Oil crisis looms as world economy staggers
The oil price surge since 1973 slams international trade and finance with inflation surges and debt burdens. Major powers face varying fates while poorer nations risk catastrophe. long term fixes call for energy conservation and rapid development of new energy sources to avert global chaos.
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France
Brazil
Robert Hormats
National Security Council
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Paul Volcker
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Mahmoud Amin
Japan
Scottsdale considers dial a ride top priority
Scottsdale Traffic Engineer Raymond Williamson warns of intolerable traffic on Scottsdale Road between Lincoln and McDonald Drives if growth continues. He cites future congestion from McKellips to Shea and east–west arteries, urging planning while council weighs a dial a ride system despite concerns over cost.
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Scottsdale
Raymond Williamson
Scottsdale Road
Lincoln
McDonald Drives
McKellips Road
Shea Boulevard
Williamson
Rhodes ghostwriter paid by taxpayers sparks ethics debate
The piece reports on John Rhodes using a ghostwriter, J. Brian Smith, to produce his book The Futile System. Taxpayers funded Smith's $31,000 salary while Rhodes collected $8,000 in royalties, prompting questions about potential kickbacks and legality of the arrangement. Smith also co-owns Smith and Harroff, whose public relations work supported Rhodes’s campaign.
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Washington
John Rhodes
Thomas P. O’neill Jr
Rhodes
Tip O'Neill
House
O'Neill
O’neill
Massachusetts
J. Brian Smith
Smith
Government
Smith and Harroff
Slips on Ethics Code Debate Highlight Kickback Definition
The Lorain Journal notes Rhodes and Smith defend actions as within the House ethics rules, arguing the meaning of kickback hinges on interpretation. They reference changes to the ethics code adopted last week and question applicability to their case.
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Federal
Rhodes
Smith
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House
Denver drought strain tests public resolve on water use
In Denver and across Colorado a severe drought tests water use habits. Gov. Lamm declares March Water Conservation Month while restaurants limit free water. Environmental groups report rising public awareness but fear energy development and pollution threaten the fragile landscape and air quality.
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Denver
Colo
Rockies
Colorado
Dick Lamm
Friends of the Earth
Skelly Proposes School Reform Emphasis and Budget View
In a letter to the editor Rep Skelly responds to criticism of his stance on school funding. He urges returning to basics in reading writing and arithmetic and improving teacher preparation. He also calls for discipline reducing social promotions and resisting what he calls militant unions.
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Colleges of Education
Rep. Skelly
Lincoln widening sparks traffic debate for Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley residents urge reconsideration of Lincoln Drive widening arguing against tolling and in favor of biking paths and pedestrian options. They warn increased traffic could harm health safety and quiet residential life and ask council to weigh impacts before Thursday meeting.
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Paradise Valley
Lincoln Drive
Lincoln
Biltmore Estates
Scottsdale Road
Arizona freshman seeks funds for 1977 European band trip
Thomas Levario, a Phoenix College freshman and drummer, has been chosen to join the 1977 U S Collegiate Band representing Arizona. He needs 1500 by May 1 for travel, lodging, meals, and air fare, with a 500 downpayment, and asks residents to send contributions to 137 Haskins Rd., Globe, Az 85501.
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Arizona
U. S
Europe
Haskins Rd
Globe, Az
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