16 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1977
Page
1
Kelter notes most dust stems from farming and road traffic while federal standards cover hydrocarbons sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides from vehicles and smelters. He warns many pollutants remain unstudied including airborne arsenic linked to lung cancer and urges using energy-efficient transport like biking and walking.
Former attorney general John Mitchell seeks release from Maxwell AFB prison due to degenerative hip disease and hypertension and requests surgery. Former White House aide H R Haldeman asks for sentence reduction while Ehrlichman pursued Supreme Court review. all three served in Watergate coverup convictions.
Maricopa County plans a new auto license office at Miller Plaza in Scottsdale between Indian School and Miller Roads. The lease is signed and construction is under way, with an opening date tentatively set for Oct 1. The present one room office overflow has caused long waits for about 300 daily visitors.
Six Scottsdale businesses cited for outdoor merchandise displays will not be prosecuted as the crackdown eases. City officials revert to complaint based enforcement while the chamber and merchants seek a solution. The rule clarifies operations must be within enclosed buildings or fenced areas per zoning.
AP wire digest highlights key events and developments reported today across markets politics and global affairs with concise notes on notable statements official releases and announced outcomes from various nations and institutions. No further details provided.
Bert Lance testified he has acted within the law and met ethical standards set by President Carter and said he disclosed all financial dealings to Senate committee staff during confirmation hearings. Maria Callas died in Paris at age 53 from a heart attack after a period of quiet retirement.
President Carter's tax and rebate proposal to cut oil imports and gasoline use meets new opposition in the Senate. Democratic Leader Byrd of West Virginia and Finance Chairman Long of Louisiana oppose the plan, the conservation centerpiece of the energy package.
In Johannesburg crowds of white and black South Africans protest the death of Steve Biko and push for the ouster of Prisons Minister James T. Kruger. Meetings were held or planned at all four major English-language white universities and the two main black universities.
The House passed a bill raising the federal minimum wage from 2.30 to 3.05 an hour by 1980 for about 3.1 million workers, a 75 cent boost over three years. The forecast calls for mostly sunny, breezy weather with highs in the upper 90s today and mid 90s Saturday.
Kennels and pet spas in the Scottsdale area attract owners seeking luxury care for dogs and cats. Facilities like Canine Country Club ship pets abroad,Customers note high demand during holidays and summer, with services including baths grooming and special feeding instructions. Wengraf highlights personalized care and pet companionship over TV.
Scottsdale School District fills 659 teaching positions this year versus 697.5 last year amid enrollment decline. Upper grades lose 18 positions, with sixth through eighth grade reductions totaling 19. Special subjects fall from 119 to 110. Most contracted staff, except one physical education teacher, were offered new positions.
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