Ford vetoes public works jobs bill in economy push
President Ford vetoed a 6.1 billion public works package aimed at creating 2 million to 2.5 million jobs, arguing it would not deliver lasting employment and would cost over 25 thousand dollars per job. He urged private sector growth as the better path and signalled plans for a veto override battle. House leaders set to reconvene next Thursday for possible override. Senate had already approved the measure.
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Ord
Washington
Ford
Congress
Weather forecast notes cooler night with 40s low
The forecast calls for a cooler overnight with temperatures in the upper 40s. Daytime highs around 72 to 70s are expected and the chance of rain is 30 percent today, dropping to 10 percent tonight.
Scottsdale City Primary election details with multiple candidates
Voters will choose a mayor and three council members with majority rule. Mayoral candidates are Jay Gaskins and incumbent William C. Jenkins, with write in Bob Flanigan. Council slate includes Jean Black Richard V Campana Mac Carvalho Jeff Schubert Charles Smith Carl Wulfert, with write ins Eric Andreasen and David Fowle. Polls run 6 am to 7 pm at 13 sites across the city for registered voters.
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Jay Gaskins
William C. Jenkins
Bob Flanigan
Jean Black
Richard V. Campana
Mac” Carvalho Jr
Jeff Schubert
Charles Smith
Carl Wulfert
Eric Andreasen
David Fowle
Scottsdale
Cocopah School
E. Cholla
Coronado High School
N. 74Th St
Hohokam School
E. Oak
Scottsdale Public Library
Center Plaza
McCormick Park Railroad
E. Indian Bend Rd
Mohave
N. 86Th St
Navajo
Granite Reef
Paiute
E. Osborn
Pima
Saguaro High
Supai
E. Continental
Tonolea
Yavapai
Scottsdale District okays 1.4 million teacher raises for 1976 77
Scottsdale School District administrators say about 1200 teachers will decide how to raise salaries, with a total of 1.4 million dollars for the 1976 77 year. The plan offers either 385 dollars plus up to 1500 at top or 1000 across the board.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale Federation of Teachers
Lincoln myth surrounds Confederate five dollar bill
Abraham Lincoln was said to carry a Confederate five dollar bill the night he was shot at Ford's Theatre. The claim arose during the 167th birth anniversary ceremonies with Librarian of Congress Boorstin joking it served as war Insurance. President Ford observed a wreath at the Lincoln Memorial as the item’s provenance was noted.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ford
Librarian of Congress
Daniel J. Boorstin
Lincoln Memorial
Richmond
Lincoln
Middle school proposal meets strong public backlash in Arcadia
About 200 residents packed the Arcadia High cafeteria as the Scottsdale Elementary School Reorganization Committee urged a middle school plan for grades 7 and 8. Critics assailed the concept and survey, while a small group supported the idea, arguing for firsthand examination.
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Arcadia High School
Scottsdale
Tempe
Herbert Collier
Martha Jo Hunsaker
Salt Lake City
Paradise Valley weighs Lincoln Drive widening to 64 feet
Town Manager Oscar Butt seeks a 64 foot Lincoln Drive plan with an 11 foot median to improve safety while preserving residential character. Estimated cost around 1.2 million funds may come from federal state and county sources as 40 to 45 percent lies in county jurisdiction.
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Paradise Valley
Oscar Butt
Lincoln Drive
Butt
Tatum Boulevard
Scotts Road
Dave Hansen
Foothills Manor
Lincoln
McDonald Drive
71St Street
Market Prices Show January Stability and Farm Slump
Wholesale prices held steady in January as farm price declines offset gains in industrial goods. Government data shows a 0.4 percent monthly rise. Actor Sal Mineo, famed as The Switchblade Kid, was stabbed to death outside his Hollywood residence. In Niger a Nigerian revolt collapsed hours after self proclaimed young revolutionaries toppled Gen. Murtala Muhammed's government.
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Washington
Labor Department
Los Angeles
Sal Mineo
Switchblade Kid
Hollywood
Niamey
Niger
Nigeria
Murtala Muhammed
Ex-fiance views Hearst as coerced not brainwashed
Steven Weed said Patricia Hearst was coerced by the Symbionese Liberation Army not brainwashed, arguing brainwashing implies a total attitude change. He described Hearst as an apolitical rebel during remarks at a news conference in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Patricia Hearst
Steven Weed
Power struggle seen in China as rivals eyed for party posts
Pekin dispatch says Acting Premier Hua Kuo-feng’s rivals Teng Hsiao-ping and Chang Chun-chiao expected to gain commanding Communist party positions and exit government. Posters at Peking University reportedly attack Teng, fueling speculation of intra party power struggle.
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Tokyo
Hua Kuo-feng
Teng Hsiao-ping
Chang Chun-chiao
Communist Party
Pekign
Kyodo
Peking
Peking University
Teng
Bicentennial Election Night Party at Scottsdale Center
Scottsdale hosts an Old Fashioned Election Night Party Tuesday after polls close. City of Scottsdale coordinates with Barabara Markiewicz and John Holmes. Jed Nolan emcees with jazz and dance floor entertainment. USA 76 exhibit accessible. beer and snacks sold. former mayors invited. entry via Scottsdale Mall doors.
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Art Center
Barbara Markiewicz
John Holmes
Scottsdale
Jed Nolan
Music Hall
Markiewicz
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