Jobless rate up lagging recovery in October
The U S unemployment rate rose from 8.3 to 8.6 percent in October, with 230000 more unemployed to 8 million as the labor force grew and inflation surprised bankers. The report notes a firmer job market yet warns of inflation risks and June through September declines. House Democrats canceled plans to vote on extending most tax cuts.
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Washington
Ford Administration
Labor Department
House
Ways and Means Committee
ASU professor calls Arizona business outlook bright
TEMPE AP Arizona's business outlook is brighter than since mid 1974 says Harold Fearon of Arizona State University after a monthly survey of purchasing managers. Inflation remains a concern but has not halted recovery. new orders and production rose, employment up modestly, and inventory near bottom prompting restocking.
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Fearon
Fire damages Cave Creek home estimated at $75000
Rural Metro Fire Department says no injuries after a Thursday blaze in Cave Creek. The fire started in a laundry room at Tabor Collins residence, 6501 E Lone Mountain Rd, with Collins and his three children escaping unharmed. Four RMFD units responded and investigators focus on the laundry area.
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Cave Creek
Metro
Tabor Collins
Lone Mountain Rd
Collins
Slain man tied to store theft in Arizona
Joseph P. Kolodzay 59 or also known as Joseph Gatz was found dead Oct 9 in the Four Peaks area near Scottsdale from a gunshot wound. Investigators tie him to furniture thefts worth about 20000 from Barrows Furniture Co Phoenix and say others arrested in September were linked to a theft ring. They believe a third party may have killed him to protect a police informant.
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Four Peaks
Scottsdale
Barrows Furniture Co
Phoenix
Joseph P. Kolodzay
Virginia
Kolodzay
Joseph P. Gatz
Judge issues stiff sentence in local check-writing case
Scottsdale man Raymond M. Celenza 35 was convicted on eight counts of grand theft by false pretenses for passing 276 checks on closed accounts in late 1974 and early 1975. Judge Marilyn Riddel sentenced him to two to 10 years per count, to run consecutively, plus 10 to 80 years for automobile embezzlement concurrent with others. he was arrested in Florida in April on an outstanding Scottsdale warrant.
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Scottsdale
Raymond M. Celenza
E. Thomas
Marilyn Riddel
Celenza
Florida
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United Way Extends Campaign Deadline to November 19
United Way campaign extended until November 19 per chairman Tom Weir. He said the extension allows all firms to finish employee campaigns and ensures Valley residents can contribute to the 1976 drive.
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United Way
Tom Weir
Obituary Julia S Thompson longtime Arizonan dies
Julia S Thompson aged 60 died Thursday at Scotts dale Memorial Hospital after 58 years in Arizona. Services Monday at Green Acres Mortuary with interment in Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Survived by husband Col Orville D and brother Albert W Smith of Boise. Memorials suggested to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital.
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Julian S. Thompson
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital
Thompson
E. Mariposa Drive
Green Acres Mortuary
N. Hayden Rd
Green Acres Memorial
Col
Orville D
Albert W. Smith
Boise, Idaho
Julia S. Thompson
South Bend Native Fred Ebeling Dies in Scottsdale
Fred Ebeling age 65 a South Bend Ind native died Wednesday at Scottsdale Trial Hospital after retiring from Dodge Manufacturing Co. and moving to the Valley. He lived at 7666 E Minnetowa Ave. Survivors include two daughters, three sisters and five grandchildren. Memorial service is set for Monday in South Bend. Arrangements by Messinger Mortuary and Chapel.
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Fred Ebeling
South Bend
Ind
Scottsdale Trial Hospital
Dodge Manufacturing Co
Reliance Electric Co
E. Minnetowa Ave
Mr. Ebeling
William Hammes
Douglas Weaver
Messinger Mortuary
Indian man dies in home fire on Salt River Indian Community lands
Rural Metro Fire Department and Salt River Indian Community police investigate a Thursday night blaze that killed 25 year old Timothy Makil. The unoccupied residence, once owned by his late father, was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived at 6 30 p.m. Investigators plan to determine Makil presence and the fire’s start while consulting with reservation police.
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Metro Fire Department
Salt River
Timothy Makil
RMFD
Makil
Lions to Open Conference at Doubletree Inn
The Arizona Lions mid winter conference will convene Saturday and Sunday at the Doubletree Inn in Scottsdale Mall. Joseph M. McLoughlin of Springdale Conn, second vice-president of the International Association of Lions Clubs, will deliver the main address at Saturday night’s banquet.
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Arizona Lions
Doubletree Inn
Scottsdale Mall
Lion Joseph M. McLoughlin
Springdale
Former official pleads guilty in marijuana case in Arizona
Richard C. Williams, 45, ex-Pima County undersheriff, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to import and possess marijuana. Lloyd Brumage, 41, a former Pinal County Attorney, was indicted earlier in the same 17 member smuggling ring. A two day aerial search failed to locate the other man.
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Tucson
Richard C. Williams
Pima County
Williams
Pinal County
Lloyd Brumage
Pollution hearing sparks criticism from Tucson officials
Tucson officials say the State Department of Environmental Services plans a November 20 meeting with county officials to discuss alleged gaps in enforcing pollution standards, accusing the state of stacking the session with major polluters.
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Tucson
Pima
State Department of Environmental Services
Two Men Hospitalized After Head-On Collision
Two men were admitted to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital after a head-on crash on Thomas Road near 70th Street during rush hour. Clarence E. Landis and Edwin S. Earl sustained possible head injuries. Landis had a broken leg. Landis was cited for driving left of center and for speed not reasonable or prudent.
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Thomas Road
70Th Street
Clarence E. Landis
87Th Place
Edwin S. Earl
Pierce St
Phoenix
Landis
Earl
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Memorial
Clayton Arnold
85Th St
64Th Street
Oak Street
64Th
John Young
66Th St
Jewelry Thief Steals $3500 Fasten in Scottsdale Home
Police report a Scottsdale resident was robbed Thursday evening with an estimated $4350 in items taken, including about $3500 in jewelry. Diane J. Stroh of 6836 E Culver St says a television, movie camera, clothing and jewelry vanished. entry appeared through bedroom arcadia doors, with most jewelry found in a bedroom chest.
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Scottsdale
Diane J. Stroh
E. Culver St
Arcadia
Stroh
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