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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1972
Page
2
Readers recount a surge in bicycle thefts around Scottsdale schools amid lax safeguards. Critics urge action asking for student bike patrols or secured bike enclosures with daily passes to deter crime and protect property.
Wright Patman defies insurgent Democrats on the House Banking Committee by reading the 271 page housing bill in full. He blocks amendments and faces a rare intra party revolt as Republicans abstain. The battle overshadows White House aims for Nixon reelection.
Classified notice sent to Miss L C wishing a happy birthday from "Ninnie" with affectionate tone. Includes personal message and signed by the sender in the Richmond Virginia newspaper.
The author recalls a Columbia University seminar on forecasting where participants favored Muskie for the Democratic nomination and Humphrey for president, while discounting McGovern’s NH results. Shriver emerges as a favored running mate in public chatter, but the speaker notes predicting outcomes is as tricky as handicapping horses.
The Mailbag commends Scottsdale leadership for swift flood prevention measures after a major land developer risked homes. City officials ordered immediate drainage restoration, saving lives and property. The letter urges citizen involvement and timely complaints to prevent future disasters.
The writer rebukes Mrs. Marge Clark for bias in a Common Cause critique and says as an announced candidate he will file required reports. He accuses John Conlan of misreporting campaign assets, details a 1971 pension bill controversy, and calls for Conlan to address his stance on police and fire pensions.
Readers laud Scottsdale Daily Progress for its extensive coverage of the Fifth Annual Scottsdale Swimarama. The meet was a huge success from start to finish and the paper’s reporting is described as frosting on the cake praising Bob Snider for his efforts.
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