Reds Blow Up Bridge Near Saigon Amid Capital Attacks
Viet Cong commandos blew up a 60 yard bridge near Nha Be six miles southeast of Saigon in a series of raids that have intensified around the capital. Cambodian gunners shelled Phnom Penh killing eight and wounding twenty as insurgents burned three refugee camps on the outskirts. The Saigon command moved regular troops into the area and increased sweeps in response.
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Arab gunmen free hostages after abortive El Al attack
Three Arab gunmen released eight hostages after a 17 hour seizure at Orly Airport. They fled aboard the airliner Chateau de Compiegne to Baghdad with a 10 captive group. The incident followed an El Al attempt and a bomb threat delaying another jetliner.
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Makarios Ends Cyprus Riots By Appealing For Peace
President Archbishop Makarios intervened to calm violent anti-American protests in Nicosia. He urged restraint as thousands of students stormed the American Center courtyard, tore down barriers, and clashed with police before moving the crowd to the Greek Embassy where he appealed for an end to violence.
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Macumber Trial Receives Final Character Testimony
Defense and prosecution bookend the Macumber case with character witnesses and planned ballistics testimony. Keller calls Macumber abides by law while neighbor Sarah Sasser describes him as courteous and fond. A weapons expert is to challenge ejector-mark evidence linking a .45 pistol to the killings.
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Scottsdale High renovation plan advances to board vote
The Scottsdale School Board is set to approve a $3 million three year renovation plan for Scottsdale High School. The project prioritizes seven foreign language rooms six math rooms a new art room and labs plus updated athletic facilities and parking reorganization. If approved most first phase work would occur over the summer while students remain on campus.
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Rebates May Push GM Into Price War
Detroit report notes Ford and Chrysler mid January sales data may trigger a GM price war. GM hints at a price cut while offering $50 to $295 savings on 1975 Fleetside pickups and vans. Ford rebates $200 to $500 on all small cars. Chrysler runs a multi model program with $200 to $300 plus trade in incentives.
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Tool Thieves Hit Scottsdale Homes Steal $650 in Tools
Two Scottsdale residents report tool thefts over the weekend with about $400 of hand tools from Daniel Jones on E Wilshire Drive and about $245 of power tools stolen from Daniel Foley on N Pima Road. Jones noted his engraved name on the tools and box. No forced entry was observed.
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West Virginia Senators Seek Official State Insect
Charleston West Virginia two state senators Si Galperin and Mario Palumbo sponsor a resolution to name the ladybug the official insect after learning from Market Grade School students that the state lacks an official bug.
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Committees to view I-10 routes in Phoenix
Citizen committees will meet Thursday night to discuss four proposed alternate routes for the western leg of Interstate 10 through Phoenix. The study, prepared by Gruen Associates for the Maricopa Association of Governments and the State DOT, offers preliminary findings for community review before a final report.
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Fannin Pushes Repeal Of Davis Bacon Wage Law
Sen. Paul Fannin R Ariz introduces legislation to repeal the Davis Bacon Act claiming it sets artificially high minimum wages on federally funded projects. He says repeal would curb inflation and boost employment in the cautious construction sector. Georgia Gov Jimmy Carter plans a Jan 31 address at the Nucleus Club in Phoenix at Del Webb s Townehouse.
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Ceremony honors Ira Hayes at State Capitol Mall
A Friday ceremony at the State Capitol Mall honors Ira Hayes, the Pima Indian who helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima, marking the 20th anniversary of his death. The U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Service in Phoenix sponsors the event with a wreath placement at the Ira Hayes Memorial.
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Painters Union Local 86 Ratifies New Wage Pact
A 32 month contract ratified by Painters Union Local 86 increases wages from 8.60 to 9.40 per hour for about 1200 painters and boosts fringe benefits from 1.14 to 1.49 per hour. The agreement runs for 32 months.
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Special Phoenix patrol forms 10 motorcycle unit
Phoenix highway patrol creates a ten member motorcycle squad for traffic and crowd control across the state. The unit is funded by a 59000 dollar federal grant and will operate under the highway patrol commander.
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Moore sworn into Arizona State Senate in brief ceremony
Thomas Moore of Tucson was sworn in as a Democrat state senator. He took the oath from Senate President Bob Stump, succeeding Sen Sam Sena who did not take his seat after last November’s unopposed election.
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Jewelry theft during Scottsdale party targets Laxalt home
Scottsdale police report more than $6,200 in jewelry stolen from the home of Jackalyn R. Laxalt at 8714 B Via de Dorado during a late Saturday or early Sunday party held by her daughter. Items included gold and silver rings with ruby, jade and turquoise settings a $3,000 engagement ring and a $350 star sapphire. Laxalt said she will not prosecute if recovered in full and many uninvited guests attended the event.
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