Flagstaff Merges Thanks to Longtime City Manager McPherson
Mac Leland C. McPherson, Flagstaff city manager for three years, resigns for personal reasons. He joined as clerk in 1963 and may stay on in an advisory role. His tenure included growth pains, wage talks, and a new computer records system as he guided the city through difficult times. The city now seeks a new clerk and assistant manager, aiming for strong leadership in a growing future.
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Leland C. McPherson
Flagstaff
Mac
McPherson
Global blackmail and terrorism threaten nations unite now
The piece condemns extortion and terrorism as a worldwide problem. It cites Ford Motor Co paying 1 million in Argentina after threats against executives and a Colombian airliner hijacking demanding 200000 and freeing 140 prisoners. Emphasizes international unity to confront criminals, stressing they must be caught, tried, and sentenced without safe borders.
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Ford Motor Co
Argentina
Ford
Bot Considine Purpose Was Forgotten
In Washington a debate over the Presidents Committee for the Employment of the Handicapped shows few disabled members. Shirley Price and Harold Russell recount access failures, elevator design, Braille buttons, and slow commutes that hinder participation. A blind attorney, Harold Krentz, and others call for sharper action to make the committee more effective.
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Washington
Shirley Price
Washington Hilton
Ianest
Shirley
Johnson Space Center
Houston
Space Center
Uve
J. Teoutan
Harold Krentz
Mike Douglas
Dick Cavett
Harvard Law School
President's Commission
Commission
Harold Russell
Handless
Sam Goldwyn
Hal
Russell
The Good Earth Crusade Environmental Groups Urge Action
President Nixon praises public vigilance in environmental progress and urges citizens to join groups, lobby for strong laws, support enforcement, and inform the public. He notes insufficient action, calls for informed participation, and mentions courts as a last resort to curb pollution and protect ecosystems.
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Nixon
Great Lakes
Lake Superior
George
Georges
Controversial Senate Bill Tied to Continental Brokerage Link
An investigative report traces a Senate bill to Continental Investment Corp through a former aide John Horne. The bill allegedly benefits the firm by enabling transfers from its mutual fund to its brokerage arm, with chairman John Sparkman introducing an amendment to extend the practice until 1976.
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Macey
Senate
Investment House
Continental Investment Corp
Horne
Continental
Harrison Williams
Hume Strkdenly
Capitol Hill
Wallace Bennett
Sparkman
Senate Banking Committee
National Commission for Campaign Reform Backed by Nixon
Roscoe Drummond argues for a bipartisan national commission to reform campaign finance and election laws after Watergate. He cites President Nixon's support, Sen. Percy’s forthcoming joint resolution, and calls for federal funding of elections, independent enforcement, centralized spending oversight, and tighter candidate responsibility to prevent future scandals.
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Congress
National Commission On
Nixon
Charles E. Percy
Senate House
Nicon
Richard Nixon
Teddy Roosevelt
Justice Department
General Accounting Office
Congressional
John Mitchell
Maurice Stans
Bee
Letters to the Editor on Watergate and civic duty
Bruce Krueger of 855 W Montvale shares a defense of the presidency amid Watergate, praises incoming aides for integrity, urges citizens to back honest government, and asks readers to contact their representatives with their views.
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Oler
Buzhardt
Connally
Gen. Haig
Bruce Krueger
Montvale
Damage to Graves in City Cemetery Sparks Complaint
Lois Dickinson of Phoenix lodges a formal protest over heavy equipment tearing up graves at Citizen's Cemetery. She cites deep ruts across plots, moved headstones, and damaged shrubs, questioning City Council approval and urging respect for memorial sites.
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Lois Dickinson Phoenix
Flagstaff Beautification Commission Seeks Public Ideas
The Flagstaff Beautification Commission requests input from residents on priorities, actions, and delegation of tasks to beautify the city. Send cards or letters to the commission at P. C. Box 1208 before the next meeting in June.
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City of
Flagstaff
Pow Wow Enjoyed by City and Indian Center
Editor notes congratulations to the Indian Center for sponsoring last Saturday night’s pow wow in Flagstaff. The event, Indian sponsored and planned, was praised for its non commercial nature and contrasts with the city sponsored July 4 Pow Wow. The writer hopes this becomes an annual NACA pow wow, a great beginning. Martha Gideler.
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Flagstaff
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