Editorial: Bids Raised Questions on State Insurance Contract
The editorial says high bids were accepted for state university building insurance, alleging collusion among bidders and officials. It calls for open bidding, a grand jury probe, and prosecution if laws were violated, plus return of a $64,800 excess to the treasury. It names Middleton, Howard, Gibson, Pilcher firm, and Attorney General Nelson.
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Jay Stuckey
Ray Everett
Gary Nelson
Governor's Insurance Advisory Commission
Frank Middleton
John Howard
al Gibson
State University
Burton Barr
Arizona
Middleton Group
Pilcher Group
Smog over state planning sparks Arizona debate
The piece argues Congress may pass a land use planning bill to require states to adopt planning criteria. It insists the bill does not grant federal planning or land seizure power and warns that without state action Arizona faces greater pollution and loss of beauty while federal pressure could fill the void.
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Arizona
Nixon backs Ellsworth for key disarmament post in shift
Report outlines a White House move away from hard line arms control toward Robert F. Ellsworth, a former NATO ambassador and Kansas congressman, as Nixon weighs a Senate battle over Nitze. The piece notes Kissinger’s stance, Goldwater opposition, and VOA criticism of Greece's junta.
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Washington
White House
Pentagon
Henry Kissinger
Nixon
Paul Nitzens
ISA
Robert F. Ellsworth
Wall Street
Hutch
U.S
NATO
Nitze
Defense
James Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Kissinger
Ordor
Moscow
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Robert S. McNamara
Paul Nitze
Human Events
Ellsworth
Kansas
House
H.R. Haldeman
John D. Ehrlichman
Brussels
Ment
Greece
Voice of America
VOA
Athens
James Keogh
U.S. Information Agency
Cost of Living Council
COLC
Congress
Roy Ash
Fred Malek
Office of Management and Budget
OMB
Senate Banking Committee
Ash-Malek
House Banking Committee
Afl-Cio
Warning to buyers on Arizona ranch acreages and mineral rights
A letter warns prospective buyers about purchased Arizona ranch acreages with hidden mineral reservations and other title exceptions. It recounts a buyer who discovered coal potential and open range issues after deed delivery, and notes SB 1052 would require mineral reservations to be disclosed in land transfers.
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Arizona
Apache County
Tucson
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Senate
Tough Talk on Rape Punishment Sparks City Debate
A Today show discussion from New York prompts Alma Van Vactor of Scottsdale to argue Philadelphia rape cases need tougher handling. She urges castration for guilty defendants, better courts, dedicated rape DAs, and victim support services to reduce fear and medical costs.
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New York City
Philadelphia
Alma van Vactor
Scottsdale
Secret Kissinger honeymoon talks spoof transcript
Arthur Hoppe parodies post negotiation drama at Acapulco cottage with Henry Kissinger and new wife. A taped exchange mocks power talks and hints at space plans and domestic fantasies, ending with a playful negotiation motif and light politics.
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Acapulco
Scottsdale Daily Progress details and staff contacts
The Scottsdale Daily Progress operates evenings Monday through Saturday except holidays. Published by Scottsdale Publishing Inc. at 7302 E Earls Dr Scottsdale AZ 85251. Contact 947-1544. Second class postage paid at Scottsdale. Irshall publisher W. B. Doc Wright Assistant Publisher. Page 4 Vol XIV No 47 April 11 1974.
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Jonaths
Jerry McElfresh
Slips McMillen Seeks Fourth Term Amid Property Value Dispute
Slips McMillen, aiming for a fourth term, faces questions over his assessment of property value as reported by the Oakland California Tribune. The article notes accusations regarding his understanding of property worth and its impact on his candidacy.
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McMillen
Oakland
Calif. Tribune
Mail franking criticized as biased political tool
A reader, Marlin Davis, objects to Congressman Conlan’s mailings in the March 19 issue, calling them a deceptive ploy to aid Conlan and John Conlan, wasteful of taxpayers and postal resources, and urges campaign reform to stop the practice.
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Marlin Davis
Conlan
John Conlan
Washington, D.C
Davis
Reugene
Bullock Scottsdale
Progress Requests Brief Letters To Editor Limits
The Progress asks readers to limit letters to 350 words due to space. Writers must include name and home address for verification if needed. Typewritten submissions are preferred and should be double spaced.
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Progress
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Inside Report
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Henry
Lems
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Golda
King Feisal
Irshall Dlisher
W. B
Doc’ Wright
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ariz
National Newspaper
Associaten
Arizona Newspapers Association
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