Jobless Rate Edges Up as Economy Slows in October
The U S unemployment rate rose from 7 8 to 7 9 percent in October with 7.6 million unemployed, the highest since December, as the labor market remained essentially unchanged over three months. Ford era economists call it a summer lull while Carter advisers weigh tax cuts and stimulus.
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Washington
Labor Department
Ford Administration
Carter
Lawrence R Klein
Gan Baltoes
Paradise Valley proposes safety measures after child death
Paradise Valley residents form Citizens Advisory for Resident Safety to push town and state for a 15 mph school zone at key intersections Mockingbird Lane Lincoln Drive and Kiva School. Proposals include no passing zones crosswalk repainting bike path clearance and increased police surveillance.
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Etienne Gluck
Ted Lubin
McDonald Drive
Gluck
Scottsdale
Chris Shuey
Paradise Valley
Kiva
Mockingbird Lane
Lincoln Drive
Rebecca Levy
Terry Black
Mockingbird-Lincoln
Lincoln
Kiva School
McDonald-Mockingbird
Camelback Desert School
Scottsdale Open Road Days Planned by Chamber
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce plans a three day grand opening of the Scottsdale Road improvement area for the weekend of Dec 3. Merchants are invited to participate in a second meeting next Thursday at noon at the chamber offices.
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Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale
Chamber
Scottsdale Mall
Osborn and
Indian School
Scottsdale Jaycees
Santa Claus
Main Street
Old Town Merchants Association
Bentson Contracting Targets Nov 12 Finish on Scottsdale Road
Bentson Contracting Co aims to complete most Scottsdale Road improvements by November 12 with the third asphalt layer already laid between Osborn and Main. Landscaping starts November 15 and will take two to three weeks, while textured crosswalks are done and Christmas decorations arrive November 24 for the Scottsdale Chamber.
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Osborn Roads
Neal
Bentson
Scottsdale Road
Natural gas price hike could add to residential bills
The Federal Power Commission reaffirmed a large natural gas price increase with revisions that may add about 15 to 18 dollars yearly to a typical home’s gas bill. Variations depend on winter severity and pipeline purchases of new gas.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
Reporter Farr Appeals Court Action in Contempt Case
William Farr, who has resisted revealing a secret source for five years, reacts to the California 2nd District Court of Appeals ruling. The court ordered the Manson trial judge to dismiss the contempt finding or show cause why he should not be ordered to do so.
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Los Angeles
William Farr
California 2Nd District Court of Appeals
Charles Manson
Farr
Carter vows bold plans after slim election win
President-elect Jimmy Carter told about 400 Plains residents that his narrow victory by 27 electoral votes will not stop his push for sweeping national goals. He spoke on Main Street as reporters gathered in the chilly autumn night to question him.
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Jimmy Carter
Plains
White House
Weekend Warmth Continues With Sunny Skies
Sunny and continued warmth persist into today and Saturday with highs in the upper 80s and overnight lows around the mid 50s. Only light winds expected and no significant precipitation noted.
Mason undecided on bid for recount in Fourth District
Tony Mason, who narrowly lost to Eldon Rudd by about 733 votes, will wait for the official canvass on Nov 22 before deciding on a recount. Mason notes automatic recount triggers are about 18 votes and adds cost is not a factor despite a $500 price tag. He rules out challenging Rudd again in 1978.
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Tony Mason
Fourth Congressional District
Mason
Phoenix
Secretary of State
Eldon Rudd
Rudd
Arizona Emission Testing Cuts Smog By 46 Tons Daily
Arizona health officials report vehicle emissions testing reduces smog by about 46 tons daily. Voters kept the program by a two to one margin. Officials cite a four percent drop in carbon monoxide and nine percent in hydrocarbons over nine months. Critics warn about data reliability and health risks from higher CO levels.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Health Department
Fred Iacobelli
Bureau of Vehicular Emissions Inspection
Iacobelli
Gerard Judd
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Phoenix College
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Hamilton Test Systems
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