Economy index signals leveling off after November rise
The Commerce Department said the leading economic indicators index rose 0.4 percent in November, offsetting October's 0.4 percent decline and signaling a continued moderation in growth. The gain was led by a 1.9 percent jump in new business formation, while uneven momentum appeared across other components such as layoffs, consumer cash, orders, and prices.
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Washington
Commerce Department
James L. Pate
Pate
Jackson says Udall campaign in Washington state irrelevant
Spokane report quotes Senator Henry Jackson dismissing concern over Rep Morris Udalls Washington state campaign. Jackson claims his progressive center position gives him an advantage as other candidates remain left of center, while Udall forges in-state activity. In New Delhi, Soviet Union and France join US in offering pumps and technicians to help flood mine rescue in northeast India where at least 372 miners feared dead. An Indian spokesman notes government will assess US equipment mobilization speed before accepting other offers.
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Spokane
Wash
Henry Jackson
Morris Udall
Arizona
Washington State
Jackson
New Delhi
India
Soviet Union
France
United States
Bentsen
U.S. Senate
Ralph Yarborough
Iran minister foresees oil prices rising by mid 1976
Jamshid Amouzegar says in interview that oil prices will rise again starting mid-1976 as global economic recovery boosts petroleum demand. Current price stands at about $10.45 per barrel.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Jamshid Amouzegar
Alaska crime expert urges funding for oil pipeline probe
Juneau says the Alaska pipeline has drawn criminals and calls for at least $300,000 to study organized crime's influence in oil development. William W. Herrmann of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration warns that nearly every form of organized crime seems present in Alaska.
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Juneau
Alaska
Justice Department
William W. Herrmann
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Sunny warmth and cooler nights forecast
The forecast calls for a sunny and warmer day with a fair, not so cold night. Partly cloudy, windy and cooler conditions are expected on Wednesday with highs in the mid 60s today and near 60 on Wednesday, and overnight lows around the low 40s.
Scottsdale analyzes 1975 census trends for growth planning
City planners review 121 enumeration districts from the 1975 special census to spot trends for future Scottsdale growth. Data shows population rise in the north, a drop in older areas, and city wide households shrinking from 3.4 to 2.8 persons. Vacant dwelling units total 4436. planners will use results for housing and school projections.
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Scottsdale
Mark Schlappi
Schlappi
Larry Chaston
Drinkwater delaying bid for Fourth District seat
City council member Herb Drinkwater said he will discuss a possible bid for the Fourth Congressional District after the holidays and will not decide until next month. He leans toward running, prompted by Republican pressure, but plans to finish his council work and avoid disrupting February city elections. Other area Republicans including State Senators Hungerford and Pritzlaff are also viewed as possible candidates for Conlan's seat.
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Herb Drinkwater
John B. Conlan
Drinkwater
Congressional Post
Conlan
Sam Steiger
Paul J. Fannin
Fannin
U.S
House of Representatives
Robert Hungerford
Scottsdale
John C. Pritzlaff Jr
Paradise Valley
New Year babysitters scarce in Scottsdale area
Tim McGraw reports high demand for New Year’s Eve babysitters in Scottsdale with agencies like Arizona Lullaby Guild and Arizona Babysitters Service fully booked. Rates rise for holidays, minimums apply, and some centers extend hours to accommodate partygoers while referrals from Tempe try to fill gaps.
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Tim McGraw
Scottsdale
Arizona Lullaby Guild
E. Montecito
Marty Moore
Guild
Moore
Arizona Babysitters Service
West Phoenix
Vivian Silcox
All Seasons Child Care
N. 67Th Place
Bentsen Quietly Campaigns Amid Economic Focus
Senator Lloyd Bentsen, a self-made Texas Democrat and 1970s Senate winner, vacations covertly at John Gardiner's Tennis Ranch while signaling a low profile campaign. He urges budget cuts only after growth, blasts Nixon Ford policy, and criticizes Kissinger, warning Soviets remain tough. He doubts early primaries, aims to build a centrist path as Reagan looms.
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Lloyd Bentsen
Bentsen
John Gardiner
George Bush
CIA
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
John Connally
Nixon
Ford
Franklin Roosevelt
Middle East
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
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