Cease-fire follows advance by Turks
Turkish forces overran eastern Cyprus with air, artillery, and tank attacks and reached near Famagusta and Larnaca. A U.N. cease-fire went into effect in Nicosia, but gunfire persisted briefly. Greece pulled its NATO forces in protest as Cyprus faced a looming partition.
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New York
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Congress Sets Up Watchdog Agency To Track Prices
Congress moved swiftly to create a stripped-down agency to monitor wages and prices for President Ford. Administration aides said mandatory controls would not be revived and no tax changes would be pursued to combat inflation.
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Washington
Congress
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Tropical storm Alma crosses Trinidad with 55 mph winds
Tropical storm Alma crossed the Calymso island of Trinidad today bringing winds up to 55 miles per hour and heavy rains. Forecasters said the season’s first storm would brush Venezuela later today as the system moves westward.
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Los Angeles Airport bombing suspect claims revenge motive
The unidentified suspect, speaking with a Middle Eastern accent to the Herald Examiner, says the Aug. 6 explosion at LAX was retaliation for a three year old police shooting of two Mexican nationals. He threatens more attacks unless two retired officers are jailed for the raid deaths.
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St. Clair Leaves White House Counsel for Boston Practice
James St. Clair former Watergate attorney quits the White House legal counsel staff to return to private law practice in Boston. White House says Nixon tapes not relevant to the Watergate inquiry are Nixon's personal property, a judgment reached by the White House legal counsel in consultation with the special prosecutor and the Justice Department.
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James St. Clair
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Justice Department
Weather Outlook Mild. Warm Days and Nights Ahead
Mostly sunny today and Thursday with minor daytime high changes. Highs near 103 today and 101 Thursday. Overnight temperatures drop to the low 70s.
State graduation rule could raise costs for Scottsdale schools
Arizona's new graduation rule requiring an extra half unit of government courses may cost Scottsdale Union High about 80 000 dollars. District director Philip Gates says the change risks an imbalance in programs and could force schedule changes or staff cuts to meet the 1976 deadline. He notes the district may drop electives or add teachers, a move hampered by budget limits, while ASAA seeks a delay rejected by the state board.
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Mike McCormick
Scottsdale School Board moves toward October bond vote
The Scottsdale School Board approved an Aug. 27 meeting to consider a resolution asking the Maricopa County Supervisors to order a $6 million bond election for razing and reconstruction of Scottsdale High School. Architect Imbs said $6 million is a realistic estimate covering demolition, remodeling, new facilities, and site work with a 2 percent monthly price increase.
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Imbs
William Randall
Paradise Valley considers double sessions and new alternative program
Paradise Valley School District plans double sessions at Desert Shadows and Palomino due to construction delays. Campobello and Desert Shadows Elementary will also lengthen schedules. The board will review Palomino's progress and decide on a new drop-out oriented alternative school program to be run with Pioneer Glendale and Maricopa Skills Center, partly state funded.
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Maricopa
City aids Littletree homeowners park plan near Pima Road
City council agreed to assist Littletree Homes residents in developing two small parks on the 1% acre parcels, backing the homeowners association and landscaping along the Pima Road frontage. The move follows complaints about Tanco Development’s failure to deliver promised parks and median landscaping. Deputy City Manager praised planner James Roberts for organizing neighborhood support, with the council approving a plan to form two improvement districts at cost to be set.
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Ely
Chaparral Park Lake to Open for Public Boating
Chaparral Park will open its 10 acre lake to public boating this Saturday. Daily daytime boating allowed with rules: electric motors only, vessels must have Arizona Game and Fish registration, and life jackets required for children under eight. No swimming or alcohol allowed.
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North Scottsdale hospital plan advances to council
Scottsdale Planning Commission conditionally approves rezoning and use permit for a 240-bed hospital medical clinic and outpatient surgery facility by North Scottsdale Associates. County health authority must determine need before final action. Local opposition accuses staff of bias while proponents cite community need.
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