Cubs move to Mesa ends Scottsdale spring training era
The Chicago Cubs notify local officials that 1979 will mark the last spring training season in Scottsdale and commence training in Mesa. Scottsdale leaders and Charros president Myron Deibel express shock and seek reasons, while Mesa city officials say the plan is unexpected and unclear.
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Court upholds forced retirement ruling 7 2 Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court ruled 7 2 that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act does not bar forced retirement before 65 in many cases. The decision centered on pension plans adopted before the statute and upheld a lower court’s dismissal in Harris McMann v United Airlines. Dissenters Marshall and Brennan criticized the majority while noting pending amendments to protect under 65 workers.
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Laker Airways seeks license for London to Los Angeles flights
Freddie Laker said his London based Skytrain carrier has applied to British authorities for a license to operate daily London to Los Angeles service. The proposed fare is 250 dollars round trip approx 206 dollars at current rates and about half the winter economy fare. Meany seeks 12th term as AFL CIO president with no opposition at convention in Los Angeles.
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Car and van pool program ready for Scottsdale
Scottsdale will contact businesses about car and van pools as ADOT begins Project Pool-II. The new system will serve PoolIt and RideShare, with Route to Work searches and density maps aiding transit planning. Names and phones only will be printed. addresses withheld.
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Lady Spencer Churchill Dies in London at 92
Lady Spencer Churchill widow of Sir Winston Churchill died at her London home from a heart attack at age 92. Her grandson Winston Churchill announced the death saying she fell ill while lunching with her secretary.
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Vapor warning signs appear in Scottsdale stores
Signs warning of toxic vapor from spray paints and varnishes are now required in Scottsdale area stores under a state law aimed at protecting minors. The law bans sale to under 18s and mandates conspicuous 11 by 14 inch warnings on products releasing vapors containing listed chemicals. Store owners split on awareness. some have added signs, others plan to, while several claim they already restrict minor access to such items.
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Ray Lumber Co
Scottsdale considers airport extension and federal funds
At a Tuesday council session Scottsdale may approve a 3450 foot northeast runway extension with a 750 foot threshold and seek about 2.16 million dollars in FAA funds plus state and city shares. The vote also aims to start a general plan revision study for surrounding land use and references a two year master plan review.
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