William Hamill Involved In Land Transfer Case
William Hamill, former Rochester deputy police commissioner, was cited in a grand jury probe into a transfer of 13 000 acres of land on Lake Havasu from federal ownership. The action involved state official Paul Fannin and other figures, with Hamill previously suspended for 15 days in 1971 and losing 850 in pay.
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Talks on new arms treaty collapse after Soviet rejection
In Moscow, U S officials report Brezhnev rejected American proposals for a Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty. Cyrus Vance announced no new Soviet concessions and said peace talks would resume in May. The United States pressed for immediate limits on nuclear delivery systems and broad long range reductions.
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Cyrus R. Vance
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Havana
Gerald R. Ford
Angola
State Department
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Kolwezi Evacuations As Katanga Forces Close In
Zaire army staff fled Kolwezi in southern Zaire as Katangan invaders neared the copper mines. All Americans in the area except four Protestant missionaries were evacuated. about 4,000 Belgians stayed.
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Zaire
Kolwezi
Greyhound Reports 1976 Drop in Net Earnings
Greyhound Corp announces a 1976 net earnings decline to 77 million dollars from 81 million in 1975 due to fewer bus passengers. Revenue fell to 3.7 billion dollars from 3.8 billion, with per share income sliding to 1.76 from 1.87.
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Aviators' Remains Sit in Oakland Mortuary Amid Delayed Tribute
In a guarded mortuary behind a cyclone fence, the remains of 11 American Vietnam airmen await final burial after a 12 year journey. Bodies arrived from Travis Air Force Base after airlift from Honolulu, marking a long delayed return to the ground. Meanwhile AFL CIO pledges a bold legislative push, seeking repeals of right to work laws, public employee bargaining rights, a $3 minimum wage, and reforms to the National Labor Relations Act to aid organizing.
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Sunny and Cloudy Outlook With Thursday Showers
A brief forecast notes 70 degree temperatures today and Thursday with increasing clouds. A 10 percent shower chance Thursday afternoon and breezy conditions. Overnight lows near 40s and highs near 70. Details on Page 3.
Scottsdale Bed Tax Would Put Tax on Tourists if Approved
The Scottsdale City Council approved an ordinance to Refer a bed tax to voters on May 10. The two percent levy would apply to the first 30 days of hotel and motel stays with exemptions for six month leases and several facilities. Revenue funds split between tourism and general city needs.
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Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
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Nationwide quest for MCCCD chancellor more than 50 apply
The Maricopa County Community College District has received over fifty applications for its chancellor search. The deadline is April 15, with salaries from 43000 to 46000 plus benefits. Political and leadership experience in community colleges is required or preferred.
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Naumoff
Affirmative Action Register
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al” Flowers
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Scottsdale
John Prince
Hearings asked on Lincoln Drive extension
Scottsdale City Council eyed public hearings to study extending Lincoln Drive from 76th Street east to Hayden Road. Staff to prepare hearings before Planning Commission and council on placing the project on right of way standards maps and major streets plan as a two lane minor arterial.
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Scottsdale
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Planning Commission
Raymond Williamson
Scottsdale Road
Williamson
Herbert Drinkwater
Arizona Canal
Drinkwater
Heinz Hink
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