APS Wins Emergency Rate Hike Reversal Refund Ordered
Arizona Public Service Co. was granted an emergency rate increase, then ordered to refund about 16 million dollars collected since April after the State Supreme Court overturned an earlier cap. The commission announced an immediate cash refund and allowed a 1.1 percent gas increase and a 4 percent electric increase, totaling roughly 13.8 percent over October rates.
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U S energy future gloom at Western seminar
Jerry Fore of Public Service Company of New Mexico warned that most future electricity must come from coal and nuclear power. Solar energy remains impractical above 200 degrees, mainly useful for heating water. Dr William L Fisher of the Interior said the government controls vast shale oil coal and land and urged reduced oil imports as demand rises 25 percent by 1985.
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Ford confident probes will vindicate his integrity
President Ford said federal probes would prove he is free of impropriety from past campaign finances and golfing trips. He acknowledged casual discussions with corporate hosts on the golf course but denied any special favors or misuse of campaign funds.
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Orme Dam decision pushed to April 1
Final environmental statement for Orme Dam and Reservoir is delayed to April 1 as the Interior Department reviews public comments from a July hearing. Secretary Kleppe weighs alternate sites and geology amid cost and legal considerations, with a 30 day window for potential legal action after filing.
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Emerald and diamond necklace auction at Scottsdale gallery
A necklace once owned by Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. with 49.31 total carats, featuring three oriental square-cut emeralds, arrives from New York and will be displayed this week at the Fine Arts Gallery of Scottsdale. Stanton Bier, gallery president, invites bids from those with about 500000 in cash for next week’s sale.
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Scottsdale School Board Candidates Debate Education Goals
Eight candidates spoke at Chaparral High School outlining aims for the Scottsdale School Board including Carey and Clark stressing education expertise and legal insight. Several candidates urged stronger basics and local control while others emphasized communication and financial responsibility as three seats face Nov 2 election.
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