Readers defend Scottsdale horse corrals amid debate on town identity
A Scottsdale reader letter pushback supports the Camelback Road horse corral, arguing corrals add color, reduce flies versus gas stations, and reflect the West’s way of life. The Progress notes strong public sentiment to preserve traditions and urges city officials to emphasize preserving the local lifestyle in planning.
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Camelback Road
Scottsdale
West
Brookings Institution
Army tested biological weapons on humans 1949 1969
A Senate subcommittee report reveals the Army used human volunteers to test biological agents from 1949 to 1969 and 504 workers suffered related infections at three centers. At Ft. Detrick Maryland three laboratory workers died during the period. Open air germ tests numbered 239. The findings cast doubt on halting programs and demand a clear government stance against future germ and chemical tests.
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Senate
Ft. Detrick
Army
Hanafi siege avertable before Treasury raid blocked
Washington report says a Treasury raid on Hanafi headquarters was blocked by the U.S. Attorney's office prior to the Hanafi siege that left 134 held. Officials say missing testimony and procedural concerns influenced the decision, while links to five criminal cases were pursued later. A separate note describes Anatol Demucky's car haring device discovery in Florida and embassy concerns.
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Jack Anderson
Les Wilten
Washington
Treasury
U.S
Hanafi
Hamaas Abdul Khaalis
Justice Dept
Khaalis
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Abdul Aziz
Aziz
T-men
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Jack Mitchell
James Bond
Czechoslovakia
Anatol Démucky
Florida
Washington, D.C
State Dept
Demucky
FBI
Jesus Freaks and the Revival of Religion in Modern America
Harriet Van Horne surveys the 1970s Christian revival, its ties to politics and media, and the rise of Jesus themed culture. She notes the blend of Christ, patriotism, and free enterprise, concerns over cults, and the market for religious best sellers and simple answers.
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Harriet van Horne
Malcolm Muggeridge
William Shakespeare
Stratford On Avon
Jesus Christ
Vatican
Muggeridge
Nazareth
Shakespeare
Rank Commercialis
Stratford
Jesus
Dr. God
Esalen
Sun Myung Moon
W. Clement Stone
Nixon
America
Richard Nixon
Publishers’ Weekly
Christ
Hal ‘Lindsey
Lindsey
Carter
Charles Fair
Mailbag criticizes investigative reporting and fronts on Applegate
A Scottsdale Progress reader from California defends Herb Applegate and condemns investigative reporting as a smear. He urges journalists to investigate repeated failures of a savings and loan in Arizona and questions front-page coverage and motives.
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California
Scottsdale
Herb Applegate
Arizona
Hubcap Hunter Claims Chuckhole Victory in Rain
In a rain soaked exchange on Shea east of Scottsdale Road a driver reports recovering hubcaps of various makes including Chevy and Dodge after hitting a large chuckhole. The writer, Ed Sandidge, offers to reunite owners and notes three extra hubcaps. Contact provided.
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Shea
Scottsdale Road
ED Sandidge
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Oro el Heame
Robert E. Stas
Shea Chuckhole
Jonatha
Aarsh Publisher
Jerry McElfresh
Hal’ Metcalf
Ance
E. Eorll
Arizona General Excellence
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Ariz
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