12 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1976
Page
1
A compact roundup features brief AP wire items across politics, world events, and daily developments. It compiles short notices of official actions, incidents, and announcements with quick summaries and attributions.
Thousands join a 24 hour general strike in Madrid demanding more political freedom and an end to wage freezes. Police clash with picketers and make widespread arrests as the national labor show of strength marks one year since Franco's death.
U.S. diplomats warn that a 15 percent price rise by OPEC would lift the American oil bill by about 5.5 billion dollars. They say higher prices could fan inflation and stall global growth, threatening economies worldwide.
Heavy shelling hit Beirut as Syrian troops ringed the city to enforce a three week old ceasefire. A crowded Moslem market was struck killing a dozen civilians per civil defense rescue teams.
Vice President-elect Walter Mondale, wrapping up a Virgin Islands vacation, announced he will play a large advisory role in Carter's transition. He plans to meet Carter Monday to discuss cabinet selections and major budgetary decisions.
In Paris talks begin with little progress expected until January. U S officials say major policy decisions on Vietnam await President elect Carter's inauguration. Vietnam’s Communist Party unifies the nation next month.
The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness with a 30 percent chance of measurable rain tonight and rising to 70 percent Saturday. Daytime highs reach the mid-70s today and upper 60s on Saturday, with tonight’s lows in the mid-50s.
Cubs general manager Sally Saltwell backs a plan approved in principle with Scottsdale officials and the Charros to upgrade Scottsdale Stadium and develop three nearby minor league fields within a block or two. The proposal aims to provide improved facilities for spring training and time to plan a future sports complex while noting financing would delay full realization.
In Tel Aviv Foreign Minister Yigal Allon condemned the U S joined Security Council statement criticizing Israeli settlements in occupied Arab territories and any move affecting Jerusalem. He called the action a blow to peace and criticized U S diplomacy in front of reporters.
Mrs. Albert Schwartz takes jewelry fabrication lessons from Jay Whaley in an eight week course to learn to make a ring at the Eldorado Park Community Center today.
City department heads push to hold or reduce property taxes, rely on fees, and maximize outside federal funds. Proposals include a multipurpose sports complex in Scottsdale, private contracting for city services, and completing existing parks before new ones.
The city will hire two landscape architecture consultants to design the 10 acre North Park at North 68th Place and Mescal Street and Alamos Park at Osborn and Miller Roads. A staff team will interview three or four firms in about two weeks for master planning and construction oversight.
Paradise Valley Mayor Barbara von Ammon calls a 7:30 p.m. Thursday special council session at Town Hall to address traffic safety and drainage improvements on Invergordon Road. The meeting follows flood damage in September and a twofold agenda including a liquor license and magistrate appointment.
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