04 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1976
Page
1
Dr. Gerard Judd accuses Maricopa County officials of altering data to show falling pollution as a result of mass transit. County air officials defend testing methods and cite EPA coordinated data showing long term decreases due to controls, car retirements, and emissions checks.
Two one half inch bars of Cobalt 60 and Iron 65 were missing from a tool box found in a stolen car. Police evacuated nearby homes as investigators described the material as very dangerous.
Gary Mark Gilmore, a convicted murderer, tries to fire his lawyers to block an appeal ahead of his November 15 execution by firing squad in Salt Lake City. It would be the first US execution since 1967 and the first by firing squad since 1960.
President-elect Jimmy Carter contacts Congress leaders including Thomas P. O Neill to discuss partnership and possible cooperation. He says he wants to meet soon to plan working with Congress but details on programs remain unclear.
Atlantic City in New Jersey cheers after voters approve a constitutional amendment permitting casino gambling, making it the first non Nevada area to adopt such a measure. Odds expert Jimmy Snyder calls the outcome not a cinch as the city eyes financial prospects.
Scottsdale high school students push for change to a policy banning single sex clubs. Saguaro senior Alan LeWinter led a survey showing sizable student opposition while board members seek data and case examples before any reversal. Title IX compliance noted as not strictly affected by changes.
The Labor Department notes October wholesale prices up 0.6 percent led by transport equipment and fuels, marking a second straight large monthly gain. Farm prices fall 1.2 percent while crude materials jump 4 percent signaling inflation pressures and potential consumer price effects.
A four month old prairie falcon befriends Saloma School fourth and fifth graders during a demonstration by Air Force Academy cadets Jim Grupp and Ron Stevens. Grupp and three others earned falconer licenses after testing. The falcon, academy mascot, will be shown at halftime of Saturday's ASU Air Force football game.
DES official says more than 2,549 Motorola employees in the Valley received over 3.7 million in federal Trade Adjustment Assistance as layoffs due to import competition. About 3,063 applied, 300 ineligible, with 1,500 potential claimants not applying. benefits may reach 4.5 million by year end.
Seventy seven percent of Arizona’s 979000 registered voters cast ballots Tuesday. In Maricopa County turnout reached 78 percent with 430198 of 54516 registered voters voting. Officials expect final county tallies in a few days as 14 counties' raw data are not yet compiled. Weather stayed sunny with warm days near 90 and cool nights through Friday.
A school board approved forming a committee to analyze staffing transportation and financing for a possible pilot basic school in the Scottsdale School District. Members have not been chosen yet and will also review principal roles curriculum enrollment and legal implications along with survey data.
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