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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
2
Editorial praises two youth programs in Phoenix area. The fourth annual Phoenix Walk for Development mobilizes thousands to raise funds for hunger relief and education with sponsors, route planning, publicity, and mile by mile checks. Scouts join Keep America Beautiful cleanup efforts in four parks promoting recycling.
The piece links Libyan claims of financing terrorism to attacks in Ireland, the Munich Olympic killings, the Sudan diplomacy murders, and the Lod airport pilgrims massacre. It argues oil interests prevent strong Western responses and calls for Arab states to curb terrorists, Israel to avoid purely military responses, and UN action against all terror groups.
In a reflective column the author links Watergate to the health of democracy, arguing the scandal could be divine cause for reform. It notes rising civic anger over political favors, bank practices, and social inequities while urging vigilance in media, justice, and public life as life signs fade yet offer lessons.
The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse warns marijuana poses risks including chromosome damage found in a nine year University of Utah study. Potential birth defects and cancer links cited as reasons to keep penalties strict and oppose legalization.
Gloria Blakley of Scottsdale writes to defend the American Cancer Society amid a front page attack. She notes ACS support for patients including drug cost assistance up to 200 dollars annually and transportation, urging donors to reconsider. She cites local help provided to Brad Middaugh and ongoing community contributions to the Society.
A reader defends the American Cancer Society and urges full community backing. The letter highlights the society’s community services, research efforts, and ongoing treatment improvements as cancer affects two of every three families.
Evelyn Pontius of Phoenix writes to defend the Cancer Society Service Center against a Scottsdale High School boy cancer article. She asserts extensive free grants, equipment, bandages, drug assistance, and transportation are available, and calls the piece unfair to volunteers who donate care and time.
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