Bolles murder trial witness invoked attorney client privilege
In Phoenix, John Harvey Adamson, key witness in the Bolles murder case, invoked attorney client privilege during cross examination as Judge Howard Thompson cleared the courtroom after a two hour bench conference. Adamson, 33, has pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the 1976 car bomb slaying of Bolles, a reporter.
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Phoenix
John Harvey Adamson
Superior Court
Howard Thompson
Don Bolles
Thompson
Adamson
Bolles
Carter knew of Lance bank censure, probe told
Senate testimony said President Carter was fully briefed in December on enforcement actions at Calhoun First National Bank. Bloom testified he advised briefing, while Carter later claimed awareness only of a 1974 Georgia campaign issue. No smoking pistol found. Justice Dept said a comptroller report notes extensive use of bank planes but flags no immediate prosecution.
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Washington
Carter
Bert Lance
Senate
Robert Bloom
Lance
Newark
N.J
Brendan Byrne
Georgia
Bloom
Calhoun First National Bank
Calhoun
Jody
Powell
FBI
Treasury
Justice Department
Criminal Fraud Division
Chuck Hancock Energized by City Contract Work
On Main Street, Chuck Hancock of Chuck's Tree Service expresses enthusiasm as his company secures a city contract, signaling growth and local business impact.
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Main Street
Chuck Hancock
Chuck
Hancock
Lincoln Drive work begins in Paradise Valley condemnation fight looms
Construction starts on Lincoln Drive as Paradise Valley seeks to condemn two parcels in Maricopa County Superior Court. The Responsive Government Association plans to oppose one case as work proceeds with drainage easement and 300 foot stretch along the north side. A court hearing is scheduled for September 21.
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Paradise Valley
Lincoln Drive
Lincoln
Maricopa County
Responsive Government Association
Roger McKee
RGA
Invergordon Road
McKee
51St Place
Invergordon
Mockingbird Lane
Robert Atherton
Tatum Boulevard
Scottsdale Road
Atherton
Superior Court
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Energy plan advances as committee defeats gas deregulation
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee deadlocked 9 to 9 on deregulating natural gas prices, preserving President Carter's plan with a $1.75 ceiling per thousand cubic feet. The current interstate gas ceiling remains $1.45.
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Washington
Senate
Carter
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Judge orders gag on interviews in Mormon will case
In Las Vegas the Clark County District Court amid complex litigation on the Howard Hughes estate issued a gap order barring attorneys from talking with newsmen after a mid morning closed door session.
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Las Vegas
Howard Hughes
Clark County
Keith Hayes
Flood evacuees flood North Hastings Nebraska
More than 100 residents were evacuated from a 20 block area in North Hastings as thunderstorm flash floods hit Nebraska. Flood waters entered at least 40 houses and a local dam was reinforced with sandbags to reduce risk.
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North Hastings
Neb
Nebraska
North Hasting
Story
Roots sweeps Emmys with nine wins at Television Academy
The ABC miniseries Roots won nine Emmys including best limited series directing and writing. Acting honors went to Louis Gossett Jr. Edward Asner and Oavid Cole, with remaining kudos in craft categories.
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Los Angeles
Roots
Television Academy
ABC
Louis Gossett Jr
Edward Asner
Oavid Cole
Westinghouse Suit Targets $2.5 Billion Over Uranium Contracts
A federal trial in Richmond involves 20 utilities seeking 2.5 billion dollars from Westinghouse Electric Co. over canceled uranium supply contracts. The firm says the Arab oil embargo caused the terminations, affecting nuclear power costs for 33 million customers.
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Richmond
Westinghouse Electric Co
Westinghouse
Balloonists Abort Atlantic Crossing Bid
Two American balloonists aborted their attempt to cross the Atlantic from Bedford Massachusetts and planned to redirect toward Iceland about 800 miles away by nightfall as the ground crew reported.
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Bedford
Mass
Atlantic
Iceland
Weekend Warmup Brings Highs Near 100
Mostly sunny and warmer today and Tuesday with highs in the mid 90s today and near 100 Tuesday. A low around 70 tonight and a noon reading of 86 with 43 percent humidity.
Ex-cafe owner shot dead at Chandler restaurant
Alfredo Y. Corral, 42, former owner of Ortega's Restaurant in Chandler, was killed in a 12:58 a.m. shooting at his establishment. Daniel E. Mavis, 23, an employee, also died. Carlos V. Sanchez, 40, was taken into custody as a suspect after witnesses say he returned and opened fire following a demand to leave. Police continue investigation.
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Chandler
Corral
Scottsdale
Alfredo Y. Corral
S. Washington
Daniel E. Mavis
Carlos V. Sanchez
Sanchez
E. First St
Scottsdale Mall
Jed Nolan
Music Hall
Plan Change Eyes Cluster Development North of Cactus Road
Scottsdale Planning Commission holds a special session to consider abandoning the Desert Oasis cluster PCD for a single family only development on 268 acres with 429 units. Staff recommends approval with setbacks, bike path, and equestrian trail, plus zoning tweaks to R1-43 and R1-35 and a four-court tennis facility at McCormick Railroad Park.
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Cactus Road
Scottsdale
Hayden Roads
Commission
McCormick Railroad Park
Desert Oasis
PCD
Cactus
McCormick Park
Scottsdale considers extending high school day for freshmen
Scottsdale School District administrators study a longer day for freshmen amid early releases. About 6,500 of 10,600 high school students are on full day 7 45 a m to 2 15 p m with others dismissed earlier. The plan envisions all freshmen staying to 2 15 p m next fall and may include study halls or extra classes.
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Scottsdale
Philip Gates
Scottsdale High School
Gates
Craig Shumway
Shumway
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