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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1975
Page
3
The piece notes two millennia of Greek Turkish hostility and cites NATO breach concerns after Cyprus fighting. It accuses Turkey of using US supplied arms and threatens to close bases unless US backing continues as aid to Turkey since 1947 grew large.
The piece argues arms to Greece should be defensive and not concede to Turkish blackmail. It credits Congress for resisting pressure while criticizing Ford and Kissinger for appeasement. It says a democratic Greece shifts the issue beyond expediency and urges principled long term U S policy to aid peace in Cyprus.
The piece argues local elections in Phoenix Scottsdale Paradise Valley and other Arizona towns matter with rising taxes budgets and growth. It notes the New Hampshire recount showing a single vote can swing outcomes and urges registration before polls close to influence close races.
Washington labels the coming OPEC price hike as nearly certain with Saudi crude likely up about 1.50 a barrel from 11.25. The move follows Congress battles over Ford energy policy and potential U.S. inaction on consumption, inflation, and import dependence, signaling growing cartel leverage and worsening energy reliance.
Oliver Mode known as Ollie the Boston Straggler turns from respectful citizen to victimless criminal after one marijuana cigarette. He unravels a moral and legal paradox, enacting his own trial and sentencing himself to death at McGintys Saloon.
The letter notes the transfer of Dr Fred Pratt, assistant principal at Saguaro High School, to Arcadia High by Dr Phillip Gates of Scottsdale Schools. The writer recalls Pratt as a highly influential figure whose kindness and wisdom benefited many students.
A reader letter discusses Arcadia High School girls seeking entry to the Key Club and urges creation of a separate service club for girls. The missive argues clubs once for boys should not bar female students and cites prestige tied to male membership.
A Scottsdale fundraiser thanked readers for support in aiding Jack Robertson’s English Channel attempt. Though not reaching the goal, his perseverance and fortitude are hailed as an example to the handicapped. Signed by Buster Crabbe and Burt Barshay R.Ph.
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