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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1974
Page
2
A critical look at the Bridge Canyon dam proposal recalls past battles over Glen Canyon Dam. Proponents claim vast power would be generated, but opponents warn of high costs and environmental damage, urging Congress to weigh alternatives before any construction.
A Wise teacher praised short writing and editors note letters to the editor should be brief. The paper enforces a 350 word limit for letters though some exceed it. Space is limited and very long letters may not be printed, but readers are urged to keep writing.
The piece argues for televised sessions and committee hearings to educate voters and revitalize democracy. It cites Sen. Lee Metcalf, Kefauver, Watergate, and Ervin hearings, noting television’s potential to expose cloakroom deals and boost accountability, while warning of political theater and disinformation.
Dick West reports in a humorous piece that Senate auto safety hearings echo a joke about size. An analyst mockingly suggests six feet and 180 pounds as a safety standard, noting small people appear more vulnerable in altercations and accidents.
Maryland U.S. Attorney Beall condemns media overreaching in the Agnew grand jury case. He argues investigative reporting must respect secrecy rules to protect the innocent and prevent interference with justice, urging a voluntary press code to curb disclosure of grand jury details.
An Arthur Hoppe column sketches a fictional Japanese purchasing agent named Mr. Ohio Sayonara in Honolulu. He seeks golf courses, hotels, resorts, and factories in America to house workers, citing high Japanese costs, while planning to import shoddy American goods for Japan. The piece ends with a nod to Pearl Harbor and the chant Tora! Tora!
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