Arizona Corporation Commission candidates face pivotal race
The Arizona Corporation Commission, which sets utility rates and oversees safety and filings, heads into an election with four candidates for one seat. Incumbent Republican Al Faron seeks another term, opposed by Democrat L Waldo DeWitt. Democrat contenders include Mesa veterinarian Dr John Carney and former Phoenix councilman James Weeks, both praised for integrity and consumer focus.
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Arizona Corporation Commission
al Faron
Progress
Commission
L. Waldo DeWitt
DeWitt
Faron
John Carney
Mesa
Maricopa County
Arizona Bicentennial Commission
James Weeks
Phoenix
Weeks
Carney
Roeder vs McMullin in District 26 Senate Primary
The district features no Democratic primary contests while Republicans face a senatorial race between incumbent John Roeder and Rod McMullin. Roeder, a two term House and two term Senate member, is praised for protecting public information and constitutional insight, despite moments of nit picking. McMullin brings strong administration experience from Salt River Project but raises concerns about utility bias. The editorial board endorses Roeder based on record and public rights, noting eight editors anchored the progress endorsement process.
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House
Sen
John Roeder
Senate
Roeder
Rod McMullin
Salt River Project
McMullin
Detente Douses Korean Crisis With Backing From Russia China
Washington reports describe a crisis in Korea averted by detente pressures from Russia and China. Kissinger asked for intervention and North Korea apologized for the axe killings of two U S officers. Habib noted force displays but warned diplomacy prevailed. Meanwhile Tip ONeill quietly funds support for his bid as House Speaker.
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Washington
Ford
Korea
United States
Russia
China
Henry Kissinger
North Korea
Kim 1 Sung
Kim
U.S
Moscow
Philip Habib
Murphy
Habib
Kim I] Sung
O’neill
Thomas
Tip” O'Neill
D-Mass
House
Carl Albert
O'Neill
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Bostonian
Bobbe for Maricopa County Supervisor District 2
A letter urges voters to support Henry Bobbe in the Maricopa County Supervisor District 2 race. It argues for fiscal expertise and integrity, noting Bobbe's background as a financial advisor, security analyst for Valley National Bank, and stock broker with 16 years in Phoenix, and his plan for a fulltime supervisor role with countywide tours.
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Marico County
Henry Bobbe
Bobbe
Valley National Bank
Phoenix
Conflict of Interest Report Implicates Rep Carvalho
On February 22 1976 Don Bolles reported a conflict of interest involving Rep Americo Carvalho who remained vice chairman of the House Sidareie ri Committee while his son was a registered lobbyist for the Greater Phoenix Auto Recyclers. The letter also endorses Bob Usdane as the acceptable candidate for State Senate from District 28.
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Don Bolles
Americo
Mac” Carvalho Carvalho
House
Sidareie Ri Committee
Greater Phoenix Auto Recyclers
Bob Usdane
Scottsdale School Board
Rigel and Skelly Endorsement from Rexbell Young
Rexbell Young praises Bill Rigel and Jim Skelly as honest, competent legislators. He highlights their hard work, state leadership, and strong constituent representation, urging their return to the state House.
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Bill Rigel
Jim Skelly
Rexbell Young
Usdane for Scottsdale District 28 Senate Seat
A call for Bob Usdane to run for the Arizona Senate in District 28 representing Scottsdale. Supporters praise his unbroken school board attendance and steadfast pledge. critics note controversy but acknowledge his clear positions.
Usdane Endorsed for Scottsdale State Senate
Arlene Natelsky and Allen Natelsky urge voters to back Bob Usdane for the Arizona State Senate representing Scottsdale. They cite flood funding, Bell Road traffic, and school district concerns as reasons he will bring informed representation to the legislature.
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Scottsdale
Bell
Black Canyon Highway
Bob Usdane
Usdane
Arlene and
Allen Natelsky
Rigel Offers 24 7 Call Line In District 28 Campaign
Voter praises state representative candidate Bill Rigel for a round the clock telephone service from his home. He and his wife answer calls or take messages when away, with Rigel promising to return calls. The voter says this accessibility has characterized his two years in the House and supports re election.
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Bill Rigel
House of Representatives
Hungerford’s Role as Handicapped Advocate and Administrator
Bill Moore praises Bob Hungerford as a capable administrator and attorney. He highlights Hungerford’s work improving life for Arizona’s handicapped community and notes leadership roles with the Optimist Club and local disability groups. Moore urges voters to consider Hungerford’s public service record.
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Bob Hungerford
Bob
Arizona’s
Optimist Club
Scottsdale Foundation For the Handicapped
Arizona Association For Retarded Citizens
Scottsdale Bar Association
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Copley News Servi
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Asdane
State House
Rigel
Hungerford
Bill Moore
Jonathan Marshall
Jerry McElfresh
H.E
Hal’ Metcalf
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
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