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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1976
Page
3
The Governor's Task Force on Retirement and Aging cites rising elderly population figures from 1960 to 1970 and projects 25 percent of Arizonans 60+ by 2000. It recommends actions in education health housing legal tax transportation senior centers and Indian elder issues. The report urges legislative and local government adoption of its recommendations.
The article notes expansion in the Valley last year but cites low ridership and budget cuts in Phoenix. It argues shelters benches and clearer schedules would boost use, with Scottsdale already proposing Urban Mass Transit funds for such improvements and calls for Phoenix and others to join.
Washington insiders at the United States Railway Association face audits and criticism for lavish fringe benefits paid by taxpayers. Treasury Undersecretary Jerry Thomas pushes seven reform motions, all defeated, as board members defend their costly perks including club memberships and relocation allowances.
Harriet Van Horne argues immigration strains the United States with 8.2 million illegal residents, 3.5 million employed, and 250000 arriving yearly. She notes tax burdens, welfare costs, wage impacts, and cultural changes while urging a firm policy stance to prevent further influx.
A letter praising Roberta Unterberger for leadership and service to Scottsdale and District 28. The author highlights her Republican work, chairmanship of District 28, and roles in Our Step Committees Brookings seminars charter revision flood bond 1973 Bicentennial Commission leadership and calls her an outstanding representative.
J S Rountree of Standard Oil of California challenges Atlas reporting in Progress. He states Atlas licensees sell tires and related items, not Atlas itself, and notes Atlas brand sales are under five percent of domestic TBA. FTC withdrew a proposed complaint after a thorough probe, alleging no wrongdoing.
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