Editorial criticizes ACC for delaying gas hookup moratorium
Editorial argues the Arizona Corporation Commission acted too slowly and leniently on the natural gas hookups moratorium. It notes Tucson Gas & Electric and Arizona Public Service sought a halt to new connections, with exemptions kept and several deadlines set for 1976 and 1977. The piece contends the ACC passed responsibility to utilities while avoiding decisive action amid gas shortages.
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Arizona Public Service Co
ACC
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Fraud prevention needs emphasis in unemployment program
The Department of Economic Security disclosed more than 760000 dollars were paid to fraudulent unemployment claimants over 11 months ending May 31. Investigators were reassigned to handle a surge in claims. now, with a lighter workload, the DES plans proactive prosecutions, though recovery chances are slim. Fraud prevention emphasized to avoid costly post hoc actions.
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Department of Economic Security
Henry Haas
DES Income Maintenance Bureau
DES
CES
Do Nothing Party: A Satirical Bid to Idle Governance
A satirical essay mocks political reform by proposing the Do Nothing Party with rocking chair symbol and motto Less is More. It critiques activists, economy handling, bureaucracy, labor, and foreign policy, invoking Reagan, Carter, Ford and a fable about a talking horse. Copyright 1976.
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Do Nothing Party
Reagan
Carter
Ford
Do Nothing
Pension revolution reshapes U.S. retirement rules
The ERISA era is described as a quiet social and economic revolution with potential changes affecting about 150 million Americans. The act requires past service liabilities be paid, broad coverage for workers and new protections, including guaranteed benefits and government insurance payments, signaling long term impact on pension and health plans.
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ERISA
Letter to the Editor on Welfare ruling and immigrant work ethics
Rose Marie Shelley of 805 E. Copper St criticizes a June article on welfare for immigrant families. She argues full time homemakers can work and cites her parents who learned English and supported five children without welfare.
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Tucson
Rose Marie Shelley
Copper St
Bald Tires on State Truck Raise Safety Questions
The June 23 Citizen shows a state truck overturned with two bald tires visible prompting concerns about Arizona auto safety programs and their enforcement. George W. Menser, 7215 E. Bellingham Drive.
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Arizona
George W. Menser
E. Bellingham Drive
Lebanese Tragedy Deepens After Franjieh Removal
The Citizen reports the Lebanese civil war worsened with the ousting of Suleiman Franjieh and the murders of the American envoy, his aide, and their Lebanese driver. The piece argues Western support for Franjieh could have prevented the killings and fostered peace.
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Suleiman Franjieh
U.S
West
Franjieh
Lebanon
Cartoon sparked letter to editor from AR-15 supporter
Arthur J. Hicks of 1900 Augusta Circle condemns a June 17 Citizen editorial cartoon as obscene and an insult to law abiding gun owners and sportsmen. He cites ARP membership and contributions to gun rights and conservation, calling for an X rating.
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Citizen
American Rifle Association
Reagan for President Letter to the Citizen
A letter praises Ronald Reagan as a candidate citing his Panama Canal stance and concern over Kissinger detente with Russia. The author argues for Reagan’s integrity from California governance and urges support as a remedy after Vietnam and Watergate for the nation’s 200th birthday.
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Ronald Reagan
Panama Canal
California
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