Carter seeks freeze on Central Arizona Project funding
President Carter plans to tell Congress Tuesday he wants a 60 day review and halt on CAP funds for 1978, with about 104.2 million withheld. CAP 30 percent funded, 25 percent complete, linking Parker to Phoenix and Tucson via aqueducts and reservoirs. Interior Secretary Andrus to trim budget. officials warn a halt would hit Granite Reef Aqueduct and project contractors.
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Carter may visit European capitals on tentative spring summits
Western diplomats discuss a possible Carter visit to London and other capitals if two spring summit meetings can be arranged. Officials stress the talks are preliminary with no firm plans or dates.
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Winter job losses rebound as cold eases
One million workers idled by natural gas shortages return to work after weather improves but the government cautions the effects may linger for weeks amid mixed economic signals. A militant Puerto Rican group claimed two bomb blasts in New York.
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Mixed reactions as Carter ends CAP funding in Arizona
Arizona leaders react to President Carter's decision to halt funding for the Central Arizona Project. CCAP backs the move citing groundwater sufficiency, while Scottsdale officials warn of NEAP impacts and revised water plans. Indian communities see potential disputes over Colorado River water.
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Babbitt Finds No Conflict in Carey Board Post
Attorney General Bruce Babbitt released a ruling Friday saying Scottsdale School Board member Thomas Carey has no conflict of interest. Carey, a PMUT director, said the decision did not surprise him after consulting with three attorneys.
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Auto World debuts with fuse tips and Chevrolets 1978 entry
The Scottsdale Daily Progress introduces Auto World on page 9 with guidance on changing auto electrical fuses and diagnosing ticking noises. The feature also looks at Chevrolet's 1978 compact entry as part of a weekly Saturday series for home mechanics and car enthusiasts.
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Scottsdale teachers offered $79,250 raise in district talks
The Scottsdale School District administration offered $579,250 for the 1977-78 year to SFT negotiators, including 500000 for salaries and benefits and 79250 for 317 teachers with over 15 years. The 250 per year raise for those 317 teachers would total 61.5 percent of new funds, with a counter proposal expected Wednesday.
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Northeast Scottsdale growth plan reviews fringe development approach
The Northeast Area Plan for Scottsdale moves to the Planning Commission for Tuesday vote. It shifts focus to four study units east of Pima Road and north of the Salt River, with an outer fringe area to be studied under conditions. The plan backs study-driven zoning and utility extensions, with incentives like improvement districts and payback agreements to spur outer-area development only if studies show cost-revenue balance and growth potential.
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