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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1976
Page
4
A New Year reflection proclaims the right to seek opportunity and take risks. It rejects security and dole, favors challenge over comfort, and vows to think and act independently. The speaker asserts American heritage and the pride of self made achievement.
The article notes the first year of the tax in Payson produced $99,754 in revenue from a 1 percent levy. It estimates taxable sales near $10 million for the past fiscal year and that about 6,000 residents or 2,000 families spend roughly $5,000 locally per year.
A letter to Phil Verco accuses him and Roy Creach of trying to oust locals via Greenie influence. It warns of drastic town ordinances, locates fears in conspiracy with alien groups, and notes concerns about a golf course, religious leaders, and a transfer of a landing strip.
Bob Ritter argues inflation stems from collusive price fixing by grain brokers and middlemen. He cites 1972 Soviet purchases, shortages used to raise prices, and ongoing profit from sugar and coffee markups. He notes indictments and vows leaders must curb dishonesty.
Nicholas Brotcke of Northridge recounts submitting a June 24 1975 bid to Payson Town Council offering to feed and care for livestock at two dollars per day per animal and to transport with a 14 ton van for three dollars per hour but says the council rejected the proposal despite town livestock complaints.
The article reports Rev Daniel Nystrom of Payson praising dowsing as a God given ability to locate underground water using a Y shaped twig. He recalls personal success in finding water and installing a well pump and notes faith and natural laws support such gifts. It also mentions a sheriff’s deputy rescue after a wallet theft during Christmas noon.
Billy H. Clayton and Family from Temple City California thank the people of Payson for kindness to Mrs. Ann Rosie Clayton. The note expresses comfort in the welfare of the mother and gratitude for community support.
The family of Lillian Deming expresses gratitude to those who helped during their loss and extends special thanks to Dr. Dave Gilbert and all staff at Payson Hospital for their services.
Thank you note expresses appreciation for prayers cards and flowers from friends in Payson and Globe during a long hospital stay. Blessings are wished for the new year.
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