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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1976
Page
3
The Scottsdale School Board debates a nearly one million dollar budget cut since the last proposal which would have raised the tax rate by 91 cents per hundred. A 75 cent rate increase remains possible if an override passes. Calls come to reduce administrative costs and avoid tax hikes amid high Valley unemployment and a recession.
The author defends George Wallace's right to speak and run for office while condemning violence and censorship. They condemn heckling of Wallace in Wisconsin by Bremer mask wearers and note Sen. Henry Jackson faced similar disruption. The piece argues self appointed censors threaten national leaders and liberty if audiences cannot hear candidates.
Harriet Van Horne argues that fraud taints Medicare Medicaid and food programs, urging purification without harming the poor. She cites doctor overcharges and inflated billing, calls for tougher HEW investigations, and notes program costs and reforms amid a push toward broader health coverage.
Secret reports warn the Shah of Iran could land troops in Saudi Arabia to seize its oil fields. Debt, weapon sales, and Gulf tensions threaten regional stability as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait seek protection and allies weigh responses. The piece also cites a Senate Antitrust subcommittee on screw shortages impacting safety and defense equipment.
A reader condemns printing victims addresses as inhumane and privacy infringing while lamenting the defeat of a bill to shield victims. The letter questions press sensationalism and urges consent before publishing addresses, noting the confusion caused by common names.
Dr Eugene M Davis of Manchester Conn praises the Scottsdale Artists League Exhibit noting high talent and Lydia Dillon as particularly gracious for portraits. He calls Scottsdale beautiful and says the visit was a highlight of his Arizona trip.
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