Coal Strike Looms As UMW Walks Out On Offer
United Mine Workers walkout follows flat rejection of a contract from the Bituminous Coal Operators Association. Officials warn a nationwide strike could trigger rotating blackouts in Georgia and widespread job losses. Experts forecast utilities disruption and up to a million unemployed if the strike drags on.
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UMW
Ashington
UPI
United
Georgia Power Company
Atlanta
Arnold Miller
Miller
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Ae Guy. Farmer
BCOA
Farmer
Federal Office of Emergency Preparedness
Voting observers dispatched to protect minority voting rights
United Press International reports federal voting observers have been sent to parts of Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi to safeguard minority voters and candidates. The Justice Department says the observers were ordered into areas with new complaints or past election irregularities.
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Washington
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Justice Department
Gleason Divorce Delays Florida Entertainment Plans
Fort Lauderdale reports a high profile divorce involving Gleason. The event delays plans for an oversized Florida meet and impacts entertainment schedules as Rowley and others adjust to the seventh wife situation.
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Port
Ee Fla
Gleason
Ted
Fort Lauderdale
Mickey Rowley
Israel Rejects PLO Recognition at Arab Summit
Israel dismissed the Arab summit's recognition of the PLO as unacceptable and warned that military force cannot resolve the Mideast crisis. Prime Minister Rabin announced a buildup of armed forces and a broad weapons procurement program.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Palestine Liberation Organization
Rabin
Nixon White House aide resigns to join private sector
Washington report says Stephen Bull, a Nixon holdover with access to the White House tape of the 18 minute gap, has resigned to enter private industry. The move adds to staff departures after Nixon era.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Stephen Bull
Peterson Retires as Watergate Investigator Chief
Washington. Henry Peterson, head of the Justice Department criminal division and a key figure in the original Watergate inquiry, is retiring. His government career was clouded by charges of cooperating with the White House on the Watergate investigation.
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Washington
Justice Department
Henry Peterson
White House
Scottsdale hearing outlines use of $8.6 million in HUD funds
Citizens propose bike paths and senior facilities as Scottsdale plans for $8.6 million in federal community development funds. Suggestions include bike lanes, Eldorado Park expansion, low cost housing, a senior center, youth programs, and flood control needs. Additional hearings will set priorities.
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Bruce Jameson
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Associated Merchants
SAM
Donald Perlman
HUD
Perlman
Gerald Ford
Uncle Sam
Eldorado Park
Americo ‘Mac’ Carvalho
Mary Snyder
Wilshire Drive
William Jenkins
Hudson Dairy land sale to city eyed for 42 acres
City officials negotiate purchase of 42 acres from Marguerita Hudson in Indian Bend Wash for 250000 dollars. Harold Kuiper to be paid 75000 for dairy rights with a five year easement on remaining 27 acres and possible extra 60000 if excavation is done. Project funds flood control via wash channel and gates along Arizona Canal.
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Marguerita Hudson
Indian Bend Wash
Richard Filler
Hudson
Harold Kuiper
Filler
Arizona Canal
Hayden Road
Paradise Valley considers Herberger planned community
The Greater Paradise Valley Community Council heard designs for an 1,083 acre planned community to include 4,583 dwelling units and 14,000 residents along Scottsdale Road to Greenway, with industrial and commercial zones. Developer Gary Verberger discussed school site coordination and future transit plans for the area.
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Cheryl Crooks
North Valley Bureau
Greater Paradise Valley
GVPCC
Scotteelat
Thunderbird
Scottsdale Road
Salse
Armour-Dial
Laboratey
Scottsdale Roa
Herberger
Si’ Greaily
Lort
Indaie Lort
Gary Verberger
Paradise Valley
Westcor Inc
Westcor
Larry Lazarus
Oncy
City of
Phoenix
Teigi Mete
Cacy
Phoenix Transit
Colby
Valley Election Draws Steady 65 70 Percent Turnout
Voters in the Valley turnout appeared on target for the general election with about 65 to 70 percent of registered voters expected to cast ballots before 7 p.m. Secretary of State Wes Bolin revised his forecast to 70 percent. City precincts reported mixed turnout with Mesa Sun City and Northeast Phoenix voting heavily while South Phoenix remained light. Election results were set to begin at 8 p.m. with county returns by 11 p.m. and Mohave county ballots needing transport around the Grand Canyon.
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Wes Bolin
Scottsdale
Maricopa
Tom Freestone
Freestone
Mesa
Sun City
Phoenix
South Phoenix
Mohave County
Grand Canyon
Scottsdale merchants plan suit over sign amortization law
A group of Scottsdale businessmen led by Donald Perlman of SAM will sue within 30 days to challenge the city sign amortization ordinance. They have hired attorney Guy Gelbron of Snell and Wilmer and set up a legal fund. Permits and penalties are causing distress as merchants face 30 day removal or compliance deadlines under the new rules.
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Scottsdale
Donald Perlman
Scottsdale Associated Merchants
SAM
Guy.g. Gelbron
Phoenix
Snell and Wilmer
Perlman
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Missy
Maureen Lee
United Press International
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Richard Nixon
PLO
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Hudson Dairy Land
GPVCC
Scottsdale-Paradise Valley
Gelbron
Eller Outdoor Advertising
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Buk T
Arizona
Asia
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