Duncan's fall sparks fight over SCC athletics ethics
Scottsdale Community College faces a controversy as coach Duncan resigns amid claims six out of state basketball players ran up about 3000 dollars in unpaid room and board at La Mancha dormitory in Tempe. Critics fault district leaders for prioritizing athletics over academics.
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Scottsdale Community College
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Larry Philpot
John Prince
Prince
Maricopa County Community
Rate Hike by Bankers Trust Feels Ripple in Arizona Economy
Bankers Trust Co raises prime rate to 10 percent prompting concern about higher borrowing costs. If sustained, construction and real estate in Arizona would slow, with broader recessionary pressure felt as federal policy may need adjustment.
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Bankers Trust Co
Arizona
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Automakers resist facing shift to smaller cars
Three months of industry doubts gave way to Ford and GM acknowledging a durable shift to smaller models. The piece criticizes Ford, GM, and Detroit executives for prioritizing profit, resisting mass transit, and using energy costs to justify costly, luxury options while neglecting conservation and public welfare.
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Lee A. Taccoca
Ford Motor Co
General Motors
America
Detroit
Start of Strictly for Dads column delights readers
A reader praises The Progress for launching a twice weekly column Strictly for Dads by Charlie Shedd. The fan letter thanks editors for positive living advice and urges more episodes in future issues.
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Charlie Shedd
Noise control debate over Sunday mowing and honks
A reader urges careful noise regulation while endorsing the goal, arguing honks can distract drivers and suggesting quiet alternatives. The writer favors Sunday sleep and proposes a compromise like no power lawn or boat motors before 9 am, noting varied hours in Scottsdale and comparing to other countries.
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West Germany
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Quieted by Community Efforts
In Scottsdale residents push to curb noise, expressing relief at progress and a hope for further reductions to improve quality of life. Local voices praise calmer streets and neighborly cooperation.
Reader letter questions accuracy of quotes about Freddie Gage
A reader objects to a note on Kitty Kula's letter about those who blocked Freddie Gage from speaking. The writer argues that opinions vary among young people and questions the judge of accuracy, challenging the note’s meaning and tone.
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Kitty Kula
Freddie Gage
Gage
Progress invites letters with verification details
The newspaper requests letters to the editor be limited to 350 words and include the writer’s name and home address for verification. Typewritten submissions are preferred and should be double spaced to aid readability.
Health insurance drift in Kennedy Mills compromise
Washington notes that the Kennedy Mills health bill edges toward compromise but remains stalled between administration demands for concessions and labor opposition. The plan trims costs via deductibles and co insurance, with income-based rules and payroll tax funding, while resisting private insurer premiums.
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National Health Insurance
Kennedy Mills
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Edward M. Kennedy
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Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
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