Franjieh Clings to Power Amid Beirut Standoff
In Lebanon, President Suleiman Franjieh, backed by loyal troops, refuses to resign as Christian and Moslem leaders push him out. Parliament Speaker Kamal Assad reports the president will not bow to pressure, while gunmen seizes bases and militias patrol around Beirut and Mt. Lebanon.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Suleiman Franjieh
Franjieh
Kamal Assad
Assad
Christian Phalange Party
Mt. Lebanon
Aziz Ahdab
Hanna
Ahdab
U.S. Limits Egypt Sale to Six C130 Planes
Secretary Kissinger says the United States will not sell Egypt more than six C130 transport aircraft. Egyptian ambassador Ghorbal expresses bewilderment at the uproar over the proposal while Israeli officials and supporters urge caution amid broader weapons requests. Israel seeks Phantom jets and missiles, prompting strong reactions.
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Washington
Egypt
Henry Kissinger
Ashraf Ghorbal
Kissinger
Ford Administration
U.S
Yigal Allon
Pentagon
Congress
Israel
FTC to push federal funeral industry rules after Arizona fraud probe
A Federal Trade Commission investigator said evidence of funeral fraud in Arizona warrants federal regulation. Dale S. Sekovich of Los Angeles plans further study before a June 6 Los Angeles hearing on proposed FTC rules to protect consumers from funeral fraud.
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Phoenix
Federal Trade Commission
Arizona
Dale S. Sekovich
Los Angeles
Gutierrez Proposes New Medium Security Prison Near Capitol
Senate Majority Leader Alfredo Gutierrez proposes funding a new medium security prison near the Arizona State Capitol. He suggests tapping the capital outlay stabilization fund which will hold about 4.6 million dollars by June and 6.9 million by June 1977.
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Phoenix
State Capitol
Senate
Alfredo Gutierrez
Gutierrez
Pima County Intervenes in Emissions Test Challenge
Deputy Pima County Attorney Howard Baldwin wins court permission for intervention in a suit over Arizona vehicle emissions testing. He argues reversal could require Pima County to repay a $25,000 EPA grant, as the county plan to maintain federal air quality hinges on vehicle emissions testing.
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Phoenix
Maricopa County
Pima County
Arizona
Howard Baldwin
Baldwin
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Board delays racing season decision on permits
The State Racing Commission postponed until March 30 a ruling on permits for two greyhound tracks and a horse track. Operators say the delay will cut at least seven racing days from one facility, and Funks' Greyhound Racing Circuit officials warned even with a favorable ruling it would take 7 to 10 days to begin racing after the next hearing.
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Phoenix
State Racing Commission
Funks
Dandoy to take leave to join private sector firm
Gov. Raul Castro says acting State Health Services Director Dr. Suzanne Dandoy will take a one month unpaid leave to work for Cirele K Corp in its medical insurance division starting March 22 to qualify under a state law requiring private sector admin experience for permanent appointment. Senate leaders criticize the lack of formal nomination.
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Phoenix
Raul Castro
Suzanne Dandoy
Cirele K Corp
Castro
Dandoy
Senate
Dr. Dandoy
Alfredo Gutierrez
D-Phoenix
Internationalism vs Isolation Dominate AJC Western Conference
The American Jewish Committee Western Regional Conference in Mountain Shadows focuses on isolation versus internationalism and its effect on American Jewry. Seymour Samet cites broad Jewish support for democracy, warns against social meanness, Arab propaganda, and calls for federal welfare, health care, and coalition building to reduce hostility and foster dignity. The AJC, founded 1906, with 45,000 members, continues through Sunday with 200 delegates.
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American Jewish Committee
Mountain Shadows
Seymour Samet
Samet
Czechoslovakia
Israel
AJC
Tina Sheinbein
Phoenix
National Conference of Christians and Jews
United States
Fundamentals panel to finalize curriculum proposal
The Fundamentals panel meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at 3811 N. 44th St to finish the curriculum section and discuss school organization. Committee Chairman Jim Tanner aims to finalize and approve a pilot traditional school report this month for Scottsdale School Board consideration.
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Fundamental School
Jim Tanner
Scottsdale
44Th St
Bar certifies Gordon Strachan to practice in Utah
Bar officials in Salt Lake City announced Gordon Strachan former White House aide to the Watergate cover up has been admitted to the Utah bar after a board vote. He must await Utah Supreme Court action before practicing law while the board cited his characters and fitness for the profession.
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Salt Lake City
Gordon Strachan
White House
Utah
State
Board of Commissioners
Harold G. Christensen
Strachan
Utah Supreme Court
Christensen
Obituary for Ray W. Dawson Phoenix resident dies at 72
Ray William Dawson 72 a Scottsdale First Baptist Church member died Friday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Services held at 3 p.m. at Mercer Mortuary 1541 E Thomas Rd. He moved to Phoenix 38 years ago and worked as an electrician for Scottsdale Public Schools. Survived by wife Ava children Mary Ruth Strope James Buster and William seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren a brother and three sisters.
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Ray William Dawson
Scottsdale First Baptist
Scottsdale Public Schools
Ava
Mary
Ruth Strope
James
Buster
William
Lincoln Thrift Meeting Called at Encanto Park Bandshell
Depositors from Lincoln Thrift Association and U S Thrift will gather at 3 p.m. Sunday at Encanto Park bandshell to discuss the bankrupt institution under the receiver. Several legislators have been invited to attend the meeting.
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Lincoln Thrift Association
U.S. Thrift
Encanto Park Bandshell
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