House limits federal enforcement of affirmative action and abortion funding
The House adopted an amendment to a 61.3 billion fiscal year 1978 bill restricting use of federal funds to enforce hiring quotas and admissions by race or gender. It also blocks funds to pay for abortions, replacing earlier looser language. The action follows Hyde proposed language, targeting HEW and Labor allocations with Medicaid noting most abortion funding.
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Washington
House
HEW
HUD rules push Scottsdale to build affordable homes
Scottsdale faces new HUD rules linking CDBG funds to low and moderate income housing. Patricia Harris announced the policy at a U.S. Conference of Mayors event in Tucson, effective for 1979 80. Mayor Jenkins warns the city may need to recruit low income residents from outside to meet the goal.
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Scottsdale
Contiene
Jenkins
Patricia Harris
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Harris
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Tucson
Scottsdale Lesip
Flood panel okays 5.8 million local work in 159 million program
The Maricopa County Flood Control District advisory board approved a five year 159 million building plan including 5.8 million for Indian Bend Wash projects in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. The program moves to the Board of Supervisors for review amid optimistic funding outlook and 1979 1982 rough estimates.
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Maricopa County
Indian Bend Wash
Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
Citizens Advisory Board
Herbert Donald
Donald
Indian Bend
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Personal Income Rises in May in United States
The Commerce Department reports May personal income at 1 507 billion dollars, up from April. Income from wages salaries and investment gains contributed to the rise while other sources remained stable.
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Washington
EUS
Commerce Department
Space Shuttle Enterprise Flight Postponed 24 Hours
At Edwards Air Force Base a computer failure forced a 24 hour delay in the first manned test flight of the Space Shuttle Enterprise. The rescheduled takeoff is set for 8 a.m. MST on Saturday.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Pullout plan reaffirmed for Korea troop withdrawal
The White House reaffirmed President Carter's determination to start a phased withdrawal of U S ground combat troops from South Korea. The move faces Senate resistance as lawmakers refuse to endorse the plan.
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Washington
White House
Carter
U.S
South Korea
Senate
Story
Escapees Sentenced to Administrative Segregation at Brushy Mountain
James Earle Ray and six other prison escapees appeared before a prison review board in Brushy Mountain Tennessee and were sentenced to 30 days in administrative segregation the second harshest punishment. The incident occurred amid jokes and relaxed behavior during the hearing.
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Brushy Mountain
Tenn
James Earle Ray
Marathon Couple Weds On Squaw Peak Sunrise
Dr. Arthur Jay Mollen and Peggy Lynn Armstrong bind their lives in a 5 30am vows atop Squaw Peak with 75 guests. The Scottsdale pair, both runners and health advocates, vow to blend marriage with marathon life and fitness.
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Pat McElfresh
Arizona
Squaw Peak
Arthur Jay Mollen
Peggy Lynn Armstrong
Mollen
Arizona Marathon Society
Good Samaritan
Honolulu
San Diego Mission Bay
Peggy
Doubleday
Tex Earnhardt
Martin Mollen
Robert Bigler
Frederick Grosse
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