06 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1975
Page
1
In Amsterdam and on a hijacked train in northern Holland, South Moluccan gunmen held 61 people. Mediators secured the release of seven children from the consulate, while six gunmen continued to hold four children and 16 to 21 adults as negotiations paused for the night.
A compact roundup of AP wire items across multiple beats with brief agency notes, main developments, and concise summaries reflecting ongoing U S and world events reported by the Associated Press.
A Senate vote of 57 to 20 sends a 2.3 billion federal loan bill to the White House to avert NYC default as Senator Buckley lauds last-minute fiscal maneuvers. FBI and grand jury sources also push into Hoffa murder case with three New Jersey Teamsters named amid lineup plans.
North Vietnamese Ambassador Vo Van Sung announced that the bodies of three American pilots killed in the Vietnam War would be turned over to their families in the coming days. He said Hanoi held no other Americans, dead or alive, and no trace of about 50 missing or held. The gesture followed five hours of talks with the House Select Committee on Missing Persons, described as friendly and beneficial.
The Scottsdale Burglary Prevention Unit will install two heavy duty deadbolts in 98 homes starting Dec 15 in three high crime areas. The Fraternal Order of Police will fund the $1,000 cost and National Lock and Hardware Co will donate locks. Each resident will receive home security guidance.
Rich Romer, once a Scottsdale garbageman and library clerk, will become Palm Springs city traffic engineer on Jan 5. He earned credits toward a civil engineering degree at Arizona State University while advancing from engineering aide I to III, balancing work, school, and family life with support from his wife Debra.
President Ford is greeted by thousands on arrival in Manila where President Marcos appeals to the United States for help for small Asian nations to bolster security. The two leaders meet after the airport welcome and drive to Malacañang Palace for discussions.
Washington reports public social welfare costs rose to 287 billion dollars last year as unemployment and inflation pushed expenses up nearly 20 percent from the prior year. Combined public and private programs totaled 389 billion dollars, amounting to 27 percent of GNP.
Fragmentary text notes mostly sunny today with low 70s and an overnight low near 40. Additional garbled lines suggest varying temperatures and unsettled conditions.
The Scottsdale school board voted 4 to 0 to let Arcadia High School stage Picnic next Thursday through Saturday despite protests over language and scenes. Sam Childs was absent. Chair Gloria Welch noted nine questionable items with six deleted after editing.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors okayed negotiations among county and Scottsdale Tempe Mesa Chandler and Gilbert for a 244 kennel eastside veterinary facility costing about 425000. County would contribute 150000 with rest pro rated. Scottsdale's share depends on use and licensed animals per capita.
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