Hawaii Leads Nation by Banning Billboards for Beauty
A historical note praises Hawaii for banning outdoor advertising since the early 1900s culminating in 1926 with all billboard firms gone. It contrasts Arizona towns like Phoenix Scottsdale Paradise Valley and downtown Phoenix, arguing for tougher laws and public action to preserve scenic beauty and curb urban blight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Valley of the Sun
Arizona
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Paradise Valley
Holy Week Traditions Shape Jerusalem Across Faiths
The article notes Christians Jews and Muslims observe Easter Passover and Ramadan prayers in Jerusalem. It recalls peaceful Holy Week since 1967 under Israeli control with free access to sacred sites, contrasting earlier Jordanian rule where Jews faced bans and Christians restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Ancient Temple
Egypt
El-Akza
Israel
Jordan
Scottsdale Swearing In Sparks Civic Duty Debate
Local readers accuse the Scottsdale Progress of underreporting swearing in of Councilmen Jeff Schubert Charles Smith and Richard Campana and Mayor William Jenkins on February 17 for a four year term. The letter argues broader coverage would boost civic involvement and notes Paradise Valley coverage on April 8 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
Jeff Schubert
Charles Smith
Richard Campana
William Jenkins
Paradise Valley
John W. Drenten
Pollyann Drenten
Smoking ban poorly enforced at Flagstaff hospital
Mary C. Hegarty of Tempe criticizes Flagstaff Community Hospital for lax enforcement of a smoking ban. She cites staff telling visitors they may smoke due to an ashtray and notes smoking was allowed near third floor surgical and respiratory wards, while other areas were smoke free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagstaff Community Hospital
Mary C. Hegarty
Tempe
Disney World in Central Florida Faces Beltway Debate
Orlando observers warn a proposed 70 mile beltway around Disney World could trigger urban sprawl across a 1000 square mile area hampering lakes streams and aquifers while drawing developers and tourists. Disney officials defend growth while critics urge regional zoning to balance expansion with environmental limits.
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Edward Flattau
Orlando
Fla
Disney World
Wicket Witch
Captain Hook
Carl Gosline
East Central Florida
Los Angeles
Gosline
Paris
Florida
Lake Okeechobee
Miami
Disney
Disney Organization
Central
Hal Scott
Florida Audubon Society
Central Florida
Mickey Mouse
Hughes aura of mystery lingers after Hughes death
Washington report explores conflicting portraits of Howard Hughes the brilliant rational mogul and a reclusive emaciated invalid. Sources describe two distinct Hughes episodes from the 1960s onward with concerns over guardians and control of his fortune. Reports note impersonators and a possible double amid travel from Acapulco to Las Vegas and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howard Hughes
Acapulco
Houston
Internal Revenue Service
Los Angeles
Hughes
Robert Maheu
Frank W. Gay
Bel Air Hotel
Edward Morgan
Morgan
Gay
Las Vegas
Harold L Felkes
Bahamas
Bob Rehak
U.S
Turner Shelton
van Dyke
London
Nevada
Mike O’callaghan
Gaming Board
Phil Hanniffin
Brooks Randall
Randall
Colorado
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Les Whitten
Copley News Service
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Jonathan Marshall
Jerry McElfresh
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Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Earll
Ariz
Progress
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