Smog Invades Chiriaco Summit as Los Angeles Model Looms
A reader describes Chiriaco Summit as a remote place now infiltrated by smog from Los Angeles. The piece recalls clear skies in 1947, warns of worsening air quality reaching Palm Springs and beyond, and urges action to avoid a regional pollution future.
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Chiriaco
Los Angeles
Chiriaco Summit
Indio
Palm Springs
Hollywood
Colorado River
Arizona
Phoenix
Automatic Marital Responder Prompts Hilarious Fallout
Sociologist Pamela Fishman notes that women ask more questions and shift topics, while Dr Herman Drebbing tests a 1800-C Automatic Marital Responder. The device replies with phrases like Whatever you think, Is that so, Imagine that, but fails when faced with word cues, ending with Mrs. Drebbing tossing him out.
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Arthur Hoppe
Pamela Fishman
University of California At Santa Barbara
Hermann, Drebbing
Stough Computer Center
Drebbing
Cora
Dr. Drebbing
Delores de Light
Cuba policy shift toward dialogue and rapport
The piece argues for changing a hardline stance toward Cuba led by Fidel Castro. It cites Secretary of State Cyrus Vance initiating dialogue to restore positive relations, noting past anti Castro policy harmed U S interests and that friendly ties could yield political economic and military value despite disapproval of Castro's actions.
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Cuba
China
U.N
Chile
United States
Fidel Castro
Cyrus Vance
Castro
Batista
Soviet Union
Kremlin
U.S
Vance
Ethics code forces choices on Hill
The new House ethics code restricts outside income to eight thousand six hundred twenty five dollars, forcing members to choose between private earnings and office. Rep Otis Pike, a long-time congressman and hospital director with substantial Medicare ties, acknowledges potential conflicts may push him to resign or quit his private posts.
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Washington
Congress
Otis Pike
D.N.Y
House Select Committee On
Pike
Long Island Home Ltd
South Oaks Psychiatric Hospital
Broadlawn Manor
Medicare
Jane Winebrenner
Long Island
Mailbag Abortion Fees Should Welcome Sex Ed
A reader recalls the State Board of Education April 25 adoption of a forward looking plan urging local districts to expand family life education. Attendees included Valley abortion opponents who argued against Planned Parenthood while Jim Skelly from Scottsdale delivered a broad critique. The piece notes lightening the mood with Skelly’s remarks amid serious moments.
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State Board of Education
Scottsdale
Jim Skelly
Beating kids approved editorial sparks reader dispute
A reader objects to an editorial supporting corporal punishment in schools. The writer argues principals decide on spanking after teacher and student accounts, noting Supreme Court limits and local rules, while paddies remain allowed in some districts.
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Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
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