Olympic reforms urged to save games from politics
The author of a Montreal era piece argues for drastic changes to the Olympics. They call for inclusive eligibility, ending amateurism, shared financing, reduced costs, a permanent site, and less national rivalry. The piece warns Moscow 1980 could fail without reforms and stresses individual achievement.
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B.C
Zeus
Montreal
Republic of China
Canada
New Zealand
Soviet Union
Moscow
Greece
Conflict over conflict in Arizona education politics
Arizona educators union accuses Carolyn Warner state superintendent of education and Senate candidate of conflict of interest pointing to campaign use of office and salary while running. Dennis DiConcini resigns as Pima County attorney to run, while Republicans in Congress also run, highlighting calls for reform and limits on office-holders seeking other positions.
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Arizona Federation of Teachers
Carolyn Warner
United States Senate
Dennis DiConcini
Pima County
Senate
Congress
House
Birds’ song silenced by illegal city airgun fire
A letter recalls neighbors who fired an air pistol at migratory and song birds in the city. Protected species like Inca doves and mockingbirds were harmed, and firing any gun within city limits is illegal with stiff fines. The author urges awareness among children and parents.
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Rachel Carson
Not Available Historic Notice Item
Partial OCR shows a 1976 date and price figures but the item text is fragmented making a clear event or subject unknown. The readable elements include publication month August 3 1976 and dollar amounts $2.10 and $2.20 but no actionable detail.
Thanks to Those Who Helped After Jerry Arnold’s Accident
Jerry and Susan Arnold express gratitude to Scottsdale Police, Rural Fire Department Paramedics, Scottsdale Memorial Hospital staff, FOP Lodge No. 35, Scottsdale officers and wives, friends, neighbors, and others who offered help and concern after Jerry's accident on Friday July 9.
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Jerry
Scottsdale
Susan Arnold Phoenix
Martians report Earth view in spoof broadcast of pepperoni pizza
Arthur Hoppe mockingly details a Martian landing in a pizza scene. The tiny Vnnnggg Ilander describes Earth’s landscape as red with olives and anchovies while noting hostile conditions and unlikely life.
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Arthur Hoppe
Earth
Mission Control
Vnnnggg I
Reagan's VP gamble shakes Reed as Schweiker chosen
Private anguish from Clarke Reed of Mississippi reveals a chilling backlash to Ronald Reagan selecting Sen. Richard Schweiker. Reed resisted Ford's delegate raid and was sickened by the ticket, signaling weakened hopes for Northeastern delegates and a fragile, desperate strategy.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Ronald Reagan
Capitol Hill
Clarke Reed
Mississippi
Ford
Reed
Richard Schweiker
Pennsylvania
Schweiker
White House
Reagan
John Sears
Sears
Reagan High Command
Afl-Cio
James Edwards
South Carolina
Richard Obenshain
Virginia
Roger Milliken
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Helms
Steve Symms
Idaho
Congress
Symms
Jerry Ford
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Scottsdale Progress
Jonathan Marshall
H.E
Hal' Metcalf
Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Earl
Arizona
Scottsdale, Ariz
Progress
Dit Bureau of Cire
Venice
Arrivederci
Roma
Hoppe
Snake Eyes
Mr. Ford
Evans
Novak
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