House Demos push passage of jobs bill with veto in play
The House passed a $3.95 billion public works employment bill 328 to 83, with Senate approval 70 to 25. It would fund local projects, create about 350,000 jobs, and allow federal grants to state and local governments for public works, plus anti-recession aid. President Ford's stance remains undecided as he studies the measure.
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Arizona legislators push tax relief and crime bills to Castro
Lawmakers advanced or sent to Governor Castro a suite of measures including a homeowners tax rebate plan, renters relief, and a toughened crime package sparked by the Don Bolles murder. A compromise pornography law and a broad omnibus “Christmas tree” bill also moved, while session adjournment nears.
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Court ruling cuts overtime limits for city and county workers
The ruling narrows overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act affecting state and local government employees. Pima County and city fire fighters face forced changes to 56 hour weeks and overtime pay rules. County has spent $111,000 on overtime in 11 months, while officials weigh combined overtime and compensatory time options. Justice Brennan White Marshall dissented. majority overruled 1968 and 1966 extensions to employees of state hospitals and schools.
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Citizen Publishing Company subscription rates notice
The notice lists home and mail delivery rates for Metropolitan Tucson and outside areas. It includes weekly, monthly, and yearly prices for carrier and auto routes, with separate Arizona and outside Arizona rates and a contact phone line.
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California fires gain control amid drought and wind shifts
Firefighters contained a northern blaze near Plymouth that scorched 1700 acres forcing evacuations and threatening homes worth about 100000. A separate 50 square mile grass fire east of Sacramento was also controlled as Santa Ana winds eased. Authorities reported several homes burned and origin under investigation while wind direc tions hampered efforts.
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Syria and Egypt End Quarrel and Restore Ties
Syria and Egypt agreed to end a 10 month quarrel and coordinate policies on Israel. The decision was announced at a Riyadh meeting of prime ministers restoring diplomatic relations that had been broken three weeks earlier.
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Governor signs new budget in austere plan
Governor Raul H. Castro signed a $783.6 million state budget that avoids a property tax increase. Lawmakers say the plan keeps the $1.60 per $100 valuation rate and includes an eight percent pay raise for 28,000 state employees, effective July 1 and costing about $22.2 million.
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