Flood panel seeks state flood control funds to back local work
Maricopa County Flood Control District urges lawmakers to fund flood projects including Scottsdale's Indian Bend Wash. The advisory board asks the Board of Supervisors to press for state money amid a potential $13 million surplus, with projected district needs of about $5 million.
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Scottsdale
Indian Bend
Citizens Advisory Board
Maricopa
State Water Commission
Herbert P. Donald
The
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Castro
Donald
Don Chambers
Chambers
Phoenix
James Attebery
Lake recreation project expanded by Scottsdale council
Scottsdale city council expanded the McKellips Lake project recreation plan and raised federal community development funds by 22562 while securing a 68603 flood control bond refund. The bid from Lee Construction Co. totaled about 3 million with 12 alternates. Additional items include picnic ramadas restrooms and trails. The meeting also approved PRD zoning for 40 homes at 116th Street south of Shea and awarded refuse container contracts. Wages for city wranglers were increased to 6.34 per hour. Licenses for Boman’s delicatessen and Pepino’s Patio were recommended.
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McKellips Lake
Indian Bend Wash
Scottsdale
Lee Construction Co
California
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Shea Boulevard
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State Liquor Board
Boman’s
N. Scottsdale Rd
Paul Wiggins
Pepino
Patio
Rebellion Threat Looms as Moron Base Attacked
Government air force jets bombed Moron air base 20 miles west of Buenos Aires after rebel officers led by Brig. Jesus Capellini refused to surrender. Two Mirage jets strafed the base while a Moron helicopter faced the attackers and a blast was heard. Colonel Orlando Agosti met Capellini in Buenos Aires for 30 minutes amid speculations the rebellion could intensify if Mrs. Peron does not leave office for a constitutional successor.
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Argentina
Moron
Orlando Agosti
Associated Press
Vicente L. Panetta
Here
Agosti
Jesus Orlando Capellini
Scottsdale adds 1214 to census tally boosting population
Scottsdale reports 1,214 residents were added to the city's population after a late census effort. The updated total reaches 78,321 from 77,107, still below the 88,000 to 90,000 range used for revenue shares. City officials warned each uncounted person costs about 70 dollars in state funding and extended the census deadline.
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Scottsdale
Fern Anderson Nell
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Ranked Low in World Order Vote at U.N.
United States placed sixth from the bottom in a world order scorecard by world federalists assessing 139 nations at the U.N. General Assembly. Sweden led the list as the U.N. session closed. Albany lawmakers approved a $600 million tax rise on corporations and banks ending a turbulent year-long session just after 4 a.m.
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Sweden
Albany
New York
Cloudy with slight showers possible into Sunday
Increasing cloudiness noted with a slight chance of showers tonight and Sunday. Temperatures will ease to the mid 60s for highs with upper 40s at night and cooler conditions overall.
Mobile home fire injures woman in Scottsdale
A 23 year old woman, Barbara Jean Jacobs, sustained minor burns and abrasions when a fire gutted her mobile home at the Scottsdale Mobile Home Park on 525 N Miller Rd. The fire began likely as she boiled water and spread from nearby towels and decorations. She was treated at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital and expected to be released.
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Scottsdale
Barbara Jean Jacobs
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Mobile Home Park
N. Miller Rd
Weldon Paxton
Rural Metro Fire Department
Survey aims to show Arizona public backs stronger malpractice rules
A survey conducted for the Arizona Hospital Association and the Arizona Medical Association by Bruce Merrill of Arizona State University is to be released at a Safari Hotel meeting. It seeks public backing for tougher malpractice legislation and greater awareness of the malpractice insurance issue.
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Arizona Hospital Association
Arizona Medical Association
Arizona State University
Bruce Merrill
Travelers Insurance Companies
Travelers
Taxpayers win in compromise on 1976 tax cuts
Congress and President Ford avert a January tax rise with a six month extension of 1975 tax cuts. The deal preserves withholding levels, limits spending language, and protects the working poor while easing impacts on a family of four earning $15 000 and a $6 000 yearly household.
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Ford
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Russell B. Long
Senate
House
White House
Two Seek Mayor Post as Scottsdale Nominating Deadline Passes
No new candidates filed for Scottsdale City Council or mayor in the February election by Friday’s 5 PM deadline. Two men will compete for mayor, while five men and one woman seek three council seats in the February 17 primary. The mayoral candidates are Jay Gaskins and incumbent William C. Jenkins. Council contenders include Richard V. Campana, Charles Smith, Jean Black, Jeff Schubert, Americo Mac Carvalho Jr., and Carl Wulfert. Paul Messinger will not seek re election.
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Scottsdale
Jay Gaskins
William C. Jenkins
Richard V. Campana
Paul Messinger
Ford condemns Angola aid ban in CIA covert program fight
President Ford objects to a Senate vote 54 to 22 banning CIA use of funds in a $112.3 billion defense bill for covert operations in Angola. He warns the restriction would seriously violate U S national interests.
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Washington
Ford
U.S
Angola
United States
Senate
Central Intelligence Agency
Ford Expected to Veto $6.5 Billion Rail Aid Bill
Congress completed action on a $6.5 billion railroad aid bill Friday despite Republican warnings that President Ford would veto the measure. The fate of the legislation now rests with the White House and Ford’s decision.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
Dutch government promises talks end South Moluccan hostage crisis
The Dutch government pledged to discuss grievances of South Moluccan gunmen holding 25 hostages in the Indonesian consulate after 16 days, leading to their surrender Friday, according to a Moluccan negotiator.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Governor Kassem Imad Shot in Tripoli Ambush
unknown gunmen killed 53 year old Moslem governor Sheik Kassem Imad as he left his home in Tripoli North Lebanon. His wife was seriously wounded. The government feared the attack may rekindle Lebanon's civil conflict.
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Lebanon
Sheik Kassem Imad
Tripoli
Thousands Stranded Overnight at Seattle Airport
Thousands of travelers were stranded overnight at fogbound Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with clearer weather forecast later. Delays affected up to 20,000 travelers across parts of the Northwest as crowded airports strained capacity.
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