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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1974
Page
3
The city and Chamber of Commerce sponsor Clean-up Day and plan three more events this year. The piece urges daily beautification, vigorous policing of vacant buildings, and private-property cleanup to curb filth, fire hazards, and disease. It calls for spot checks behind stores, homes, and hidden areas as targets for the next cleanup.
A Progress editorial argues a 10 cent a gallon gasoline tax could curb consumption, reduce accidents, and help balance the budget. It notes higher prices might revive fuel economy efforts and spur development of alternatives while calling for relief for low income drivers.
Harriet Van Horne compares Franklin D Roosevelt’s 1932 leadership to Gerald Ford's early presidency amid recession fears. She cites Gallup polls, unemployment, rising prices, and calls for cautious economic policy including opposition to Greenspan. She urges public memory of the 1930s low mood and attention to social distress.
A humorous column portrays a husband who is seduced by a big grocery bill and cash windfall, sparking a crisis at home. The tale ends with him quitting his job after spending his earnings, and a doctor warns inflation dulls men to large cash sums.
The Cyprus disaster darkens Greek and Turkish NATO ties as Washington weighs deep cuts in Turkey military aid. Ford administration fears loss of Turkey’s alliance and asks whether Greece will remain in NATO, amid rising anti American sentiment and possible leftist challenge in Athens.
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