Democrats push larger tax cuts to boost economy and cut unemployment
A Joint Economic Committee report favors tax cuts up to 35 billion dollars, warning unemployment could reach 9 to 10 percent in late 1975 under Ford programs. Dems propose deficits near 50 to 70 billion, plus job grants, public service jobs, and city state aid to spur recovery.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
White House
Joint Economic Committee
House
Senate
U.S
Federal Reserve Board
Jobless Rate Steady at 8.2 Percent in February
The Labor Department reports the unemployment rate held at 8.2 percent for February with about 7.5 million people out of work. This marks the first pause in a steady rise since mid 1974, continuing the monthly trend from January.
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Washington
Labor Department
Ford Foresees Bloodbath If Aid Fails
President Ford warns that Congress must provide 222 million dollars in aid to Cambodia or risk a bloodbath and a likely insurgent victory. He says American forces have come home and will not return, urging passage of the funds to avert chaos and potential negotiations.
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Washington
Ford
Cambodia
Congress
Death Toll Rises to 18 After Tel Aviv Hotel Raid
In Tel Aviv the death toll reached 18 after an Arab guerrilla raid on a beachfront hotel. Five more bodies were recovered from the rubble as Israeli troops stormed the wrecked building.
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Tel Aviv
Kissinger Talks Cyprus Progress With Greek Minister
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met in Brussels with Greek Foreign Minister Dimitrios Bitsios and stated that both hope for progress on Cyprus talks with Turkey.
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Brussels
Henry A. Kissinger
Cyprus
Dimitrios Bitsios
Turkey
Senate votes to weaken filibuster amid reform push
In Washington the Senate cast a pivotal vote to curb filibuster power as conservatives fought the reform. Senate Leader Mike Mansfield criticized opponents for delaying tactics while the battle continued. In the same report Watergate prosecutors move to dismiss charges against former White House aide Gordon Strachan, citing prior immunity.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Watergate
U.S. District Court Today
White House
Gordon Strachan
Strachan
Underground N blast rocks Yucca Flat desert test
The nation’s second underground nuclear detonation of the year rattled Yucca Flat Nevada as tall buildings swayed in Las Vegas. The blast registered 5.3 on the Richter scale and officials said no radiation was released into the atmosphere. Weather outlook for Saturday shows mid to upper 70s with breezy, variable conditions and a cooler night.
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Yucca Flat
Ney
Las Vegas
Bridge in six lanes over the Arizona Canal at Hayden Road
The city will build a six lane bridge over the Arizona Canal at Hayden Road this year as Hayden is extended north to Indian Bend next year. The council says construction aligns with Salt River Project’s canal dry up period last month and aims to finish key work then.
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Arizona Canal
Hayden Road
Hayden
Indian Bend
Former City Manager Receives Over Thirty Thousand in Severance
Dale C. Carter left the city last February with a gross pay of 32 509.69 plus 2 282 in benefits. He also received 11 682.02 for 631 hours of sick leave and 9 719.59 for 525 hours of vacation time. The council had approved three months salary 9 627 to ease his transition. Council members later acknowledged the total was higher than they realized and pledged tighter oversight.
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Dale C. Carter
Carter
William C. Jenkins
Jenkins
Scottsdale library volunteers offer help after layoffs
Laid off library staff volunteer to work in shifts and support functions while a new volunteer program is coordinated by Jackie Bregman. The city announces Sunday closures and revised hours, with the McCormick Park branch closed and the Vista del Camino branch remaining open.
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Hink
Library Board
Scottsdale
McCormick Park
Vista del Camino
Granite Reef Road
McDonald Drive
Shea North
Papago Plaza
Scottsdale district proposes revised budget cuts for 1975-76
The Scottsdale School District outlines revised cuts totaling about 820000 to preserve programs while trimming administration by 459000. Forty two teaching positions would be eliminated by attrition and admin staff reductions include over 30 secretary and clerk roles. The plan awaits school board discussion as negotiations with the Scottsdale Federation of Teachers continue.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale Federation of Teachers
William Randall
Jack Kearney
Larry Bell
SFT
Kearney
Bell
Principal charged in deaths in vehicular manslaughter case
Jay Bee McCommon 47 of Kayenta released on his own recognizance after a complaint filed in Maricopa County for vehicular manslaughter in the deaths of two Scottsdale and Phoenix youths. The crash occurred on East Van Buren when his pickup struck a stalled car being pushed by three men.
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Monument Valley High School
Maricopa County
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Jay Bee McCommon
Kayenta
McCommon
East van Buren
Richard Cordaro
Second St
Tempe Community Hospital
John Brackett
E. van Buren
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Paul Wallard
E. Latham
Scottsdale Memorial
Linda Lurk
B. Thomas Rd
McCammon
Scottsdale Opposes Indian Bend Freeway Plan
Scottsdale long range planners told the Paradise Valley Planning Committee that the city opposes the proposed Indian Bend Freeway in Northeast Phoenix. They argued the route would funnel traffic toward Shea Boulevard and prefer open space greenbelt development along the wash.
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Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
Indian Bend Wash
Phoenix
Ross Smith
Mark Schlappi
Indian Bend
Edward Hall
Shea Boulevard
Oo Smith
Schlappi
Pima Road
Central Arizona Project
CAP
Shea
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