Double justice in Arizona cocaine case involving powerful family
Stanley Akers Jr and Paul Zisser were found guilty of possession and sale of cocaine after two pounds were found in a car linked to Zisser and driven by Akers. Judge Doyle gave seven years probation and 30 to 60 days in prison, drawing criticism of lenient treatment for the powerful.
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Arizona
Stanley Akers Jr
Paul J. Zisser
Akers
Arizona House of Representatives
Stanley Akers
Zisser
Superior Court
Lawrence Doyle
Phoenix
Timothy Barrow
House
Burton Barr
Lyle Reinsch
Doyle
Spain's transition to democracy gains momentum
After 40 years under dictatorship Spain moves toward democracy with Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez and King Juan Carlos overseeing legalizing parties and public assemblies. A two chamber parliament is set to form and national elections are planned in May as military influence is reduced and public support grows.
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Spain
Adolfo Suarez
Juan Carlos
Suarez
National Assembly
Francisco Franco
Latin America
Fidel si Castro no Fidel si Castro no
A satirical reminiscence argues Fidel Castro would replace the tyrant Castro as Cuba’s leader. The piece recounts historical episodes from Batista, Bay of Pigs, missiles, and various U.S. presidents, depicting Fidel as a benevolent neighbor while mocking Castro.
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Arthur Hoppe
Cuba
Castro
Fidel
Life Magazine
Batista
Havana
South America
North America
United States
Kennedy
Bay of Pigs
America
Ford
Mr. Ford
Angola
Florida
Ask Your Doctor About X Ray Safety in Arizona
Letter from Jean Neighbor, R.T., president of the Central Arizona Society of Radiologic Technologists, urging patients to question physicians about the necessity of X rays and the maintenance and qualification of equipment and staff. It warns of widespread unsafe radiation practices and calls for public oversight to improve safety and standards.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Jean Neighbor
R.T
Central Arizona Society of Radiologic Technologists
Stillman’s 7.5 Acre Plan Draws Front Page Notice
The February report on Guy Stillman’s latest plan for his 7.5 acre corner parcel at 96th Street and Shea Boulevard drew front page attention in the Progress. The item highlights ongoing disputes and public interest in the development.
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Guy Stillman
96Th Street
Shea Boulevard
Mr. Stillman
Stillman advised on zoning suit and HUD proposal
Robert H. Allison discusses Mr. Stillman’s actions from suing the city over a zoning change to backing HUD efforts and hints at a proposed hydrogen bomb test site. He suggests Stillman donate the Stillman Compound as a ready HUD project.
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Mr. Stillman
Stillman
Robert H. Allison
Adult Action organization aims to improve Arizona adult communities
The group quotes its Articles of Incorporation stating goals to research needs, relieve community tension and delinquency, prevent violations of land-use plans, educate the public on correcting conditions, and formulate plans of action to address adult community issues in Arizona.
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Arizona
Washington Foster Care Scandal and Bureaucratic Shortfalls
Investigative piece details how tens of thousands of American children drift in foster care, funded by nearly $700 million yearly, with widespread mismanagement. It cites GAO findings of unallowable payments, dilapidated facilities, and red tape, plus calls for reform and accountability.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Congress
Walter Mondale
D-Minn
George Miller
D-Calif
Miller
General Accounting Office
Library of Congress
Health, Education and Welfare Department
GAO
California
New Jersey
New York
HEW
Iowa
Massachusetts
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Double Justice
Scottsdale
Jonathan Marshall
H.E
Hal’ Metcalf
Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
E. Eorll
Ariz
Progress
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Babes of
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Thomas McTiernan
McTiernan
Justice Department
John Doherty
NBC
Daniel Donoghue
Anderson
Voanda
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