Indians and Arizona Officials Clash Over Water Rights
Arizona congressional hearings on Kennedy's bill to divert about 1.2 million acre feet of Colorado River water yearly to Ak-Chin Ft. McDowell Gila River Salt River and Papago reservations sparked sharp dispute. Tribal leaders cite drought and economic harm while state officials warn of urban needs and CAP constraints.
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Arizona
State Cats
Congress
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Central Arizona
Wesley E. Steiner
Arizona Water Commission
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Interior
Ak-Chin
Ft. McDowell
Gila River
Salt River
Papago
Colorado River
Kennedy
U.S
Cecil Williams
Santa Cruz
Tucson
Wilbert J. Carlyle
Phoenix
Burr Sutter
Central Arizona Water Conservation District
Central Arizona Project
Salt River Project
Jack Pfister
Pfister
United States
Gila
Netherlands school siege shocks town as gunfire erupts
In Assen the South Moluccan separatists holding 105 children and six teachers at a Netherlands school fired two bursts of shots into the air to speed breakfast delivery. Anger rose among residents while authorities sought a peaceful end to the standoff. The attackers also distributed pamphlets amid the tense morning.
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Assen
Netherlands
Nts
Cea
Pima Road reopened dispute with Indian barricades at center
A pending Superior Court case and a temporary restraining order keep Pima Road between Chaparral and Indian Bend closed. Indian landowners say they were not compensated for the right of way, while the city and Scottsdale cite court actions and a 1960s joint project. The hearing to consider a preliminary injunction faces jurisdiction questions as barricades remain in place.
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Pima
Chaparral
Indian Bend
Superior Court
Bar
Salton
Moeller
Pima Road
Franklin D. Aleshire
McDonald Drive
McDonald
Scottsdale
Bureau of Indian Affairs
BIA
Ramona
Lester Loring
Wayne Arnett
Arnett
Lorings
Moule
McDowell
Doubletree Ranch
William C. Jenkins
Aleshire
Indians’ Tribal Council
Judge rules unemployment benefits for strikers unconstitutional
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Owen ruled that it is unconstitutional for striking workers to collect unemployment pay. The decision followed a suit by New York Telephone and other utility companies arguing the state law forces employers to finance their own striking employees.
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New York
U.S
Richard Owen
New York Telephone
Joint Chiefs Accept Korea Troop Pullout Plan
The Joint Chiefs accepted President Carter's decision to withdraw all U S ground troops from South Korea without voicing enthusiasm. Pentagon sources say the chiefs were not asked for a formal opinion and were told only to present alternative plans to carry out the withdrawal.
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Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Carter
U.S
South Korea
Pentagon
Joint Chiefs
Laetrile Testing Considered by National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute is seriously considering testing Laetrile in humans to assess its effectiveness against cancer. Acting director Dr. Guy Newell said the institute is reassessing its earlier opposition and may proceed with volunteer patient trials.
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Washington
National Cancer Institute
Guy Newell
Federal Cancer Institute
Carter proposals face early test on pollution controls
President Carter seeks tough pollution limits praised by environment minded lawmakers while the House debates a measure to ease Clean Air Act deadlines yet boost protection for existing clean air regions.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
House
Weather outlook with warm, variable skies through midweek
Forecast calls for 90 degree highs today, mid 80s Wednesday, overnight lows in the lower 60s. Clouds and a slight shower chance 20 percent today and tonight, tapering to about 10 percent on Wednesday. Breezy afternoons and cooler days ahead.
Scottsdale Hires to Quadruple HUD Subsidized Rentals Plan
Scottsdale faces HUD pressure to boost its housing aid plan to 1,008 subsidized rental units over three years, up from 270, for the elderly, handicapped, and families. The city council meets at 8 p.m. to discuss compliance and funding conditions tied to a potential loss of a 1977 76 CDBG grant.
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Scottsdale
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Scottsdale Center
Timothy Bray
Bray
Pawn shops in Scottsdale mix luxury and quick cash appeal
In downtown Scottsdale Saguaro and Scottsdale Pawn Shops draw a cross section of customers from all income levels. Owners Don Yerger and Tony Greco describe rising women customers and a trend toward buying outright for profit while noting jewelry guns and electronics fetch higher loans. Daily police reports and age verification aim to curb theft risk amid recession dynamics.
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Don Ansell
Saguaro Pawn Shop
Don Yerger
Yerger
Bonnie Foster
Scottsdale
Saguaro
Tony Greco
Scottsdale Pawn Shop
Greco
Verger
Scottsdale classified staff to gain 5.6 percent raise in 77-78 budget
Scottsdale School District plans a 5.6 percent pay hike for its 800 non teaching employees plus enhanced benefits in the 1977 78 budget. The average salary would rise from 8223 to 8673 dollars, costing 205 319 extra, with fringe benefits up 42 dollars per employee. No positions would be cut, and classifications include secretaries custodians grounds workers nurses and maintenance and data processing staff.
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Scottsdale
Jack Kearney
Kearney
Maricopa County
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