Weekend burglaries surge in Tucson Christmas rush
Tucson police logged about 50 burglary reports over the weekend as officers brace for a nationwide rise in December break ins. Four suspects were quickly arrested while others were wounded or pursued. Christopher A. Shean, 27, remained in intensive care after a shooting during a burglary. Police used dogs to track four 19 year olds and a 17 year old suspected of breaking into Wood Bros. Lumber Co.
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Stella Road
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Congress starts final rush before adjournment
Congress returns from Thanksgiving recess to a three week sprint toward a Dec. 19 adjournment. The session faces pressure over President Ford’s plan for up to 2.3 billion in short term loans to New York City and a potential Senate filibuster. House leaders push tax cuts energy bills, aiming to wrap up key agenda before January.
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Supreme Court lets stand abortion curb at Texas hospital
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling permitting non profit and publicly affiliated hospitals to ban abortions unless medically necessary. The decision concerns Orange County Memorial Hospital in Texas, funded locally and federally, with operating funds from contributions and fees. The 5th Circuit found no state action since government involvement was limited to funding and the ruling leaves circuit conflicts unresolved.
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British doctors strike halts NHS emergency services
In London a broad work action by 19 000 interns and 11 senior hospital doctors curbed National Health Service services amid plans to end pay for patients. Emergencies suffered as many hospitals shut casualty departments after 5 pm while consultants and interns vowed to treat only seriously ill patients. Ambulance crews faced blame for uncertain emergency coverage.
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UPI
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China urges peace as Ford arrives for four day visit
China’s leaders greet President Ford with a warm welcome then warn that Soviet push toward war threatens world stability. Premier Teng Hsiao-ping says disorder under heaven and rising talk of detente mask growing factors of revolution and war, while Ford urges restraint and policy guided by national interests.
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U.N. extends Golan peace mission amid Palestine debate
The U.N. Security Council extended the 1,200 strong peacekeeping force on the Golan Heights for six months by a 13 to 0 vote with China and Iraq abstaining. It also opened talks for January 12 on the Middle East including the Palestinian question, while noting Palestinians may participate in the debate per nonbinding statements. The Israeli government held an emergency meeting reacting to the vote with surprise and disappointment among officials.
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Warming Expected After Record Cold Turbulence
The forecast notes a warmup after a cold snap with lows near 40s and a 31 degree low breaking records. Saturday brought 0.3 inches of rain in Tucson from a coastal storm and Sunday offered clear skies ahead of a mid-70s daytime high and sunny days.
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City proposes security upgrades for new homes
Tuc son aims to curb burglary by requiring deadbolt locks and tested locking devices on all exterior doors and windows in new houses. The plan, drafted by the Building Code Division, would apply to single family homes hotels motels and apartments including attached garages. Costs could rise 100 to 150 dollars per new home as officials study the proposal ahead of city council action.
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Willis R. Lucas
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Lucas
Wildcats Lose Big Game to Arizona State in Fiesta Bowl
University of Arizona coach Jim Young laments a late lapse as the Wildcats surrender the big game, sending Arizona State to the Fiesta Bowl to face Nebraska.
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