Senate tentatively backs 1974 tax rebates and Social Security check
The Senate, by an 85-11 margin, approves a Mansfield substitute to boost 1974 tax rebates to 12 percent with a $240 maximum and to issue a $100 check to Social Security recipients. The plan would also provide a $2000 home purchase credit and drop a $1 billion break for failing firms. final passage remains days away amid debate over oil depletion and foreign tax provisions.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Senate Finance Committee
Chrysler
Ron Nelson
Congress
No Children Lifestyle Explored by Local Couples
Two local couples discuss choosing a child free life in today’s and Friday’s women's section. They explain why they forgo the roles of mom and dad and how they find fulfillment without children, inviting readers to pages 6 and 7.
Scottsdale officials pledge no further layoffs amid reorganization
Mayor William C. Jenkins and Acting City Manager Walter C. Nemetz assure city employees morale will not suffer from layoffs. They note no additional admin changes are planned for the fiscal year and aim to curb rumors after a major restructuring that eliminated three deputy posts and created seven direct report departments.
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Bruce Jameson
William C. Jenkins
Walter C. Nemetz
Jenkins
Scottsdale
Dale C. Carter
Nemetz
Students ride with city crews for government class project
Coronado High School senior Kathy Marron and classmate Pat Gavin joined refuse truck driver Randy Pence for a morning route. The pair sought a hands on view of how city services reach residents beyond attending council meetings.
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Randy Pence
Kathy Marron
Coronado
Miss Marron
Pat Gavin
Scottsdale
Scottsdale braces for state mandated CUES cost impact
Scottsdale School District faces a $79,000 next year bill for the Continuous Uniform Evaluation System. The program aims to tailor learning to individual students but its funding lacks state support, forcing the district to absorb costs amid a tight budget and seven percent limit.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale School Board
Robert Usdane
Tom Kennedy
Kennedy
State Board of Education
CUBS
Go-cart rider sues police and officials for 513 million
William Teske of Scottsdale sues city of Scottsdale four officers and Judge Edward Boyle plus their wives for 13.2 million if awarded full judgment. He seeks 300000 general and 900000 punitive damages from each defendant for alleged deprivation of constitutional rights and conspiracy stemming from two traffic incidents involving Teske and Scottsdale police. He claims abuse during arrest and court progress, including a Feb. 15 stop by Gary Kirst and a subsequent arrest after a confrontation at his home with Nigel Sherriff and Jerry Arnold. His arraignment is set for March 31.
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Scottsdale
Edward Boyle
William Louis Teske
Sixth Street
U.S. District Court
Gary Kirst
Donald Allsup
Nigel Sherriff
Jerry Arnold
Boyle
Teske
Kirst
Allsup
Sherriff
Arnold
Scottsdale weighs mass transit options for city input
City Hall hosts an 8 p m public hearing to gather citizen ideas on mass transit. Three feasible options are Phoenix bus system intercity service with Scottsdale, intercity plus local Scottsdale buses, or a dial ride system with higher costs. Public support is strong among elderly residents.
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Scottsdale
City Hall
Fil Chavez
Phoenix
Tempe
Citie
GM recalls 4000 workers to speeded-up assembly lines
GM announces recall of nearly 4,000 workers from long-term layoffs after April 1 to man faster production lines as part of broader plans to bring back 10,800 workers in two weeks. Total open-ended layoffs reach 137,500, up 10,000 from prior figures and 30 percent of the workforce. Secretary Kissinger delays shuttle to Egypt as Israeli cabinet discusses peace ideas with Rabin team.
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Detroit
General Motors
Jerusalem
Henry A. Kissinger
Egypt
Middle East
Anwar Sadat
Yitzhak Rabin
Kissinger
Prices Rise 0.6 Percent In February CPI Says
The Labor Department reports a 0.6 percent month over month rise in the consumer price index for February matching January. The CPI at 157.2 shows a year over year increase of 11.1 percent with food costs up at a slower pace than other goods.
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Washington
Labor Department
Cambodian Rebels Shell Mekong Enclave Amid Evacuation Halt
In Phnom Penh area heavy shelling by Communist led rebels halted evacuation of hundreds of wounded from the last government enclave on the Mekong. Outside the capital government paratroops claimed to repulse 400 rebels attempting to establish artillery and mortar bases three miles from the city, with 50 insurgents killed.
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Phnom Penh
Neak Luong
Mekong River
South Vietnam
Navy charges 69 sailors in Dubuque drug probe
In Yokosuka Japan the U S Navy announced 69 enlisted men face drug related actions aboard the transport USS Dubuque. Fifty six sailors received administrative punishment fines while 13 are undergoing courts martial on narcotics charges.
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Navy
Yokosuka
Japan
U.S. Navy
Dubuque
Zarb warns on energy bill and gasoline costs
Federal Energy Administrator Frank Zarb says the administration will oppose the House Ways and Means Committee energy bill unless it boosts gasoline prices quickly. He, aligning with the president, insists on changes before support.
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Washington
Frank Zarb
House
Ways and Means
Zarb
al Ullman
D-Ore
Few Clouds With Warmer Highs Today
Mostly sunny conditions give way to increasing clouds this afternoon. A slight chance of showers develops tonight and again Friday. Breezy late today and Friday, with cooler air Friday. Highs near 80 today and mid 70s Friday, overnight lows in the mid 50s.
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