony
Tony Jack” Giacalone
Giacalone
Schools adopt taped suspensions and student rights list
Scottsdale School District will tape record all suspension conferences next year and issue a student rights list. Students may have counsel chosen by themselves or a parent in conferences to ensure fair proceedings and protect rights.
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Scottsdale
William Randall
Randall
U.S. Supreme Court
Pueblo
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