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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1977
Page
4
Dr. Robert McDaniel of the University of Arizona reports a respiration test that helps identify alfalfa varieties better suited to hot weather. He says plants with lower respiration produce stronger yields and could speed development of superior mature varieties.
Widespread Christian suffering in Palestine and Lebanon is described as mass dispossession, looting, and displacement after 1948-49 and later aerial attacks. The piece cites five million Arab Christians, notes historic leadership roles, and urges churches and readers to scrutinize Zionist narratives.
The excerpt argues that a president’s oath lacks truth and proposes a satirical alternative focusing on re election, party loyalty, rewarding supporters, conflicts of interest, media handling, and congressional blame. It frames the oath as serving personal ambition over country.
Payson Roundup published Thursdays in Payson Arizona by Roundup Printing and Publishing Inc. staff listed include K Smith Jr and R Robertson as president and VP, Frank Schuerer editor and co publisher, with Ad staff Nancy Aldridge Dawes Steiner Myers Schuerer Lanter and Koupal. Mailing address Drawer 1460 Payson. Subscription $6.00 in Gila County $6.50 elsewhere.
The Pettet family expresses gratitude to friends for support and thoughts during their recent loss. Margaret Pettet Ted Pettet and family acknowledge the kindness shown.
Share your views with Payson Roundup readers by sending letters to Our Readers Write Drawer 1460 Payson Az 8554.
Jonathan Marshall argues US dam safety is dire with 49 500 dams, 9000 high hazard sites, and a five year inspection failure. He blames Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation for neglect, urging higher funding and stronger federal and state safety oversight to prevent future disasters.
Payson High hosts an Open House at 7 30 tonight as part of American Education Week. Principal Baker notes attendance may lag despite strong support, hoping informal meetings with faculty will show that schools are more than an institution and that tax dollars fund education.
Bob Ritter argues the United States created the Panama situation by backing Panama's secession from Colombia and supporting Roosevelt era actions. He cites Bunau Varilla and Hayakawa as justification for keeping the canal and warns future treaty talks will spark more trouble as negotiations resume. He promises a follow up on a Panamanian dream in next week’s column.
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