Congressmen sue Postal Service over post office closures
Forty four members of Congress filed a 50 page suit in U S District Court seeking a preliminary injunction to stop closing rural post offices arguing the USPS is waging a massive assault on small communities. The Postal Service says closures occur only where service would not be reduced.
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Alaska
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Today in the News From Associated Press Wires
A roundup from AP wires summarizes global events, politics, and breaking news items reported today. The brief highlights include diplomatic developments, economic updates, and notable statements from government officials and organizations worldwide.
CIA spy ship Glomal Explorer put up for sale
Washington officials asked private industry to bid on leasing the Glomal Explorer for up to three years. Executives from two of three targeted firms showed little interest in the sophisticated vessel used by the CIA to recover a part of a Russian object from the Pacific seabed.
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Senate approves 2.026 billion for national railroad restructuring
The Senate votes 62 to 73 to authorize a 2.026 billion appropriation to reorganize seven financially troubled Northeast and Midwest railroads into a government supported system. The bill heads to conference to align with a House plan of equal funding and different allocations.
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Washington
Senate
Midwest
Auto pileup on Stuttgart Autobahn leaves two dead
In dense morning fog on the Stuttgart Heilbronn autobahn 146 vehicles including 130 autos and 16 trucks were involved in about three dozen chain reaction crashes at the Ludwigsburg North interchange. Two people were killed and 30 injured as police reported limited visibility to about 100 feet.
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U S Officials Reunite with Wives in Athens After Beirut Release
Two U S Embassy officials held four months in a Palestinian guerrilla prison in Beirut were reunited with their wives in Athens. Charles Gallagher 44 of Roanoke Virginia and William Dykes 50 of San Jose California were flown to Athens after their release Wednesday evening following tearful separations.
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Charles Gallagher
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William Dykes
San Jose
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GATT Sees Slow Global Recovery and Trade Decline
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade predicted slow recovery in industrial nations in 1976 and increased imports decline from poorer developing countries. The secretariat’s preliminary report notes upswing in some industrial countries in late 1975 may spread.
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Senate OKs medical malpractice bill stalled in House
The Arizona Senate adopted the joint conference report on malpractice insurance and sent it back to the House. House Democrats led by Craig Davids pushed to delay final action to study ramifications and governor stance, while Senate President Bob Stump condemned the delay. Davids urged postponement to explore private insurer options.
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D-Coolidge
Bob Stump
D-Tolleson
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Stump
Burton Barr
Barr
Gorilla distraction draws Fifth Avenue spectacle
Motorists on Fifth Avenue witnessed a staged tourist attraction restrained by Brian Beal. Ron Manguso, a Scottsdale substitute, joined Beal in the impromptu show created by Scottsdale Community College students. A later game called Simian Says entertained onlookers. Progress photo by Tim Koors.
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Eighth graders meet state standards in Scottsdale district
Ninety percent of eighth graders in Scottsdale School District reach reading standards, 84 percent in mathematics, and 81 percent in composition. About 2,500 eighth graders across 20 elementary schools are affected with some students deficient in multiple areas and many recent movers.
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Norman White
State Board of Education
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HUD Tightens Review on Scottsdale Community Grants
Scottsdale City Manager Franklin D. Aleshire said HUD will more tightly study applications for community development funds and emphasize housing needs. The city, slated to receive 1.8 million dollars, faces tougher enforcement and must prioritize low and moderate income areas and housing improvements to avoid blight.
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Franklin D. Aleshire
Aleshire
Scottsdale
Timothy Bray
Scottsdale Officials Expect ERDA Solar Test Site
City officials say two consulting firms retained for ERDA are aware of Scottsdale's bid to host a solar energy project. Police Chief Nemetz says Scottsdale stands a good chance of being chosen as a test site for a solar heating and cooling experiment. ERDA interested in using the city owned Maricopa County Court Building at 3629 Civic Center Plaza as the test site.
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Walter C. Nemetz
Federal Energy Research and Development Administration
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Maricopa County Court
Civic Center Plaza
City Officials Weigh Solar Energy Test Following ERDA Firms Meeting
Representatives from consulting firms retained by ERDA met with Nemetz city administrator Woody Parker and other officials to discuss local interest in a solar energy test. Nemetz called the exchange productive and noted the city staff received clear questions and answers, with firms leaving aware of the city's interest. Parker agreed with the positive assessment.
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Woody Parker
Parker
Paradise Valley council meeting canceled and rescheduled
Paradise Valley town officials cancel the 7 30 pm session due to a quorum shortage with five council members out of town. The March 11 meeting will consider deleting the resort hotel use permit and a proposed ordinance to cut sewer tapping fees from 1000 to 440 dollars.
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Exxon official foresees gradual U S gas price rise to world levels
Exxon vice president J Don Langston says oil prices will trend toward world market levels as regulations fade after a Ford administration bill. He cautions Americans may not pay $1 per gallon soon unless taxes rise. Langston outlines energy mix shifts toward coal nuclear solar limited viability and growing imports.
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