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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1975
Page
3
Editorial argues Eldon Rudd opposed a 146.4 million county budget by a 3-2 vote, noting tax increases blamed on inflation and growth. He condemns capital purchases and insufficient scrutiny, warning residents face higher taxes next year and calling for tighter review of expenses.
An international treaty and airline policy are urged to curb terrorism by denying safe havens. The call emphasizes returning skyjackers and terrorists to the country of crime for trial to deter future acts.
Ethel M. Kick of Scottsdale praises editorials on tobacco dangers. She notes irritants from cigarette smoke, health risks for asthma children, and high lifelong costs of smoking. She recalls friends harmed by smoking and acknowledges ease of quitting for some individuals.
Parents of Comanche Little League in Littleton Colorado welcome the Scottsdale Big League All-star Team visiting for the Division Four Championship. The guests stayed four days and impressed organizers with sportsmanship and integrity.
An artist expresses gratitude for a feature in This Weekend dated August 8, noting the cover, centerfold, and a follow up page. The writer calls the article superb and thanks the publication for a fine presentation.
Edward Thomas argues against the Bentley Frederick letter on nonsmokers’ propaganda questioning. He says smokers deserve liberty, critiques Harvard studies funded by the tobacco industry, questions data on smoker prevalence in the National Cancer Institute, and notes public smoking bans reflect nonsmoker protections rather than industry influence.
Harriet Van Horne critiques Betty Ford for oversharing in a 60 Minutes interview with Morley Safer. The columnist praises her honesty but says candor is carried too far and risks public image, privacy, and the dignity of the First Lady. Safer notes portray Ford as frank and relatable yet unguarded.
A Washington column argues on the right’s behalf for Henry Kissinger, deflecting criticisms of secrecy and unilateral action. It cites his philosophy that Congress is not part of the government and defends his stance amid debates over Pakistan India policy and alleged CIA ties.
W. B. Doc Wright serves as Assistant Publisher while Jerry McElfresh takes the role of Managing Editor guiding the newspaper's editorial direction and staff operations.
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