Settlement Ended $11 Million Refuse Can Suit Involving Stragier
A $11 million suit against Mark Stragier's companies was settled out of court with an injunction prohibiting sueing Fiberglass Specialists Inc. or interfering with lawful manufacture. The ruling bars use of the patent to win competing contracts and limits Stragier's teams in future bids.
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Scottsdale City
Mark Stragier
U.S. District Court
Carl Muecke
Stragier, Reuter Inc
Hopkins, Minn
Government Innovators Inc
Phoenix
Fiberglass Specialists Inc
Fiberglass and Litter-Lift Systems Inc
James Dixon
Fiberglass
Stragier
Reuter
Dixon
Scottsdale
Innovators
Settlement ends civil suit over Scottsdale tavern scuffle
An out of court agreement settles a $100000 civil suit against former Scottsdale officer William Long and seven officers over a June incident outside Rusty Spur Tavern. The city insurer paid Calland 2250 dollars. both sides release all claims to avoid judgments.
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Phoenix
Ben Thomas
William “Bill
E. Buena Terra Way
Calland
Long
Rusty Spur Tavern
E. Main St
Police Department
Thomas
Jim Loeb
American Home
Explosions Hit Alaska Pipeline Near Fairbanks
Explosive devices damaged an above ground Alaska pipeline section north of Fairbanks but oil flow remained uninterrupted. Police said one blast occurred about 9 p.m. Monday, with officials noting earlier explosions and pump station disruptions linked to prior events at Pump No. 9 and the destroyed Pump 8.
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Alaska
Alaska State Police
George Pollitt
Alaska State Troopers
Alyeska Pipeline’ Service Co
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Prudhoe Bay
Alyeska
FBI finds Babbitt not linked to Vegas gambling rumors
FBI findings released by U.S. Attorney Michael Hawkins show no evidence that Arizona Attorney General Bruce Babbitt had gambling ties or visited Las Vegas for gambling, with inquiries to a Las Vegas credit bureau deemed unfounded. The report notes several interview limitations and confirms no hotel or travel records support rumors surrounding Babbitt.
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Arizona
Bruce Babbitt
Las Vegas
U.S
Michael Hawkins
FBI
Babbitt
Hawkins
Gary Nelson
Free Found Ads Run in Scottsdale Daily Progress
A new policy lets readers place found items in the Lost and Found column at no cost. Effective this week the change aims to boost reports of found items. Call the Progress classified Department at 994-9311 to place a free ad.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
Progress Classified Department
Scottsdale Court Building Solar Project Moves Forward
City technologist Jack Haenichen and ERDA officials reached a design phase cost of 24500 for the solar heating and cooling plan at the Maricopa County Court Building. The project faces delays and may not be ready for next summer. design could take four months, with eight more months for construction if approved.
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Scottsdale
Jack Haenichen
Maricopa County Court
Haenichen
Energy Research and Development Administration
ERDA
Arizona district seeks special vote to preserve federal funds
Scottsdale School District considers a fall special construction election to avoid losing about 500 000 in federal funds from the EDA. District official Jack Kearney notes EDA rules require starting within 90 days of approval, conflicting with state law that demands voter approval. Projects include a 350 000 Chaparral High library and 50 000 handball courts at Chaparral Coronado and Saguaro. Awaiting state guidance before scheduling.
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Scottsdale
Jack Kearney
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Arizona
Chaparral
Coronado
Saguaro
Kearney
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AP wire summaries provide brief national and world happenings across politics economy and culture. The report highlights ongoing developments, quick takes from reporters and updates on breaking stories.
Carter seeks quick work on easing air pollution laws
President Carter urges Congress to finish changes to the Clean Air Act by next week to avoid an auto industry shutdown. House Speaker O'Neill said the chamber may stay in session beyond August recess if needed. A conference committee will reconcile the two chambers' approaches. In Seoul, Brown ends talks on troop withdrawals and backs continued U S military support, with a combined command planned and a phased pullout of 33 000 troops outlined.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Thomas P
Tip” O'Neill
O’neill
D-Mass
House
Senate House
Seoul
South Korea
Harold Brown
U.S
United States
North Korea
Story
FirefightersContain California Forest Fire 1977
Weather aid helps crews encircle the 10 mile perimeter of the Angeles National Forest blaze. The fire has burned about 3,800 acres as containment marks a major step toward full extinction.
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Los Angeles
California
Angeles National Forest
Cease-fire holds on Egypt Libyan border amid mediation
Cairo says a cease-fire has taken hold on its western frontier while a Libyan ambassador’s claim of ongoing clashes is denied. Algerian and Palestinian mediators press to end the long standing Egyptian Libyan conflict following border clashes that erupted a week ago.
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Cairo
Egypt
Sixty Victims Recovered As Flood Cleanup Near Week End
In Johnstown Pennsylvania rescue teams recovered the 60th body amid foul weather and rumors of more flooding. Police identified the latest victim as a white male found in the eastern city area where Mayor Pfuhl noted reports of up to 60 missing.
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Herbert J. Pfuhl
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