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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1970
Page
2
The piece argues the six per cent budget cap hampers Scottsdale School District and other districts. Legal questions about who may vote paralyze referenda, forcing districts to stay within the cap. Inflation and growth demand flexibility and more funding to improve education quality.
After eight years of trials including a doctor revolt bankruptcy and management changes Baptist Hospital dedicated a six story addition this week. The 244 bed facility now offers modern emergency care intensive care and specialized equipment under profitable operation and strong staff support. The community praises the achievement and support from management staff and locals.
Thomas Ford Hoult, chairman of the Faculty Community Committee to Defend Academic Freedom at Arizona State University, argues defending Prof Starsky is essential to protect academic freedom. He rejects firing teachers for out of class remarks, stressing professional work remains strong and education requires challenge and inquiry.
A reader urges Scottsdale to hire a qualified traffic engineer or consultant to fix roadway safety concerns on Scottsdale Road. Diane G. Hyde from Sestisdale Ernunte criticizes city hall for bloated staff and calls for a high quality expert to address major traffic problems.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress lists editors Jonathan Marshall and Jerry McElfresh with W. Bt Wright as assistant publisher and provides publishing dates and carrier rates. Volume info shows April 6, 1976 as issue date, with pricing for in state and out of state subscriptions and address details for the Scottsdale, Arizona office.
A fragmented report cites Indian politicians and a governor of Sac offering mixed words about leadership. The piece hints at campaign rhetoric and power, mentioning a confident claim to get things done and a tumultuous period at the height of influence.
Henry W. Block explains that May Day marks when workers begin earning enough to owe taxes. He notes the burden of taxes on the typical wage earner and urges taxpayers to consider tax services, though he feels taxed by the system himself.
Tax historian Block urges professional help and argues taxpayers overpay due to complex rules and misused deductions. He warns many forget Social Security numbers or fail to sign returns while urging simplified, CPA drafted regulations and a separate tax authority. Lincoln era refunds and historic excise levies are cited to illustrate long-standing complexity.
Letter from Arthur Hoppe ridicules census questionnaires by juxtaposing a personal wish for a flush toilet with national progress. He contrasts an unofficial, humorous survey of daily life questions with the official census, noting pride and frustration, and ends suggesting citizens feel they’re holding their own.
Reports say Southern Yemen's armed forces have expanded with Russian and Syrian support. Tanks and Mig-17s arrive while Russian officers train troops in Aden as Saudi Arabia braces for potential border clashes in the Empty Quarter region.
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