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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1975
Page
3
The text notes Portugal’s surprising rise as a critical pawn between communism and the free world. Since a military takeover, it moves toward Communist control amid Angola and Mozambique’s independence and a broader rejection of U S leadership.
The speaker argues U S policy failed to adapt for two decades creating a void into which the Soviet Union moved. Dictatorial support and neglect of rising nationalism are cited. Portugal is highlighted as a symbol and a major policy shift could threaten NATO. long-term prospects depend on humble admission of mistakes and new approaches.
Scottsdale officials face tough budget trade offs with scarce funds. A proposal from the Scottsdale Associated Merchants would fund a National Council on Alcoholism office here with federal or state matching money. SAM urges reconsideration or a community drive if funds cannot be found.
Jeff Stansbury and Edward Flatta review the impact of Interior Secretary Rogers C. Morton’s departure and President Ford's selection of Stanley Hathaway. They warn Hathaway may push aggressive growth over environmental safeguards, citing his Wyoming record and opposition to wilderness and stricter regulation.
The House Budget Committee revised the President's deficit forecast from 60 billion to 70.1 billion, citing underestimated items and extended tax cuts. It urged a 73.2 billion target with shifts toward job programs and reduced defense and foreign aid to curb unemployment risks and market distortions.
A reader rebuts a letter urging universal fingerprinting, arguing privacy for the innocent and citing Magna Carta as a model. The writer claims they would relinquish licenses rather than consent to fingerprinting, warning of a creeping police state and citing fear of loss of basic freedoms.
Diane Roberts from Scottsdale denounces State Rep Mac Carvalho for suggesting firing teachers who oppose a salary increase. She argues the incident violates Bill of Rights and highlights the need for elected officials to defend rights and freedoms rather than punish dissenting views.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress lists editors and publishers and provides publishing schedule and contact details. It notes ownership by Scottsdale Publishing Inc and an address in Scottsdale Arizona with a dated issue April 23 1975 and circulation pricing information.
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