Equalization idea for Arizona schools lingers in debate
The piece compares educational fairness to Animal Farm and argues Arizona needs tax equalization to balance per pupil spending. It notes districts with heavy industry have higher valuations and lower enrollments, while residential districts face high rates. Advocates seek a statewide tax pool to redistribute funds and avoid court-ordered reform.
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David Kret
Sam Goddard
Kret
California
Arizona
Plan to Close Main Street in Scottsdale for Ramada Convention Center
Ramada Inns proposes closing a section of Main Street between 68th and 69th Streets to link its Ramada Inn and Valley Ho with a new convention center. Critics warn it would harm downtown merchants by cutting access from 68th Street and offer no clear alternative. Proposals consider a mall or public facilities, possibly a covered bridge or stilts over Main Street, but require careful city planning to avoid neighborhood disruption.
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Ramada Inns Inc
Main Street
Scottsdale
68Th
Ramada Inn
Main
68Th Street
City
Ramada
Moynihan
Paul Warnke
Carter-Moynihan
Carter
Mr. Carter
U.S
New York City
South Georgia
Convict Marriage in Atlanta Prison Stirs Policy Probe
Secret incident report reveals inmate Farrell Kirk and Marcella Brockett wed in the Atlanta federal prison visiting room on January 24 1977. Officials say the ceremony violated policy and the marriage may be void but the probate court says the certificate is legal. Honeymoon delayed until September 1980 when Farrell completes his sentence.
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Jack Anderson
Less Whitten
Washington
Atlanta
Justice Department
Farrell Kirk
Marcella Brockett
Ringo
Marcella Breckett
James Gallahan
Marcella
Farrell
Tom Rosenstiel
United States
Carter
Federal Energy Office
Moynihan Feud Highlights Carter’s Detente Dilemma
Washington columnist Rowland Evans and Robert Novak recount Moynihan’s critique of Soviet eavesdropping and Carter’s sharp rebuke. The piece analyzes personal rivalries, management style, and inner-circle concerns shaping U.S. detente policy.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Sen
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Carter
Airpark ordinance changes prompt public review
Editor notes revisions to the 840 City Ordinance on the industrial airpark and urges affected residents and businesses to obtain a copy for comparison with the prior version. The piece highlights upcoming council action on 34-Z-77 and 37-Z-77 scheduled for the next meeting and warns of significant shifts.
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Ussr
America
Progress Letters to Editor Policy
The Progress invites readers to submit letters under 300 words. Signatures are required, and typed letters receive preference for publication.
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