MCCCD expands probe into travel expenses by administrators
The Maricopa County Community College District widens its inquiry to district administrators as County Attorney Charles Hyder cites new information. District official Robert Little says a $456 mileage claim by board member Roger Brooks may be repaid, with further steps including internal audit and possible legal action if needed.
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Maricopa County Community College
Charles Hyder
Robert Little
Roger Brooks
Brooks
Little
Janice McIlroy
Hyder
Robert Robertson
Robertson
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Kyprianou’s Son Kidnapping Hopes Fade With Nightfall
Government sources say the kidnapped 19 year old Achilleas Kyprianou may be freed in the afternoon but no word emerged as night fell. Officials had reported threats of execution by extremist abductors after the Wednesday night seizure.
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Cyprus
Spyros Kyprianou
Achilleas Kyprianou
Begin outlines Israeli proposals for Palestinian Arabs in talks
In Washington Prime Minister Begin and President Carter discussed Middle East peacemaking, including proposals for local self rule for Palestinian Arabs in the West Bank and future relations with Egypt. Carter planned a Fayetteville wedding stop and a return for further talks with Begin.
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Jody Powell
Sadat
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Carter Sees Social Security Tax Bill As Resolution
President Carter backs a Congress approved bill to raise Social Security payroll taxes by 227 billion dollars over the next decade. The measure heads to the White House for his signature, aiming to resolve financial pressures on the Social Security system.
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Carter
Congress
White House
GAO says CPSC has minimal impact on dangerous products
A congressional study finds the Consumer Product Safety Commission has had only a token effect on removing dangerous products from the market despite 157 million dollars in four years. The General Accounting Office criticizes the agency as extremely slow in safeguarding the public. Weather: breezy and cooler with frost expected Saturday morning, highs in the upper 60s.
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Washington
General Accounting Office
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Carvalho first to file for Scottsdale City Council race
Mac Carvalho is the first candidate to file Scottsdale council nomination petitions, submitting 375 signatures with more in circulation. He faces a 313 to 625 signature requirement and must file by 5 p.m. next Friday. He cites business backing and senior citizens support, and argues for more open meetings. Other announced candidates for the Feb 21 primary include Bruner, Reifer, Conner, Cusack, Lagesse, Gentry, and Hink. Drinkwater may seek mayor in 1980.
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America
Mac” Carvalho
Scottsdale
Carvalho
James Bruner
E. Kalil Drive
Martin Reifer
N. Parkway Ave
David Conner
N. 87Th Way
Diane Cusack
Scottsdale Planning Commission
Don Lagesse
Iceman Visits Scottsdale for Christmas Fiesta Bowl Cheer
An iceman and friend travel to Scottsdale to enjoy sun and warm welcome. Snowman was built by Doubletree Inn employees at Scottsdale Mall to greet Christmas Fiesta Bowl visitors from the East planning to attend gatherings here.
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Scottsdale
Doubletree Inn
Scottsdale Mall
Back East
Deadbolt test cuts Scottsdale burglaries in half
In a program begun in March 1976, 33 homes in Team I, 39 in Team II, and 24 in Team III neighborhoods received heavy duty deadbolt locks. Only three burglaries were recorded in 96 equipped homes in 1976, with no break-ins in Team III. Prior 12 months saw 14 burglaries in the same area.
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Chris Shuey
Scottsdale
Police Department
National Lock and Hardware Co
Bruce Christianson
Christianson
Two Sides of the ERA Debated in Scottsdale
Women's Editor Mary Jane Alexander presents two articles on Page 6 outlining supporters and opponents. Supporters cite measures used to win the vote for women. opponents raise legal moral and religious objections.
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Scottsdale
Mary Jane Alexander
Paradise Valley annexes 20 acres of La Posada project
Town Council unanimously approves annexation of 20 acres of the La Posada resort including five acres of commercial property on Lincoln Drive. Officials seek town control to curb objectionable elements while County Board of Supervisors must still approve new resort plans.
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la Posada
Maricopa County
Lincoln Drive
Jon Bonnell
Bonnell
County Board of Supervisors
George Campbell
Campbell
JPK, Inc
Tatum Boulevard
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