25 Feb 1976
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1976
Page
1
A condensed briefing of AP wire items to summarize today’s top stories across topics, with emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and concise presentation suitable for quick reference in a newspaper card format. The brief highlights key events, dates, and names as they appear in the wire reports.
President Ford nominated former Pennsylvania Governor William W. Scranton as U.N. ambassador and pledged the administration will stand up for the United States against unfair attacks at the United Nations.
Leftist guerrillas handed over two U S Embassy officials Charles Gallagher and William Dykes who were kidnapped last October. The two were delivered to Kamal Junblatt then turned over to the U S Embassy.
President Nixon denies criticizing the Helsinki Declaration and denies urging Taiwan's liberation as he defends a banquet toast in Peking. He says the phrase was used in a general context and could apply to international documents.
A House panel urged contempt citations for five federal agents who refused to testify about government interception of cables to and from U S citizens. The agents said orders came from the attorney general and a deputy defense secretary. Bella Abzug warned they face jail terms and fines.
FAA plans to fund about 91 percent of a 253165 dollar runway resurfacing and lighting project at Scottsdale Municipal Airport with a two inch asphalt overlay and new runway lights. City to receive funds only after congressional approval. local share split between city and state.
The potential loss of Chicago Cubs spring training would lightly affect Scottsdale's winter economy but severely hit the Scottsdale Charros whose only fund raising project is selling Cubs tickets. Officials said hotels would see minimal impact though Charros could lose as much as eight thousand dollars if the 14 game schedule is canceled.
City leaders trimmed projects to free 256000 dollars for the downtown senior citizen center phase two. They debated purchasing two 75th Street buildings for youth and recreation programs, pending HUD eligibility and suitability. final list and alternatives to be decided next Tuesday.
Sunny and warmer today and tomorrow with highs near 75 today and near 80 tomorrow. Overnight lows reach the middle 40s.
Jimmy Carter led the Democratic vote in New Hampshire with a strong showing and projected a quick convention decision on the first ballot. Ford Reagan traded leads in the Republican race with margins tight and rhetoric upbeat from both camps. Other candidates Birch Bayh Morris Udall and others claimed momentum or expressed measured optimism for upcoming contests.
The Helen Marston memorial fountain may finish by mid July or earlier if equipment arrives on time. J Duncan Brock says May completion possible with no delays while the council drafts a plan and secures funding. Artists proposals were deemed too costly and consensus was lacking.
Scottsdale School Board urged concrete fixes amid a 47 million plus 1976 77 budget. The Title IX subcommittee presented data on staff willingness pay and gym capacity and suggested expansion costs and new practice facilities. Board members pressed for direction from the subcommittee and questioned feasibility and scope of expanding girls sports.
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