Bangladesh leader killed as coup topples government
Pro Muslim military officers oust leftist regime in Dhaka killing President Mujibur Rahman and possibly others. New ruler Khondakar Mushtaque Ahmed declares Islamic Republic stance with 24 hour curfew. tanks patrol Dhaka streets amid reports of sporadic clashes and martial law.
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New Delhi
India
Bangladesh
Mujibur Rahman
Radio
Mansoor Ali
Dacca
State Department
Washington
Radio Bangladesh
Sheik Mujib
Khondakar Mushtaque Ahmed
Sheik
United States
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Islamabad
Pakistan
United News of India
Ahmed
Mujib
Indira Gandhi
Court Upholds Federal Election Reform Act in Ruling
The U S Court of Appeals upheld the Watergate inspired reform act against Buckley and others, ruling Congress acted within its powers to limit campaign contributions and spending. It kept most provisions intact while striking one minor part and declining to rule on several others.
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Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals
James Buckley
Congress
Interim Sinai pact nears with Egypt and Israel reported
Diplomatic sources in Jerusalem say Israel and Egypt have agreed on all major points for an interim Sinai settlement. Cairo reports Washington is engaging Syria to separate forces after Sinai, while Kissinger may visit to resolve minor points and manning of early warning radar stations.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
Israel
Egypt
Sinai
Cairo
Washington
Syria
Golan Heights
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Mitla
Gidi
U.S
State Department
Ford Administration
Congress
United Nations
Tel Aviv
Likud
Yitzhak Rabin
Middle East
Haifa
Mixed results in U S balance of payments figures
The Commerce Department reported a $1.2 billion April-June surplus in the net liquidity balance, down from a $2.9 billion first-quarter surplus, while the official reserve transactions showed a $1.6 billion deficit, improved from $3.3 billion in Q1. Officials note changes reflect a shift from fixed to floating exchange rates and seek more meaningful statistics. The more trusted basic balance figures are due later this month.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
U.S
Official Reserve
Obituary for Dorothy E. Johnson
Dorothy E. Johnson 55 died Wednesday in St. Luke's Hospital after sixteen years in the Valley. Services Saturday 11 a.m. at Green Acres Mortuary with interment in Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Visitation today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Survivors include husband Ronald daughters Carol Hess Darlene Adams Marilynn Johnson Beth A Sheppard sons Ronald Jr Russell A Mark A all of Phoenix brother Howard Royce Jr Minnesota sisters Mary Hauser Minnesota Frances Goldstrand California and four grandchildren.
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Dorothy E. Johnson
Green Acres Mortuary
N. Hayden Rd
Green Acres Memorial Gardens
Johnson
Valley
St. Luke’s Hospital
LaMoore
N.D
Minneapolis
Minn
E. Oak St
The
Bible
James T. Murray Jr. 67 industrial engineer dies
James T. Murray Jr. 67 an industrial engineer died Wednesday at St. Luke's Hospital after moving to the Valley in 1964. He worked for Motorola for 10 years and belonged to Henry S. Orme Lodge 458 in Los Angeles. Survived by wife Larretha and sister Ja Smith of Oklahoma City. Services Monday at 10 a.m. at Green Acres Mortuary with interment there. Visitation tonight and weekend details provided.
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James T. Murray, Jr
St. Luke’s Hospital
San Pedro
Calif
Murray
The
Valley
Motorola
Henry S. Orme F&am Lodge
Los Angeles
E. Loma Land Drive
Larretha
Ja Smith
Oklahoma City
Okla
Canadian-born James H. McMaster dies in Phoenix area
James H. McMaster a Paradise Valley resident for 16 years died Monday at St. Luke's Hospital. Survivors include wife Isabella three children and siblings in Canada. Private services were held at Messinger Mortuary with interment in Green Acres Gardens.
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James Holmes McMaster
Canada
St. Luke's Hospital
Mr. McMaster
Invergordon
Paradise Valley
Riverside siege follows police shootout in Casa Blanca
California officers arrested three men after a four hour battle with snipers in Riverside’s Casa Blanca area. Deputy Chief Gene Fagen said Michael Angel Lopez, 19, was booked for attempted murder, while Daniel Ahumada, 18, and Lawrence Romero, 19, were held for the same charge after being wounded. Police seized a small caliber pistol for testing amid more than 50 officers executing warrants. four others were wounded in the broader clash, including a man stabbed and shot after being dragged from a pickup. Residents complained of harassment while authorities cited sniping at officers and ongoing tension in the neighborhood.
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Gene Fagen
Michael Angel Lopez
Daniel Ahumada
Lawrence Romero
Casa Blanca
Fred Ferguson
Valuable blackbird duo stolen from Sakowitz store
Two porcelain blackbirds valued at 5400 dollars were taken from Sakowitz at 6900 East Camelback Road. The glass showcase door was unlocked, and police could not confirm last seen time due to the late hour. The two-piece work stands about 15 inches tall and is one of 34 similar pieces worldwide.
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Sakowitz
Camelback
Mark Salem
Property tax hikes eyed in Maricopa County rates vote
County controller Don Beattie warned that the average property owner in Maricopa County faces a substantial tax increase when the official rates are set on Monday. In Phoenix, lawyer Bill Baker received a limited endorsement from Senator Barry Goldwater as the new Arizona Republican party chairman after Goldwater telegraphed all 14 county chairmen that he was inclined toward Baker.
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Phoenix
Maricopa County
Don Beattie
Bill Baker
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Arizona Republican Party
Goldwater
Attorney General Likely Blocks Jerome Water Funds
Arizona Attorney General Bruce Babbitt said he will likely rule that the state cannot supply 5000 in emergency funds to fix Jerome's leaky water system. He contends Governor Raul Castro overstepped authority by declaring a state of emergency.
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Phoenix
Bruce Babbitt
Jerome
Babbitt
Raul Castro
Union seeks audit of Local 383 treasury
Phoenix reports a running dispute over the treasury of Construction Production and Maintenance Laborers Union Local 383. The union’s business manager William Soltero asks for an audit of the local's books.
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Phoenix
Construction, Production and Maintenance Laborers Union
Local 383
William Soltero
Mesa pilot dies in Utah crash survival beneath wing
Theodore Wood aged 60 from Mesa died in Hanksville Utah after surviving two days under the wing of his crashed plane in southeastern Utah.
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Mesa
Utah
Hanksville
Theodore Wood
Paradise Valley Adopts Disaster Aid Plan
PV council approves ordinance enabling state and federal disaster aid. Mayor can declare emergencies. Plan standardizes procedures. Final plat for Cutala's Acres approved. Desert Arroyo plat continued to Aug. 28 for missing paperwork.
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PV Council
Paradise Valley
Oscar Butt
Cutala
52Nd Street
Mountain View Road
Shea Boulevard
Casa Blanca Road
Montebello
Butt
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