Editorial: Phoenix election field swells with 40 candidates
The Charter Government Committee faces a crowded race as about forty contenders enter mayor and council contests. The editorial urges voters to scrutinize past records and platforms, stressing accountability and clear stances on Valley issues. It warns against vague promises and calls for candidates to outline plans to improve life in the Valley.
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Charter Government
Phoenix
Charter Group
Nixon fights ownership of presidential papers and tapes
Former President Nixon argues he should possess and control release of presidential documents. He contends the law targets him, while others say such papers belong to the people who funded government. The piece notes his stance reflects past tensions over public access and accountability.
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Richard Nixon
Congress
Nixon
Ford seeks campaign loopholes to bypass law
Evans and Novak report President Ford plans political travel funded by the Republican National Committee to avoid the new campaign finance limits. The arrangement treats Ford as party leader rather than a candidate, prompting GOP and Reagan supporters to voice protests and potential legal scrutiny.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Washington
Ford
Republican National Committee
Air Force One
National Committee
President Ford Committee
Republican Party
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
President
Ford Committee
FEC
White House
Philip Buchen
Mathews weighs striker welfare policy at HEW
Washington reports new HEW secretary F David Mathews faces a patent clash over whether union strikers should receive unemployment or welfare aid. He notes the support for aid regardless of cause but signals a need for policy aligned with self reliance, with a ruling due next month. AFL-CIO chief Meany argues for aid on need.
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Washington
Mathews
HEW
Caspar Weinberger
New York
Rhode Island
Hawaii
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Our Man Hoppe Gee Laughs At Modern Romance
Comedic vignettes show Mrs. Ford defending marital openness and daughter Susan planning an premarital affair. The Haberdash family parodies wedding norms with Morton proposing a thirty day liaison before marriage, prompting humorous discussions on affection and social expectations.
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Arthur Hoppe
Ford
Susan
Gerry
Betty Haberdash
Sue
Morton
Sue Baily
Mr. Haberdash
Mrs. Haberdash
Tarnation
Letter Demands SRP Rate Hike Review by Government
Open letter from Louis S. Fraccola of Scottsdale urging government representatives to challenge Salt Rixer Project SRP over an alleged unjustified rate increase. The author questions productivity, efficiency, and fiscal management, calling for regulator accountability to protect consumers.
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SRP
Louis S. Fraccola
Scottsdale
Scottsdale reacts to housing concerns and growth pace
A letter condemns City Manager Frank Aleshire and council for limiting residential construction in Scottsdale. The writer claims current housing prices restrict eligibility to 15 percent of the market and argues against expanding to accommodate lower income housing, urging officials to serve citizens over real estate interests.
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Frank Aleshire
Scottsdale
Aleshire
D.E. Zinn
David Heidbrink wins silver at Mt Pleasant Olympics
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Heidbrink thank clubs friends and relatives for their support as their son David wins a silver medal in Mt Pleasant International Olympics. Eight countries and all U S states participate with David posting 6.1 seconds for 50 yards. Coach praised for help in reaching the world stage.
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David
Dave
Mt. Pleasant
Wilbur Heidbrink
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