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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1973
Page
2
Senator Paul Fannin admitted guilty to driving while intoxicated in a case once labeled Arizona's Watergate. The matter, sparked by improper affidavits and missing witnesses, tainted Breathalyzer tests and prompted grand jury action against officials involved in a public whitewash.
The Vice President Spiro Agnew announces cooperation in the Maryland corruption inquiry. He offers records and assistance, stressing accountability for himself and associates and faith in the justice system. The stance contrasts with President Nixon amid Watergate secrecy, and is praised as courageous.
A confidential Aug. 7 call from White House aide Melvin Laird urged Rep. John Andersen to steer clear of a hard defense for Vice President Spiro Agnew. The note reflects deep GOP concern as Agnew faces federal probes into bribery extortion tax fraud and conspiracy.
Opinion urges citizens and legislators to accelerate driver education licensing and traffic safety measures after Arizona recorded 1000 deaths in 1973. Advocates urge public pressure through letters calls and activism, highlighting TRAGYC efforts and linking ecology as a broader public issue.
Washington column argues for a sun depletion deduction to entice solar and wind energy development. It notes the sun's estimated five billion year life and proposes a 28 percent depletion allowance to help amortize initial costs over about 25 years, leaving nearly five billion years to gain profit.
The Progress asks letter writers to keep submissions under 350 words and to include name and home address for verification. Preference is given to typewritten, double spaced letters to fit space constraints.
A reflective critique of modern consumer culture laments built in obsolescence and shoddy merchandise. The essay contrasts past craftsmanship with today’s mass produced, poorly serviced goods, urging care for work and quality as Kahlil Gibran’s ideas about love and labor echo through the call to value skilled artisans.
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