Scottsdale weighs mid August start for school year
Scottsdale school officials study two calendar options for 1977 78 proposing a mid August start aligned with colleges and universities A 14 member committee including SFT staff and district personnel drafted traditional and non traditional calendars Ballots go to teachers and classified staff November 17 with community input sought before December 1 Survey results will guide a recommendation to the school board and final calendar by district leadership
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
Norman White
White
SFT
Federal energy agency warns of winter gas shortages
The Federal Energy Administration says alternate fuels can offset normal weather shortages but nine states may face temporary local fuel scarcities if unusually cold. Areas named include North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Maryland Tennessee Virginia Kentucky West Virginia and Arizona with higher costs for fuel oil and propane. Total winter gas shortfall is about 1.84 trillion cubic feet or 18 percent of demand.
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Washington
Federal Energy Administration
John D. Christie
Energy Information and Analysis
Christie
House
Energy and Power
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Maryland
Tennessee
Virginia
Kentucky
West Virginia
Arizona
FEA
Bus Fares Rise to 50 Cents In Scottsdale Transit
Phoenix City Council boosted adult fares to 50 cents for rides within Scottsdale and for trips between Scottsdale and Phoenix. The unchanged 40 cent fare remains for trips into Scottsdale from Phoenix. Elderly, handicapped, and students face updated pricing. officials anticipate effects in early December.
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Phoenix Transit
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Ed Colby
Colby
County seeks bids for $100000 McDonald Drive upgrade
Maricopa County calls for construction bids to widen McDonald Drive by four feet on the north side from east of Tatum Boulevard to 71st Place, with complete resurfacing. Town of Paradise Valley covers about 89,000 of costs. bids open December 2 at 10 a.m. County provides engineering and supervision. town may disapprove work parts. Objections arise over turning Paradise Valley streets into major arterials, similar to Lincoln Drive project concerns.
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Maricopa County
McDonald Drive
Paradise Valley
County Board of Supervisors
Tatum Boulevard
71St Place
54Th
Tatum
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Greyhound proposes seventh satellite station in Scottsdale
Greyhound Bus Lines seeking zoning amendment to permit a ticket sales and pickup depot in Scottsdale for a possible seventh satellite station serving Phoenix. City staff and Planning Commission to review, with a public hearing requested. Operations would be limited to ticketing and passenger drop offs, no overnight parking or storage. Public opinion sought before ICC and Arizona Corporation Commission approval. Existing satellites already include Chandler Glendale Mesa Tempe Peoria Sun City.
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Greyhound Bus Lines
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Greyhound
Bussard
Commission
Larry
Iler
Tyler
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arizona Corporation Commission
Chandler
Glendale
Mesa
Tempe
Peoria
Sun City
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Syrians Deploy In Beiruts Truce Enforcer Role
Three Syrian infantry brigades with 600 tanks moved into vantage points over Beirut to enforce the civil war truce. A spokesman for the Arab League peacekeeping command said the force aims to sweep into both Moslem and Christian sectors and disengage combatants.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Arab League
Nevada Casinos Report Summer Winnings Rise 11 Percent
Nevada casinos won about 352 million dollars in July August and September this year, according to the Nevada Gaming Commission. Taxable gross revenues rose by roughly 35 million dollars from the same quarter last year.
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Carson City
Nev
Nevada
Nevada Gaming Commission
Guerrilla Attack Claims Retired Major in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires a retired air force major Adolfo Valis was killed as he left home for work at an industrial firm. Police say a speeding car with two men and a woman fired and then fled the scene.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Air Force
Adolfo Valis
DOJ weighs indictments of FBI officials report
Justice Department spokesmen declined to comment on a New York Times report that lawyers believe they could indict 10 to 20 current or former FBI officials for involvement or knowledge of illegal investigative techniques.
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Washington
Justice Department
FBI
New York Times
Department
Weather Outlook: Warm Today Cooling Tomorrow
Sunny and warm today with highs in the upper 80s. Partly cloudy and cooler tomorrow with highs in the low 80s. Tonight's lows mid 50s.
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