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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1972
Page
3
Editorial argues protests against renewed bombing should be peaceful. Some students commit property damage and violence, while others advocate lawful dissent. The piece urges university authorities to discipline rioters, condemns violence on all sides, and supports ending bombing and ceasing unlawful actions.
The piece argues that aligning school board elections with general elections is a power move that could weaken teachers’ voices and dilute local issues. While some see budget and focus benefits, others fear reduced voter information and local concerns. A compromise proposal suggests aligning with municipal elections to save money while preserving local focus.
In a letter to the editor dated April 18 the writer criticizes the mayor and council for ignoring Scottsdale’s Master Plan and approving higher densities. The piece cites existing and projected populations from nearby areas and warns that traffic will worsen as thousands travel through town. It urges residents to attend rezoning hearings to defend health safety and welfare.
A reader disputes Amnesty editorials advocating amnesty for citizens who renounced their allegiance to avoid military service. The letter argues no national vote existed on wartime sentiment and asserts deserters were widely seen as wrong while defending personal opinion and citing published polls.
A satirical piece outlines Project Dehumanization led by General Homer Pettibone. It envisions a Fully Automated Bombing System that would target vehicles and bodies without human pilots, allowing Nixon to withdraw troops. It jokes the plan would reduce U.S. casualties to zero while predicting higher enemy losses.
The piece argues that welfare rolls have surged since 1965 with 770,000 added in New York City and 40 percent of Bronx and Brooklyn residents on relief. It links poverty to social neglect, laments rising taxes, and calls for a crash education and job training program.
Mary McGrath argues love means bid to live and invite to grow. She contrasts male ego focused "love" with nurturing partnership that fosters a woman's growth and autonomy. The piece critiques traditional gender roles and expectations in relationships.
The Chicago Daily News notes Dr Solomon a 39 year old physician weighing 16 pounds who watches his calories is Maryland's first secretary of health and mental hygiene. The Oakland Tribune recalls the whip used for punishments over 300 years for crimes from robbery to embezzling.
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