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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1977
Page
7
Washington AP A federal study finds geographic variation in cancer deaths among nonwhite and white Americans, supporting theories that local environmental factors influence cancer risk. It covers 35 cancers from 1950 to 1969 using death certificates, noting higher death rates among blacks within the nonwhite group and overall gender disparities.
The U S Forest Service will accept applications through February 15 for 350 summer positions on national forests in Arizona and New Mexico. Jobs run from after May 13 to before October 1. Applications for aid and technician roles are available at all Forest Service offices. Applicants must be at least 18 before duty.
Incoming US leader Carter will confront joint air defense needs disputed Arctic island ownership and maritime claims with Canada. Early talks aim to set 200 mile fishing zones and resolve fishing grounds disputes on Georges Bank and the Strait of Juan de Fuca while easing long standing sovereignty tensions.
Los Angeles witnesses tell a five member panel that a Long Beach tanker terminal to import Alaska crude may threaten jobs and air quality by seizing a natural gas pipeline, potentially limiting future gas supplies for the state. Sohio project would move crude from Valdez to Long Beach and onward, with El Paso Natural Gas pipeline takeover.
Washington observers predict Carter will face a weak U.S. economy after Jan. 20 with unemployment near eight million and growth near 3.8 percent. Analysts debate remedies including tax cuts, spending shifts, and a jobs program, with proposals ranging from 10 to 20 billion in stimulus and targets of 5 to 6 percent growth and lower unemployment in 1977.
Georgia Revenue Department cites Billy Carter for alleged Sunday beer sale at his Plains service station. An employee reportedly sold beer to a state agent on December 12, with officials noting Carter was not present. The case centers on state alcohol law compliance and enforcement actions.
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