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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1975
Page
3
Editorial urges early ethics education from home and in schools to combat crime and moral decline. It cites past weekly ethics seminars and argues well designed programs could restore values in national life.
The piece argues the United Nations has lost virtue as powerful nations pursue self interest. It warns Arab moves to expel Israel undermine peace efforts, noting past expulsion of Taiwan and urging end to double standards for the body to remain relevant.
The Economic Policy Board warns of stubborn inflation high interest rates and rising unemployment through 1976 with 9 percent jobless through September and 8 percent by year end. Auto and construction sectors show deep declines as policy debate rages with no clear cures amid inflation risk.
A feeble knock reveals a tattered man begging for help, New York laments a worsening Plight of the Cities. He fears bankruptcy as rich move to the suburbs and sidewalks fill with litter crime and lines of welfare recipients. The cure, the narrator quips, is to amputate sidewalks.
A dialogue imagines solving urban ills like high taxes and suburbia by drastic moves. The speaker suggests doubling taxes to push the poor out, making the city a Westchester suburb with traffic gains, then accepting bankruptcy to end unemployment and crime. The exchange ends with cynical reassurance that no one will notice.
A Scottsdale reader urges improvement of elementary education amid concerns over curriculum and discipline. He notes frequent changes at the superintendent level, supports the recent four year contract for Dr. William Randall, and calls for accountability from board, administrators, parents, and teachers to address basic curricula and behavior. He thanks The Progress for raising the issue and challenges leaders to act.
Bentley Frederick of Scottsdale argues against anti smoking campaigns noting long term personal smoking, quitting being easy, and cites Harvard studies claiming low exposure in public lounges. He criticizes the New England Medical Journal and National Cancer Institute while blaming air conditioning for nonsmoker complaints.
The Scottsdale Daily Progress announces publication schedule Monday through Saturday evenings with holiday exceptions. It lists ownership Scottsdale Publishing Inc and contact details, along with postal and circulation notes and motor route by mail rates for Arizona and out of state subscriptions.
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