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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1971
Page
2
The editorial recalls Gov. Williams urging acceptance of growth while warning that rapid expansion in an arid desert tests the fragile balance of ecosystems. Water supply governs whether bigness yields improved living standards or risks strain during dry cycles.
The text argues that urban expansion and industry strain ecosystems by replacing vegetation and increasing waste. It questions whether Arizona can sustain growing populations and seeks proactive planning rather than regret, suggesting Earth Week as a timely prompt.
Visitors note the dusty campus and temporary buildings giving way to new desert rising structures. The evolving campus will serve Scottsdale, the Indian Reservation, Paradise Valley and East Phoenix with a relaxed atmosphere and student focused learning under Dean Marion Donaldson.
Congress has held three months with no presidential veto. Two bills progress could invite presidential opposition: a $2 billion accelerated public works package and an education appropriations bill larger than requested. House leaders warn a veto could delay final action by months.
A feature describes Siegfried Hansen of Hughes Research Laboratories inventing a sensitive level sensor that could detect tides from sun and moon. It weaves in a series of historical prophecies and quips from scientists and leaders, including Rutherford Leahy and Van Buren, contrasting science with political forecasts.
Washington columnist notes a shift in utility advertising from promoting electricity to urging conservation. Con Edison says future ads will urge customers to use less energy, prompting questions about effectiveness and potential cascading moves toward promoting alternatives like gas, oil, coal, and even rail travel.
A Times note reports Michigan State University researchers, in collaboration with Farm Journal, cross breeding minks with ferrets to produce a calmer animal with mink fur. If successful the creature would be a merret. if not, a fink.
A reader criticizes the Scottsdale and Phoenix boards over handling of a near strike, urging visible use of Good Friday holiday funds for better board teacher relations and warning of community division if the budget and pay issues remain unresolved.
A reader thanks the newspaper for a well done and clearly presented piece on the production dwellings report. The note expresses appreciation for the article's clarity and intent.
A reader questions Scottsdale's plan to take over Indian Bend Water deposits and delay credit checks 12 to 18 months. The letter notes deposits totaling small sums, accreted interest promised by Indian Bend, and suspicions about City use of funds. The writer urges quicker credit verification and fairer handling by the City and utilities.
The piece extols mimeographs as essential for public proclamation and social change, arguing they moved unions, parents, teachers, and movements by enabling rapid distribution. It contrasts concise spoken word with the wasteful verbosity that fill mimeographed sheets and mocks Dimwit recipients.
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