27 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1976
Page
1
The government index forecasting future economic trends rose five tenths of a percent in July, marking its 17th consecutive increase. Commerce Department economist John W. Kendrick said the steady gain affirms the basic expansionary thrust of the economy.
From Associated Press wires summaries cover global and U.S. developments including politics economy conflicts and natural events. The digest highlights key statements by officials market moves and notable happenings with a focus on timely factual details.
The Moscow People's Court sentenced three Americans to eight seven and five years in labor camps for smuggling nearly 63 pounds of heroin into the Soviet Union. The terms are to be served in a strengthened regime camp, less severe than the toughest strict regime camps.
The Senate passed a six year extension of federal higher and vocational education programs totaling 35.3 billion dollars. The bill advances to conference with the House after a 78 to 5 vote. Republicans Fannin Goldwater Helms Laxalt and Scott voted no.
In Beirut the fighting persists in the shattered commercial area and along the line between Christian and Moslem districts. A Christian spokesman says Palestinian guerrillas attempted to break through southern Beirut lines under artillery fire but were repelled with heavy losses.
The Guardian reports the European Commission on Human Rights charged Britain with torture in Northern Ireland. It stated interrogation methods at an unnamed facility amounted to systematic torture as understood through history.
Mostly sunny today and Saturday with a slight chance of evening or night thunder showers. Humid and warm with highs near 102 today and 104 Saturday. Tonight low around 80 with a 10 percent chance of measurable rain.
The 88 to 0 Senate vote supports a Fannin proposal allowing father son and mother daughter events in schools and similar programs while awaiting House committee action. President Ford may veto the broader Education Bill citing cost concerns and the measure follows a prior suspension of a related HEW directive for further study. Scottsdale Superintendent Randall and State Education officials praise the move as clarification of sex anti discrimination aims.
The Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Tribe sues to block the CAP siphon on the Salt River. Negotiations over land and monetary compensation pause construction, with six weeks expected for talks. The suit cites NEPA review failure on the Granite Reef Aqueduct project.
State Rep Americo Mac Carvalho defended his education voting record amid an Arizona Education Association attack claiming he is anti education for opposing tenure. He highlighted supported bills including ASU library funding school district unification and flood control aid. A Scottsdale School Board member noted the large share of the state budget for schools and district tax implications.
Scottsdale School Board member Robert Usdane weighs staying on the board if elected to the State Senate. He notes legal precedent and an AG opinion but cites time impact on his job and family. The race also features Carvalho, Shiefrin, and Sherrin discussing school funding, taxes, and highway plans.
The North Scottsdale 517 acre core at Pima and Shea takes first steps with tentative plat approval for KaisER Aetna owned land. A two story 18 000 square foot medical office building will be first nonresidential facility and serve local doctors. Kaiser Aetna sells to North Scottsdale Associates and the DRB review is set for Sept 9.
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