CAHSA Considers Bed Needs Amid Hospital Ambitions
The Central Arizona Health Systems Agency plans hearings next week on future bed needs for Maricopa County and the Scottsdale area. The process weighs past occupancy and may penalize growth areas like Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Fountain Hills while addressing hospital price hikes by Good Samaritan and capacity at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital.
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Good Samaritan Hospital
Maricopa County
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
St. Luke’s
Phoenix Memorial
Paradise Valley
Fountain Hills
Turley downplays nuclear waste worries on radio show
Turley stated that there will not be much radioactive waste and that modern storage methods suffice. He contrasted his view with EPA findings that low level waste disposal is inadequate and that leaks have occurred in several cases. He warned against risking long term environmental pollution amid investment in nuclear plants.
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Arizona Public Service Co
Keith Turley
Turley
Environmental Protection Agency
Coughing up label truths from a political year
Washington columnist John D. Lofton Jr. humorously laments confusing cough medicine labels while battling an overpowering cough. He tests Coryban D, Wicks Formula 44, a store brand, and Silence is Golden lozenges, noting ingredients and side effects before an accidental overdose that halts his cough.
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Washington
Carter
Pennsylvania Avenue
Vietnam
NATO
Bristol-Myers
Carter Drops CAP Budget With Civil Economic Rationale
A Memorandum notes President Carter sharply cut the Central Arizona Project budget citing economic and environmental concerns. It urges supporters to mail letters quickly to reinforce the decision and counter a task force seeking restoration. The author questions CAP's value and calls for water conservation. CAROLINA BUTLER
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Ford
Central Arizona
Carter
Carolina Butler
Protest Valuation Raises in Northeast Phoenix and Scottsdale
The Maricopa County assessor has increased valuations on acre plots in northeast Phoenix and Scottsdale by about 100 percent. Property owners are urged to protest by March 15 and may obtain Form No. 130 from the county assessor’s office via mail.
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Maricopa County
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Mexico tackles smog with first auto inspection drive
In Mexico City engineer Jorge Velasco Jimenez leads the city’s first car inspection station as part of an evolving effort to curb severe air pollution. Officials plan more stations and federal rules, but face funding limits and weak enforcement at a sprawling 1.5 million vehicle city. Environmental agency monitors expand citywide and push for nationwide fixes amid political and economic hurdles.
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Mexico City
Edward Flattau
Jorge Velasco Jimenez
Velasco
Velasco’s
Jose Lopez Portillo
Mexico
Environmental Protection Agency
University of Mexico
Unleashed dogs trouble joggers in Scottsdale
Margaret A. Lanard describes dangerous roaming dogs harassing joggers in North Scottsdale. Neighbors report fear among children as dogs roam free outside homes. She notes limited action by authorities and urges owners to confine pets at all times.
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Scottsdale
Animal Shelter
Margaret A. Lanard
Coronado Student Lori Cox Leads Pledge Campaign
A supporter lauds Lori Cox of Coronado High School for pushing daily Pledge of Allegiance recitation. The two time veteran with 40 years overseas service notes her effort against opposition and proposes a symbolic gesture involving a student who waved a Russian flag.
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Lori Cox
Coronado High School
Lori
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