Suspect questioned in Scottsdale fatal shooting of Flagstaff man
Police questioned a suspect after a 22 year old man from Kachina Village was shot once in the head outside his girlfriend's home around 12 45 a.m. The victim, identified as Steven James Gray, died at the scene. A pickup truck linked to the suspect was described by investigators.
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Scottsdale
Steven James Gray
Kachina Village
Dennis Borkenhagen
Gray
E. Coronado
Borkenhagen
Grau
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SF City Strike Ends After 38 Days
A compromise ended a 38 day walkout by city crafts workers. Mayor George Moscone said cable cars buses and trolleys would roll before nightfall. Supervisors and union leaders approved a plan after bargaining focused on forming a panel to recommend wage scales.
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San Francisco
City Crafts
George Moscone
Carter Favorite To Succeed Ford In 1976 Election
Ladbroke’s lists Jimmy Carter as 5 to 4 favorite to win the U.S. presidency. A 4 pound stake would return 9 pounds total. Gerald Ford stands at 2 to 1 and Ronald Reagan at 9 to 4.
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London
Ladbroke’s
Jimmy Carter
U.S
Ford
Ronald Reagan
NBC Ends Five-Week Strike With Tentative Accord
Federal mediators announce a tentative agreement to end a five week strike by 1700 NBC technicians and newswriters. The pact reached at 3 a.m. ends a month of talks between NBC representatives and the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians.
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Washington
National Broadcasting Co
NBC
National Association of Broadcast Employes and Technicians
NABET
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Aid veto expected to stand in Ford foreign policy clash
Congressional leaders signal they will not join an override of President Ford's veto of a large foreign military aid measure. Ford said the bill intrudes on his foreign policy powers by restricting weapons dispensation to other nations and plans to pursue a compromise instead.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
Pentagon faces year notice for major base shutdowns
A Senate bill would require the Pentagon to give Congress a year’s notice before closing any major military facility and to study local economic impacts. It would also affect 13 already announced installation cuts by denying them the one-year notice.
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Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Senate
Con
Entagon
Climber Killed by Wind On Gurja Himal Peak
A French climber died in the Himalayas when strong winds swept him and two companions down Mt Gurja Himal after a successful ascent. The Nepalese Foreign Ministry identified the incident on the 22 400 foot peak and noted the fall measured 660 feet.
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Katmandu
Nepal
Himalayas
Mt. Gurja Himal
Kiwanis Kids Daze Catfish Derby At El Anrada Lake
A Kiwanis event drew youngsters to El Anrada Lake for a catfish derby. The lake hosted over 1,000 stocked catfish and the largest catch earned a portable television. Older helpers accompany the kids at the bank during the morning events.
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el Anrada
Elias Sarkis elected Lebanon president defies war
In Beirut, Syrian backed Elias Sarkis won on the second ballot to lead Lebanon as civil war rages. Mortar fire blocked sessions while 69 deputies attended the vote as Palestinians patrol streets and Christian forces press for restored state authority amid conflict.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Elias Sarkis
Central Bank
Assembly
Sarkis
Suleiman Franjieh
Syria
Basic school survey planned for Scottsdale district
A public survey will be distributed next week to residents through elementary schools about establishing a basic school in Scottsdale School District. Only property owners or taxpayers may participate, with forms available at schools or the district office at 3811 N 44th St.
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Scottsdale
Martha Jo Hunsaker
Basic School Committee
44Th St
Hunsaker
Weather Outlook With Showers Then Clearing
Variable cloudiness with a chance of showers or thundershowers today. Becoming fair tonight and Sunday. A little warmer Sunday. High today in the mids. High Sunday in the upper 80s. Overnight low in the 50s. Probability of measurable rain 30 per cent today, decreasing to 10 per cent tonight.
Hungerford backs arbitration bill for public safety employees
State Senator Robert Hungerford endorsed a bill allowing collective bargaining and final offer binding arbitration for public safety employees, arguing it will ease officers and firefighters' frustration while preserving no strike provisions. The measure, applying to towns over 5,000, expires after three years and faces House resistance.
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Bruce JA
Robert Hungerford
Scottsdale-area
Senate
John Roeder
John C. Pritzlaff Jr
Hungerford
Kelley to Seek Top House Post in Arizona Legislature
Rep. Frank Kelley of District 28 Scottsdale says he will challenge House Speaker Stan Akers of Phoenix for the top post if both are re-elected. Kelley, House Majority Whip, announced plans for a sixth term. Akers also plans to run again and seeks the speaker role.
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Frank Kelley
Scottsdale
Stan Akers
Phoenix
Kelley
Akers
Samaritan Health Service
Congress
Senate moves to tighten tax on the wealthy
The Senate Finance Committee plans to raise the number of high income Americans subject to a minimum tax from about 55,000 to around 164,000. The change could add roughly 700 million to 800 million in yearly tax receipts, while still leaving some rich individuals without any federal tax.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Russell B. Long
D-La
Treasury
Scottsdale Man Named Head of Lincoln Thrift Assets Panel
A federal judge appointed a five member independent board to control Lincoln Thrift and U.S. Association of Arizona. Members include George Clements, Eugene Tompane, Bert Baker and a fifth to be chosen from depositors. SEC may appoint a representative. The panel will oversee liquidation, reorganization or merger for depositors and creditors.
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Scottsdale
Lincoln Thrift
U.S. Assocation
Arizona
TG. Save. Isle Areum Peneindos Finance
US. District Court
Walter Craig
George Clements
Carefree
Eugene Tompane
Thie Progress
Lincoln
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
FBI
IRS
Jankus
Craig
U.S. Thrift
Rei Hawkins
Fendler
Ralph Ellis
Colorado
Hawaii
Contential Service Corp
Peter
U.S
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