City street name changes face long road to order
Editorial notes a 1980s plan led by Tom Felke and later Ken Murray failed to resolve chaotic street naming. Residents and visitors complain of overlapping avenues like Scottsdale and Monte Vista, with final changes not expected for at least a year as businesses must update materials.
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Tom Felke
Scottsdale Rd
Settee
74Th, St
Ball
Park Plaza
S. George Ave
Monte Vista Rd
68Th St
Tonalea Way
Tims
Ken Murray
Murray
Traffic gridlock on Main Street intersection in Phoenix
After lunch Tuesday an empty car stopped at the Main Street Scottsdale Road junction, blocking one southbound lane. Drivers forced to wait as some cars turned left only when signals changed, highlighting need for an alternate north-south downtown route and wider Scottsdale Road.
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Italy
Main St
Scottsdale Rd
Indian School
Nixon’s Education Dilemma and Civil Rights Watch
A discussion of how President-elect Nixon may reconfigure federal and state control of education, with Harold Howe’s resignation as Education Commissioner cited. The piece argues such shifts could disrupt public schools and limit opportunities for Black students amid resistance to civil rights enforcement.
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Nix
Aaron
Nixon
W-h
eGill
Cincinnati
Scarsdale
N.Y
Andover
Howe
Senate
House
Washington
Howe attack highlights school funding and integration debate
The piece notes Congressman Rivers labeling Howe an idiot who talks like a Communist. It argues many Wallace supporters oppose funding for education that would aid Black children, suggesting resentment of desegregation. It warns local control could erode national unity and educational progress.
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Howe
South Carolina
L. Mendel Rivers
Rivers
Nixon
Jess
Scottsdale groups sponsor Christmas decor contest and desert ride
The Scottsdale Junior Chamber of Commerce backs a Christmas Home Decoration contest with Ray Giappini as committee chairman. Verde Vaqueros announces a five day desert mountain ride starting February 23 1959 with charter members limited to 75 and an anticipated 150 riders. Roy Ciappini attends the 12th annual administrative conference in Palm Springs California.
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Scottsdale Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ray ‘Giappini
Jim Beaman
Verde Vaqueros
Scottsdale Horsemen
Roy Ciappini
Scottsdale Boys Club
Palm Springs
Calif
Democratic national committee seeks court order to recover $700000
The Democratic National Committee plans a federal lawsuit to reclaim about $700000 allegedly frozen under a Johnson administration action. Key figures include treasurer Robert Short and trustee Robert Maurer, with origins in the Maurer, Fleisher, Zon and Associates firm and ties to national Democratic politics. The dispute centers on funds reserved for voter registration and alleged corporate contributions under the Corrupt Practices Act.
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Washington
Democratic National.committee
Johnson
Robert Short
Minneapolis
Humphrey
Robert_Maurer
Mather
National Committee
Rowland - Robert _Evans
Novak
Maurer
Maurer, Fleisher
Zon and Associates
New York City
Short
LBJ
White House
Rowe
Jefer
To, Maurer
Richard Ak Bill
The Telephone Company’s Final Solution to Human Need
An excerpt from an unwritten history describes a 1950–1999 era where society loses touch and fears in riots and wars. It claims the telephone company preserves humanity by offering new recorded services and a chilling message urging conformity and self sufficiency as ultimate human need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone
Lvlon
Movie Business Talks on Sex Violence Trends
Jack Valenti of the Motion Picture Association discusses shifts in film content toward more believable life stories. He cites a growing educated audience aged 16 to 39 and predicts by 1978 40 million Americans with college experience will demand higher quality, less sex and violence, with parental guidance ratings in place.
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New York
America
Considine
Jack Valenti
Motion Picture Association of America
Johnson
Censor Debate Questions Legion of Decency Role
Valenti argues censorship is difficult and cites the Legion pledge once common in parishes. He notes changes to the National Catholic Office for Motion Pictures and recalls a 1940 era where pledges could cut exhibitor business by up to 40 percent. He questions extending suppression to books and newspapers.
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Valenti
Legion
Decency
Legion of Decency
Mit
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Evans
Maurer Maurer
Pater
Gordon Allison
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Allison
Maricopa County
Seattle (Wash
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Scottsdale American Legion
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State Legion Auxiliary ‘Organization i
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Richardand ‘Rupe
Scottsdale Post
Joan Pleacner
Scottsdale Players
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Pany
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Bob Considine
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