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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1975
Page
3
Editorial argues the new federal election law curbs big money but advantages incumbents and raises autocratic risk. It bans large contributions yet demands costly compliance, potentially deterring candidates. Reforms progress but House Senate battles and constitutional challenges loom.
The piece reflects on Lincoln's idea that the public is the boss and argues that government workers should provide friendly, helpful service. It notes rare bad conduct by a few tainting the many and calls for high standards in public service.
Washington report on July 17 details Vice President Rockefeller's high level talks with President Ford after Bo Callaway's anti Rockerfeller push, sparking White House speculation of internal politics. Ford backs Rockefeller while Callaway faces criticism from Republican leaders and Rumsfeld denials.
The letter from JAMES D. ROST questions rising retail gas and coffee prices ahead of supply changes and cites Arthur Burns predicting Russian wheat deals will lift bread costs. He laments more “bad apples” in modern society and warns for the future, urging honesty among Americans.
Book by Traphes Bryant and Frances Spatz Leighton described as the presidential kennel keeper memoir. Publisher Macmillan announces a second printing before formal release. Buzzy reviews note its revelatory tone about Truman Eisenhower Kennedy LBJ Nixon and presidential dog life.
The excerpt mixes dog food lore about Timahoe the White House hound and a 1970 diary note on Tim’s health, with a spoof dispatch attributed to Abe Lincoln about suppressing enemy press. It weaves pet care, custody debates, and historical quips into a light, period-tinged ramble through political memoir culture.
A Tempe resident contests Mountain Bell’s $9 annual charge to keep a number nonpublished arguing it costs the line between $8 and $22 to publish a name. The writer withholds $0.75 plus $0.09 tax, cites daily solicitations, and seeks proof before paying the remaining $11.50.
A Scottsdale resident laments the abrupt end of the city youth parks and recreation program on August 1 after summer activities conclude. The writer urges parents to petition City Hall for funding to extend activities through August, at least in part, to benefit youngsters and maintain supervision.
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