Editorial assigns blame for teachers strike to Robran and Nagle
The piece argues two men Robran and Nagle bear major blame for prolonging the Scottsdale teachers strike. It cites Robran as a strike expert brought in by the SEA and criticizes his budget sense and willingness to compromise while noting the board showed more willingness to negotiate.
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Ed Robran
Gerry Nagle
SEA
Robran
Nagle
National Education Association
Scottsdale Education Association
Scottsdale Teachers Union
Teachers Strike Casts Blame on Robran and Nagle
The article accuses Robran of misleading teachers with unproven budget claims and blocking vote on alternatives while Nagle as SEA president backed Robran and failed to curb picket line incidents. It argues both prolonged the strike through inaction and threatens future salary referendum support.
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Ings
Robran
Nagle
Legislators weigh tenure reform amid Scottsdale school strike
The piece argues against abolishing tenure and proposes a five year term with annual evaluations by a committee of administrators teachers parents and students. Renewal probation or dismissal could follow with appeal to a review board to protect students and provide teacher security.
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Scottsdale
Calley and the Infantry Mission in the My Lai Context
Salvador D. Gonzales argues the infantry mission justifies Calley’s actions under battlefield doctrine. He contends the decision arose from higher command, stresses no classroom solution to combat, and questions life imprisonment or death for poor judgment. He cites Fort Benning doctrine and JUSPAO USAID roles.
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Calley
United States
Us-Public
Juspao
US Aid For International Development
USAID
Fantry i
My“Lai
Salvador D. Gonzales, JR
Scottsdale
Parents criticize in Scottsdale education meeting
Mrs Richard Steiner writes that a Tuesday night gathering at the Congregational Church across from Navajo School devolved into a hostile scene with SEA representatives and a board spokesman. She urges calm, review of facts, and listening over shouting to resolve school issues.
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Scottsdale
Congregational’ Church of Christ
Navajo School
SEA
Richard Steiner
Freeway tactics questioned in Scottsdale hearing ritual
The letter questions the Scottsdale Papago Freeway route process and public hearings. It cites a 1960sFederal memorandum urging cooperation between highway officials and citizen leaders and asks who will form the citizen delegation and whether outsiders may participate. Mrs Gerard F Judd Phoenix.
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Papago
Scottsdale
Highway Department
Federal Highway Administration
Gerard F, Judd Phoenix
Parental Ire Over Substitute Actions At Navajo School
Parents accuse a substitute of improper conduct and false accusation after a firecracker incident led to suspensions. They question supervision, say students defended, and demand clarity on teaching quality and substitute roles across Scottsdale schools.
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Scottshaf
Scottsdale. High
Teachers who stayed for students deserve applause
Mrs. Robert Reed defends teachers who did not strike praising their loyalty and integrity. She criticizes walkouts as wrong while urging fair raises for all teachers to protect children’s faith and education.
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Araise
Yavapai School
Robert Reed Scottsdale
Reader Questions Sign Heights and City Ordinance Compliance
A reader challenges the front page March 29 report on a young businessman and a city sign law. They allege the photo misleads about sign height, note a local housing development sign exceeding five feet, and criticize a large Post Realty sign along Scottsdale Road.
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Scottsdale Road
McDonald Drive
Desert Foothill Scenic Drive
Carefree
Post Realty Company
Post Realty
Scottsdale education salary plea stirs welfare funding debate
A Scottsdale reader laments low teacher pay amid welfare income talk and a proposed $6500 welfare level, urging competitive salaries to retain skilled staff. The letter cites national figures and criticizes misinformation while praising Scottsdale’s culture and schools. The author, Donald W. Bauer, urges action to avoid losing educational prestige.
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Phoenix
House
Parren J. Mitchell
D-M
George A. Wiley
National Welfare Rights Organization
Charles B. Rangel
D-N.y
Bella S. Abzug
Teally
Scottsdale
Arizona
Donald W. Bauer
Parents Call For End To Teacher Strike In Scottsdale
A Scottsdale parent voices anger over the prolonged teacher strike, urging self reflection on anger and a return to classrooms. She praises teachers, notes budget strain, and asks for resolution by Easter without harming students.
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Scottsdale
Nora
Disillusioned Scottsdale mother condemns teacher strike behavior
A Scottsdale mother and classified employee criticizes the strike for harming student respect and safety. She notes anxiety, votes on strike, and urges keeping students out of labor actions while acknowledging pay and class-size concerns. She fears lasting scars on children and warns striking teachers lose respect regardless of pay.
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Scottsdale
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Scottsdale Progress
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Jerry McElfresh
W. B. Dock Wright
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
Neve Abie Sation
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Newspapers Association For Greater Public Service
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