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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1971
Page
2
Editorial accuses Ruth Adams of blocking a widely supported kindergarten bill via a private, closed hearing. It notes public calls for hearings and links the move to weak legislative accountability in Arizona, urging open deliberations and transparency.
Rep. Samuel Stratton D NY introduces a bill to halt unannounced reductions in Medicare refunds. The measure demands full public disclosure of what SSA considers reasonable costs, restores 83 percent of charges, and requires Congress to see schedules before any changes take effect.
Secretary of State Rogers clarified that the United States does not demand Israeli territorial concessions before a peace settlement. He warned that past impressions of a prior withdrawal were mistaken while urging a bold compromise plan to secure all nations.
Jill Moline of Phoenix defends parental concerns over a Scottsdale survey on health education. She accuses Curriculum and Administration of slanting results, cites March 16 and March 22 actions, and argues for family and Judeo Christian morality against centralized ideological programs.
A group of concerned citizens praise Jim Wellington for objectivity and honesty and urge district leadership to address serious school-system problems. They call for public support and transparency and provide contact numbers for endorsers Roberta Unterberger, William R. Jones, Thomas Crawford, and Gloria Welch.
A reader praises teachers and notes strikes affect the public, arguing many teachers work beyond the school year and balance parenting and grading at home. The letter defends teachers' dedication and working conditions while acknowledging public impact of strikes.
A reader challenges Larry Welch's April 16 piece by arguing the caption misstates a survey on sex education. The writer cites figures and legal limits, alleging omitted topics like abortion and rape skew the results and imply dubious conclusions regarding nine year olds.
Parents defend teachers after the April 16 letter claiming contract duties only. They say most teachers returned last Monday ready to work and have continued their best efforts for students. They express respect and praise for Coronado educators who care deeply.
A Paiute student challenges parental letters condemning a strike. He says students face conflict as part of life and remains supportive of teachers, predicting more strikes may come before they die.
Residents warn that 82nd Street between Camelback and Chaparral remains a 25 mph zone yet vehicles race at maniacal speeds. The author fears a child will be struck and questions if it will be their own or another's, especially on weekends.
A reader writes to Tuesday's Progress about minibike safety and a controversial statement that “the man should get a medal.” The writer argues that youth may have risked violence, noting no charge was raised despite the incident and calling for a calmer, responsible response.
The piece argues the Great Migration toward suburbs and country life creates indecisive citizens who replace city problems with new urban-style nuisances. It notes residents seek tax relief and space yet bring city factors like department stores and traffic, destroying rural charm and increasing mortgage burdens.
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