City code combats big fires
Louis A. Witzeman of Rural Metro Fire Department promotes a progressive sprinkler code for buildings over 7500 square feet. The rule, enacted in 1973 for new structures and with expanded scope, aims to prevent tragedies like the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire and has saved money and lives in Scottadale.
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Chris Shue
Scottadale
Southgate
Louis A. Witzeman
Rural Metro Fire Department
Beverly Hills
Witzeman
Itera
Tee Super Tient CO Neat
Insurance Services
Metro
Fire Department
FDIC urged to expand disclosures and curb conflicts
The General Accounting Office urged the FDIC to require at least 1000 more employees to file financial disclosures and tighten conflict of interest rules. GAO said seven FDIC officials reported loans or other interests involving banks.
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Washington
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
General Accounting Office
FDIC
Rhodesia raids Mozambique spark international tension
Rhodesia indicates it will ignore foreign criticism over a 60 mile raid into Mozambique where about 700 troops crossed the border by helicopter in pursuit of black Rhodesian nationalists. In Moscow, Anatoly Shcharansky faces formal espionage charges, a case carrying the death penalty.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Mozambique
Ian Smith
Moscow
Anatoly Shcharansky
Shcharansky
Izvestia
U.S
US and Cuba eye first diplomat exchange since 1961
Washington reports a tentative pact to swap diplomats with Cuba, with talks in New York producing most details and a formal announcement expected soon. The same day a Federal Reserve rule begins requiring credit firms to record joint or individual accounts for married couples to protect women's credit identities.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Formation of district wide middle school evaluation panel urged
Arcadia School District board member Phyllis Spencer proposed a 15 member committee to evaluate the new middle school. The group would be objective and thorough with members from parent groups and schools. A preliminary report is due by May 1, 1978.
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Jnseps
Scottsdale
Phyllis Spencer
Spencer
Arcadia-area Seventh
Cig. 9
Sredera
Ingleside
Hopi
Kachina
Kaibab
Tavan
Lance warns higher rates may fuel inflation and slow growth
President Bert Lance warned that recent bank rate hikes risk undermining confidence and could push inflation higher. He said long term rates and mortgage costs should stay stable to encourage investment, noting past doubles in 1974 75 and the stock market decline tied to inflation fears.
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Washington
Inetexeca
Udget
Bert Lance
Lance
Gales
Burns
Federal
Hesse Board
City may get 4790 dollars back in transit and animal control deal
The city could save about 4790 thanks to a Phoenix Transit refund of 3530 tied to the 86475 contract for Scottsdale bus service and a county amendment on amortizing the animal control officer’s truck at 17 cents per mile. The plan would cut a 22930-dollar annual contract by 1260 for about 24000 miles.
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Phoenix Transit Administration
Scottsdale
Maricopa County
Phoenix Transit
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Maricopa County Department of Health Services
Airport to Close 21 Days for Runway Work
Scottsdale Municipal Airport will close its runway for 21 days starting Monday for resurfacing and lighting upgrades. No aircraft operations will be allowed from dusk to dawn. daytime use limited to the runway taxiway with only small aircraft landings and takeoffs for routine business. Jet operations and training flights are excluded. An overlay and new visual aids will be installed.
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Scottsdale
Harold Lagasse
Lagasse
Governor Castro hints at diplomatic post while delaying announcement
AP reports Governor Raul Castro may accept a diplomatic appointment but will not announce until late summer. He aims to remain governor to protect the Medicaid program as Arizona faces a suit over state costs. Move to repeal Medicaid was vetoed. Babbitt and DeConcini attend events amid speculation on Castro stepping down.
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Tucson
Raul Castro
Izen
Dennis Deen
Arizona
Tuesaday
State Supreme Court
Castro
DeConcini
Pima County
Sam Seno
Dino
Ly Dynasty
Fete
Bruce Babbitt
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Bob Johnstone
Krista
Associated Press
Arcadia Area
Perenta
Il Se Chile
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Richard Filler
Sure Post
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