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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1974
Page
4
Five competitive girls changed the future of girls sports in Payson by prompting the school board to review and expand the intramural program. They earned support after integrating with the boys team and now await the board’s follow through on beefing up opportunities for female athletes.
A study by Educational Research Service shows 61.5 percent of 429 districts exempt some students from finals in certain subjects while 38.5 percent require all students to take finals. Reasons include high grades, senior exemptions, course nature, and teacher student contracts guiding assessment.
A reader urges scrutiny of a crackdown on workers under contractor regulations. The piece argues abuse of power by Registrar of Contractors officials, cites Arizona statutes exempting laborers from licensing, and questions motives behind probing alleged violations and harassment of non licensed workers.
A letter laments contractor licensing pressure in Arizona, citing alleged regulatory abuse by a state official and a local contractors association. It argues homeowners may hire laborers for personal projects, and recalls statutory provisions that could criminalize abusive actions. The piece also notes community praise for local volunteers and public reflection on postal workers’ service.
The piece cites a proverb about greatness and rebukes a late letter from California. It argues that too many chiefs with many secretaries hinder, while too many Indians know how to do the job. The tone calls for accountability and efficiency.
Editorial note lists common abbreviations and initials such as F A.M. A A.O.N.MLS C.E.L. B.P.CO.E. L.0.0.M. CIA USDA L.D.S. CO. R.S.V.P. P.M. A.M. M. U.K. with a prompt to identify their meanings.
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