Long-awaited signal at Civic Center Plaza on Indian School Road
A new traffic signal at the Civic Center Plaza intersection with Indian School Road began operating today. City officials note the light will control traffic in Civic Center Plaza as the Scottsdale High School entrance realignment proceeds, with completion expected by September. The project follows student injuries and a fatality at nearby crosswalks, heightening safety concerns.
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Civic Center Plaza
Scottsdale High School
Rich Romer
Indian School Road
William C. Jenkins
Congress Overrides Ford Veto on $2 Billion Health Bill
In Washington, the House 348 to 43 and the Senate 67 to 15 overridden President Ford's veto of a $2 billion health package. The bill funds public health, nurse training, migrant health aid, a National Health Service Corps, and specific grants for hypertension, hemophilia, rape prevention, and home health programs. Ford called the plan costly and duplicative. The American Nurses Association condemned the veto and warned of nursing program closures.
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Washington
Congress
Ford
House
Senate
National Health Service Corps
American Nurses Association
Rhodes bill aims to nullify New Mexico energy tax
Rep. John J. Rhodes of Arizona introduced a bill to strike down New Mexico's tax on electrical energy exported to Arizona. He warned the $3.4 million annual impact rises with output and argued the tax is unconstitutional while permitting tax credits for New Mexico residents but not Arizonans. He warned of interstate retaliation and possible economic warfare if the tax remains.
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Phoenix
John J. Rhodes
R-Ariz
New Mexico
Arizona
Rhodes
Scottsdale Memorial seeks 78 more beds and ambulatory center
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital asks the Maricopa County Health Planning Council for 78 additional beds and an ambulatory care center in North Scottsdale. A 7:30 p.m. hearing in Eldorado Park will consider the request and require a certificate of need before site selection.
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Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
North Scottsdale
Livingston
Scottsdale
Health Planning Council
Scottsdale Memorial
Maricopa
State may hold firm on $1.50 property tax rate
Fiscal experts say Arizona revenues align with forecasts and no rate hike is needed for the current $1.50 property tax. The Joint Legislative Tax committee met in a closed session to prepare for an Aug. 6 rate decision, as projections show a wide range for revenues and a potential 0.01 to 0.0235 rate variation per $100 valuation based on final figures.
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Phoenix
Joint Legislative Tax Committee
Senate
Bob Stump
Tolleson
Alfredo Gutierrez
Senate Appropriations
Ed Sawyer
D-Safford
Sawyer
Neal Trasente
Neighbors oppose Scottsdale School District warehouse expansion
Osborn Road and 46th Street residents plan petitions to Scottsdale School Board opposing a 10 000 square foot addition at 46th Street and Osborn Road. The group cites need, location, lighting and traffic. The board meets 8 p m at the Education Center.
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Osborn Road
46Th Street
Scottsdale
Cecelia Kline
Renters file suit over SRP one-acre voting rule
Six Phoenix area residents sue Salt River Project in U S District Court arguing the one-acre one-vote system violates equal protection under the 14th Amendment. Two plaintiffs are renters. fractional votes exist for owners of less than an acre.
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Phoenix
Phoenix-area
Salt River Project
U.S. District Court
SRP
Salt River Valley Water Users Association
Arizona
Europe and North America sign charter amid civil liberty promises
Leaders at the three day European Security Conference gather in Helsinki for a charter accepting the postwar map of Europe in return for civil liberties for East Europeans. Cyprus President Makarios and Liechtenstein Premier Kieber among 35 leaders arriving for opening.
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Helsinki
Finland
Europe
North America
Makarios
Cyprus
Liechtenstein
Walter Kieber
OAS to Ease Cuba Embargo At Special Conference
The Organization of American States prepared to lift an 11 year diplomatic embargo on Communist Cuba at a special conference. Chile and Peru delayed briefly but a solid majority was expected to back the resolution in San Jose Costa Rica.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Organization of American States
Cuba
Chile
Peru
Jailer Wounds Reported In Little Murder Trial
Medical examiner testified in Raleigh that ice pick wounds were found on the Beaufort County jailer identified as Clarence Alligood, 62. Joan Little, 21, faces murder charges alleging the jailer attempted rape. The case centers on the death of Alligood and Little’s alleged self defense.
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Raleigh
N.C
Joan Little
Beaufort County
Miss Little
Clarence Alligood
Weather outlook with hot temps and possible storms
Variable cloudiness with a chance of showers and thundershowers today and tonight. Gusty winds and blowing dust may occur. Wednesday looks mostly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon or evening thundershowers. Highs near 108, overnight lows around 82.
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Minnesota
Gary Kojetlin
Minnehaha Creek
Health Council
Kline
Osborn
Jack Kearney
Kearney
Associated Press
Commerce Department
Levi
FBI
Justice Department
Edward H. Levi
Beirut
Lebanon
Lebanese Defense Ministry
OAS
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