Widow prompts Ford amnesty review for Vietnam draft evaders
President Ford has begun a process to review an amnesty program for Vietnam era draft resisters following a request from Sen. Hart’s widow. Administration officials say the move is limited while the Justice Department provided figures on the clemency program, and White House aides indicate only a light review is planned.
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Washington
Ford
Administration
Vail
Colo
Philip A. Hart
Hart
Justice Department
White House
Department
Court Orders Fontainebleau Strikers Back to Work
Workers at the Fontainebleau obeyed a court order and returned to duties while picket lines stay at six other Miami Beach hotels hit by a five day strike. Federal mediators meet with union and management negotiators as talks resume without new offers.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Fontainebleau
Florida
Local 355
Dade County
Francis J. Christie
State officials back refusal to U S data request
Arizona education leaders led by State School Supt Carolyn Warner oppose a federal civil rights data mandate. They say the time consuming form requires about 11.3 million in teacher time and lacks a clear deadline. Failure to comply could jeopardize roughly 60 million in federal aid.
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Carolyn Warner
Federal Office of Civil Rights
Scottsdale
Warner
President Ford
Civil Rights Office
Randall
Arizona
Kansas City
Arizona Superintendents Association
Arizona School Boards Association
Jimmy Carter
Time extended for civil rights survey in Arizona schools
Arizona officials push for more time on the federal civil rights survey for school districts. Dr. Gary Emanuel says Ford’s mind may have changed due to a rumored Office for Civil Rights letter extending the February 1 deadline by up to 90 days. Carolyn Warner urged deferral, citing redundancy and $11 million in teacher time.
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Phoenix
Arrona
Ford
Gary Emanuel
Emanuel
Arizona Department of Education
Martin Gerry
U.S. Office of Civil Rights
Carolyn Warner
Warner
Fragile confederation challenges Canadian federal authority
Canada's provinces contest federal power amid rising wealth tied to resources. Quebec moves toward secession and alliances with prairie provinces while Ottawa faces costly governance and waning party cohesion. Newfoundland eyes offshore oil potential as Parti Quebecois gains strength in a shifting national identity.
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Peter Arnett
Ap Lee
Montreal
Canada
U.S
Canadian Confederation
Quebec
Quebéc
United States
Ottawa
Senate
Alberta
Liberal Party
Liberals
Toronto
New Brunswick
Prairie
Newfoundland
Parti ‘Quebecois
Rene Levesque
Pipeline review probes Arizona oil refinery feasibility
The State Corporation says multiple firms assess a proposed Arizona oil refinery and a west coast to Texas oil line crossing the state. A January 4 public hearing will evaluate environmental impacts of converting surplus gas pipelines to carry Alaskan oil and potential tax, employment, and supply benefits.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Commission
State Commission
Ernest Garfield
Bureau of Land Management
Texas
California
Affordable Homes for Sale in Classified Ads
Classified section highlights affordable homes for sale with listings from multiple real estate firms. Includes prices, locations, and basic features such as bedrooms and square footage. Details vary by listing and may require direct inquiry for exact terms.
Arizona solar plant spruces economy with 100 million bid
Arizona Public Service announces the Arizona Solar Power Project finalist for ERDA’s 10 megawatt solar plant. The trio of utilities APS Salt River Project and Tucson Gas and Electric would share about 100 million in cost with a 50 million payroll impact and 250 construction jobs during a three year build. Construction would start April 1978 with completion by December 1980.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Arizona Solar Power Project
Energy Research and Development Administration
Arizona Public Service Co
APS
Salt River Project
Tucson Gasandes Co
Merwin Brown
ASPP
ERDA
Brown
Gila Bend
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Daily Progress
Widow
Lawrence M. Traylor
John Carlson
Fountainebleau
North Scottsdale
Professional Institute of Real Estate
Cafe LA Serre
Rourin
New Orleans
Eno
N. Scottsdale Rd
Tempe
Restaurent
Lewis Clark
Children’s Theatre Presents
Aladdin & His
Coronado Street
Phoenix, Arizona
Hetey
Sth Avenue
Station Drive
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