The forgotten vote on gas tax rebates in Arizona
Editorial argues the referendum approving a new gas tax rebate formula to aid urban road work has been forgotten. It cites Scottsdale projects Hayden Road extension and 64th Street improvements, Phoenix road program needs, and Paradise Valley repairs as examples of urban benefits and urges honoring the mandate.
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Arizona
Scottsdale
Hayden Road
Bell Road
64Th Street
Camelback Road
Phoenix
Paradise Valley
Letters to the Editor Show Strong Teacher Strike Response
The Progress received over 100 letters to the editor during the teachers strike, with some readers sending multiple messages. Priority was given to typed letters and unsigned pieces could not be printed. The editor notes space limits and thanks contributors, calling the response healthy and encouraging further reader input.
Nixon Deliberates Calley Case Ties to Politics
The article reports President Nixon consulted House Leader Gerald Ford on Congressional sentiment before action in the Calley case. It notes White House aides and Republicans debated whether intervention signaled political motives or respect for military justice, with fears of a pardon and influence from the Wallace campaign. Bryce Harlow urged restraint.
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Washington
Nixon
Calley
House
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Ford
William L. Calley, Jr
White House
My Lai
San Clemente
Capitol Hill
U.S
Ft. Benning
Custin
Harry Dent
Dent
Atty
John Mitchell
David Frost
Mitchell
Bryce Harlow
Harlow
Mailbag on School Strikes and Teacher Conduct
A reader criticizes Kiva School teachers and student behavior during last Thursday’s strike. The letter calls for firing any teachers who breached contracts and urges restoring order, arguing public sympathy should not favor educators who encourage disruption.
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Kiva
Bell tolls for justice in Johannesburg protest
The Very Rev Gonville French-Beytagh, Anglican Dean of Johannesburg, was jailed under the Terrorism Act for opposing apartheid. Clergy and parishioners rang the Cathedral bell for a week until his release, signaling ongoing defiance against racial segregation.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Gonville French-Beytagh
St. Mary’s
Signs spark debate over substitute teachers in Arizona
Margaret A. Schafer argues that substitute teachers are skilled and dedicated, countering claims they are merely babysitters. She notes substitutes include trained teachers and recent graduates who cannot find full-time work, urging respect for their role during the strike.
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State of Arizona
Karen Wetherby
College of Education
Margaret A. Schafer
Scottsdale
Level-Headedness Noted at Open Forum At Scottsdale Church
A formal note thanks Rev Kenneth Widney and the Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ for lending church facilities for a parents open forum on April 6. Special thanks go to Rev Wil Stewart of the Church of the Resurrection for moderating over two hours.
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Kenneth Widney
Scottsdale
Community Trusts Journal Coverage on Teachers Strike
Mrs Harold August commends Larry Ross for fair coverage of the teachers strike debate. She notes community leaders Robran and Naglea as ineffective and urges vigilant choice of leaders. She recalls working with Ross at ASU State Press and praises the Progress for its award-winning reporting.
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Larry Ross
ASU State Press
Larry
Harold August Scottsdale
Time Can Tell On Teacher Strikes And Negotiations
A teacher author discusses the role of strikes in industrial disputes, noting their decline but persistence where local conditions demand action. It argues that negotiation procedures reduce strikes, laws against strikes are dubious, and foresight and leadership prevent crises. Time will reveal outcomes.
Lessons From A Strike Learnings From The Classroom Debate
The Progress editorial argues the teachers strike exposes values and roles in society. It suggests students are not uniquely harmed and that the strike offers a broader lesson on bargaining, money, and responsibility for teachers, students, parents, and boards.
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Progress
Attend classes take notes students urged
The article thanks Gerry Nagle and Ralph Bradshaw for speaking at the Sunday teachers meeting. The presentation aimed to caution and help, not polarize, while acknowledging disagreement with some board actions and urging support to get teachers back.
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Gerry Nagle
Ralph Bradshaw
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