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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1975
Page
3
The editorial laments India's erosion of democracy under Indira Gandhi. It notes a new law shielding the Prime Minister from election-violation convictions and censors on all news, with foreign correspondents expelled and the press forced to seek government approval. The Associated Press cautions reporters to stay true to its creed.
E. Robert Tribken, long-time Paradise Valley mayor and former council member since 1962, died in his sleep Sunday evening. His leadership guided town growth amid regional pressures and he was praised as a dedicated, open-minded public servant.
The Progress editorial notes Scottsdale's schools emphasize ethics through human relations sociology philosophy and humanities. It highlights renewed interest in studying right and wrong and observes a shift away from late sixties negativism toward traditional moral concepts embraced by students.
A Scottsdale reader asks what the general fund covers noting police and fire protection parks libraries and recreation building and zoning inspection and other general expenses funded by property taxes. Budget official James A. Jenkins defines the general fund as used for all general governmental expenditures while special funds like water and sewer are restricted to their systems.
Citizen R O Brunke challenges the Progress editorial "Rights come first" arguing interdependence of Bill of Rights. He cites Article II and asks how the paper can support gun rights while opposing sale of small handguns. The reply notes opposition to Saturday Night Specials.
The writer agrees with the Aug. 13 editorial opposing FBI Director Kelley’s proposal to surrender liberties. They urge future editorials to uphold the right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
Satirical piece by Arthur Hoppe imagines Idyllia where citizens grow younger after birth and adults must care for ever younger children. It lampoons aging culture with playful product names and ironic customs, ending with critique of neglect of the elderly.
TV interviewer David Frost will press Nixon on national security and presidential privilege while avoiding a full blast of inquiry. Frost is praised for patient listening and sharp curiosity as networks balk at a Nixon series.
The document lists W. B. Doc Wright as Assistant Publisher and Jerry McElfresh as Managing Editor with Page 4 noted in Vol. XV No. 156 dated August 19, 1975.
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