28 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1977
Page
1
Anis Mitchell warns that legal ads risk fraud traps when posted prices rise with complexity. Six of seven attorneys oppose ads now, while one probes future plans. They cite difficulty in setting fixed rates and public protection concerns as factors shaping views.
President Carter said Israel's legalization of three West Bank settlements creates obstacles to peace while announcing progress toward a nuclear test ban. He noted not discussing legal status with Prime Minister Begin and urged cooler tempers from both sides as he remains hopeful for new Arab‑Israeli talks.
President Carter attributed a surge in the June trade deficit to foreign oil demand. He argued imports could erase a potential 20 billion dollar U.S. advantage and urged strong energy conservation. He dismissed plans for a federal oil purchasing agency. Other officials linked the deficit to oil use and predicted a decade to close the gap.
President Carter disputed critics who labeled his poverty programs demagogic and erroneous. He defended welfare and job proposals at a national news conference while NAACP head Hooks and Urban League’s Vernon Jordan backed aggressive action to aid the poor. Carter rejected claims of demagoguery by Jordan and rejected the notion his administration neglects the poor.
President Carter warned that welfare reform costs could climb in future years while pledging to keep initial costs within current spending. He spent hours refining the plan as aides assess long term costs into the 1980s and HEW Secretary Califano seeks reductions to fund the program.
A Valley group says poor weather and low attendance force the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show to close Sunday two weeks early after running from July 16. Promoters may revive next summer, with talks to shorten stay or move indoors. Dust storms and heat kept locals away despite strong entertainment value and plans to tour Colorado and the Kentucky State Fair.
Mostly sunny and continued hot through today and Friday with a slight chance of late afternoon or evening storms. Highs near 110, overnight lows in mid to upper 80s. Today's noon temperature 105 with humidity around 26 percent. Details on Page 3.
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A bomb exploded under a stall in Beersheba, a Negev Desert town, injuring 28 people. Police reported the blast occurred today at the market area in southern Israel.
A brush fire begun when a kite touched a power line in Santa Barbara was brought under control today. Officials report 22 injuries and 385 homes damaged or destroyed with a total loss estimated at 50 million dollars.
Police say a gang halted a semitrailer near a Paris railway station and took 17 million francs in coins worth about 3.54 million dollars. The haul was en route from Bordeaux to the Bank of France.
In London the pound trades above $1.74 in early money-market hours, rising from $1.7395 the previous day as reports say the U S government may halt the dollar's slide. The dollar weakens against the pound while gaining on other European currencies.
An American Airlines DC10 bound for Los Angeles aborted takeoff at Logan International Airport after an explosion and fire erupted in its tail engine. The jet carried 192 passengers and 12 crew. all escaped with no serious injuries as emergency chutes deployed and the aircraft stopped on the runway center.
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