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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1977
Page
3
The writer humorously recalls parenting a teenager, likening the teenager to an uncooperative house trained elephant. The piece riffs on endless messes, bathroom towel racks, and the challenges of feeding and budgeting for a teen, ending with a wish that the child someday has a child like him.
The Wilderness forum in Tonto Basin argues real change must occur in Washington DC and in the USDA and Congress, not at local ranger districts or regional offices. It notes Carter administration policy aims to double Wilderness acreage and urges Arizona lawmakers to press peers in Congress for action while restraining local officials.
A Payson reader denounces Forest Service and deputies acting as bureaucratic lackeys, warning of misuse of power and urging constitutional protections. The letter attacks Carter, intelligence reforms, and Executive Order 11921, urging readers to contact lawmakers.
The letter from Les and Dot Snavely discusses affiliation with the Episcopal Church in California and Payson. They express support for Father Donovan and oppose liberal changes to the prayer book, citing St. Luke's La Crescenta as a cautionary example with significant membership loss.
Poem fragment by Alta L. Turner evokes a garden mood with bees and blooms. It reflects on interdependence of bee and flower and the idea that tomorrow's bloom rests in the seed.
John and Tressie Fletcher express gratitude to friends who joined a card shower at their home on Monday in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. They say their kindness is greatly appreciated.
Payson Fire Capt. Ron Spears uncovers a mouse nest in his car heater duct that began smoldering when the heater ran. The incident, discovered Tuesday, left a potential fire hazard and the vehicle intact after detection.
The author argues Bert Lance must step down as head of the Office of Management and Budget. He cites personal finances and bank dealings, urging resignation to avoid a national fiscal crisis and public backlash. The piece links Lance to past scandals and broader banking concerns.
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