Carter says Europe trip builds Western confidence against Communism
President Carter in a London news conference reported a quiet sense of confidence among Western allies that they can compete with the Soviet bloc. He cited renewed hope, said the alliance with NATO remains strong, and noted a possible Middle East settlement while stressing U S support for Israel. He also indicated no date for full China relations and acknowledged an informal Paris invitation without committing.
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Weekend Weather Outlook with Showers Included
Increasing clouds today bring a chance of showers tonight. Cooler Friday with more showers possible. Breezy conditions expected both days. Highs in the upper 80s today and lower 80s Friday. Lows tonight in the mid 60s.
Carter says Nixon broke law and impeachable offenses
President Carter stated he personally believes Richard Nixon violated the law and committed impeachable offenses in the Watergate scandal. He added Nixon may have been honest in Frost interview about innocence.
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Explosion at Saudi oilfield halts pipeline as Fire brought under control
A mysterious blast at a major Saudi oil field forced a pipeline shutdown. Officials say the fire is under control. A U S embassy official reports at least one dead and 26 to 30 injured, some with serious burns.
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Canal talks halted as Panamanian negotiator flies home
Washington reports Panama Panama Canal treaty talks recessed unexpectedly after a two hour session. Chief Panamanian negotiator Romulo Escobar Betan court decides to fly home for consultations amid new developments.
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JFK neighbors vow twice weekly protest after Concorde ruling
Angry residents around John F Kennedy International Airport pledge to close the facility twice a week in retaliation for a federal judge's order allowing the Concorde to land there.
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John F. Kennedy International Airport
Willard Sought in Multimillion Robbery and Murder Case
Howard Willard, 38, and companion Marjorie Pollitt, 48, are sought as state murder charges and federal fugitive warrants are issued. Police say Willard used $100 bills to light cigars while dining at a suburban tavern during the drive to kill a reclusive grocery heiress in a multimillion-dollar crime.
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Marjorie Pollitt
Defense budget deal set to authorize record 460.9 billion next year
House Senate negotiators reached a conference agreement on the defense budget totaling 460.9 billion for the next fiscal year. The plan calls for 111 billion in defense spending and a 64.6 billion deficit, after three days of bargaining with some deadlock.
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Scottsdale district forms committee to review paperback course books
A district committee of 13 members, led by James Reith, drafts procedures and a course outline for the paperback literature program at Arcadia High School. They will submit an acceptable titles list by June 1 and maintain a secondary list for objections.
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Scottsdale seeks to preserve HUD funded CDBG projects
Mayor William C. Jenkins met in Washington with HUD officials to defend Scottsdale's $1.1 million in CDBG funds amid new guidelines. The talks, attended by Sen. Dennis DeConcini and Rep. John Rhodes staff, focused on widening Hayden and McDowell roads to aid low income areas. HUD must decide soon as funds are in Scottsdale's $27 million 1977-78 budget.
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Scout helps save wilderness near McDowell Mountains
Scottsdale Boy Scout Andrew Johnson and assistant community services head Spacewater spearheaded a project to preserve about 1,300 acres of city land in the McDowell Mountains as a walk in wilderness area. Johnson and Jim Lee surveyed the valley, mapped camping sites, and argued against a rifle range, pushing for hiking camping and picnicking use. City officials backed leaving the land in a natural state, with plans anticipated for future wilderness recreation.
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