Scottsdale Financial Center plans scaled back
City Manager Marc Stragier says the developers of the proposed multimillion dollar Scottsdale Financial Center have revised plans to a far less ambitious project. The 7.5 acre site at Scottsdale and Indian School Roads would reduce floor space from 393,451 to a level closer to variance range, with underground parking and more open space.
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Bangkok violence escalates as deaths rise
Bangkok police clash with rioters for a third day leaving at least 24 dead in the capital. Prime Minister Sanya declares a state of emergency and orders army support to police to restore order.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Sanya
Kissinger says no secret Nixion Brezhnev talks with USSR
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger assured Italian leaders in Rome that the United States did not strike any deals with the Soviet Union without the knowledge of its European allies. He met with President Giovann Leone and other Italian officials following the Nixon Brezhnev summit.
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Henry Kissinger
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Giovann Leone
Volvo Recalls 1973 Cars Over Possible Gas Pedal Jam
Volvo recalls 30,000 cars in Sweden and the United States due to a gas pedal that could jam at top speed. The 1973 model with left hand steering may have a pedal snag on the floor rug, risking loss of control.
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Volvo
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Edwardsville inmate escapes through 7 inch cell opening
Edwardsville Illinois authorities jailed Chantina Hartman after a domestic quarrel. The five foot two, 95 pound woman climbed the cell bars and squeezed through a seven inch gap to escape.
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Weekend Heat With Gusty Winds and Dust
Partly cloudy morning fade to sunny conditions with gusty winds and dust likely in evenings. Continued heat with highs near 110 today and 108 Saturday, overnight lows around 60.
Arizona leaders push attorney general probe of MCCCD funding
Sen David Kret and Richard Lang press for a formal investigation by Attorney General Warner Lee into MCCCD athletic funding amid claims of residency waiver abuses out-of-state tuition waivers and possible misuse of federal aid. Osman report cited as defense while critics call it biased and incomplete.
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Soviets aim for nuclear parity and edge in arms race
Western defense experts say the Soviet Union seeks to be the largest nuclear power and stay ahead by rapidly advancing MIRV technology. They pin the Moscow summit failure on this push and expect Moscow to aim for parity or superiority over the United States across the full nuclear arsenal.
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London
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United States
City approves five year fire protection contract
The Rural Fire Protection Co. will provide fire protection for five years at a total cost of $3,346,800. The agreement includes a 50 percent increase in personnel and a new fire station north of McDonald Drive. Annual payments rise from $504,000 this year to $829,200 in 1978.
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Scottsdale Without Municipal Fire Department Expands RFD Deal
Scottsdale plans a new fire station between McDonald Drive and 13665 N Scottsdale Rd to serve McCormick Ranch. The agreement adds a 2000 gpm tandem pumper in 1976-77 and a 750 gpm pumper in 1977-78, expands 24 hour positions from 13.3 to 19.5, and boosts the fire wrangler program from 25 to 34. Security guards at 3.94 dollars per hour continue under city-RFD terms, with an annual letter of agreement guiding revisions. Scottsdale cites high costs of municipal fire protection versus similar cities.
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McDonald Drive
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North Tempé
David Harris
Fire destroys Mormon Lake Lodge. no injuries reported
The Mormon Lake Lodge and restaurant burned Thursday evening on the second floor of a two story log building. About 50 people were in the restaurant and evacuated safely. Firefighters from the U S Forest Service plus two planes fought the blaze. two 500000 gallon butane tanks were moved to prevent explosions. A laundromat beside the main building was also destroyed and nearby motel cabins reportedly escaped damage.
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Mormon Lake
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Teenie Martinez
Coconino County
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Petitions Rejected As Marston Seeks State Office
Maricopa County Recorder Paul Marston’s nominating petitions for secretary of state were rejected because he has not resigned his county post. Marston will ask the State Supreme Court to require Secretary Wesley Bolin to accept the petitions.
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Michael Goodwin
Tempe
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Superior Court
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