Thai coup attempt fizzles as 300 soldiers falter in Bangkok
About 300 army troops tried to overthrow Thailand's military backed government but failed. Gen Chalard Hiranyashri and 25 rebels reportedly fled to Taiwan after holding ISOC, Radio Thailand and other sites. Casualties unknown, capital quiet with tanks and patrols.
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Taiwan
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Fountain Hills weighs volunteer fire district plan
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will decide May 31 on forming a volunteer fire district for Fountain Hills, an unincorporated community near Scottsdale. Rural Metro Fire Department now serves the area, and officials plan petitions for a five-member governing board aligned with a population over 1,500.
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Gov Raul Castro cites 12 errors in IRE investigative story
Gov Raul Castro argued the Investigative Reporters and Editors series contains 12 gross errors and libelous statements. He spoke on KTAR-TV in Phoenix denying income under state declaration and questioned a 1974 payment claim tied to a San Carlos Bar vacation home.
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Phoenix
Raul Castro
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Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc
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San Carlos Bar
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Sam
Pomeroy
Carter energy plan to require public sacrifice stated
Ginni Doby says after a White House meeting with top energy advisers that Carter will unveil an energy policy likely to change American lifestyles. The plan aims for sacrifice and conservation, with details to be released in an April 20 message to Congress.
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Washington
Countrywomen discuss conservation meeting impact
The gathering drew students ranchers and housewives to weigh public conservation efforts. They criticized Schlesinger’s presence as causing media frenzy and distraction yet hoped the talk might influence Carter policy while noting the session felt more ceremonial than effective.
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Linda C. Wilson obituary
Linda Teddy Christine Wilson, 24, died from injuries in an automobile crash. Services set for 11 a.m. Monday at Messinger Mortuary Chapel. She lived at 4143 East Roeser Road, born in Ohio, moved to Arizona 12 years ago, and worked for A.B.T. Associates. Survived by husband John daughter Dainielle mother Martha Garrett Tempe father Ralph Garrett Scottsdale brother David Garrett California.
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Martha Garrett
Scottsdale
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Tempe
David Garrett
California
Attic Fire Causes $2,000 Damage at Scottsdale Home
An early morning fire at 8123 E. Oak in Scottsdale caused about $2,000 in damage to a residence occupied by Ronald Christen. The fire started in the fireplace and spread to the attic. three Rural Metro units responded and had the blaze under control in about 20 minutes, with the cause undetermined.
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Ronald Christen
Antismoking Advocate Betty Carnes to Speak in Phoenix
Betty Carnes of March Magazine fame will headline a meeting of Arizonans Concerned About Smoking at 7 30 p.m. at First Federal Savings and Loan 4422 E Camelback Rd. She will address an Arizona House bill to extend antismoking rules to public areas of state owned government buildings.
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Betty Carnes
CBS Television
Evolutionary tampering could save mankind, says UA expert
University of Arizona geosciences professor Dr. George Gaylord Simpson argues that scientists should be allowed to intervene in evolution to prevent humanity from falling into an evolutionary blind alley. He warns that inaction could lead to mankind's extinction.
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Tucson
University of Arizona
George Gaylord Simpson
Tucson urged to curb irrigation with voluntary plan
A citizens advisory water committee urged Tucson to limit outdoor watering to alternate days and refrain from irrigation during peak demand hours 4 PM to 8 PM. The plan would be voluntary and submitted to the city council, with some members warning that mandatory rules could follow if voluntary efforts fail.
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Tucson
Counties to be reimbursed for taxes on federal land
Senator Dennis DeConcini says Arizona counties will get at least 7.8 million dollars to cover taxes that cannot be collected on federally owned land. He notes that about 28 million acres in Arizona are federally owned, shifting tax burden to state taxpayers.
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Washington
Arizona
Dennis DeConcini
D-Ariz
ABA Threatens Arizona Law School Accreditation Over Library Funding
The American Bar Association warned it may withdraw the University of Arizona law school's accreditation if funding for a new library is not provided. Senator Bill Hardt, a Globe Democrat, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the threat during a weekly meeting.
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Phoenix
American Bar Association
University of Arizona Law School
Bill Hardt
D-Globe
Senate Appropriations Committee
GOP to Stand by $71 Million Tax Relief Plan
House leaders affirm support for a $71 million tax relief program despite intra party criticism. A staff analysis found the measure would lower taxes for most residents of the state.
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House
Scottsdale launches summer job program for disadvantaged youths
Scottsdale opens a new summer program for youths ages 14 to 21 from families at or below federal poverty levels. Jobs pay at least the federal minimum wage and run June through August with placements in libraries, government offices, parks and other public employers. Applications go through school counselors or DES job offices.
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Scottsdale
Ross Ruiz
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
Maricopa County
Ruiz
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