U.S. Oil Imports From OPEC in 1975 Highlight Saudis and Venezuelans
In 1975 the United States imported 3,212,000 barrels per day from OPEC. Saudi Arabia supplied 701,000 barrels daily, followed by Venezuela with 395,000 and Indonesia with 379,000. The rest included smaller amounts. The timing and rise in pump prices will hinge on American oil companies' purchasing arrangements.
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United States
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Saudi Arabia
Venezuela
Indonesia
Tent Permits Denied For Scottsdale Car Auction Says Sponsor
Kruse Classic Auction leader Thomas Barrett announced tent permits would not be needed if allowed to proceed in Scottsdale with weather exposure. Fire Chief Louis Witzeman and city officials cited fire code and safety, noting a 1975 permit warned tents would be barred if fire lanes were not kept clear. Barrett warned of possible cancellation but urged a workaround to meet fire department rules. The world renowned event runs December 29 through January 2 at the Safari Hotel, marking Scottsdale’s fifth annual show.
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Scottsdale
Thomas Barrett
Kruse
Metro Fire Department
Barrett
Safari Hotel
Fire Department
Louis Witzeman
Witzeman
Weldon Paxton
Herschel R. Keller
Keller
All-City Gridders Selected for 1976 Scottsdale Teams
Scottsdale Progress announces the 1976 All-City Football Team honoring top players from five Scottsdale high schools. The story details first and second teams with 24 players each, plus an extra feature on the City Player of the Year and photos of first-team members.
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Scottsdale
Progress
Progress Sports
Sunny mild with near 70s through weekend
The forecast calls for 71 today and near 70 Saturday with overnight lows around 40s. Highs in the low 70s today and near 70 tomorrow, with mild conditions persisting into the weekend.
Paradise Valley Considers Widening Lincoln Drive Safety Study
A safety report by Maricopa County traffic engineer Joe Corbin urges Lincoln Drive widening to cut crashes with minimal traffic increase. It recommends keeping current speed limits, lowering Judson School area to 25 mph, and adds educational programs, strict enforcement, crosswalk removals, and taller speed limit signs.
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Maricopa County
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Oscar Butt
Citizens Advisory of Resident Safety
CARS
Paradise Valley Homeowners Assocation
PVHA
Lincoln
Invergordon
McDonald Drive
Judson School
Camelback Desert
Phoenix Country Day
Kiva School
Corbin
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SRP board to hear average 21 percent rate hike proposal
Salt River Project directors will consider a public 9 a.m. meeting in Tempe to weigh an average 21.3 percent rate increase, with large industrial users rising 28.4 percent and residential customers up 20.4 percent. The plan aims to raise about $40 million in revenue and fund new generating facilities amid projected $11 million operating deficit and $25 million cash shortfall for 1977. Construction of SRP facilities faces delay without the increase, with a five year funding need around $2 billion including $752 million for nuclear plants.
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Project Drive
Tempe
SRP Management
SRP
A.J. “Jack” Pfister
Pfister
Flu immunization program facing possible end after paralytic cases
Washington reports the swine flu immunization program could end even if the vaccine is cleared of links to a paralytic disease. Government records show 13 new Guillain Barré syndrome cases with two deaths, raising totals to 107 cases and six fatalities.
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Washington
Book lists worst toys of 1976 for Christmas
Boston lawyer Edward M. Swartz warns that the 10 worst toys of 1976 are widely sold this Christmas and can choke burn blind maim or kill children. He authored Toys That Don't Care urging clearer warnings to parents and shoppers.
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Boston
Edward M. Swartz
Japan's leader resigns as Fukuda to succeed Miki
Prime Minister Takeo Miki resigns to take responsibility for the Liberal Democratic party setback. The 69 year old will step down and 71 year old economist Takeo Fukuda is poised to be elected successor by Liberal Democratic MPs on December 23 after December 5 elections.
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Tokyo
Takeo Miki
Takeo Fukuda
Miki
Liberal-Democratic
Regents panel OKs delayed Pac-8 shift
An Arizona Board of Regents policy committee approved Pac-8 affiliation for Arizona State University and the University of Arizona but delayed departure from the Western Athletic Conference. Presidents cited football schedule changes for 1978 through 1986 and the committee urged authorizing acceptance of the Pac invitation without forcing action. Dr. John Schwada of ASU said scheduling issues should be settled in a few weeks.
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Arizona Board of Regents
Arizona State University
University of Arizona
Western Athletic Conference
John Schwada
ASU
Pac
City Manager outlines bed tax and GO bond plan for sport complex
Franklin Aleshire warned property taxes could back GO bonds if voters approve bonds with a 2 percent hotel motel bed tax to finance a 2.2 million Calal sports complex. He urged separate votes and noted bed tax revenue might fall short, prompting tax guarantees or alternative revenue options.
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Franklin D. Aleshire
Aleshire
Richard Filler
I Iggk
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