Conviction in Bolles Murder Ends Long Phoenix Case
After 17 months of investigation and trial, Max Dunlap and James Robison were convicted of murder and conspiracy in reporter Don Bolles's 1976 slaying. John Harvey Adamson had previously admitted guilt and testified. The case involved police work, trial prep, and public scrutiny, with appeals likely and ongoing investigations.
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Don Bolles
Max Dunlap
James Robison
John Harvey Adamson
Attorney General's Office
Minimum wage hike seen as risk to jobs and inflation
Labor leaders celebrate rising minimum pay from 2.30 to 2.65 starting Jan 1 with further increases planned to 2.90 and 3.35 by 1981. Analysts warn wage boosts could curb productivity, trigger layoffs, and fuel inflation, hurting low wage workers despite the intent to help them.
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America
Japan
U.S
Long hair drivers lose court plea in New Jersey case
Harriet van Horne reflects on a Supreme Court ruling allowing police to search cars with long haired drivers in pursuit of drugs. She links the decision to 1960s prejudice, hippie culture, and ongoing battles over civil liberties, noting societal progress alongside persistent counterculture symbols.
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Harriet van Horne
New York City
Yesteryear
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
Nixon
Jell-O Ban fuels Cold War dessert diplomacy
President Carter backs a six month embargo on Jell-O sales to South Africa to pressure Pretoria over apartheid. The measure draws mixed reactions from South Africa, African nations, and U.S. officials who warn it could affect broader treaties.
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Carter
U.S
Republic of South Africa
U.N
Pretoria
Vorster
South Africa
Andrew Young
Young
State Department
Africa
White House
Perlman Awards Two Medals for Valor at Cowboy Artists Show
Barbara Perlman receives one Medal for Valor for her courageous article on the Cowboy Artists Show at the Phoenix Art Museum. The Weekend edition notes the award alongside coverage of the event on October 28 and page 40.
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Barbara Perlman
Phoenix Art Museum
City pride grows as Scottsdale plans flood relief site
Longtime resident praises Scottsdale officials for progress on the Schrader and Zimmerman property and flood mitigation. He criticizes the Phoenix Art Museum show as social and financial, predicting 90 percent devaluation of many works and noting steep prices. He commends city leadership despite past disagreements and urges continued civic effort.
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Scottsdale
City Hall
Schrader and Zimmerman
Phoenix Art Museum
Gordon Snidow
Solar Energy Demonstration Workshop Invites Public
Readers invited to a Solar Energy Demonstration Workshop on Saturday November 19 at Encanto Park Bandshell Phoenix. Event teaches building solar devices like cookers ovens and water heaters coordinated by Helios and Environmental Awareness Inc endorsed by Arizona Solar Energy. DARLENE M VENTRELLA president Environmental Awareness Inc.
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Encanto Park
Phoenix
Helios and Environmental Awareness Inc
Arizona
Darlene M. Ventrella
Environmental Awareness Inc
Readers invited to send letters to editor limited to 300 words
The Progress announces a policy inviting readers to submit letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and preferably typewritten. Authors should keep submissions under 300 words to fit the paper's space constraints.
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Dunlap
Robison
Phoenix Police Department
William J. Schafer II
Bolles
Chicago Sun-Times
Agnew
van Horne
Copley News Service
Arthur Hoppe
Perlman
City Pride
Jonathan Marshall
H.E
Hal' Metcalf
Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
E. Earl
Ariz
Progress
Audit Bureau of
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