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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1975
Page
4
Guest editorial criticizes Payson City Council over CAAG Manpower guidelines for hiring a Fire Marshal. The piece argues funds and Title VI compliance were mishandled, cites unaddressed missteps by the council and administrative staff, and warns of federal intervention if changes are not made.
The article recalls that Thomas Jefferson urged adopting the metric system in 1790 and John Quincy Adams renewed the push in 1821, both rejected by Congress. It notes Congress finally embraced the idea 185 years later, framing it as slow leadership. The letter is directed to the Payson Roundup in Payson Arizona.
In a weekly column Senator Paul Fannin addresses constituent issues. He notes Social Security records are confidential and cannot share addresses. He mentions writing to the uncle at his last known address and hopes for contact. The piece also covers concerns about a living president and public access, reflecting reader letters from various cities.
Letter from Phoenix protests excessive road shoulder widening on the Houston Mesa Road. writer cites near head on collisions, trenches, dying drivers, and multiple wrecks. calls for trenches to be filled and safety improvements to prevent future incidents.
The quote notes that nonconformists travel in groups and rarely go alone. It warns that anyone inside a nonconformist clique who fails to conform is in trouble, as Enc Hoffer reflects on conformity and social dynamics.
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