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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1973
Page
2
The ARBC has spent over six million dollars shaping a 200th anniversary, but critics say its choices favor politics and business over citizens and democratic ideals. Secrecy, limited citizen voice, and emphasis on parades and commercial ventures dominate discussions.
The article argues for genuine reform at state and national levels to ensure wealthy individuals pay their fair share while opposing proposals that would treat capital gains as regular income or abolish tax exempt bonds. It warns such changes could curb investment and strain municipal finance, urging recognition of ongoing needs for investment capital to sustain the economy.
U.S. Watergate turmoil hits Nixon era policy as China recalibrates its stance. Peking delays Mansfield trip citing caution while seeking leverage through Sihanouk options in Cambodia. Kissinger’s Beijing visit also stalled, signaling a broader pause in Washington Beijing entente amid congressional bombing ban.
Thailand faces a widening split over the U S military bases with 45 000 troops in seven bases. Thanom Kittikachorn says U S forces must stay until North Vietnam’s cease fire pledges hold and to counter external threats. Critics including Thanat Khoman and student groups demand withdrawal citing risks to peace and new union activity signals mounting domestic pressure. The drought and insurgent activity compound Bangkok’s anxiety about aid, rice exports, and broader regional alignment.
A group including Walter Cronkite Betsy Cronkite Chip Cronkite and James Michener travels through Port au Prince Haiti with George and Ari Onassis guests. They recount visits to Tahiti Bali Jakarta Singapore and the Citadel excursion. The piece notes Haiti's growing investment via an 18 million World Bank loan to improve roads and boost access to the hinterlands.
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