Senate poised to vote against Carter gas pricing plan
Senate factions say they will reject the Carter natural gas pricing proposal and push deregulation with at least four votes to spare. The week long debate on the energy program centers on ending price controls for new onshore and offshore gas over five years. Homeowners face higher fuel bills if deregulation passes.
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School board weighs Ingleside activity bus plan
Scottsdale district considers approving a $2100 1977-78 activity bus for Ingleside Middle School seventh and eighth graders eligible for after school programs. Board member Richard Clark opposes, urging district wide review and budget clarity amid concerns of favoritism and funding specifics.
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Scottsdale considers dial ride plan for city transit
Scottsdale City Council will review a federal dial-a-ride proposal at an 8 p.m. meeting in City Hall. UMTA requires a formal application by Oct 1, with 90 percent funding for two-year demonstration and 50 percent thereafter. The plan targets seniors and disabled, with service areas south of Indian Bend Road and Osborn to Scottsdale Road, and includes future bus connections.
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Scottsdale School Board to Meet in Closed Session
A personnel matter involving a district staff member prompts a closed meeting of Scottsdale School District board members and administrators at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the District Education Center 3811 N 44th St. No recommendation is expected for public discussion. The regular meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. per state law.
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Voters to decide $206000 for high school handball courts
Voters in Scottsdale School District will decide Tuesday on $206,000 in federal funds from the EDA for construction of handball courts at Saguaro Chaparral and Coronado high schools. The funds require district voter approval under Arizona law and do not raise taxes per a district spokesman.
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Today in the News From Associated Press Wires
A roundup of brief AP wire items recaps notable events, statements, and updates across politics, economics, and society. The compact digest highlights key names, places, and dates, offering quick snapshots of ongoing stories.
Carter Says Peace Takes Priority Over Rights Policy
President Carter argues in a Baltimore Sun essay that human rights cannot override the pursuit of peace. He warns in a column that in a dangerous world peace is essential for survival and foreign policy must balance ideals with security.
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Governor predicts charges in Beverly Hills blaze case
Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll said the state attorney general has received the report on the May 28 Beverly Hills Supper Club fire that killed 164 people near Southgate. A Campbell County grand jury might be called to study the case, involving owners and a former state fire marshal.
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Carter asks Supreme Court to allow race in medical school admissions
The Carter administration urged the Supreme Court to allow race to be considered in a special admissions program for medical schools. The move is viewed as a win for civil rights groups worried the Justice Department stance could weaken affirmative action in hiring and enrollment of minorities.
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Bombs Hit Four Miami Hotels in Suspected Terrorist Attacks
Minor explosions struck unoccupied areas of four upscale Miami and Miami Beach hotels early today. No injuries or major damage reported. A group seeking freedom for Cuban political prisoners claimed responsibility, stating the blasts were set by mechanical timers over a 90 minute window.
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Lance questioned on Lance dealings by Senate panel
Staff investigators said Budget Director Bert Lance did not reveal everything in January testimony. They testified under oath before the Governmental Affairs Committee and avoided direct answers about whether Lance presented a full, accurate and complete portrayal of past financial dealings in meetings on January 13 and January 18.
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Senate panel finds no Panamanian blackmail evidence
The Senate Intelligence Committee said it found no evidence that Panamanian officials blackmailed the United States into concessions in the Panama Canal Treaty negotiations. After two days of closed hearings, chair Daniel Inouye stated there was no reason to believe U.S. intelligence activities affected the treaty talks.
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Scottsdale teachers vote in bargaining unit election
Leaders of SEA and SFT predict victory as 1,300 Scottsdale School District teachers vote at 25 schools. turnout expected around 1,200 with SEA estimating a 200 to 350 vote margin, SFT claiming 600 votes. Ballots counted at the Education Center by AAA representatives.
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Warm, mostly sunny day with near 100 degree high
Today's noon temperature reached 95 percent humidity at 15 percent. Expect a cooler Tuesday with variable high clouds, a high around the upper 90s, and an overnight low in the mid 70s.
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