Hijackers Free 259 Passengers From Dutch 747 In Malta
In Valletta Malta three Arab hijackers freed 255 captives and one passenger from a KLM 747 after refueling in Malta then flew to Dubai with 11 hostages. They demanded Dutch pledges against aiding Soviet Jewish emigration and arms to Israel.
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House school finance bill heads to floor for debate
In Phoenix UPI reports a large tax bill aimed at providing 122 million dollars annually for school financing. it hinges on a food sales tax compromise and includes a one cent sales tax rise with exemptions, plus a 50 cent per 100 valuation property tax hike and higher cigarette and liquor taxes and a 30 percent corporate income tax rise.
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Phoenix
UPI
Senate redraws school finance plan after committee rebuff
In Phoenix a key Senate Education Committee failed to agree on a restructuring bill. It rejected amendments to the Rottas plan and did not forward the measure to the Republican caucus, forcing a return to the original plan to boost state aid to schools. The session aims to cut local property tax reliance while sharply increasing state support.
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UPI
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Education
Ray Rottas
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House
Education Committee
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Phoenix Opposes EPA Indirect Source Review Rules
Phoenix city council backs staff paper opposing EPA indirect source review regulations set to affect Sky Harbor Airport major street projects and private developments. They contend the rules would burden zoning plans and local economy, hindering mass transit and bus service, with a public hearing scheduled December 10.
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Sky Harbor International Airport
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Judge lets auto makers off hook in air pollution suits
U.S. District Judge Manuel Real ruled against California and 27 states, dismissing three antitrust suits against General Motors, American Motors, and the Automobile Manufacturers Association. The decision found no conspiracy to restrain trade and limited the obligation to curb auto exhaust pollution. Real left unresolved four other suits including farmers, citizens, and antismog device plaintiffs.
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Los Angeles
UPI
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U.S
Manuel Real
General Motors
American Motors
The
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Real
Cribogram device screens newborn hearing at Stanford
Stanford researchers led by Dr. F Blair Simmons unveil the cribogram a motion detector based hearing test for babies in hospital nurseries. After testing 180000 checks on 6000 infants eight defects were found early enabling timely treatment at six months with an estimated cost of 85 cents per child.
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Three settlements reached in Pioneer Hotel fire cases
Tucson reports that three out-of-court settlements have been reached in lawsuits connected to the December 1970 Pioneer Hotel fire that killed 28 people. Plaintiffs include Francisco Luken Janet D Hedouville and Father Pedro Villegas with the Maciel family also represented.
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UPI
Pioneer
Francisco Luken
Janet D’hedouville
Pedro Villegas
Luken
Sonora
Thanksgiving highway death toll falls short of forecast
United Press International reports that 539 people died in traffic during the 102 hour Thanksgiving weekend, below the National Safety Council forecast of 625 to 725 and below the nonholiday weekend norm. California recorded 45 deaths, the lowest holiday toll on record.
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Nixon
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APS Urges Energy Conservation During Nixon Williams Call
Arizona Public Service reports it supports the energy conservation requests from President Nixon and Governor Williams. The utility has begun cutbacks in lighting and energy use at APS facilities and will remove Christmas decorations. Vehicles are limited to 50 mph except for emergencies, and employees are urged to use minibus services or form carpools among APS facilities in the Phoenix area.
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